Giethoorn Escape: Tranquil Day in Venice of North

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: 7 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Giethoorn - The initial destination is the charming village of Giethoorn, where residents coexist harmoniously with the water. Delight in a boat cruise past beautifully restored farmhouses. There will be free time available for lunch and personal exploration.
  • Amsterdam - The tour concludes 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
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Feeling overwhelmed by hurried sightseeing? Enjoy an exclusive day of serenity in Giethoorn, known as the ‘Venice of the North’!
The day starts at 10:00 AM in Amsterdam. Relax in an air-conditioned coach for a scenic drive through the charming Dutch countryside.
Giethoorn has remained largely unchanged for centuries, providing a rare and peaceful…

Location
Tours & Tickets Amsterdam
De Ruijterkade
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Darren_w
May 18, 2026
Quaint village. - Great to get out of Amsterdam for the day on this excursion that takes you to a quaint place. Boat ride calm and plenty of time to walk around the area, with a number of places to eat.
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Disnaeranthi_r
May 4, 2026
A beautiful Village with canals - It was a great tour. I really enjoyed the views and canal cruise. Everything was perfect. I would recommend this tour.
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Hannah_k
Apr 9, 2026
Very well planed out with... - Very well planed out with lots of information on the history of the Netherlands Fantastic boat ride very pretty place
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Luana_c
Oct 31, 2025
Beautiful villa - It is worth the walk, very beautiful and welcoming village. Stops on the road and explanations from the guide nobtrajeto
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Linda_f
Apr 7, 2026
Long fay - It’s a long bus ride 90 minutes out and it took 120 minutes to come back. But, it was a peaceful setting along the canals, very different from the mobs of people in Amsterdam.
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Kelvin_l
Apr 19, 2026
The tour guide, Luca, was... - The tour guide, Luca, was useless. Basically made a few comments on the bus ride there and back. He needs to organize the group into the seats on the boat. quite a few groups spread out unnecessary and not sitting together. When this was brought up his comment is that there's nothing he can do. Town itself is cute and picturesque as described in the tour but mainly comprises of tourists.
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Rosaisabel_v
Nov 1, 2025
Excursion too long... - Excursion too long, beautiful village but plenty of time.Guide with a poor Spanish Boat trip from a restaurant that are more interested in putting restaurant cards on the boat tables than the excursion
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Robin_k
May 23, 2026
Frustrated - Viator ruined our day. We went to check in with our tickets and they had no confirmation. It was a bust. Viator and the company were both not helpful blaming each other and telling me to send emails. Viator did not rectify the problem.
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Terri_m
Apr 19, 2026
Crowed Boat - The boat was too crowded and you couldn’t see - had to sit very close to others and was very uncomfortable. The guide should’ve requested 2 boats for the size of the group.
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Tamara
Oct 3, 2025
If you want to see the dyke watch it on TV - Completely trap for tourist. The experience of the dyke it is just a bus drive, there was not even a picture stop, just a bathroom stop. Giethoorn is cute, but very much a place for tourist. The explanations of the guide are pretty basic and a random collection of pieces of information without a clear story of the actual place you are visiting.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).