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Giethoorn and Afsluitdijk Day Trip
4.2
142 Ratings
Amsterdam
Discover the picturesque town of Giethoorn and the impressive Enclosing Dike on a full-day small group tour from Amsterdam. Experience Dutch water management and enjoy a boat cruise along restored farm houses.
Discover the picturesque town of Giethoorn and the impressive Enclosing Dike on a full-day small group tour from Amsterdam. Experience Dutch water management and enjoy a boat cruise along restored farm houses.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Giethoorn - First stop is the picturesque village of Giethoorn, where people live with and on the water. Enjoy a boat cruise along the restored farm houses. You will have some free time for lunch and to explore the place on your own.
- Afsluitdijk - The tour will continue on to the Enclosing Dike (Afsluitdijk), the 32 kilometer dike connecting…
- Giethoorn - First stop is the picturesque village of Giethoorn, where people live with and on the water. Enjoy a boat cruise along the restored farm houses. You will have some free time for lunch and to explore the place on your own.
- Afsluitdijk - The tour will continue on to the Enclosing Dike (Afsluitdijk), the 32 kilometer dike connecting the provinces of North Holland and Friesland. The Netherlands is famed the world over for the way it deals with water management. The Afsluitdijk, built to tame what was formerly the Zuiderzee (now the Ijsselmeer lake) is a prime example of Dutch water prowess.
- Amsterdam - The tour will end back in Amsterdam
What's Included
- Photo stop at Enclosing dike
- 1-hour boat tour of Giethoorn (Please note: weather conditions could have influence on the boat trip)
- Transport in an airconditioned coach
- Photo stop at Enclosing dike
- 1-hour boat tour of Giethoorn (Please note: weather conditions could have influence on the boat trip)
- Transport in an airconditioned coach
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
On this day-long, intimate group journey, explore Giethoorn, a charming town where residents coexist harmoniously with water. Indulge in a boat ride amidst the rehabilitated farmhouses. There will also be a leisure break for lunch and self-guided discovery of the area. The expedition proceeds to the Enclosing Dike (Afsluitdijk), a 32-kilometre…
On this day-long, intimate group journey, explore Giethoorn, a charming town where residents coexist harmoniously with water. Indulge in a boat ride amidst the rehabilitated farmhouses. There will also be a leisure break for lunch and self-guided discovery of the area. The expedition proceeds to the Enclosing Dike (Afsluitdijk), a 32-kilometre protective barrier linking the regions of North Holland and Friesland. The Netherlands is globally celebrated for its exceptional water control methods. The Afsluitdijk, constructed to regulate the erstwhile Zuiderzee (currently the Ijsselmeer lake), is a quintessential exhibit of Dutch hydrological mastery. The day concludes with a return trip to Amsterdam.
Location
Tours & Tickets Amsterdam
De Ruijterkade
The Tours & Tickets Shop is located in the IJ hall of Central Station on the far eastern side. Show your (smartphone) ticket at the Tours & Tickets office, where you'll be guided to the bus across the street.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(142 Ratings)
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Iqbal_a
Apr 27, 2025
Great Tour - The day trip to Giethoorn and Afsluitdijk from Amsterdam was absolutely amazing! Giethoorn was like a fairytale — peaceful canals, charming cottages, and beautiful gardens everywhere. The boat trip through the village was so relaxing and offered incredible views. Visiting Afsluitdijk was equally impressive, a true engineering marvel with stunning sea views. The entire tour was well-organized, and the guide was friendly and informative. It was a perfect day full of beautiful sights and unique experiences. Highly recommend it to anyone wanting to explore more of the Netherlands!
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Dale_r
Apr 27, 2025
A welcomed gear change. - The leisurely village of Giethoorn is a welcomed gear change and a perfect excursion for those wanting to escape the sometimes fast-paced city of Amsterdam. Sit back and watch the world slowly pass by in an almost fairytale-like setting.
TIP: Ensure you retrieve your ticket from the Centraal Station ticket office before approaching the coach.
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Denise_w
Apr 14, 2025
Giethoorn. - Giethoorn was wonderful! The lovely weather made it even better! The history and canal ride was terrific! The food was so good and the shopping was the awesome. The day was long but the scenery of the countryside was spectacular!!!
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Muhammad_z
Apr 9, 2025
Excellent day trip of Giethoorn from Amsterdam - Excellent day trip to Giethoorn from Amsterdam. Fairly easy to get tickets and to reach the platform. Mr G is an excellent and knowledgeable guide. Boatride was good. Would have preferred more time in the Giethoorn instead of going through the Dike. Overall a lifetime experience for the whole family.
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Mikchris91
Feb 28, 2025
Wonderful trip outside of the city - What a great day! We wanted to see more of The Netherlands on our trip than just Amsterdam. This tour takes you to some smaller villages. In different parts of the country. It was a beautiful drive and since you are riding, you get to enjoy the scenery. We had a group of 5 so the ride was comfortable and water was provided. Leidse was our guide/driver. He was very personable and provided great commentary and information. He made sure everyone was enjoying the trip. He remembered our names and made conversation with all. It was a terrific experience and we highly recommend this tour and Leidse as your guide.
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X2042arclaudiap
Dec 29, 2024
Excellent tour - Good logistics, good communication, beautiful place!!! 100% recommended tour!! Includes boat ride, good explanation, also gives free time to explore on your own.
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Z2411dbdeborahr
Nov 25, 2024
Amazing city. - It was interesting, loved the canal boat cruises. Enjoyed the museums and the anne frank house was history to be learned. Warning it has lots of narrow stairs. Amsterdam is very crowded with tourists. Sometimes difficult to move around the city. Loved the history and architecture of the buildings. It truly is beautiful, spring would be amazing with the flowers in bloom.
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Kate
Oct 27, 2024
Excellent day trip. - We thoroughly enjoyed the day trip to Giethoorn. Excellent guide and bus driver. Plenty of time allowed to look around, have lunch and the cruise on the canals was wonderful.
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Navigator566311
Oct 23, 2024
Very exotic tour in a picturesque village the road very nice with a perfect guide. we learned lots of - Very nice day in very pleasant conditions it is to discover really if you like the quiet and always interesting guides
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Shewhoreviews
Mar 14, 2025
Getting a refund when trip cancelled was dreadful - In February - we booked (at one of their shops) an excursion for 2 adults to Giethoorn and Enclosing Dike Tour at 79 Euros each. The following afternoon (and the day before the trip), we went to check out the meeting place, as the instructions weren't the easiest. On our arrival, we were told that the trip had been cancelled because they didn't have enough bookings. Disappointing, however, we understood. The reason for the one star is that when I asked for the money to be put back on our card - the answer was No! We had to apply for our refund as the UK is outside the EU. A statement I found at odds with my own experience, in that I have had refunds/overpayments returned to a UK card in the EU on a number of occasions since Brexit - and it was done instantly. Instead you had to provide by email, name of account holder; IBAN; Swift code; sort code, bank account, full address and details of Bank and then wait for them to pay you. We did get a refund, but I wouldn't have booked if I had known there was a high chance of the trip not taking place and that the company had such a long winded and complicated refund system.
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