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Day Trip to Zaandam Lego Village, Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn
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At a glance
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Price from
- $141 / person
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 44 reviews
- Languages
- CMN, EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 18
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Meeting point
- This meeting point is at Amsterdam Central Station. You could take north exit, direction east. It is 5 minutes walk from central station, near the ferry terminal and river cruise terminal. You can use google maps for navigation.
- Confirmation
- Instant
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Description
This full day tour brings you to three places, which are Zaanse Schans, Lego Village and Giethoorn. In the morning, you would visit a Dutch cheese factory, a wooden shoe factory and enjoy a royal diamond demonstration at Zaanse Schans; After that we will travel Zaandam City Center to see the famous 'Lego' building, You will have free time here to take photos as many as possible, or just walk around in the 'Lego' Village. After that, you will travel to Giethoorn, you would discover the 'Green Venice' of Holland and enjoy one hour free boat cruise in Giethoorn. This 10 hours experience gives you a relaxed, memorable and enjoyable tour with lots of beautiful photos.The tour offers free hotel pick-up service in Amsterdam. Bottled water, power bank, umbrella are provided during whole trip.
Tour Options
Itinerary
You would expect to have following activities on our tour at Zaanse Schans. you would have a Dutch cheese factory tour, to understand how to make cheese in the traditional way. You could taste more than 30 different types of cheese here. After that, we will take you to a wooden shoe factory tour. You would watch a live demonstration of making wooden shoe by a traditional clog maker. After that you would have a private Royal Amsterdam Diamond tour, to know the history of diamond, and enjoy the diamond with 268 cuts. Of course you would have your own free time to get close to the windmills and take photos.
This attraction is the first stop at Zaanse Schans. As described above, you would experience this old cheese farm/factory, to have a private tour of how to make traditional dutch cheese, get to know the history of this cheese farm, and cheese tasting with more than 30 different flavors.
At this attraction, you would expect to see a live demonstration of making wooden shoe by traditional clog makers, get to know the history of wooden shoes, and see different types of wooden shoes. You could have wooden shoes try-on here with different colors. Of course you can take as many photos as you want.
After Zaanse Schans, you will travel to Zaandam City Center to see the famous 'Lego' building, You will have free time here to take photos as many as possible, or just walk around in the 'Lego Village'.
In the afternoon, you would explore the ‘Little Venice’ of the Netherlands. You will enjoy about 3 hours here to explore the sights by yourself and your loved ones. we include 1 hour traditional boat cruise here. But if you want, you could drive boat by yourself, that would have more fun with your family or friends. Self boat ride will have an upgraded price, please ask it on site.
Highlights
Bottled water
Including One Hour Boat Cruise in Giethoorn
All Fees and Taxes
Including Cheese, Wooden Shoes, Diamond Factory Visit
Air-conditioned vehicle
Including Lego Village - Zaandam Photo Stop
What's included
Included
Bottled water
Including One Hour Boat Cruise in Giethoorn
All Fees and Taxes
Including Cheese, Wooden Shoes, Diamond Factory Visit
Air-conditioned vehicle
Including Lego Village - Zaandam Photo Stop
Not included
Lunch
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up time is from 8:00, please be prepared and wait in front of the meeting point before 8:00. One day before the tour, we will contact you to confirm your pick up details. Please make sure you leave a reachable WhatsApp or iMessage number in the booking.
Traveller Ratings
4.9
44 reviews
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Day Trip to Zaandam Lego Village, Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn lasts about 10 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $141 per person for this Amsterdam experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pick up time is from 8:00, please be prepared and wait in front of the meeting point before 8:00. One day before the tour, we will contact you to confirm your pick up details. Please make sure you leave a reachable WhatsApp or iMessage number in the booking. Pickup points include MEET_AT_DEPARTURE_POINT, CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-o0AXGEKPN4wJ9sIG0RAn5IL0sk3cWK1aRWsurMQHwUGv+RPYoau3i+i0OkMnfdpd.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in CMN, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 18 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(44)
3
Too bad - no further visit
The city center of Zaandam on a Sunday morning is rather disappointing. Unkempt and not particularly clean, cheap chain stores. The colorful houses from 2010 looked interesting, but out of place. Photos would have been enough.
S
Simon was a wonderful...
Simon was a wonderful guide! We had the best time ever and each destination was so special and fun. Highly recommend!!
R
Leidse was an excellent...
Leidse was an excellent tour guide. Beautiful tour . Especially the city of geithoon. Similar. To Venice.
Y
We had such a great time....
We had such a great time. Kai was the best guide and captain. The places we went were beautiful and we spent the right amount of time in each town. Highly recommend it!! 👌
J
We had a great trip with...
We had a great trip with Kai! He was engaging and knowledgeable. We are a family of four - with two teenagers (13 and 16) - the kids both enjoyed the experience, with one saying the cheese factory was her favourite and the other saying the boat tour (given by Kai). We travelled in an 9 passenger van, and there were 8 people on the tour in total, which was perfect for the busy spots that this tour travelled to.
A
Beautiful views, our...
Beautiful views, our guide was very friendly, I loved being able to see so much in just one day! The cheese tasting was my favorite part, so many delicious cheeses!
X
Great Guide!!!
Guide was very knowledgeable and gave the group plenty of time to explore. Would definitely book again!
C
This was a highlight of...
This was a highlight of our trip. I appreciated the timing of everything as it was planned for us to get to the sights before they got crowded and it worked perfectly. So thankful to have had a quieter view of everything before! Ranier was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable and personable.
D
It was ok
Giethoorn was way worth the trip but we would skip the other two locations. Tourist trap kind of locations. Also know the bus is packed and very hot so the two 1.5 hour drives are miserable.
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