Giethoorn & Zaanse Schans Tour: Explore Dutch Venice and Windmills from Amsterdam

Experience the charm of Giethoorn, the Dutch Venice, and explore the iconic windmills at Zaanse Schans on a full-day private tour from Amsterdam. Enjoy a guided canal cruise, visit a cheese and clogs factory, and indulge in a cheese tasting experience.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Zaanse Schans - Explore the iconic Dutch Windmills and capture stunning photographs. There are 7 windmills remaining at Zaanse Schans, with several open for visits. You can explore the paint windmill (where the renowned Dutch artist Rembrandt sourced his paint), a sawmill, a spice mill, and more. Admission to the windmill park and parking fees are…
What's Included
  • Hotel pick up and drop off by a private air-conditioned Mercedes vehicle
  • Possibility to taste the best cheese for free and to buy cheese, fresh waffles and clogs
  • Pick up by a private air-conditioned Mercedes vehicle with Wifi and bottled water on board
  • Tickets for a guided canal cruise in Giethoorn and tickets to see a windmill from inside
  • Professional driver/host
  • Possibility to drive a small boat by yourself
What's Not Included
  • Professional Guide
  • Tip (optional)
Additional Information

Embark on a full-day private sightseeing tour to explore Holland’s most stunning locations: Giethoorn and the Zaanse Schans. Begin your journey at the Zaanse Schans, a unique Dutch park near Amsterdam, home to some of the Netherlands’ most remarkable windmills, including the paint windmill, sawmill, spice mill, and peanut oil mill.
Your driver/host will…

Location
Zaanse Schans
Schansend 1,
Cancellation Policy

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

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Ali_y
Aug 11, 2025
An unforgettable adventure - To start off. Viator made booking our Private Giethoorn & Zaanse Schans Windmills Sightseeing Tour from Amsterdam a breeze. Our driver Hamza was very prompt and our pick up was a breeze. Hamza was very thoughtful and attentive thru out our trip. He ensured that our experience was a 5 star one. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. My family and I (kids 8 and 14) had an amazing time. Giethoorn was beautiful and the windmills were amazing. The whole experience is one that we will never forget. Highly recommend you book this private tour and ask for Hamza when you do.
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Erin_w
Jul 16, 2025
Great tour guide - My family and I had a great day with Hamza! He was very friendly, great with our kids and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
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Christine_d
Aug 11, 2024
Pleasant and fun - Gavin was great - he gave us the time we desired at each location and also offered the option for a private boat tour which he helped reserve before we got to Giethoorn.
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Deborah_a
Apr 26, 2024
Gillio is a great Guide and Driver - The windmills, cheese factory and canal boat ride were all wonderful experiences. Well worthwhile for the time and money
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Elizabeth_h
Sep 2, 2023
Lovely comfortable Day - Loved the information provided and the trip to the cheese shoppe and wooden shoe. All arrangements were handled professionally and courteously. My favorite was the trip To Geithorn. Fabulous!!! The boat ride was lovely and they did all that was possible To make us comfortable.
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Frankie_c
Jun 16, 2023
Our driver and guide,... - Our driver and guide, Gavin is great and friendly guy. He drives safely and steadily. He too is helpful in explaining details on the sights and guiding us a long the way.
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Kevin_p
Dec 8, 2021
Nice private tour, beats the big bus. - Giethoorn is amazing. The drive was smooth, the car large and comfortable. My niece was visiting me in Amsterdam, I had been there for about 2 months for work and I decided to take this private tour, even though I had been to Zaanse Schans on one of the big bus tours. This is an excellent way to see both Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans. Having more time is nice, and being able to linger or go early beats the bus tour in many ways. The driver/guide was great company and I got to see a lot of things in Zaanse Schans that the big bus tour missed. I think unless you are able to drive yourself, this is the best way to see both places. The Giethoorn boat tour was great also, not so busy when we were there, Covid and all. We were the only ones on the boat. Great experience overall.
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Anne_o
Jul 10, 2021
Beautiful - We loved our tour! It was beautiful! The canal was amazing! The windmill was great! Very informative! Our tour guide was nice. He was very kind. I wish he would have communicated more information about the countryside etc. Beautiful country!
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From $153
up to 7 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).