Amsterdam · GIETHOORN DAY TRIPS
Giethoorn is the car-free village of thatched farms and footbridges you have seen in photos, a couple of hours out. These 15 day trips get you there and onto the water, some paired with Zaanse Schans or the Afsluitdijk — with prices, timings and boat details.
From Amsterdam to car-free Giethoorn and Afsluitdijk, with guided time and boat cruises through Dutch water country.
“Great tour! Tour guide spoke Spanish and English, good knowledge and kept us informed of the schedule. Giethoorn was beautiful and the boat tour was wonderful.”
Day trip from Amsterdam to Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk and Zaanse Schans with hotel pickup, cheese tastings, clogs, diamond demo and a canal cruise.
“Simon was a fun and knowledgeable tour guide. We enjoyed seeing the different areas. Highly recommend!”
Giethoorn canal cruise on an electric boat with a local guide and coffee included, plus a scenic look at Weerribben-Wieden.
“Lovely tour with Koppers taking us through the main canal, all the way to the lake and back. Our skipper explained the history of Giethoorn in three languages to make sure everyone was comfortable in an educative and funny manner. Plus we got coffee as soon as we boarded. Real value for money in comparison with the other tours out there. Highly recommend!”
A smooth Giethoorn day trip from Amsterdam with a 1-hour canal cruise, Henri Willig cheese tasting, lunch discounts, and time to roam.
“It wasn’t much of a tour. Mostly a bus ride then a canal boat ride.”
Amsterdam day trip to Zaanse Schans windmills and Giethoorn canals, with clog and cheese stops plus a 1-hour boat cruise.
“We loved this experience! It was a great way to get to see more of the country side outside the busy Amsterdam city.”
Boat through car-free Giethoorn and see working windmills at Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam, with cheese and clog workshops included.
“Excellent way to get a broad overview of the Netherlands. The two stops were both beautiful and informative, with just enough time at each to see and do before moving on. The coach bus was quite comfortable (nothing you can do about people who think watching videos on their phone without a headset. Some people are just rude. 🙄) Abrahim was outstanding - - funny, knowledgeable, positive and professional - - and made a good tour excellent. I would tour with him again without hesitation.”
Day tour from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Giethoorn with windmills, clog and cheese tastings, and a canal cruise.
“Anthonia planned everything very well. And was an excellent and knowledgeable guide! Made the trip very fun.”
Small-group day trip from Amsterdam to Giethoorn: a guided electric boat ride, thatched canalside homes, walking time, and lunch.
“We had a great day. Giethoon was very crowded so I would try to go on a weekday if possible. There was not enough participation for what we booked so they upgraded us to a stop at the windmills, cheese tasting and clog making demo also. It was well worth the extra time. There is a 1.5 hour ride to Giethoon from Amsterdam so be prepared for that. They went above and beyond for us to make another appointment and we really appreciated the assistance. Great tour company!”
Cruise Giethoorn in a small electric Whisper Boat, then tour Zaanse Schans windmills, clogs, and cheese on a guided day trip from Amsterdam.
“Great day trip to Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn! These villages are worth visiting for the day. We were picked up on time and we had a minivan for transport. We had lunch at Giethoorn and we could choose between a Chinese restaurant or a Dutch restaurant. We had enough time to go around each village.”
Escape Amsterdam for Giethoorn, with a guided countryside ride, a 1-hour canal cruise, and guided time in car-free village views.
“We had a lovely day at Giethoorn Village. The bus ride from Amsterdam was smooth. The canal cruise was very good, the scenery was delightful even though the weather was overcast. After the cruise we were left to our own devices for lunch and sightseeing. I would recommend this tour.”
Small-group day trip from Amsterdam with hotel pickup to Zaanse Schans windmills and Giethoorn canals, plus cheese tasting, clogs, diamond.
“Tour and guide were great. The people who handle the reservations were rude and nasty. One person threatened me that if we were no at the new meeting point by 7:50 the driver would leave without us. I saved the email to show my travel agent. Will never use viator in Europe again.”
Small-group Giethoorn day trip from Amsterdam with a guided canal boat before crowds, plus time to wander the fairy-tale village or finish at Zandvoort.
“Spectacular experience and highly recommend this tour to a beautiful small village outside Amsterdam. Anzi was our tour guide and he was hands down amazing, knew all the details on how to avoid all the traffic on the boat but still allow us time to enjoy the boat ride through the village canals. Hands down Anzi was great and would highly recommend any tour from him.”
Glide through Giethoorn’s car-free canals on a 1-hour electric boat, see thatched-roof houses and footbridges, and reach Weerribben-Wieden by water.
“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.”
1-hour canal boat tour in Giethoorn, the Netherlands. Cruise the canals with a live guide, then visit Henri Willig for optional cheese.
“Hi , Was a unique experience and the boat guide verry informative and funny as we'll. I recommend it!”
Guided day trip from Amsterdam to Giethoorn with a guided walk and a one-hour canal cruise, plus coach comfort, stories, and stroopwafel.
“A Fairytale Escape in Giethoorn Giethoorn is absolutely magical! Cruising through peaceful canals in a whisper boat, surrounded by charming cottages and flower-covered bridges, felt like a dream. The village is quiet, scenic, and perfect for a relaxing day trip. Great food, friendly locals, and stunning views—an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend!”
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