Giethoorn Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam with Boat Cruise

Name: Giethoorn Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam with Boat Cruise
Start: 2026-09-10T11:00:00.000+03:00
End: 2026-09-10T19:00:00.000+03:00
Location: Amsterdam

Leave Amsterdam behind for a day trip to the car-free village of Giethoorn. Travel through polders and wetlands with a guide, then enjoy a boat ride through Giethoorn’s canals to see its farmhouses, bridges, and waterside streets from the water.

Meeting point: ParkBee Parking NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace, Prins Hendrikkade 59, 1012 AD Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Duration: 8 hours

Group size up to 60 persons

Children allowed

English

Mobile ticket

Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

What is not included

Gratuities

Optional lunch break (at own cost)

Details

Discover Giethoorn, a small, car-free village in the Dutch wetlands, on a guided day trip from central Amsterdam. Round-trip transport removes the need to plan your own journey to this outlying location, allowing you to focus on the scenery and local history.

On the way, your guide provides insight into the surrounding landscape, including the region’s polders and dams. Learn how water management has shaped this part of the Netherlands and influenced local life.

In Giethoorn, board a cruise vessel for a tour through the village’s canals. From the water, view traditional farmhouses, small bridges, and the old town, where walking and boating remain the main ways to get around. With a population of around 2,500, Giethoorn retains a quiet, village atmosphere.

During the boat ride, take in views of the Dutch countryside and hear about local craftsmanship and regional history.

This combination of guided travel and a canal cruise offers a relaxed introduction to Giethoorn and its distinctive water-based setting.

Online Booking

Price
Traveler (Age 2-88)	€85 per person

For any payment method you must book a ticket through the booking form below and receive confirmation by e-mail and (or) SMS.

Tour program

Please note that the program and conditions are subject to change.

Giethoorn

Meet your guide and fellow travelers at a central location near Amsterdam's Central Station and head out to Giethoorn as a group.

A highlight of this tour is a 1-hour boat ride through the enchanting canals that meander through the village.

Places you will see

• Giethoorn

Activity book period

You can book tour up to 6 hours in advance.

Activity languages

English

How long your tour will be

8 hrs

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Reviews by travellers

4.7 out of 5

786 reviews

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Earl T.

This was an excellent trip, the tour guide was extremely polite and knowledgable and told us all about the culture and history of the area. When we arrived we took a long boat ride through the village which is only accessible via boat. Lots of bridges, beautiful homes and luxurious landscaping. There were several options for us to get some lunch and free time to walk around and explore before going back to the city.

4 days ago

Margie M.

Excellent tour! Ibrahim is an excellent guide full of knowledge regarding Netherlands which clearly explained to all of us. It's very clear he loves his job as a tour guide! Giethoorn is a beautiful town! The canals, the cottages, and flowers give the town a peaceful and romantic vibe! I highly recommend visiting Giethoorn!

14 days ago

Donna B.

It was a good tour. Ibrahim was very informative. COLD and the canals were icy which was cool to see.

16 days ago

Cheryl K.

Relaxing and informative tour to see a unique part of the Netherlands. Well organised, with good communication and a small group.

19 days ago

Arthur C.

Excellent service. Individual care is taken per every passenger. This is highly appreciated and keep up the good service

25 days ago

Margaret M.

Very good guide and very pretty village. No wonder they got voted top xxx village in Europe. Not enough time to wander too far though after the boat ride pity.

about 2 months ago

Program details changed.

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Giethoorn Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam with Boat Cruise

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