
Day Trip to Zaandam Lego Village, Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 50 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Day Trip to Zaandam Lego Village, Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn worth booking?
Day Trip to Zaandam Lego Village, Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn is a 10-hour experience in Amsterdam, Netherlands, from €119 per person. It scores 76 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 50 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 76 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (50)
- Duration
- 10 hours
- From
- €119 per person
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.
What you get
About this experience
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.
What's included
Included
- Bottled water
- Including One Hour Boat Cruise in Giethoorn
- All Fees and Taxes
- Including Cheese, Wooden Shoes, Diamond Factory Visit
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Including Lego Village - Zaandam Photo Stop
Not included
- Lunch
What you'll see and do
Zaanse Schans
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.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm
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.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Kooijman Souvenirs & Clogs Wooden Shoe Workshop
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.
30 minutes here · Admission included
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'.
30 minutes here
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.
180 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Amsterdam
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.
Meeting point
Amsterdam
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.
Meeting point
Amsterdam
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.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Ends at
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.
Ends at
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.
Ends at
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.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- cmn, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 18 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Amsterdam-Tours
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 49 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
49 verified traveler reviews for Day Trip to Zaandam Lego Village, Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great Day Out of the City to the Countryside
What a great day with Reinier our guide. Great communication prior to pick up and explaining the day and all the stops. Great that they know all the spots to park, take pics, eat, bathrooms, phone chargers, and answering all kinds of questions about our stops and the Netherlands. Highly recommended.
via Viator
Day Trip Experience.
The overall tour experience was very good. The pickup point needs a bit improvement as there was no sign or indication, we had to circle around to find the guide.
via Tripadvisor
Don’t miss out
Simon first took us to Giethoorn. Lovely, quaint town. We had 45 minutes to walk around before we took a canal cruise on a covered boat due to the rain. Then we went to Zaanse Schans and spent two hours. It was perfect to scroll around town, took awesome pictures. The day ended at Zaandam with a fun picture opportunity at the Lego Houses hotel. Lots of amazing experiences! Thank you for an unforgettable trip!
via Viator
Bad weather didn't stop us from having a great day.
Our day was fun, and we saw a lot in spite of the rain. Our guide Simon was amazing. He took great care of us and was patient as we ran around taking photos. He also knows a lot about the country even though he wasn't born there. As for the sites we visited, Giethoorn is beautiful even on a cloudy day. This little town oozes charm, and it's a must see!! Zaanse Schans was nice as well, but it rained a lot while we were there so we didn't get to see too much of the windmills. Lego Village was a photo stop, but Simon gave us plenty of time to see the interesting architecture. This tour was a sweet getaway from the city, and I highly recommend it.
via Viator
Geisthorn, Van shams and more
Erik was excellent. Very knowledgable, considerate and punctual. Would definitely recommend Eric for a host. 5 stars.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 18
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 76
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Day Trip to Zaandam Lego Village, Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Amsterdam.
How much does Day Trip to Zaandam Lego Village, Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn cost?
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Prices start at €119 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Amsterdam usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Day Trip to Zaandam Lego Village, Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn take?
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Plan for about 10 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Amsterdam is not rushed.
Is Day Trip to Zaandam Lego Village, Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 76 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 50 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Amsterdam, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Day Trip to Zaandam Lego Village, Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Day Trip to Zaandam Lego Village, Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 10-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Day Trip to Zaandam Lego Village, Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn?
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Around 18 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Amsterdam can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Amsterdam and add a light layer if any part of the 10-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Day Trip to Zaandam Lego Village, Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Amsterdam within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Amsterdam?
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On Outty we rank every Amsterdam experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Amsterdam Food and Cultural Tour with 10 Tastings, Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Local Guide and Small Group, Amsterdam 90 minutes Canal Cruise with bar and snacks on board.. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Amsterdam?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Amsterdam?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Day Trip to Zaandam Lego Village, Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn?
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Included: Bottled water; Including One Hour Boat Cruise in Giethoorn; All Fees and Taxes; Including Cheese, Wooden Shoes, Diamond Factory Visit; and In-vehicle air conditioning. Not included: Lunch. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Day Trip to Zaandam Lego Village, Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 6 listed pickup locations in and around Amsterdam. Be ready about 30 minutes before the start time.
What languages is Day Trip to Zaandam Lego Village, Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn offered in?
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It is offered in Chinese and English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Day Trip to Zaandam Lego Village, Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Day Trip to Zaandam Lego Village, Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Day Trip to Zaandam Lego Village, Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Day Trip to Zaandam Lego Village, Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn?
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Across 50 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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