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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Kuchumon
Oct 1, 2025
Giethoorn - Memorable tour; Jake, our guide was fabulous and Tom, the driver too - smooth driving. The one hour forty five minutes drive from Amsterdam to Giethoorn felt shorter thanks to Jake’s interesting conversations and anecdotes; And Giethoorn is a slice of heaven
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Ton_b
Sep 28, 2025
Unique canal-based place - Striking contrast to the dense city landscape like Amsterdam and Rotterdam. Charming little village full of beautiful houses and their gardens, surrounded by little canals. Distinctive from other canal-based places like Venice and Bruges.
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Gopal_s
Sep 27, 2025
Great trip - Rashid our tour guide was fantastic. He patiently explained everything on our way and was very hospitable! 5 stars for this guy.
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Adventuroussoull
Sep 24, 2025
An Awesome Day in Giethoorn - A very detailed visit yo Giethoorn. We really enjoyed the hospitality and beautiful surroundings of Giethoorn. Our guide, JAY was really knowledgeable and the way he briefed all the members is worth an appreciation. He ensured that the history of Amsterdam and Giethoorn was conveyed in the best possible way. Moreover, Apple tasting from Apple orchards was a surprise for us. The bus was very comfortable and had a washroom in it. All in all , a really good experience and good day to remember. It’s highly recommended to all the fellow travellers who are visiting Amsterdam and want to really explore the surroundings.
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Happiness25628488571
Sep 23, 2025
Beautiful tour - Nice ride to a beautiful village where we also went on a one hour canal cruise. A real pleasure and a wonderful to spend our last day in Amsterdam.
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Bei_l
Sep 22, 2025
A wonderful tour - 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.
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Wendy_w
Sep 21, 2025
Excellent guide. Pablo is... - Excellent guide. Pablo is a funny and knowledgeable guide. We loved that every one of us got to taste the delicious Netherlands apple. They are sooooo good! We were also give the Dutch stroopwafle on our way back. The town of Giethoorn is such a picturesque town even when it was raining. I highly recommend this tour.
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John_h
Oct 7, 2025
Giethoorn or bust! - Would highly suggest to Dutch Tours to scrap the process of picking up Amsterdam guests from a hotel by van to where the bus would be. We felt as if we might be getting kidnapped as the communication was pretty poor. Once onboard the bus with the actual tour guide, all went a lot better and we could relax. The guide made the ride their fly by and even with the rain (and chill) we enjoyed our free time walking the village. The boat ride was OK as we got some info from the local captain but honestly liked walking around more. Enjoyed a lunch, drink, and dessert at various establishments. Also liked the tour guide stopping the bus at a produce market. The bus drops you off somewhat near the train station. Continuity is preferable to this traveler and without a mobile app providing directions would have been a problem.
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Tracie_g
Oct 3, 2025
Magical little town - Our visit to Giethoorn, often called the “Dutch Venice”, was such a memorable experience. This charming little village, with its peaceful canals and beautiful thatched-roof houses, is truly one of the most picturesque places in the Netherlands. It’s hard to believe there are 176 bridges connecting the different parts of the village—it makes every corner feel magical. We were lucky to have Rashid as our driver from Amsterdam. He was fantastic—friendly, knowledgeable, and gave us great insights about Dutch culture and history along the way, which made the journey feel just as enjoyable as the destination. Our tour included a boat ride through the canals, which was lovely and relaxing. While the scenery was beautiful, the boat driver wasn’t much of a guide, so we didn’t get as much storytelling about the village as we had hoped. Even so, drifting through the waterways and soaking in the views was still a highlight. Afterward, we enjoyed a late lunch and drinks at ’t Achterhuus. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was cozy, and the service was very good, making it the perfect spot to wind down after exploring the canals. Overall, it was a wonderful day trip. The beauty of Giethoorn speaks for itself, and with Rashid’s excellent driving and guidance, it was an experience we won’t forget.
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Barbara_r
Sep 24, 2025
Charming Travel Day - The ride to Giethoorn from Amsterdam was 90 minutes but our guide, Jay, kept us entertained the entire time with lots of information about the area. We even stopped at an orchard where he purchased some delicious apples. The town itself was charming with besutiful, thatched-roof cottages. We were very glad that we took this trip.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).