Small Group Giethoorn & Zaanse Schans w/ Pickup & Small Boat Discount Tickets

Overview

Enjoy easy hotel pickup on this small-group day tour from Amsterdam, visiting the idyllic canal village of Giethoorn, known as the “Dutch Venice,” with a photo stop at the iconic Lego Hotel in Zaandam, and the historic village of Zaanse Schans. Explore Zaanse Schans with a traditional clog and cheese factory demonstration, try on wooden clogs, taste Dutch cheese, see iconic windmills and visit a diamond factory. Admire the green wooden houses along the River Zaan and capture Instagram-worthy photos while learning about 18th- and 19th-century Dutch village life. Cruise Giethoorn’s canals on a small electric boat guided by a friendly expert—you can even navigate the boat yourself for an authentic local experience, avoiding crowds and enjoying open views. Wander past charming thatched-roof houses, wooden bridges, and scenic canals. This full day small-group tour combines scenic beauty, culture, history, and hands-on experiences for a seamless, unforgettable day in the Netherlands.

Meeting and Pickup

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Hotel Pickup for two or more participants at one location

Professional guide

Boat trip on a small electric boat in Giethoorn, guided and drive your own boat experience.

Tour coach or van

Guided tour in clogs, cheese and diamond factory in Zaanse Schans.

Exclusion

Gratuities

Lunch

Big touristy 40-seater boat, at own cost and own arrangement. We offer small boat local experience.

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

If you come with luggage, strollers, or bulk items, please inform the tour operator Cherry Tours in advance.

Children younger than 12 years need car seats, infants need baby chair provided by travellers.

Cancellations within 24 hours due to failure to inform tour operator for special arrangement will not get refund.

Infant with less than 6 years old, we do not recommend this tour.

Cancellation due to any of the above unfulfilled conditions, will not be refunded.

The trip offers small open boat, if customers wish to take a big boat (covered, with 40 passengers on board, shared with other groups), at own cost, arrangement and subject to availability

Not recommended for travellers with reduced mobility.