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Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn Small-Group Tour with Hotel Pick-Up

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Overview

This day trip to Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn offers free hotel pick-up service in Amsterdam. A luxury and comforable mini van (Mecedes brand) will wait for you in front of your hotel. A bottled water will be provided to each traveller. Power bank, umbrella are provided and free to use during whole trip.

In the morning, you would visit a Dutch cheese factory, a wooden shoe factory and enjoy a royal diamond demonstration at Zaanse Schans; After that we will travel to Giethoorn, you would discover the 'Green Venice' of Holland and enjoy one hour free boat cruise in Giethoorn.

This trip is suitable for the travellers who want to spend more time in two places. This 10 hours experience gives you a relaxed, memorable and enjoyable tour with lots of beautiful photos.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • No Extra Hidden Costs
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Lunch
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Meeting and Pickup

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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.

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Zaanse Schans

At Zaanse Schans, the natural windmill village, you would first have a private guided Dutch cheese factory tour, to know how to make Gouda cheese in the traditional way. You could taste more than 26 different flavors of cheese. After that, you will visit a Dutch wooden shoes factory, over here you would watch a live demonstration of making wooden shoes by a traditional clog maker. After that you would have a private Royal Amsterdam Diamond tour, to know the history of diamond, and enjoy the 'Royal Lady' diamond with 268 facets. Of course you would have your own free time to get close to the windmills and take a lot of photos.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm

This attraction is the first stop at Zaanse Schans. As described above, you would experience this old cheese farm/factory, to have a private demonstration to understand how to make traditional Dutch cheese, get to know the history of this cheese farm, and cheese tasting with more than 26 different flavors.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Kooijman Souvenirs & Clogs Wooden Shoe Workshop

At this attraction, you would expect to see a live demonstration of making wooden shoes by traditional clog makers, get to know the history of wooden shoes, and see different types of wooden shoes. You could have wooden shoes try-on here with different paintings / colors. Of course you can take as many photos as you want.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Giethoorn

After Zaanse Schans, we will travel to Giethoorn. You would explore the ‘Green Little Venice’ of the Netherlands. You will enjoy about 3-4 hours here to explore the sights by yourself and your loved ones. we include 1 hour traditional boat cruise here. But if you want, you could cruise your own boat by yourself, that would have more fun with your family or friends.
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4 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 28 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (9)

Q: Will I get seasick on Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn Small-Group Tour with Hotel Pick-Up?

A: 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. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (9)

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Q: Will I get seasick on Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn Small-Group Tour with Hotel Pick-Up?
A:

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
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn Small-Group Tour with Hotel Pick-Up?
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.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Bottled water.
  • No Extra Hidden Costs.
  • All Fees and Taxes.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • One Hour Boat Cruise in Giethoorn.
  • Guided Cheese Factory Tour.
  • Guided Wooden Shoes Factory Tour.
  • Guided Royal Diamond Tour.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

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 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

The minimum age to participate is 1..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If 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 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn Small-Group Tour with Hotel Pick-Up is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn Small-Group Tour with 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 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once 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 2026

What's Included

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  • Bottled water
  • No Extra Hidden Costs
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • One Hour Boat Cruise in Giethoorn
  • Guided Cheese Factory Tour
  • Guided Wooden Shoes Factory Tour
  • Guided Royal Diamond Tour
  • 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 28 travelers

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