Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans Tour With Local Guide
Overview
Embark on a memorable journey through the picturesque Netherlands, starting with a scenic drive through vibrant tulip fields and narrow country lanes, where your guide shares fascinating local history. Visit an iconic windmill to learn about its role in Dutch heritage, then head to a traditional cheese farm to witness cheese-making and sample delicious regional varieties. At a clog workshop, watch skilled artisans craft wooden clogs and even try them on yourself. Finally, explore the enchanting village of Giethoorn with a peaceful boat ride along its serene canals. This tour offers immersive cultural experiences, insider knowledge, and unforgettable encounters with Dutch traditions, making it perfect for families, culture enthusiasts, and travelers seeking a unique blend of history, nature, and hands-on activities.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Local Expert commentary
- Diamond demonstration
- Cheese tasting & presentation
- Giethoorn boat cruise
- Free transportation to all destinations
- Umbrella
- Dutch syrup waffle
- Lunch
Meeting Location
Oosterdokskade 65
1011 DD Amsterdam, Netherlands
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Kooijman Souvenirs & Clogs Wooden Shoe Workshop
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Zaanse Schans
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Giethoorn
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- 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.
- Local Expert commentary.
- Diamond demonstration.
- Cheese tasting & presentation.
- Giethoorn boat cruise.
- Free transportation to all destinations.
- Umbrella.
- Dutch syrup waffle.
- Lunch.
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 3..
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 and Zaanse Schans Tour With Local Guide is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans Tour With Local Guide 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
- Local Expert commentary
- Diamond demonstration
- Cheese tasting & presentation
- Giethoorn boat cruise
- Free transportation to all destinations
- Umbrella
- Dutch syrup waffle
- Lunch
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
