Amsterdam: Giethoorn, Volendam, and Zaanse Schans Tour – Amsterdam, Netherlands

EXPERIENCE:

See three different regions of the Netherlands with pickup and drop-off from Hotel ibis Amsterdam Centre. Sample local cheeses, enjoy lunch, dress up and take pictures, and take a cruise in Giethoorn.

First, start with a visit to the 17th-century village, Zaanse Schans. See windmills from the country’s industrial background, and stroll among the green residences. Then visit a factory that makes the popular clogs in this region of the Netherlands. 

Before continuing to Volendam, stop at Catharina Hoeve Farm, where you can sample cheese and learn how its made. In Volendam, see brightly-painted wooden buildings and residents dressed in vibrant regional clothing. Your guide will lead you on a brief stroll around Volendam harbor. 

Pick up souvenirs and gifts for friends and family back home, and take photographs in traditional Dutch costumes. Stop for a local lunch, then continue to Giethoorn in the northeastern Netherlands, known as the “Venice of the North”.

See the numerous canals and lack of motorways in Giethroon. During a 1-hour guided boat trip, you’ll learn about this fairy-tale village with less than 3,000 residents. Next, stroll through the preserved village. 

Finally, explore the village’s small footpaths to find hundreds of bridges and take in the tranquil ambiance before returning to Amsterdam.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Explore the enchanting village of Giethoorn in the north of the Netherlands, known as the “Venice of the North”
Take a short walk through the Volendam harbor, one of the most popular tourist attractions in the village since 1875
Enjoy a picturesque 17th-century village which houses a collection of beautifully preserved windmills

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