Giethoorn Private Tour, Canal Cruise and Windmills from Amsterdam
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Is Giethoorn Private Tour, Canal Cruise and Windmills from Amsterdam worth booking?
Giethoorn Private Tour, Canal Cruise and Windmills from Amsterdam is a 8-hour experience in Amsterdam, Netherlands, from $124 per person. It scores 63 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 11 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 63 / 100
- Rating
- 4.6/5 (11)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $124 per person
Discover in a full day private sightseeing tour our most beautiful places in Holland: Giethoorn and the Zaanse Schans. First you will visit a unique Dutch park called the Zaanse Schans not far from Amsterdam. Here are t
What you get
About this experience
Discover in a full day private sightseeing tour our most beautiful places in Holland: Giethoorn and the Zaanse Schans. First you will visit a unique Dutch park called the Zaanse Schans not far from Amsterdam. Here are the most special windmills of The Netherlands such as the paint windmill, the sawmill, spices mill and peanut oil. Your driver/host will take you to the unique wooden shoe factory where you will see how we make the original Dutch clogs. There is a possibility to buy clogs/wooden shoes and some nice souvenirs as well. Thereafter it is time to taste more than 30 types of very nice Dutch cheese for free! Your next stop will be Giethoorn, the Dutch Venice. You will have a guided canal cruise in a large boat or you can choose to drive a small boat by yourself. Please inform your driver/host what you prefer.
What's included
Included
- Possibility to taste the best cheese for free and to buy cheese, fresh waffles and clogs
- Pick up by a private air-conditioned Mercedes vehicle with Wifi an bottled water on board
- Canal cruise tickets in Giethoorn
- Professional driver/host
- Possibility to drive the boat by yourself
- Entrance tickets for a windmill to see it from inside
- Admission to the windmillspark and parking costs
Not included
- Gratuity (Optional)
- Professional Guide
What you'll see and do
Zaanse Schans
Discover the great Dutch Windmills and make some nice pictures of it. There are 7 windmills left at the Zaanse Schans and a few are open to visit. You can visit the paint windmill (that is where Rembrandt the great Dutch artist purchased his paint), a saw mill, a spice mill and many more. Admission to the windmill park and parking costs are included in this tour.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Zaanse Schans
Learn more about the Dutch wooden shoe making and see a demonstration how they make the Dutch clogs now. There is a possibility to buy the wooden shoes, the clogs and other souvenirs in the wooden shoe factory as well.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Zaanse Schans
See the paint windmill (that is where Rembrandt the great Dutch artist purchased his paint) from inside or the special saw mill. There is also a possibility to take nice pictures of all the windmills.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Taste one of the best special Gouda cheese now! You can eat as much cheese as you want for free. There are more than 30 different types of cheese, so enjoy! There is a possibility to buy the cheese and if you don't have enough room in your suitcase you can let them ship the cheese to your country.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Visit the nice and most beautiful places in The Netherlands: Giethoorn the Dutch Venice village. Enjoy the peacefulness and nature of this idyllic village. Take a guided boat tour of 1c hour underneath the linden trees, admire the typical wooden bridges and the old farmhouses. You can also drive a small boat by yourself. If you prefer to drive the boat by yourself please inform your driver so he can arrange that for you. After the canal cruise you can have a nice lunch in one of the nice restaurants in town or you can stroll in the nice Giethoorn village.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Giethoorn
Possibility to have a nice lunch in one of the best restaurnats in Giethoorn or to stroll in the nice peaceful town. Discover the beautiful canals and walk over the nice bridges.
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 14 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- VIP Travel & Limousine Services
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We provide 24/7 services and to confirm bookings or for questions please contact us during our opening times from Monday - Friday from 09:00 AM till 05:00 PM CET. Saturday and Sunday our office is closed.
- This is a private tour so no other people will join in the car.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 11 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Small groups
3 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Traveler reviews
11 verified traveler reviews for Giethoorn Private Tour, Canal Cruise and Windmills from Amsterdam. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great tour to get the Holland experience
Excellent private tour that catered to our needs. We had a wonderful guide named Gavin who gave us a wonderful experience in the countryside.
Response from the operator: Dear Jennifer, Thank you for your review. I am happy thay you enjoyed your your and that you are satisfied about our driver and services!
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Lovely day
We had a lovely time. Hassan was a good driver and great at helping us get to everything we wanted to do. By far the best at to see these popular attractions.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your review. I am happy that you enjoyed the tour and that you are satisfied about our driver and services.
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Pleasant day - working windmills
Very pleasant day with accommodating guide Singh. The history of the windmills was fantastic. Pace was perfect and allowed us to enjoy visiting a wooden shoe and a cheese making facility. Easy walking. Nice lunch on our own and ended up with a relaxing boat ride in the canals of the “Venice of Netherlands” . Well worth a visit.
Response from the operator: Dear Ronald, Thank you for your review. I am happy that you have a pleasant day and that you are satisfied about our services!
via Viator
Great private tour for 4
Great private tour for 4 people. In august suggest going earlier because there was a lot of boat traffic on the canal but really pleasant day. From our hotel it was about an hour drive (in a nice Mercedes’ van) and an hour to get to Geithomme but worth the drive. Driver, Marteen, was very nice and accommodating.
Response from the operator: Dear Jill, Thank you for your review. I am happy that you had a nice tour and that you are satisfied about our driver.
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We were scammed by your tour guide. He said we owed him more money. We paid him $110. He needs to be fired.
Can only think about the fact that our tour guide scammed us. Told us we had to pay for windmill tour $10. That was supposed to be included. Then requested more money because we went over on the time. It was a full day tour. Spent most of the time on the road. We had no choice but to pay him when he took us back to our hotel. Want to make sure this guy gets fired so he doesn’t scam any more people. We gave him $200 and got no receipt. BK-851083274 on July 29, 2022.
Response from the operator: Dear Marly, Thank you for your review. I spoke with your driver/guide and what you write is a total lie! Your driver/guide let you before the tour know that if you want to extend the tour you have to pay extra and that was fine and you booked 1.5 hours extra. Why you say you where scammed but you give your driver/guide $ 100,- tip?? That make no sense what you say. It is also a lie that the tickets of the windmills to see them inside is included the tour. The admission to the windmill park is included the tour but not everyone want to see the windmills from inside so the entrance fee to take a look inside a windmill is not included the price. And it is a small amount of € 5,-. You only write this review because we don't do the refund of € 100,- because you booked the extra hours. You let the driver/guide know that you had a wonderful day and you give him $ 100 tip as wel!! So you lie that you were scammed! We only have good reviews about our tours and we don't want to be blackmailed by you because you don't receive the refund. If you had a issue with your driver/guide you could contact our office directly that day but you did not contact us at all! Now 3 weeks later you ask for a refund and write this review?? If you want you can get a reciept of the €100,- extra time you booked but of course you can't get a receipt of the $ 100,- tip you give to your driver!
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Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $124 to $699
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 4
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 63
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Giethoorn Private Tour, Canal Cruise and Windmills from Amsterdam: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Amsterdam.
How much does Giethoorn Private Tour, Canal Cruise and Windmills from Amsterdam cost?
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Prices start at $124 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 Giethoorn Private Tour, Canal Cruise and Windmills from Amsterdam take?
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Plan for about 8 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 Giethoorn Private Tour, Canal Cruise and Windmills from Amsterdam worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 63 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 11 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 Giethoorn Private Tour, Canal Cruise and Windmills from Amsterdam?
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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 Giethoorn Private Tour, Canal Cruise and Windmills from Amsterdam suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Giethoorn Private Tour, Canal Cruise and Windmills from Amsterdam?
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Around 4 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 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Giethoorn Private Tour, Canal Cruise and Windmills from Amsterdam 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 Canal Cruise with Local Guide and Small Group, Guided Bike Tour of Amsterdam's Highlights & Hidden Gems, Amsterdam: Luxury Canal Cruise including Cocktails & Snacks. 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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