Giethoorn Village: Dutch Canal Serenity

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 unique village where cars are not permitted. Visitors can explore the area on foot, by bicycle, or by boat. The village is beautifully decorated with charming farmhouses and scenic bridges that are sure to impress.
    A key feature of this tour is a 1-hour boat journey along the…
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • 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
ParkBee Parking 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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Harsh_b
Jun 6, 2026
Giethoorn Day Tour - It was very well organised and a great experience. I had a great time and would recommend to anyone looking for a shirt day trip.
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Penny_b
Jun 3, 2026
Day in Venice of Netherlands - Bring cash some of places will not take cards. I did not have any issues our guide told us which restaurant only took cash. Jay did great job talking to us on way they made the ride enjoyable. If you get him you will be happy. Liked how he called us all family
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Nitabai
Jun 3, 2026
Great day trip to Giethoorn - The bus to and from Amsterdam to Giethoorn accommodated 20 passengers comfortably. The guide Jay kept us entertained with his jokes and local information. The boat with glass windows and top was great as it protected us from the drizzle. After 1 hour boat ride, we had 2 hours to wander around and admire the beautiful homes and bridges around the canals
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Chelsia_l
Jun 2, 2026
Kudos to Jay and Anwar! - Jay is one of the best guide you can ever have, a comforting friend whose there for you, Anwar is a safe driver (mind you we did on a rainy day), having this duo makes you feel safe and assured! Thank you so much, Jay and Anwar!
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Daniel_j
Jun 1, 2026
Relaxing day in Giethoorn - There is a 1 1/2 hour bus ride to Giethoorn. It gives a nice countryside view and experience. You get to see the longest dike, some of the many wind turbines, lots of fields where they grow vegetables, fruits and flowers. We stopped at a local farmer’s market where we ate samples of the products, which were so good we bought several items. They were bottling cherry jam that day and it was so good we bought a large jar to take home! Giethoorn is a small village with many canals and you go on a one hour boat ride. You have about two hours to yourselves to eat lunch (not included), and walk around the village. We saw a stork in their nest while we were there! Our driver was named Fatti (not sure of the spelling), but he was very good. Our tour guide was Jay. Jay was very humerous and told us lots of information about the country and Giethoorn. He also had lots of “dad jokes”. Great way to spend a relaxing day after the hustle and bustle of the city - plus very few bikes to avoid! We enjoyed it very much.
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Betty_b
May 29, 2026
Thatched roof houses! - It was very pleasant and enjoyable! The driver and tour guide were both very personable. I would have booked the morning part of the trip had I realized it was there.
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Cristina_s
May 27, 2026
Best Tour from Amsterdam - What a wonderful experience from start to finish. Our tour guide Jay was very informative and funny. The canal ride was beautiful. And the area was stunning.
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Derek_p
May 22, 2026
A lovely visit to a quaint and beautiful village - We had a lovely day out traveling by bus for 1.5 hours to the village of Geithoorn. The guide was informative about the environs and explained many points of interest including the difference between dijks and dams, agriculture and local information. The boat ride took an hour through very scenic surroundings and was most relaxing. We then had two hours of free time to have lunch and look around. A pleasant day throughout.
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Jordyn_h
May 20, 2026
100%, Do it. Book the tour - This trip was an absolute dream! Our tour guide Jay was hilarious and extremely kind. Felt safe on the tour bus, and Giethoorn was beautiful! Highly recommend
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Kevin_l
May 19, 2026
A spot you shouldn’t miss - This is a picture perfect village with a peaceful atmosphere that makes you feel completely relaxed. It’s truly smoothing and therapeutic … Definitely, a place you shouldn’t miss.
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From $98
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).