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Day Trips

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From Amsterdam: Giethoorn Day Trip with Boat Ride & Walking Tour

Discover the “Venice of the North” on a full-day trip with a scenic boat cruise and a leaflet.

Full day out to: Giethoorn, with round-trip luxury coach transfers from Amsterdam. Enjoy four hours of free time to explore the car-free village.
You’ll get: A 1-hour Giethoorn canal cruise, luxury coach transport, and an informative leaflet for walking through Giethoorn at your own pace.
Giethoorn: Wander a fairytale village where boats, bikes, and footpaths replace cars, with multilingual leaflets to guide you.
Boat cruise: Glide through Giethoorn’s canals, soaking up the peaceful scenery and unique Dutch architecture on a 1-hour canal cruise.

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8 hr.

Transfers included

Discover the “Venice of the North” on a full-day trip with a scenic boat cruise and a leaflet.

Full day out to: Giethoorn, with round-trip luxury coach transfers from Amsterdam. Enjoy four hours of free time to explore the car-free village.
You’ll get: A 1-hour Giethoorn canal cruise, luxury coach transport, and an informative leaflet for walking through Giethoorn at your own pace.
Giethoorn: Wander a fairytale village where boats, bikes, and footpaths replace cars, with multilingual leaflets to guide you.
Boat cruise: Glide through Giethoorn’s canals, soaking up the peaceful scenery and unique Dutch architecture on a 1-hour canal cruise.

Inclusions

8-hour day tour of Giethoorn
Round-trip luxury coach transfers from Amsterdam
1-hour boat tour through Giethoorn’s canals
Explore at your own pace with 4 hours of free time
Driver with local knowledge
Multilingual guide leaflet in 5 languages
Discount on attractions and museums

Exclusions

Hotel transfers

Food and drink
Entry to other attractions

Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point on time for your reserved departure.
An internet connection is required to use the digital guide.
This experience is not accessible to wheelchair users.
For your convenience, your guide dogs are welcome to join you.
Your pets are not permitted on this experience.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Guided Tours

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From Amsterdam: Giethoorn Day Trip with Boat Tour & Afsluitdijk Visit

See Giethoorn on a multilingual guided tour from Amsterdam for insights and a photo stop at the Afsluitdijk.

Full day out to: Giethoorn, the “Little Venice” of the Netherlands, with round-trip bus transfers from Amsterdam Central Station and a photo stop at the Afsluitdijk.
You’ll get: Guided bus transfers in English and Spanish, a 1-hour Giethoorn canal cruise, free time to explore the village, and time at the Afsluitdijk dam
Giethoorn: Wander a fairy-tale village famous for its peaceful canals, wooden bridges, and thatched-roof farmhouses—no cars, just pure Dutch charm.
Canal cruise: Glide through Giethoorn’s waterways on a traditional canal boat and admire thatched-roof cottages, arched wooden bridges, and gardens.
Afsluitdijk: Snap photos at this iconic 32km dike, a marvel of Dutch engineering that protects the country from the sea.

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Free cancellation

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9 hr.

Transfers included

See Giethoorn on a multilingual guided tour from Amsterdam for insights and a photo stop at the Afsluitdijk.

Full day out to: Giethoorn, the “Little Venice” of the Netherlands, with round-trip bus transfers from Amsterdam Central Station and a photo stop at the Afsluitdijk.
You’ll get: Guided bus transfers in English and Spanish, a 1-hour Giethoorn canal cruise, free time to explore the village, and time at the Afsluitdijk dam
Giethoorn: Wander a fairy-tale village famous for its peaceful canals, wooden bridges, and thatched-roof farmhouses—no cars, just pure Dutch charm.
Canal cruise: Glide through Giethoorn’s waterways on a traditional canal boat and admire thatched-roof cottages, arched wooden bridges, and gardens.
Afsluitdijk: Snap photos at this iconic 32km dike, a marvel of Dutch engineering that protects the country from the sea.

Inclusions

9-hour guided day tour of Giethoorn
Round-trip luxury coach transfers from Amsterdam
Insights from an English & Spanish-speaking guide
Photo stop at the Enclosing Dike (Afsluitdijk)
1-hour boat tour through Giethoorn’s canals
Explore at your own pace with plenty of free time

Exclusions

Hotel transfers

Food and drink

Children aged 3 years or younger go free of charge as long as they do not occupy their own seats.
Children between the ages of 4 and 13 can go on this experience with a child ticket.
Please note that the weather conditions can have an impact on the boat trip
Your pets are not permitted on this experience.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Guided Tours

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From Amsterdam: Giethoorn Small-Group Day Tour with Electric Boat Ride

Enjoy a personalized experience in Giethoorn, just for your group, featuring a guided electric boat tour.

Full day out to: Giethoorn, with round-trip transfers from Amsterdam in a Mercedes minivan and free time to explore the village.
You’ll get: Transfers just for your group, an expert local English-speaking guide, a 1-hour electric boat tour, and flexible free time in Giethoorn.
Giethoorn: Discover this idyllic, car-free village with its canals and thatched-roof farmhouses on a 1-hour guided cruise and plenty of free time.

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Free cancellation

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8 hr.

Transfers included

Enjoy a personalized experience in Giethoorn, just for your group, featuring a guided electric boat tour.

Full day out to: Giethoorn, with round-trip transfers from Amsterdam in a Mercedes minivan and free time to explore the village.
You’ll get: Transfers just for your group, an expert local English-speaking guide, a 1-hour electric boat tour, and flexible free time in Giethoorn.
Giethoorn: Discover this idyllic, car-free village with its canals and thatched-roof farmhouses on a 1-hour guided cruise and plenty of free time.

Inclusions

8-hour guided day tour of Giethoorn
Round-trip transfers from Amsterdam in a premium Mercedes minivan
1-hour small electric boat ride
Drive your own electric boat for an authentic local experience
Guided walking tour of Giethoorn
Small-group tour
Local English-speaking expert

There are limited departures from November to March. It is best to contact us in advance for availability.
Hotel pick up is possible, subject to availability and at extra cost based on location. Customers can contact the tour operator directly.
The trip offers a small open boat. If you wish to take a big boat (covered, with 40 passengers on board, shared with other groups), it will be at your own cost, arrangement, and subject to availability
This experience is accessible to wheelchair users. Customers with wheelchairs must contact the tour operator in advance. Wheelchairs must be foldable.
For safety reasons, guests under the age of 6 years are not allowed on this experience.
Oversized luggage, baby strollers, luggage or large bags, and non-folding wheelchairs are not permitted on this experience.

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Day Trips

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From Amsterdam: Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans Windmills Day Trip

Discover two Dutch villages in one day: windmills at Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn’s canal charm.

Full day out: to Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn, with round-trip transfers in a minivan or private coach from Amsterdam—plus free time to explore.
You’ll get: Entry to the clogs and cheese factory with cheese tasting in Zaanse Schans, a 1-hour electric boat ride in Geithoorn, and a live guide on this 8-member tour.
Zaanse Schans: Step into an 18th/19th-century Dutch village, see iconic windmills, sample local cheese, and see how clogs are made.
Giethoorn: Experience the “Dutch Venice”—a car-free village with thatched-roof farmhouses, wooden bridges, and canals, and go on an electric boat tour.

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Free cancellation

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Book now, pay later

Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

9 hr.

Guided tour

Transfers included

Discover two Dutch villages in one day: windmills at Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn’s canal charm.

Full day out: to Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn, with round-trip transfers in a minivan or private coach from Amsterdam—plus free time to explore.
You’ll get: Entry to the clogs and cheese factory with cheese tasting in Zaanse Schans, a 1-hour electric boat ride in Geithoorn, and a live guide on this 8-member tour.
Zaanse Schans: Step into an 18th/19th-century Dutch village, see iconic windmills, sample local cheese, and see how clogs are made.
Giethoorn: Experience the “Dutch Venice”—a car-free village with thatched-roof farmhouses, wooden bridges, and canals, and go on an electric boat tour.

Inclusions

9-hour day tour to Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn
Round-trip minivan or private coach transfers from Amsterdam
Entry to a clog-making factory at Zaanse Schans
Entry to a cheese-making factory at Zaanse Schans
1-hour small electric boat tour in Giethoorn
Professional English-speaking guide
Small group of max. 8 people

What to bring

Carry local currency or cards for extras not covered by the ticket.
Prepare for unpredictable weather - carry an umbrella.

What’s not allowed

Large luggage bags are not allowed on this experience.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

Free hotel pickup for two or more participants at one location is available. Please contact the tour operator for arrangements. The exact time and location are to be confirmed, as some parts of the city centre are not reachable by driving. If there is no arrangement, the pickup point is at the DoubleTree Hilton Amsterdam CS at 9:30am.
The pickup point for one person is at the Doubletree Hilton Amsterdam CS at 9:30am. Please contact the tour operator for arrangements for the nearest convenient location, depending on the participants on that day.
Late arrivals can't be rescheduled, and tickets are non-refundable, so be sure to arrive on time!
This tour takes place rain or shine.
Travel with a child under 12 requires a car seat, or contact the tour operator for arrangements.

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Find your ideal day trip from Amsterdam to Giethoorn

Experience name	Inclusions	Duration	Return-transfers from	Mode of transfer	Best suited for	Book your experience
From Amsterdam: Giethoorn Day Trip with Boat Ride & Walking Tour	Round-trip transfers from Amsterdam, 1-hour boat tour, 4 hours of free time, driver with local knowledge, multilingual guide leaflet in 5 languages, discount on attractions and museums	8 hours; 10am to 6pm	Overhoeksplein	Luxury A/C coach	Travelers who prefer self-guided exploration	From €63.32
From Amsterdam: Giethoorn Day Trip with Boat Tour & Afsluitdijk Visit	Round-trip transfers from Amsterdam, insights from an English & Spanish-speaking guide, photo stop at the Enclosing Dike (Afsluitdijk), 1-hour boat tour, free time	9 hours; 10am to 7pm	Tours&Tickets	Luxury A/C coach	History and engineering enthusiasts, travelers wanting a broader experience of the Netherlands, and those who appreciate guided commentary	From €65
From Amsterdam: Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans Full-Day Guided Tour	Day tour to Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn, round-trip transfers from Amsterdam, entry to a clog-making factory & a cheese-making factory, 1-hour small electric boat tour, English-speaking guide	9 hours; 9:30am to 6:30pm	DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station	Minivan or private coach	Culture enthusiasts, families looking to visit diverse attractions, and travelers with limited time	From €117.3
From Amsterdam: Giethoorn Small-Group Day Tour with Electric Boat	1-hour small electric boat ride, drive your own electric boat, round-trip transfers from Amsterdam, local English-speaking expert	8 hours; 10:30am to 6:30pm	DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station	Private Mercedes minivan	Travelers seeking an intimate experience, those who want to "drive their own boat”, visitors prioritizing a relaxed, less touristy atmosphere, and travelers without young children	From €108.8

Frequently Asked Questions about day trips from Amsterdam to Giethoorn

How long does a day trip from Amsterdam to Giethoorn typically take?

A full day trip from Amsterdam to Giethoorn, including travel time, usually takes between 6 to 9 hours. The travel time itself from Amsterdam to Giethoorn is approximately 1.5 to 2 hours each way, depending on the mode of transport.

How do I get to Giethoorn from Amsterdam?

You can reach Giethoorn from Amsterdam by car, which offers the most flexibility. Alternatively, you can use public transport by taking a train from Amsterdam to Steenwijk station, and then connecting to Giethoorn via local bus (Bus 70). Many visitors also opt for organized day tours from Amsterdam, which include round-trip transportation.

Do I need to book a Giethoorn day trip or boat tour in advance?

Yes, it is highly recommended to book organized day trips and boat tours in advance, especially during peak season (spring and summer) and on weekends. This ensures your spot and can save you time, as popular options can sell out or have long queues for on-the-spot rentals.

What should I bring for a day trip to Giethoorn?

It's advisable to bring comfortable shoes for walking around the village's paths, weather-appropriate clothing as you'll be spending time outdoors, sunscreen and a hat on sunny days, as boat tours offer little shade, a camera to capture the picturesque scenery, and some cash for smaller purchases, though cards are widely accepted.

Is Giethoorn suitable for families with children?

Yes, Giethoorn is very family-friendly. Children often love the novelty of the car-free village and the boat rides. Many tour operators offer child-friendly options, and there are plenty of open spaces for them to enjoy.

What can I eat in Giethoorn?

Giethoorn has several charming restaurants and cafes situated along the canals, offering beautiful views. You can find options for lunch, dinner, snacks, and drinks, ranging from traditional Dutch fare to international cuisine.

Is it possible to explore Giethoorn without taking a boat?

Yes, while boating is the signature experience, you can definitely explore Giethoorn on foot or by bicycle. There are well-maintained pathways and wooden bridges that allow you to wander through the village and admire its unique architecture and landscapes from land.

What are the best times to visit Giethoorn to avoid crowds?

To avoid the largest crowds, aim to visit during the shoulder seasons (April-May or September-October). Weekdays are generally less busy than weekends. Early mornings (before 10am) or late afternoons (after 4pm) can also offer a quieter experience, especially in summer.

Are there specific rules or etiquette to follow in Giethoorn?

Yes, as Giethoorn is a residential village, it's important to respect the privacy of residents. Stay on designated paths, avoid loud noises, and do not enter private properties. Be mindful of boat traffic if you are walking near canals.

Are there public restrooms available in Giethoorn?

Yes, public restrooms are available in Giethoorn, typically near the main tourist areas, restaurants, and boat rental locations. Some may require a small fee for use.

Can I swim in the canals of Giethoorn?

Swimming in the canals of Giethoorn is generally not recommended due to boat traffic and water quality. It's best to enjoy the water from a boat or the banks.

What kind of shops can I find in Giethoorn?

Giethoorn has a variety of small shops, often selling local crafts, souvenirs, and Dutch specialties like cheese and wooden clogs. You'll find unique items that reflect the village's traditional charm.

Is Giethoorn accessible for visitors with mobility issues?

While the village is car-free, the pathways and bridges can be narrow and uneven in places. Many boat tours can accommodate wheelchairs, but it's advisable to contact tour operators or boat rental companies in advance to confirm accessibility and any specific requirements.