Giethoorn, Private Boat Tour & Zaanse Schans Windmills

Amsterdam, Netherlands

7 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Take a break from Amsterdam and enjoy a taste of the Dutch countryside on this private tour of Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans. Leave all the planning and organization to your guide, as they pick you up straight from your hotel and drive you to these destinations. Learn about Dutch culture and heritage as you explore the canals and wooden bridges of Giethoorn, and discover the centuries-old windmills at Zaanse Schans.

Enjoy a personalized experience on this private tour
Travel outside the Dutch capital without having to hire a car
Go beyond the traditional guidebooks and learn directly from your guide
See Giethoorn from the water on a boat ride

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes

Lunch
Dinner

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

All tours start at 10.00. Please make sure you provide your accommodation name and address when booking.

Operating hours
.10:00 am

Itinerary

Zaanse Schans

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Giethoorn

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

5.0

based on 7 reviews

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We truly enjoyed the trip...

Patty_C, May 2025

We truly enjoyed the trip to Giethoorn and the windmills and Steven was very professional and patient.

Response from Host, May 2025

Dear Patty, Thank you so much for your review. Steve told me you all had a great time and that's what it is all about, we want to offer an experience, because you deserve much more than just a private tour! I will pass the message to him. Kind regards. Marlou

Our tour guide Steven was...

John_R, Apr 2025

Our tour guide Steven was very knowledgeable and informative. The tour was excellent and would recommend it to anyone looking to get outside of the city and see other sites.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Dear John, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. Steve told me you all had a great time and that's what it is all about, because you deserve much more than just a private tour! Take care and love to see you back. Kind regards, Marlou Baets

Giethoorn/Zaanse Schans tour

Phil, Jul 2024

Steven guided us through a great day. The drive to was filled with beautiful scenery and Steven shared so much knowledge of how Amsterdam has been built up over the centuries. While in Giethoorn, Steven guided us on a boat tour of this quaint town that is so peaceful and beautiful. We also stopped at a restaurant to try some local snack food. Steven provided great guidance on what to try and all were great. We then drove to Zaanse Schans to see all the workings of a windmill town. The entire day was great and I would highly recommend this tour. Thank you again, Steven for making this a great day!

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Dear Phil, Thank you so much you took the time to write this wonderful review. We want to offer our guests an experience instead of just a private tour, while reading your review, I believe we succeeded in this. I will pass the message to Steven. Take care, Marlou Baets