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Dutch Villages Tour: Windmills & Canals
4.7
106 Ratings
Amsterdam
Discover iconic Dutch villages, windmills, and canals. Enjoy boat rides, local farms, and personal tours. Perfect for family adventures.
Discover iconic Dutch villages, windmills, and canals. Enjoy boat rides, local farms, and personal tours. Perfect for family adventures.
Duration:
9 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Zaanse Schans - Explore traditional wooden windmills and charming green wooden houses while enjoying the quintessential Dutch landscapes of polders and dikes. The guide will share fascinating insights about the village, landscapes, windmills, and history. (30-minute drive)
- Kooijman Souvenirs & Clogs Wooden Shoe Workshop - Located in Zaanse…
- Zaanse Schans - Explore traditional wooden windmills and charming green wooden houses while enjoying the quintessential Dutch landscapes of polders and dikes. The guide will share fascinating insights about the village, landscapes, windmills, and history. (30-minute drive)
- Kooijman Souvenirs & Clogs Wooden Shoe Workshop - Located in Zaanse Schans, this workshop offers a glimpse into the history of traditional Dutch clogs. Participate in a workshop featuring a clog-making demonstration, and enjoy some free time to explore the wooden shoe workshop.
- Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm - Situated in Zaanse Schans, this cheese farm provides a professional demonstration on cheese-making. Visitors can sample over 25 varieties of Dutch cheese. After the guided session, there is free time to explore the village and shops independently.
- Almere - At the farm, visitors can taste fresh milk and enjoy the surrounding natural farmland. Capture memorable photos with the Netherlands’ productive cows. (30-minute drive)
- Giethoorn - Experience the “Venice of the Netherlands,” where transportation is via the canals instead of main roads. Enjoy a one-hour boat trip through the old village and Bovenwijde Lake, discovering unique thatched-roof cottages and arch-shaped wooden bridges. After the boat trip, there is free time to explore the village and shops before returning to Amsterdam. (3-hour drive)
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Giethoorn canal cruise
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Cheese, Waffels, Chocolate tasting
- Professional tour guide
- Bottled water
- Giethoorn canal cruise
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Cheese, Waffels, Chocolate tasting
- Professional tour guide
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Additional Information
Experience a full-day excursion to the renowned Dutch villages of Zaanse Schans, Giethoorn, and a charming local farm, all with the guidance of an informative tour leader. Discover traditional windmills, waterways, scenic landscapes, clog factories, and cheese producers up close. Enjoy a boat ride through Giethoorn’s picturesque canals, offering views…
Experience a full-day excursion to the renowned Dutch villages of Zaanse Schans, Giethoorn, and a charming local farm, all with the guidance of an informative tour leader. Discover traditional windmills, waterways, scenic landscapes, clog factories, and cheese producers up close. Enjoy a boat ride through Giethoorn’s picturesque canals, offering views of stunning houses and gardens. Additionally, you can choose to visit a Dutch dairy farm or a tranquil local fishing village.
- All tours are meticulously crafted;
- Small group sizes ensure personalized attention;
- Professional, friendly, and knowledgeable tour guides;
- Enjoy yourself, and make new friends from around the world;
- Ample free time for independent exploration, easy, comfortable, and relaxed;
- Ideal for all family members;
Location
Bus stop Canal Cruise Terminal Amsterdam
De Ruijterkade
Behind Amsterdam central station ( KISS +RIDE )
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(106 Ratings)
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Seaside56698012319
Nov 1, 2025
Relaxing and informative tour - Alex was knowledgeable and accommodating. Very pleasant. He even made sure we had wonderful music to listen to while on the long drive.
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Jakee578
Oct 14, 2025
This is your guide. - Our guide was the best. He had us in the right place at the right time for each of the tours. I would not hesitate to use him again.
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Manjit_v
Aug 11, 2025
Excellent tour - Alex, our guide, arrived on the dot. Excellent tour and very informative, courteous, and knowledgeable guide. The tour is exactly as advertised and well worth the money spent.
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515gabbyd
Aug 1, 2025
Fantastic! - Alex was great. I enjoyed the trip. It was
Magical. I am glad we booked it. Netherlands culture and history is just so amazing . I enjoy it. This is a day long tour and worth every second! Next time I will plan to come with my kids.
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Culture115572
Jul 29, 2025
Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Day Trip - An excellent way to see it all!
The personal care and one on few allowed us the most informed day,
Alex you’re the best!
Paul & Giulia
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63justined
Jul 1, 2025
Amsterdam - Very knowledgeable and pleasant he was passionate about the area and of Amsterdam. The first stop was not of interest but the other two stops were great
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Louise_g
Jun 13, 2025
Giethoorn to see ABSOLUTELY!!! - Giethoorn is a very nice little village! We went through Durgerdam wow! An enchanting little restaurant from MARK! Thanks to our guide ALEX for these beautiful discoveries!
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S3353bjpatrickf
May 7, 2025
Dutch Delight - Very enjoyable tour of the Dutch countryside. The villages, tulip fields, and canals were a visual delight. Our driver/guide, Alex, was knowledgeable and friendly. The boat ride on the canal/lake was especially enjoyable. The comfort stops were well-timed. I definitely recommend this tour.
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Dp_s
Aug 12, 2024
VIATOR MADE OUR TRIP MORE ENJOYABLE - Right from Hotel pick up to drop during evening hours, the tour guide cum driver Alex was very very attentive. Alex is a easy going Dutch man, perfect for the job. My wife has knee problem, she was obviously slow in walking, but Alex helped her at every place. We had a good company, a family of 3 generations from New York. It was a fun filled day.
About Dutch Villages I have nothing to say, Giethroon & Zaanse Schans are just beautiful, worth visiting again & again. The journey was enjoyable, Witty Alex made it more beautiful.
Good Job VIATOR.
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Karen_g
Dec 13, 2025
Don’t schedule when it’s off-season - This excursion should not be offered during “off season” or should be changed in order to maximize the 9 hours. Our driver, Alex, got all flustered and turned around due to street closings in Amsterdam. We walked about 10 minutes to meet him because he couldn’t get to our hotel. The second group was picked up 30 minutes late because the driver had them walk to another location instead of getting them in front of their hotel. We drove past their hotel twice trying to get to the location he had them walk to. The first stop to Zaanse Schans was great. Windmills and cheese making demonstration. Long drive to Geithoorn was uneventful with no commentary as to what we were seeing enroute. The boat ride was nice, but the restaurant where the boat docked was closed. The town was pretty much closed. There were only a couple of restaurants open for lunch. It’s off season.
I’m sure this tour would be wonderful during the season. Do not schedule this during the off season.
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