The Netherlands · GIETHOORN
A village where the lanes are canals and the traffic is a whisper boat. It is a long way north for a day trip, so the 15 below are compared on total travel time, how much free time you actually get there and whether a boat is included.
Amsterdam to Giethoorn in 7.5 hours: coach ride, 1-hour canal boat tour past thatched houses, and free time in Venice of the North.
“the canal boat trip was very enjoyable I enjoyed every minute of the tour too. everything well organized”
Small-group Dutch day tour from Amsterdam with Zaanse Schans cheese, clogs and diamonds, Afsluitdijk photos, and Giethoorn canals plus a boat cruise.
“Great experience! Wonderful way to see the Dutch countryside and a unique village. Rainier was our guide and he was excellent!! Explained everything and gave extra details to all of our questions. Lovely lunch in the cute village.”
1-hour electric e-boat canal cruise in Giethoorn with a guide, coffee or tea, and views toward Weerribben-Wieden National Park.
“Enjoyed it! Great views of beautiful houses n gardens, smooth ride and informative fun talk from the guide”
A stress-free Amsterdam day trip to Giethoorn with an exclusive 1-hour canal cruise, Henri Willig cheese tasting, and plenty of free time.
“Everything was amazing! Good value for money. It saved us a lot of stress of booking transport ourselves. The guide was very kind and good too”
Windmills, clogs, cheese, and a 1-hour boat cruise in Giethoorn from Amsterdam, with guided commentary and round-trip transport.
“Rashid , our driver and guide was simply amazing. His local knowledge of not only our two destinations but places along the way made our day more enjoyable and interesting. He was accommodating of my old mum and very helpful to her as well. Both destinations had something to offer for both myself and my mum , from history to food and drink. I would definitely recommend this days experience to anyone who has a day free in Amsterdam.”
Canal-cruise Giethoorn and visit Zaanse Schans windmills with cheese tasting, clog and wooden-shoe demos, plus stroopwafel.
“The trip was amazingly fun. Thanks to tour guide Ibrahim ! He was excellent!”
Zaanse Schans windmills, Volendam harbor, and Giethoorn canals in one 10-hour day trip from Amsterdam, with cheese and clog demos.
“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!!!”
A guided small-group day trip from Amsterdam to Giethoorn, with a 1-hour electric boat ride, lunch, and time for canals, bridges, and thatched cottages.
“The company has been very helpful and organic wonderful tour for us . Their service has been excellent -”
Small-group day trip from Amsterdam to Giethoorn by electric Whisper Boat, plus Zaandam Lego City and Zaanse Schans windmills, cheese, 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, English-speaking guide, and round-trip transfer for $79.15.
“Wonderfully planned by the tour company! Our guide Jay was fantastic. We learned so much about the reclaimed land and other interesting facts about the Netherlands. Giethoorn was picture perfect as was our one hour boat tour through the picturesque canals!”
Small-group day trip from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans windmills and Giethoorn canals, with hotel pickup, cheese tasting, and a guided boat cruise.
“Wonderful day trip away from Amsterdam! Eric guided us through Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn with great expertise. Moving our small group from one activity to the next but without ever feeling rushed. The unexpected treat was the dike. Eric easily answered questions, provided interesting information and was one of the best guides/drivers we’ve had.”
A guided day trip from Amsterdam to car-free Giethoorn, with a 1-hour canal cruise, countryside stops, and thatched-roof village time.
“Very nice and funny guide guy, Ibrahim… He explained everything we need to know from departing Amsterdam to Ghiegthoorn…”
Small-group day trip from Amsterdam to Giethoorn with a private canal boat early, guided stories, and optional Zandvoort beach finish.
“This is the highlight of our 3-week trips. Anzi was super helpful and nice. He always tried his best to arrive everywhere early, which he did, so that we did not have to queue or get any traffic jam at all (both on the street and on the river). We knew that this town is often very crowded, and luckily we were not in such situation. We were able to enjoy a very smooth trip cruising around, and then walking around the town. It was very beautiful and peaceful. The restaurant was also nice, good food.”
Giethoorn canal cruise from Henri Willig, with live English or Dutch guide, scenic waterways, and optional Henri Willig cheese tastings.
“Captain Tom was awesome! Good knowledge, great humor, great guy. Nice trip, around 45 minutes.”
Day trip from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn with a small-group electric boat ride where you can steer, plus clogs and cheese.
“Veronica was our guide and she was amazing and so nice. I learned a lot from the tour. She was so informative. I loved Giethoorn. It was beautiful and I felt like we had more than enough time there. We went there first and I’m so glad we did because when we were leaving it was sooooo busy with people. I wasn’t the biggest fan of Zaanse Schans as it was so packed with bus loads of people and very touristy. Did not feel authentic. But I still had fun. The clog demonstration was so packed and in the back of the store and I couldn’t hear the guy who…”
Every kind of Dutch day out, and the best-reviewed way to book each.
