THE NETHERLANDS · DESTINATION
The Dutch classics.
The 15 most popular giethoorn 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.
“This trip is worth it and tour guide was superb. She has given so much information about the Giethoorn and Amsterdam we were amazed with it. Highly recommended”
1-hour electric-boat cruise through car-free Giethoorn and the Weerribben-Wieden waters, guided in Dutch/German/English with coffee or tea.
“Our visit to Giethoorn was nothing short of magical. Traveling there with my family felt like stepping into a storybook village no cars, just charming canals, quaint thatched-roof houses, and little wooden bridges everywhere you look. We took a peaceful boat ride through the village, which was the highlight of our day. Gliding through the…”
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.
“hassle free tour to this beautiful village. time enough for walking around the place as well as time for a meal.”
Giethoorn canal cruise through the Venice of the Netherlands, guided in English/Dutch, plus optional Henri Willig cheese tasting.
“The boat trip was for 45 minutes and the guide has explained us about the history of the village and it was a fun ride.”
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.”
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.
“Sehr gut 👍”
Heated 1-hour Giethoorn canal cruise with a guide, plus a detailed map and discounts for a self-paced village walk.
“boottocht door giethoorn super leuk”
Private open-boat tour of Giethoorn with a local captain. Free parking and toilets, thatched houses, bridges, swans on the lake.
“De reis was erg plezierig en stipt op tijd. De kapitein was erg aardig en zijn boot was makkelijk te besturen.”
Steer an electric sloop in Giethoorn for 2 hours: canals, the lake, and nature views. Private up to 8 with map and cushions.
“The boat was really nice, easy to drive and place is beautiful. The boys were really helpful and friendly, both spoke very good English and explained how to ride a boat and where to go . Really enjoyable day and the place is really beautiful? Really recommend.”
Drive your own electric sloop through Giethoorn’s canals and over the lake for 2 hours. Private group, paper map, simple pickup.
“Great! Boat was very nice and comfortable and the checkin and checkout for picking up and dropping off boat was very easy! Recommend”
1-hour Giethoorn electric canal cruise with coffee/tea or picnic options, live captain commentary, and close views of Kraggehuis Island from Lake Bovenwijde.
“Sehr schön”
Self-drive an electric boat through Giethoorn’s canals. Private rental for up to 12, 2 hours, free parking and toilets at Zuiderpad.
“Het was vervelend om mee te maken, omdat ik net was aangekomen en ze aangaven dat de boot kapot was en niet meer gebruikt kon worden.”
A heated private closed-boat cruise in Giethoorn with a local captain, big windows, free parking and toilets, plus a smooth 1-hour canal and lake route.
“The driver was very polite and informative”
A private 1-hour Giethoorn boat cruise: your own sloop through the village center, thatched farmhouses, bridges, open-lake views, plus coffee.
“Fantastischervaring met Rutger als uistekende kapitein en gids!”
Private 6-hour day trip from Amsterdam to car-free Giethoorn with hotel pickup, a luxury driver, and boat time through the canals.
