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 village where cars are prohibited, so people get around on foot, by bike, or by boat. The village is decorated with beautiful farmhouses and charming bridges that are sure to impress.
    A standout feature of this tour is a 1-hour boat ride along the magical canals that wind through…
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
Hotel 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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3amma21
Mar 12, 2026
Brilliant! - Excellent!! Our tour guide / driver, Jay was brilliant. Extremely knowledgeable about Dutch history & culture. I learned an immense amount about The Netherlands & the history of Giethoorn. A great day out & I highly recommend this trip.
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Muriel_a
Mar 10, 2026
Amazing Tour!!! - Ibrahim was an AMAZING tour guide!!! He provided a wealth of knowledge about the Netherlands throughout the entire tour. Ibrahim was pleasant & kind. He even taught me a little Dutch! The car ride to Giethoorn was informative & so much fun! The village was absolutely adorable with the cottages, canals, & flowers!! When we first arrived, we had a canal cruise which was super fun!! Afterwards, we had a lovely lunch with delicious authentic food!! Then, we were able to tour on foot for an hour & 15 minutes. This was truly an amazing experience! We were so grateful to be able to encounter Ibrahim’s positive energy!! It really made the experience that much better!!! Book the tour with no reservations!! I promise you that it will be worth it!!!
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Mvduyn
Mar 9, 2026
Excellent tour, highly recommend!! - Tour guide was fantastic. We loved the tour. Beautiful weather, great tour guests. It was a wonderful experience.
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Francesca_a
Mar 9, 2026
Perfect day trip - It was a perfect day trip! Wonderful Little Village, very nice tour guide and driver and very comfortable travel. It si a must if you visit Amsterdam!
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Balkrishnashroff
Jan 25, 2026
One of the best in Europe !! - Geithoorn was on our bucket list since a long time due to its beautiful pictures. This time during our Amsterdam trip, we took this tour. We were transported in a van from city centre to the outskirts and then shifted to a big luxury bus. It took about an hour and half to reach here. We were shifted to a guided boat for canal tour for an hour. What we saw was absolutely stunning. A lot of bridges, very pretty historical houses on both sides, gardens,cafés and few boutique shops. The entire one hour tour was breathtaking. Afterwards we were given two hours free time to wonder around on our own. We tried to explore as much as possible by walking on narrow footpaths and crossing bridges. A great place for photo opportunities. Our guide told us that it is one of the most beautiful villages in Europe. The Mother Nature was at its best.
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Deb_g
Dec 28, 2025
It was a good tour.... - It was a good tour. Ibrahim was very informative. COLD and the canals were icy which was cool to see.
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Happyhols6886
Dec 7, 2025
Great experience - Great trip, well organised. Giethoorn is pretty, charming and a world away from the hustle of Amsterdam. Unforgettable experience. Special thanks to Ibrahim who made great effort in sharing history and tips to make the most of the visit. Highly recommend.
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Susanop5625ny
Dec 5, 2025
Canal and walking tour through pretty Giethoorn town! - This is the prettiest town, actually rated 4th prettiest in the world by Forbes , we had a fantastic guide and it was wonderful having a few hours on our own to spook around!
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Gwenneth_r
Nov 18, 2025
Relaxing and informative... - Relaxing and informative tour to see a unique part of the Netherlands. Well organised, with good communication and a small group.
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Christinebd9234pk
Dec 3, 2025
Beware they will not call you or help if you need guidance - Beware!!!! We booked this Tour with Expedia for (3) a Birthday trip, we planned this trip for several months. We go there to the Hotel that the trip leaves from and couldn't find the tour. We had to do a chat with a virtual agent that took an extended period of time. They said they left because we were not the there we were there! we went in to Hotel asking for help and they also could not help. There is no number to call the tour guide, no help, no support. I am beyond frustrated. This was our last day In Amsterdam, we are asking for a refund so we can do this trip aging next year or when we come back. Have some human compassion an be a decent human being, services were not rendered. Its a very busy Hotel with people coming in and out, They had our number the lease they could have done was call us. I send an email to the guide and no response.
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From $99
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).