Embark on a private boat tour in Giethoorn and visit the Zaanse Schans Windmills to discover the rich Dutch heritage. Explore the car-free village by boat and on foot for an unforgettable experience.
- Zaanse Schans - Your private guide will drive you directly to the Zaanse Schans and walk you through this picturesque Dutch heritage site. Experience many famous aspects of Dutch manufacturing and visit an old working windmill to learn about how products were fabricated in the 17th and 18th century.
- Giethoorn - The second highlight of the day is the picturesque village of Giethoorn. The centre of the village is car-free so the only way to get around is by boat or on foot. Your guide will transform himself into your captain and welcome you on board a typical ‘punter’, a small Dutch flat bottomed boat designed to sail in shallow waters for a private one hour tour through Giethoorn. After you’re back on dry land you’ll join your guide for a short walking tour giving you another perspective on this picture perfect little village.
- All applicable fees and taxes included
- Lunch
- Dinner
Your personal escort will take you straight to Zaanse Schans, guiding you through this charming Dutch heritage destination. Experience renowned facets of Dutch production and enter a functioning old windmill to become familiar with artifact production processes of the 17th and 18th centuries. The following highlight of the day is the picturesque hamlet of Giethoorn. The village center is devoid of vehicles, hence, the sole modes of transportation are by boat or on foot. Your guide will metamorphose into your boatman and usher you onto a ‘punter,’ a traditional Dutch low-draft boat engineered to cruise in shallow waters, for a private hour-long tour through Giethoorn. Once you’ve returned to solid ground, your guide will accompany you on a brief walking tour, offering you a different angle of this flawless little village.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
