THE NETHERLANDS · DESTINATION
The Dutch classics.
The 15 most popular giethoorn village tours in the Netherlands. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Full-day Giethoorn from Amsterdam with a 1-hour canal boat trip, thatched-roof farmhouse sights, and plenty of free time to wander.
“We had the best time with Chris our driver and Ian our guide! Ian is charismatic and funny, he really livens the experience! Loved his jokes and insights about Amsterdam and Giethoorn.”
1-hour electric-boat cruise through car-free Giethoorn and the Weerribben-Wieden waters, guided in Dutch/German/English with coffee or tea.
“Great to go and enjoy this trip! We went with a dog and there was no problem on board :-) Highly recommended!”
Ride a luxury coach from Amsterdam to Giethoorn, enjoy a 1-hour canal cruise with local skippers, then cheese tasting and 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”
From Amsterdam, see Giethoorn’s canals on a cruise and Zaanse Schans windmills up close, plus cheese and clog-making stops.
“Amazing! From the tour guide Jay and the driver Kevin, to the gorgeous Zaanse Schans Windmills and the Giethoorn, it was a perfect tour to go on in Amsterdam. Highly recommend to all travelling to Amsterdam :)”
Day trip from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Giethoorn for windmills, clog and cheese demos, plus a canal cruise with a guide.
“Had a great time with Adonis! He’s very nice and knowledgeable.. never once made it seem like a guided trip, it was more like taking a road trip with a friend..”
A small-group day trip from Amsterdam to Giethoorn for a guided canal cruise on a small electric boat, plus walking time in the car-free village.
“Very enjoyable day out from Amsterdam. Everything well organised and guides were very good.”
Small-group Amsterdam day trip with hotel pickup: silent boat in Giethoorn, Lego City Zaandam, and Zaanse Schans cheese and clogs.
“Everything was great, except for the van. The seats did not recline so it was a bit uncomfortable. Otherwise great experience! Would recommend.”
Amsterdam to Giethoorn day trip with a one-hour canal cruise, English guide stories, thatched cottages, and sweet stroopwafel snacks included.
“It was an excellent trip traveling with our guide who kept us entertained by his stories and history of Netherlands. Giethoorn is an amazing place never to be missed if someone visiting Amsterdam. Highly recommended to take the tour with canal cruise.”
Giethoorn canal cruise through the Venice of the Netherlands, guided in English/Dutch, plus optional Henri Willig cheese tasting.
“Tom is a great guide, he knows a lot of interesting facts about the village and tells them with a dose of humor 😁 Would definitely recommend taking this cruise 👍🏻”
1-hour guided electric-boat cruise through car-free Giethoorn canals, under foot bridges and thatched houses, ending on Lake Weerribben-Wieden.
“leuke rondvaart langs de bijzondere gebouwen in Giethoorn. Je vaart in een colonne van boten door de wateren van het dorp. Erg druk met boten die bestuurd worden door toeristen zonder ervaring.”
Small-group day trip from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn with windmills, 20+ cheese tastings, clogs, diamonds, and a canal boat ride.
“It was a fun day! Our guide David is super friendly and informative. As a bonus, he also took us to a local farm that produces some fresh fruits etc. I am still enjoying the jam I bought from there. I enjoy conversing with him and was able to learn more about Netherlands!”
Amsterdam day trip to Keukenhof and Giethoorn with a guided canal cruise, included entry, and plenty of time for photos.
“The whole trip was amazing. Our tour guides were friendly and knowledgeable. We will definitely book more tours in future! The tour group were a very nice group of people as well.”
Self-drive an electric boat in Giethoorn for up to 8 people. Free parking and toilets, comfy seating, route guidance, and 2–6 hours on the water.
“It was good, but people dont park their boats in the right place and leaving charging cables in the water like retards.”
Enjoy an Amsterdam to Giethoorn day trip with coach, Dutch cheese tasting, and a scenic canal cruise, plus time to wander the car-free village.
“We had such a wonderful day trip with Mike from Tulip Tours to Giethoorn! The whole experience was smooth, fun, and very well organized. Mike is not only knowledgeable and easygoing, but also genuinely kind. went with my boyfriend and we both had a fantastic time. At the end of the trip, I accidentally left…”
Small-group day trip from Amsterdam to Giethoorn with a guided van ride, canal boat cruise, village walking, and optional Zandvoort beach finish.
“We had an amazing time on our tour! Aku is an excellent and accommodating guide. Would highly recommend.”
