NETHERLANDS · GIETHOORN TOURS
Giethoorn is two hours from Amsterdam and the whole point is the hour you spend on the water once you arrive. The 15 below differ on transport, on whether you steer the boat yourself, and on how much of the day disappears into the coach.
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 ♥️”
See Zaanse Schans, Afsluitdijk and Giethoorn in one small-group day tour with hotel pickup, cheese tasting, clog making and a canal cruise.
“Tour was great with great communication the day before and a comfortable drive. Our tour guide was great and gave us great time intermittently to explore with good options for lunch. Highly recommend!”
Review of Giethoorn’s one-hour canal cruise with guide, coffee, and lake views, including practical tips on timing, value, and what to expect.
“canal ride was good. and the overall experience was great.”
Review of the Amsterdam to Giethoorn day trip with a scenic canal cruise, Dutch cheese tasting, free time, transport tips, and honest value advice.
“We had a fantastic time in Giethoorn. Lots of beauty to see here. Our driver and guide Gilbert was fantastic and very knowledgeable. would highly recommend as a day trip to get away from the larger cities.”
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.”
Review the $135 Amsterdam day tour to Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans, with canal cruising, windmills, cheese, clogs, and practical planning tips.
“Amazing! From the tour guide Jay and the driver Kevin, to the gorgeous Zaanse Schans Windmills and the Giethoorn, it was a perfect tour to go on in Amsterdam. Highly recommend to all travelling to Amsterdam :)”
See Zaanse Schans windmills, Volendam harbor, and Giethoorn canals on a full-day Dutch countryside tour from Amsterdam.
“Our guide Adonis was amazing and educational. He gave us a great overview of how Amsterdam Canals were formed and shared tip and recommendation at each stop. Zaanse Schans was beautiful and the clog and cheese experiences were very fun. Volendam provided a quiet relaxing stop with great shops and restaurants. Giethoorn was a fairytale where the roads were replaced with canals. I highly recommend this tour and ask for Adonis he’s fantastic!!!”
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 Amsterdam day tour to Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans, including small-boat cruising, windmills, cheese, clogs, value, and tips.
“Beat tour I ever had, Veronica was our guide. She knows everything like, quite informative. On top of that, I was riding the silent boat which was an amazing experience. Thanks Veronica for making our this trip memorable.”
Review of the Giethoorn day trip from Amsterdam, including the canal cruise, transport, free time, guides, price, and practical booking tips.
“Our guide was very passionate about his job. He was explaining the history of Holland to us, telling stories all the time. And he was thoughtful to arrange the activities and lunch time.”
Explore Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn from Amsterdam with windmills, cheese, clogs, diamonds, hotel pickup, and a boat cruise.
“Leidse was a great and informative to her guide. He was very thorough and we stopped at many interesting places.”
Review of the small-group Giethoorn tour from Amsterdam, with an early canal boat ride, free time, Mercedes van transfers, and beach option.
“It was an excellent trip, with a very kind guide, I completely recommend it. Perfect choice for a family trip!”
Review of the Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans and windmill day tour from Amsterdam, including boat ride, cheese tasting, clogs, price, timing and tips.
“Veronica was so amazing from the start! Such an amazing tour guide filled with information, humor, and generosity! She guided our tour for 7 of our family members, and was very punctual. We wouldn’t have enjoyed the tour without her! Giethoorn was so beautiful and a must see when in Amsterdam!! There’s so much more to see than the city, it’s the perfect little town with cottage core homes, peaceful canals for a boat ride, and even bikes to rent during our free time. Highly recommend!”
Review of Cherry Tours’ Giethoorn day trip from Amsterdam, with small electric boat ride, village walks, transport details, costs, and practical tips.
“First trip to Giethoorn and Cherry and her team with Cherry Tours were great guides. The bus was very comfortable. The drive was relaxed. We did make a stop at Zaanse Schans first to see the historic windmills before going to Giethoorn. It was a bit rainy and chilly which slightly dampened our enjoyment but this is typical weather so we blended in with everyone. The town is beautiful and picturesque. I imagine it becomes even more beautiful in later spring and summer when the flowers are in bloom. We visited the Giethoorn Museum which provided a beautiful history of the people and town. The ride back was restful. Cherry…”
Cruise Giethoorn’s quiet canals and Lake Weerribben-Wieden on a one-hour electric boat tour with guides, audio options, and weatherproof seating.
“leuke rondvaart langs de bijzondere gebouwen in Giethoorn. Je vaart in een colonne van boten door de wateren van het dorp. Erg druk met boten die bestuurd worden door toeristen zonder ervaring.”
Pick a canal, a gallery or a village.
