NETHERLANDS · DAY TRIPS IN GIETHOORN
This is the shortlist you would text a friend: 11 day trips in Giethoorn that hold up, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one detail to check before you pay.
Review of the Amsterdam to Giethoorn day trip, with boat tour, Afsluitdijk stop, practical tips, itinerary details, and value advice.
“We had such a nice time! It’s simply lovely and there is lots of time to walk around, eat and then have the boat tour - we didn’t even mind the drive because the landscape is fascinating. Our guide and driver were wonderful ♥️”
Review of the Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans day trip from Amsterdam, with windmills, cheese, clogs, canals, boat views, timing, and value.
“My husband and I would like to see something different in Amsterdam. This day trip tour is perfect. We were able to see the rich culture of Netherlands. In addition, we were able to visit the beautiful village and enjoy the boat ride. We really enjoyed this day trip and we had a great time. Jay is very knowledgeable and funny. He gave us useful information not only for the day trip but also for our visit in Netherlands. We appreciated the detail information he provided.”
Visit Giethoorn from Amsterdam by small electric boat, with a live guide, free time, thatched cottages, canals, and 180 bridges.
“This trip was incredible and my guide, Veronica was outstanding! She was super sweet and knowledgeable. A couple days ahead, I got a notice that the trip was going to leave an hour earlier to also go to Zaanse Schans - both of these places are not to be missed while in Amsterdam/Netherlands. I had already booked a trip there for another day but was able to cancel and got two for one on this trip! Nothing felt rushed. We had plenty of free time in both places and additionally had a specific stop for lunch, so eating didn’t come from our free time in either town. The boat ride…”
Review of the Giethoorn and Afsluitdijk day trip from Amsterdam, covering the boat ride, free time, value, timing, and practical tips.
“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.”
Review of the Giethoorn day trip from Amsterdam, with a canal cruise, local guide, countryside views, practical tips, and value advice.
“T’was a stress free day trip! Rashid is the best, he is knowledgable about almost everything concerning Amsterdam / Netherlands (although I fell asleep on the way to Giethoorn and missed some part of his trivia 🤫😅) He managed to squeeze in a side trip to a small farm where we experienced to pick apples free of charge! I have never been disappointed booking tours thru GYG App, their partners are GREAT!!!”
Review of Amsterdam’s small-group day trip to Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn, with windmills, cheese, clogs, diamonds, canals, and practical tips.
“Highly recommended, David is a good tour guide and he is very kind and friendly. He lead the tour from A-Z and he drove the bout in Giethoorn as well. Small group and nice tour. Good job David.”
Visit Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn from Amsterdam with cheese tasting, clog-making, windmills, and a one-hour canal cruise.
“Leidse was an awesome guide. Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He went out of his way to make sure everyone was enjoying themselves and getting the most from the excursion. Giethoorn and the windmill village were very beautiful we enjoyed the tour very much.”
Review of Amsterdam’s 10-hour trip to Zaanse Schans, Afsluitdijk, and Giethoorn, with canals, windmills, cheese tasting, and practical tips.
“We had a great experience! Our guide was very knowledgeable, entertaining, outgoing & funny. We got to see many wonderful places & are very happy with our trip. Highly recommend!”
Review of the Amsterdam to Giethoorn day trip, with canal cruise, free time, transport details, guide tips, price value, and practical advice.
“We had an amazing trip to Giethoorn with our guide, Jay! He was really funny and explained everything so well, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. I loved how knowledgeable he was and how he made everything so easy to understand. Highly recommend Jay as a guide!”
See Zaanse Schans windmills and Giethoorn canals on a 10-hour Amsterdam day trip with guided visits, cheese, clogs, and boat ride.
“Highly recommended! Amazing service. My family and I joined the tour on 5 January 2026. It was a small group of six, and the car was very cozy and comfortable. We had a great time at Zaanse Schans, but due to heavy snowfall (which is very rare in the Netherlands), it became too dangerous to continue to Giethoorn. Our guide, Rachied, made the right and responsible decision by prioritizing everyone’s safety and driving us back to Amsterdam Central. Throughout the journey, he reassured us that we would receive a partial refund. Shortly after the trip, I received a message from Ibrahim offering a refund of more than half of the…”
Review of a Giethoorn day trip from Amsterdam with a canal cruise, cheese platter, free time, coach transport, and optional city canal ticket.
“Thanks Eva the guide for such an informative day, Rin our bubbly and funny driver. Was a perfect day and such a lovely tour. From the cruise with the cheese platter to strolling for lunch and through the shops. So enjoyable except for the rain. Thank you Eva!!”
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