Giethoorn, Zaandam & Zaanse Schans Small Group w/ Pickup｜Netherlands

Experience the top three sightseeing attractions near Amsterdam in a single day on this small-group tour with hotel pickup for two or more participants in one group, within the Amsterdam area.

Start in Zaandam, the Dutch “Lego City,” and capture an Instagram-worthy photo at the iconic “Lego Hotel” in the city centre.

Next, explore Zaanse Schans, an open-air museum and Dutch national heritage site. Enjoy a cheese farm demonstration with tasting, try on traditional wooden shoes at the clog museum, watch a live clog-making demonstration, and visit a Dutch diamond factory to learn about the craftsmanship behind one of the Netherlands’ most important industries. Discover the history and craftsmanship of Dutch cheese and clogs in a fun, interactive experience.

Continue to the fairy-tale village of Giethoorn, a 1.5-hour drive passing Flevoland, the largest reclaimed province in the Netherlands, and IJsselmeer, the famous man-made lake created by the construction of historic Afsluitdijk dam.

The highlight of the tour is a small electric boat ride through Giethoorn’s charming canals, wooden arch bridges, and centuries-old thatched-roof houses on peat islands. Your guide shares fascinating stories and history about this “Venice of the Netherlands.” After the boat ride, enjoy free time to stroll along Giethoorn’s scenic pathways and take photos.

Return to Amsterdam in the evening with free time to relax. This small-group, hassle-free tour is perfect for travelers wanting to experience iconic Dutch highlights in one day: historic windmills, cheese farms, traditional clogs, scenic canals, charming villages, and a mix of historic and creative architecture.