Amsterdam to Giethoorn Day Tour: A Charming Village Experience with Boatride

Embark on a day tour from Amsterdam to Giethoorn, a charming car-free village known for its picturesque canals and stunning farmhouses. Enjoy a romantic boat ride and immerse yourself in the Dutch way of life.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Giethoorn - Often called the ‘Venice of the North’, Giethoorn is a village where cars are prohibited, so people get around on foot, by bike, or by boat. The village is decorated with beautiful farmhouses and charming bridges that are sure to impress.
    A standout feature of this tour is a 1-hour boat ride along the magical canals that wind through…
What's Included
  • Bottled water included for hydration
  • Guidance from a professional guide
  • Enjoy a scenic 1-hour boat cruise
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Optional lunch break (at own cost)
Additional Information

Explore the enthralling municipality of Giethoorn and dive into the Netherlands’ lifestyle, where water plays a pivotal role in everyday life. With a modest population of just 2500, Giethoorn’s delightful ancient town is a sanctuary free from cars, with walking or boating as the sole means of commuting, evoking memories of a past epoch. The township is…

Location
Hotel NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace
Prins Hendrikkade
In front of the Hotel NH Collection Barbizon Palace, located on the left side across from the Central Station and next to the church. Please ensure that you arrive between 10:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for check-in, as we will depart promptly at 11:00 a.m. and return around 18:30 p.m.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Catherine_m
Dec 17, 2024
Beautiful village to... - Beautiful village to visit. The guide was knowledgeable and humorous. Great food, boutique shops, and very accommodating to solo travelers!
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Davidtrench
Dec 7, 2024
Giethoorn in Winter - Winter is a great time to visit Giethoorn, no crowds. The guide Ibrahim was brilliant he demonstrated knowledge caring and added to the experience
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Linda_h
Dec 3, 2024
Gietoorn Day Trip - The drive from Amsterdam is about 1.5 hours. A stop was provided at a market where you could sample fresh produce, nuts, raisins, dates and dried fruits. Our driver/guide was exceptional pointing out the scenery, buildings, etc. Upon arrival we were invited for coffee or tea, and cookies. The boat ride was both scenic and interesting. After the boat ride we had free time to walk, enjoy lunch on our own. We had a small group of 4, which was great. We all interacted very well had a delightful lunch and enjoyed each others company.
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Lisa_w
Nov 8, 2024
Awesome experience - I took the Giethoorn day tour on 4/24/2024. I must thank the driver, the guide and all the fellow tourists! I accidently went to the wrong place, but they waited for me for about 10 minutes. Great trip, beautiful Giethoorn, wonderful guide and tourists! Highly recommended.
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Maipelo_m
Oct 29, 2024
A great trip with Hans and Ibrahim - This trip was even better than I imagined, Hans the driver was great, there was a 10months old baby on the tour with his parents and he gave her some baby biscuits which I thought was really sweet and Ibrahim the tour guide was amazing, we got to learn a lot about Netherlands on the way to Giethoorn, he made a lot of jokes and entertained us all the way making the drive seem much shorter than it was. They even got us some delicious juicy apples on the way to Giethoorn. After our arrival we were also given a cup of coffee and a waffle before we went on the canal tour. We were lucky to have great weather that day even though its the end of October so that made the trip even better for us, the town was really worth it, such a beautiful and picturesque place to visit, it looked even better than the pictures. In conclusion I would highly recommend this trip to anyone who is thinking of going on it.
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Nancysl1785rt
Oct 24, 2024
Giethoorn visit was wonderful - We had a wonderful trip! Jay the guide was knowledgeable and fun and very attentive to our needs and comfort. He was experienced and was able to provide recommendations on how to ensure that we had a great time. Giethoorn was an amazing place, with interesting dyed and access to nature. We enjoyed the trip and the people immensely,
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Najla
Oct 22, 2024
Nice and smooth - Beautiful trip , caring team Ibrahim , jay and zak the driver.organized and friendly . Jay gave a lot of information during the ride.
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Kevin_l
Oct 19, 2024
Giethoorn - Great tour of Giethoorn , beautiful area with amazing houses and gardens. Lovely restaurants. Great tour guide
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Fatimah_m
Oct 14, 2024
It’s worth to visit - The nature and the tour something can’t forget. Good options of food also there. The guid were helpful and friendly
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Culture41604147833
Oct 11, 2024
Amazing experience - This was such an AMAZING experience. Our first tour guide Jay was great and he spoke Dutch, English and Spanish. Our bus was late so he generously bought all of us coffee while waiting. Then our bus tour guide Ibrahim was also awesome. He was so knowledgeable and you can tell he genuinely loves his job and what he’s doing. Also he generously bought us apples on our way to the town because our bus was late and that was great. Our bus to the town was also very nice and comfortable. I would definitely recommend.
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