Giethoorn Day Trip from Amsterdam with Boat Trip
Description
Tired of rushed sightseeing? This is your exclusive pass to a full day of tranquility in Giethoorn, the 'Venice of the North'! Your day begins at 10:00 AM in Amsterdam. Settle into our air-conditioned coach for a scenic journey through the picturesque Dutch countryside. For centuries, little has changed in Giethoorn, offering a rare, peaceful escape. Experience the authentic Dutch way of living with and on the water. This tour gives you the time you truly deserve. Your experience includes the signature cruise: you will glide silently past masterfully restored, thatched-roof farmhouses on your included 1-hour boat trip. You'll witness the iconic punters, gondolas, and flat-bottom boats—the heartbeat of this unique community. With generous time to explore, you can savor a leisurely lunch at a waterside café, browse local crafts, or simply find a quiet spot and watch the world float by.
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Itinerary
First stop is the picturesque village of Giethoorn, where people live with and on the water. Enjoy a boat cruise along the restored farm houses. You will have some free time for lunch and to explore the place on your own.
The tour will end back in Amsterdam
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What's included
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(162)
We enjoyed this tour more than any thing else we did.The city is beautiful and the homes are beautiful. The unique layout of the village makes for quiet, peaceful experience. Add this to your trip.
Viator ruined our day. We went to check in with our tickets and they had no confirmation. It was a bust. Viator and the company were both not helpful blaming each other and telling me to send emails. Viator did not rectify the problem.
Dear Robin, Thank you for your message, and we are very sorry to hear about your experience. We understand how frustrating this situation must have been when your booking could not be found at check-in. Please reach out to Viator customer support for further help. Kind regards
Great to get out of Amsterdam for the day on this excursion that takes you to a quaint place. Boat ride calm and plenty of time to walk around the area, with a number of places to eat.
Dear Darren, Thank you for the lovely review. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed the day trip to Giethoorn and appreciated the peaceful atmosphere, relaxing boat ride, and time to explore the village. It is wonderful to know you had such a pleasant experience outside Amsterdam. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again in the future. Kind regards
It was a great tour. I really enjoyed the views and canal cruise. Everything was perfect. I would recommend this tour.
The boat was too crowded and you couldn’t see - had to sit very close to others and was very uncomfortable. The guide should’ve requested 2 boats for the size of the group.
The tour guide, Luca, was useless. Basically made a few comments on the bus ride there and back. He needs to organize the group into the seats on the boat. quite a few groups spread out unnecessary and not sitting together. When this was brought up his comment is that there's nothing he can do. Town itself is cute and picturesque as described in the tour but mainly comprises of tourists.
Very well planed out with lots of information on the history of the Netherlands Fantastic boat ride very pretty place
Dear Hannah, Thank you very much for your kind review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found it well planned and informative. It is great to know that you liked the boat ride and the beautiful scenery in Giethoorn. We are glad you had such a lovely experience. We hope to welcome you again in the future. Kind regards, Tours&Tickets
It’s a long bus ride 90 minutes out and it took 120 minutes to come back. But, it was a peaceful setting along the canals, very different from the mobs of people in Amsterdam.
Dear Linda, Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the peaceful canals, even with the longer journey. Kind regards, Tours&Tickets
Excursion too long, beautiful village but plenty of time.Guide with a poor Spanish Boat trip from a restaurant that are more interested in putting restaurant cards on the boat tables than the excursion
Dear Rosa Isabel, Thank you for your honest feedback. We’re pleased that you found Giethoorn beautiful but sorry to hear that parts of the tour did not meet your expectations. Your comments about timing, guiding, and the boat service have been noted and will be reviewed with our team to improve the experience for future guests. Kind regards
It is worth the walk, very beautiful and welcoming village. Stops on the road and explanations from the guide nobtrajeto
Dear Luana, Thank you for your kind review. We’re delighted that you enjoyed visiting the beautiful and welcoming village of Giethoorn and appreciated the well-planned stops and explanations from our guide. It’s wonderful to hear that the tour was worth it for you. We hope to see you again on another adventure! Kind regards
