Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk, Zaanse Schans Day Tour Incl Hotel Pick Up
Overview
This unique tour will bring you to the most famous scenic spots in the Netherlands, which are Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk and Zaanse Schans within one day.
In our journey, you would visit a dutch cheese factory, a wooden shoes factory and enjoy a royal diamond demonstration at Zaanse Schans; After that a beautiful photo stop at Afsluitdijk, the longest dike of the world; In the afternoon, you would discover green 'Little Venice' of Holland and enjoy one hour free boat cruise in Giethoorn.
This tour offers free hotel pick-up service within Amsterdam; a luxury and comforable mini bus (Mecedes brand) with maximum 8 persons; and a free bottle of water (one bottle per traveler).
This 10 hours experience gives you a relaxed, memorable and enjoyable tour with a lot of beautiful photos. One remark: Making new friends on the road won't be a bad idea of your travel.
Please note: at the peak season, we might combine two groups together, we will contact you about this in advance.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Including one hour boat cruise in Giethoorn
- Including guided cheese factory tour
- Including guided wooden shoes factory tour
- Including guided diamond demonstration tour
- Lunch
- Rent Your Own Boat (Drive the boat by yourself) with additional price
Meeting and Pickup
We offer hotel pick-up service for all locations in the Highway Ring A10, excluding north part of the IJ river (Het IJ). Travelers can take free ferry to central station from north Amsterdam. We don't pick up from the airport area.One day before the tour, we will contact you via WhatsApp or iMessage to confirm your pick up details. Make sure you leave a reachable WhatsApp or iMessage number in the booking. We pick up between 7:45 - 8:30.You are required to write down your pick up location in the booking 5 days in advance before your tour date. If there is no hotel information in your booking, you could only meet us at Amsterdam Central Station.Please be prepared and wait in front of your hotel 5 minutes in advance before our arrival.
What To Expect
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Zaanse Schans
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Kooijman Souvenirs & Clogs Wooden Shoe Workshop
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Afsluitdijk
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Giethoorn
4 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk, Zaanse Schans Day Tour Incl Hotel Pick Up?
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Activity code: C-311086P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Bottled water.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Including one hour boat cruise in Giethoorn.
- Including guided cheese factory tour.
- Including guided wooden shoes factory tour.
- Including guided diamond demonstration tour.
- Lunch.
- Rent Your Own Boat (Drive the boat by yourself) with additional price.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk, Zaanse Schans Day Tour Incl Hotel Pick Up is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk, Zaanse Schans Day Tour Incl Hotel Pick Up will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Including one hour boat cruise in Giethoorn
- Including guided cheese factory tour
- Including guided wooden shoes factory tour
- Including guided diamond demonstration tour
- Lunch
- Rent Your Own Boat (Drive the boat by yourself) with additional price
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
