Guided Tours

From Amsterdam: Giethoorn Guided Day Trip with Boat Tour

Boats on a canal in Giethoorn with traditional houses and lush gardens.

Boat ride through Giethoorn canal with thatched-roof houses and wooden bridge.

Aerial view of Giethoorn village with canals, green spaces, and traditional houses.

Afsluitdijk highway with cars driving between the IJsselmeer and Wadden Sea in the Netherlands.

Duration

7 hrs 30 mins

Free cancellation

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Transfers available

4.7/5(16)

Rana T

Group

Verified booking

May 2026

Very nice trip and well organized , the tour guide was perfect and the time was nice and yhe boat was good but it will be better if the time will be around 8-9 hours

Balaji R

Couple

Verified booking

Apr 2026

They organized the trip very well, starting right on time and reaching Giethoorn as scheduled. During the boat ride, they provided clear and interesting explanations about the village, which made the experience even more enjoyable. We had a great time exploring the village on foot before the boat tour began, which gave us a chance to really take in its charm. The return journey was smooth, and we were dropped off safely at the designated point. Overall, it was a well-managed and enjoyable experience.

Suneeta C

Group

Verified booking

Apr 2026

Pieter! His commentary made the whole trip enjoyable. He made the history of Geithoorn come alive! Geithoorn is Beautiful but over crowded but that cannot be helped. Every thing was perfect n smooth- from beginning to end. Thank you very much for a wonderful experience. Suneeta India

Enjoy a full-day trip from Amsterdam with round-trip bus transfers, a multilingual guided tour, and a scenic 1-hour Giethoorn boat cruise.

Visit Giethoorn, the “Little Venice” of the Netherlands, where peaceful canals replace roads and everyday life happens on the water.

Stroll through the fairytale-like village with an English and Spanish-speaking guide, passing bridges, waterways, and traditional thatched-roof farmhouses.

Cruise through Giethoorn’s canals on a traditional boat, gliding past beautifully preserved historic homes and tranquil waterside scenery.

Make the most of your free time to explore Giethoorn at your own pace, snap photos, or relax at one of the village’s cozy local restaurants.

7.5-hour guided day tour of Giethoorn

Round-trip luxury coach transfers from Amsterdam

Insights from an English & Spanish-speaking guide

1-hour boat tour through Giethoorn’s canals

Explore at your own pace with plenty of free time

Hotel transfers

Food and drink

TOTAL DURATION7 hours 30 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
Timeline
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Start point
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1 hr 22 min by a/c bus
111 km
1. Giethoorn
Tickets included
3 hr 30 min
1 activity
Giethoorn is a picturesque village, famously known for having no roads. Instead, its thatched-roof houses are connected by canals and over 170 wooden bridges.
Things to do
Canal cruise
Included in price
1 hr 35 min by a/c bus
116 km
End point
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Your ending point would be same as your start point

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What our guests say
Kishore G
Couple
Verified booking
4 days ago
Everything punctuality bus driver guide
Claudio B
Couple
Verified booking
May 2026
Luca has been a perfect guide. And we liked the boat tour a lot
Balaji R
Couple
Verified booking
Apr 2026
They organized the trip very well, starting right on time and reaching Giethoorn as scheduled. During the boat ride, they provided clear and interesting explanations about the village, which made the experience even more enjoyable. We had a great time exploring the village on foot before the boat tour began, which gave us a chance to really take in its charm. The return journey was smooth, and we were dropped off safely at the designated point. Overall, it was a well-managed and enjoyable experience.
Suneeta C
Group
Verified booking
Apr 2026
Pieter! His commentary made the whole trip enjoyable. He made the history of Geithoorn come alive! Geithoorn is Beautiful but over crowded but that cannot be helped. Every thing was perfect n smooth- from beginning to end. Thank you very much for a wonderful experience. Suneeta India
Rana T
Group
Verified booking
May 2026
Very nice trip and well organized , the tour guide was perfect and the time was nice and yhe boat was good but it will be better if the time will be around 8-9 hours

What’s not allowed

Pets are not allowed on this experience due to venue restrictions.

Additional information

Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10–15 minutes before the tour departure time.

Infants aged 3 and under can join free of charge, provided they do not occupy a separate seat. Please present a valid ID at the meeting point.

Children aged 4 to 13 can participate with a child ticket.

Guided commentary is available in English and Spanish.

Please note that the boat trip may be affected by weather conditions.

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