Netherlands · GIETHOORN TOURS
The village has canals where the streets should be, and the day comes down to two questions: how you get there, and whether you steer your own boat. These 15 answer both, some adding the Afsluitdijk or a windmill stop.
7.5-hour Amsterdam to Giethoorn day trip with a 1-hour canal cruise past thatched houses, plus generous village time and guided commentary.
“The quaintness of the town , serenity , museum was brilliant, boat tour the captain gave great history of the area . Totally recommend exp getting out of the craziness of Amsterdam . Great day , thoroughly enjoyed it .”
Small-group day trip from Amsterdam to Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk, and Zaanse Schans with cheese, clogs, diamonds, and a canal cruise.
“We did a day tour with driver/guide Mr. Reinier, and it was an excellent experience. He is a very kind, friendly, and knowledgeable person who explained all the locations clearly and patiently. Throughout the tour, he personally took care of all our needs and made sure we were comfortable at every stop. His professionalism and warm attitude truly made the trip memorable. Highly recommended!”
One-hour electric boat cruise through Giethoorn canals and nearby Weerribben-Wieden views, with an onboard guide and included coffee or tea.
“very enjoyable but go as early as possible as congestion on canals gets terrible!”
Amsterdam to Giethoorn day trip with luxury coach, 1-hour canal cruise, Henri Willig cheese tasting, and free village time in 8 hours.
“We had a great time—it was absolutely amazing and the hosts were friendly making the activity even worthwhile.”
Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans windmills, clogs and cheese, then Giethoorn canals with a guided 1-hour boat cruise.
“We had a great time and really enjoy this tour! It is definitely worth taking this tour if you visit the Netherlands. Out tour guide Jay made it even better, we went above and beyond and exceeded our expectations. I loved all the details and you can tell the love he puts into his work. Thank you Jay!”
Spend 10 hours from Amsterdam with a Giethoorn canal cruise and Zaanse Schans windmills, plus clog and cheese making stops.
“Excellent day trip from Amsterdam. As someone who used to live in Eindhoven in the south of the Netherlands, it bothers me when friends and family would only visit Amsterdam and consider that the entire Netherlands, it’s definitely not. I think this day trip gives you the right mix of Dutch culture, history and the beauty of the county in a convenient package. Jay was a fantastic tour guide and even gave me some pieces of information/history I didn’t know myself about the Netherlands. If you are traveling a few days in Amsterdam I highly recommend taking this tour as one of your activities, you will not regret it.”
10-hour Amsterdam day trip to Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Giethoorn, with cheese and clog demos plus a canal cruise.
“Adonis is the perfect guide! Great day and great music during the trip! We learnt a lot of things about the places we visited. Fabiana & Andrea”
Small-group Giethoorn day trip from Amsterdam with a guided 1-hour canal cruise in a small electric boat, plus time to wander.
“hassle free tour to this beautiful village. time enough for walking around the place as well as time for a meal.”
Amsterdam day trip to Giethoorn, Zaandam Lego City and Zaanse Schans, with small-group pickup, electric boat ride, cheese and clogs.
“Mukti was an exceptional person and an outstanding guide to be around throughout our journey. Right from the very first meet-and-greet outside the DoubleTree Hotel until the final moments of the trip, his presence added immense value to the entire experience. He was not only warm and welcoming but also extremely knowledgeable, courageous in handling the group, and consistently attentive to everyone’s needs. His professionalism combined with a friendly approach made the day comfortable, engaging, and memorable. From the moment we started, Mukti ensured that everyone felt included and well-informed. He shared insights with clarity and enthusiasm, making even long drives interesting with storie...”
Guided day trip from Amsterdam to Giethoorn with a 1-hour canal cruise, round-trip transfer, and time to wander a car-free village.
“Beautiful, fairytale town. Great history and great friendly locals. One of the most picturesque spots I've traveled to”
Small-group day trip from Amsterdam to windmills, cheese tasting, wooden clogs, and the canal village of Giethoorn, with hotel pickup.
“There is a lot of travel out of Amsterdam but it is worth it. This was great value! The small tour was full of interesting fellow travellers.”
Guided day trip from Amsterdam to Giethoorn with a one-hour canal cruise, Dutch stories, and thatched-roof views, plus snacks included.
“Very nice and funny guide guy, Ibrahim… He explained everything we need to know from departing Amsterdam to Ghiegthoorn…”
Small-group Giethoorn trip from Amsterdam with an early 1-hour private canal boat, village walking time, and optional Zandvoort beach finish.
“Anzi was an amazing guide in Giethoorn! He got us on the canals early, before the crowds, and even took us to quiet spots the big tours don’t visit. It was absolutely breathtaking and so peaceful. If you’re thinking about a large group tour, skip it. A smaller tour with Anzi is 100% the way to go. Highly recommend!”
1 hour Giethoorn canal cruise from Henri Willig, guided in Dutch or English. See the Venice of the Netherlands, add optional cheese.
“Brilliant! Our guide was very knowledgeable with a good sense of humour. The cheese plate and beers were terrific - highly recommend it!”
Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans day tour from Amsterdam with a small-group electric boat ride, clogs, cheese tasting, and dike stories.
“The entire trip was fantastic! The places we visited were great and our tour guide, Veronica was so personable and very knowledgeable about the area and it’s history”
Every kind of Dutch day out, and the best of each.
