Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans Day Tour Small Group Incl. Boat Ride
Overview
This day trip brings you in the morning to Zaanse Schans. You would visit a Dutch cheese factory, a wooden shoe factory and enjoy a royal diamond demonstration in Zaanse Schans. After that we will travel to Giethoorn, you would discover the 'Green Venice' of Holland and enjoy one hour free boat cruise in Giethoorn. You will of course have your own free time at these two places.
This unique tour offers certain hotel pick-up service in Amsterdam. A bottled water will be provided to each traveler. Power bank, napkin, umbrella are provided and free to use during the whole trip.
This 10 hours experience gives you a relaxed, memorable and enjoyable tour with lots of beautiful photos.
What's Included
- Bottled water One Bottle per Traveler
- Including One Hour Boat Cruise in Giethoorn (13 Euro)
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guided Private Tour for Cheese, Wooden Shoes and Diamond Factory
- Lunch Lunch in Giethoorn at your own choice
Meeting and Pickup
This tour offers hotel pick-up service for certain hotels in Amsterdam. You could check if your hotel is on the pick up list. If not, you could meet us Amsterdam central station, or check your nearest hotel pick up point. The list covers 95% hotels in Amsterdam (we make sure the pick up point is less than 5 minutes walking from your hotel). If your hotel is not on the list, you could write down your hotel name and address, we will check it if it is possible to pick you up from your hotel, or nearest meeting point. Otherwise you could meet us at amsterdam central station.One day before the tour, our tour guide will contact you to confirm your pick up time and location. We pick up between 7:45 - 8:30. If you have any questions, send us an imessage or whatsapp message. It will be much more efficient than calling.Please be prepared and wait in front of your hotel 5 minutes in advance before our arrival. Please note: we don't pick up from the airport area, north side of IJ river and outside highway Ring A10.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Zaanse Schans
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Kooijman Souvenirs & Clogs Wooden Shoe Workshop
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Giethoorn
4 hours Admission Ticket Free
Bovenwijde
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
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Activity code: C-337760P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Bottled water. One Bottle per Traveler.
- Including One Hour Boat Cruise in Giethoorn (13 Euro).
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Guided Private Tour for Cheese, Wooden Shoes and Diamond Factory.
- Lunch. Lunch in Giethoorn at your own choice.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans Day Tour Small Group Incl. Boat Ride is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans Day Tour Small Group Incl. Boat Ride will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled waterOne Bottle per Traveler
- Including One Hour Boat Cruise in Giethoorn (13 Euro)
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guided Private Tour for Cheese, Wooden Shoes and Diamond Factory
- LunchLunch in Giethoorn at your own choice
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers
