Name: From Amsterdam: Giethoorn Day Trip by Bus and Electric Boat
Brand: GetYourGuide
SKU: 68743
Rating: 4.7207 (444 reviews)

Discover a unique village only accessible by boat or on foot, a day to the "Venice of the Netherlands" where there are no main roads, transport is on the canals. See the unique thatch-roof cottages.

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Duration 8 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English, Chinese
Wheelchair accessible

Itinerary

4 hours

Amsterdam
2 hours
Giethoorn
Boat cruise
Free time
Lunch
- Optional
- Optional
2 hours
Amsterdam

Pickup included

Main stop

Other stop

Highlights

Travel the small canals of Giethoorn on a guided, English-language boat trip
Soak up the peaceful atmosphere of a village of only 2,600 inhabitants
Stroll around Giethoorn on foot or by bike and experience the natural lifestyle

Full description

Depart Amsterdam and travel to the enchanting village of Giethoorn in the north of the Netherlands. Explore a village notable for its many canals and complete lack of roads. Upon arrival, explore the fairy-tale village, where only 2,700 people live, on a 1-hour guided boat tour in English. Experience the idyllic scenery from a unique perspective on a leisurely trip through the canals. Watch people punt the traditional flat-bottom boats over the canals as you go.

Although most transport in the village is by water, there is also now a cycling path. So, after your boat tour, explore the beautifully preserved village by bike or on foot.

See how each farmhouse is built on a small man-made island. Wander the narrow footpaths to discover more than 180 bridges, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the village.

Includes

Electric boat trip and experience driving your own boat
Tour by coach or minivan
Live guide

Tips

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users

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Important information

Know before you go

Children under 2 years old go free.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 444 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.8/5
Transportation
4.6/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Safety
4.8/5

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It was a small group tour and very convenient compared to the larger group tour. (We had other trip purchase with GetYourGuide but it was so rushing. For this trip, the tour guide, Alex was very informative & friendly. I think to which company you end up with is very important to decide how good it is. We were with Cherry Travel & Tours.

May 20, 2022

Cherry was a wonderful guide. Very friendly and knowledgeable, super communication with us throughout. She even sent us a full list of things to do in Amsterdam for later. I highly recommend her. The tour itself was awesome. By far, the prettiest town I have seen in the Netherlands. We loved it!

April 18, 2022

We enjoyed visiting Zaanse Schans and seeing the windmills and all the little village had for us to explore - chocolate, Dutch shoes demo, cheese tasting, etc. A true feel to the Dutch culture. But the best was Giethoorn and the boat tour. Even though it was cold, no crowds was a plus. Giethoorn was so peaceful and serene. Walking on the bridges and pathways, looking at the many beautiful homes was exactly what we needed. Our tour guide, Cherry, was very delightful. We had a great time.

April 10, 2022

From Amsterdam: Giethoorn Day Trip by Bus and Electric Boat

From Amsterdam: Giethoorn Day Trip by Bus and Electric Boat

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