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Best of Dutch Countryside: Giethoorn, Windmills, Secret Villages

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Amsterdam, Netherlands
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9 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Enjoy a full-day tour visiting The Most Famous Dutch Iconic villages of Zaanse Schans, Giethoorn and a beautiful Local Farm with an informative guide.
Explore traditional windmills ,waterways, landscapes, clog factories and cheese makers up close.
Take a boat ride through Geithoorn’s picture-postcard canals with views of the beautiful houses and gardens.
You will also have a chance to choose to visit a Dutch dairy farm or a peaceful local fish village.

*All tours are designed with great care;
*small size groups to guarantee personal attention;
*Professional, friendly and knowledgeable tour guides:
*Have fun, make new friends world wide;
* Plenty of free time for exploring on your own, easy, comfortable and relaxed,
* Perfect for all members of the family;

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Giethoorn canal cruise.
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Lunch
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De Ruijterkade
1011 AC Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Zaanse Schans

Visit traditional wooden windmills, distinctive green wooden houses, view the typical Dutch landscapes of the polders, dikes. Your guide will give interesting facts about the village and some information related to landscapes, windmills and history. (30 minutes driving)
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Kooijman Souvenirs & Clogs Wooden Shoe Workshop

The wooden shoe workshop is located in Zaamse schans, Learn about the history of traditional Dutch clogs. Attend a workshop with demonstration of how clogs are made.you' ll have free time to explore the wooden shoe workshop.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm

The Cheese Farm is located in Zaamse schans,Attend a professional demonstration to know how cheese is made. In the farm, you will have chance to taste more than 25 different types of Dutch Cheese. Right after guided section is over in the farm, you' ll have free time to explore the village and the shops on your own.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Almere

At the farm, you will have a chance to taste fresh milk, and you can see the surrounded nature of farm land. More over, you can take memorable photos with Netherland’s productive cows. ( 30 minutes driving )
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Giethoorn

5 .Experience the "Venice of the Netherlands" where there are no main roads and all transport is on the water of the many canals. With an hour boat trip, you will sail across the old village and the Bovenwijde lake to explore unique thatch-roof cottages and arch-shape wooden bridges. After the boat trip, you' ll have free time to explore the village and the shops on your own, after than going bak Amsterdam ( 3 hours driving )
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6 hours Admission Ticket Free

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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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Best of Dutch Countryside: Giethoorn, Windmills, Secret Villages?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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. Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Bottled water
  • Giethoorn canal cruise.
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Cheese, Waffels, Chocholate tasting.
  • Professional tour guide
  • Lunch

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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