Giethoorn day trip with canal cruise
- 8 hours
- Small guided group
- English-speaking guide
- Prins Hendrikkade 59
- 4.8(379 reviews)
A full day in the canal village with no roads
Giethoorn is about 90 minutes from Amsterdam and has no roads through its old centre: thatched farmhouses are linked by footbridges and water. The best way to see it is by boat, and a one-hour cruise is included.
The guide shares regional history on the coach, and a stroopwafel is served on the way, so the drive is part of the day.
Smaller groups than the big countryside tours, and a quieter Netherlands than the windmill circuit.
Best for
- One full, unhurried day outside Amsterdam
- A quieter, more distinctive countryside
- A second day trip alongside Zaanse Schans
Highlights
- Full day to car-free Giethoorn
- One-hour guided canal cruise
- Thatched farmhouses and footbridges
- Local guide on the drive
Itinerary
Meet near Central Station
10:45–11:00amIn front of the NH Collection Barbizon Palace.
Drive to Giethoorn
About 90 minutesStroopwafel snack and commentary from your guide along the way.
Explore the village and canal cruise
Several hoursA one-hour boat cruise through Giethoorn’s waterways, plus free time on foot.
Return to Amsterdam
Arriving around 6:30pm
What's included
- Local guide for the full day
- Round-trip transportation
- A one-hour canal cruise in Giethoorn
- Bottled water and a stroopwafel snack
- Lunch and other food and drink
- Gratuities
Important information
- Comfortable shoes are recommended for the village’s footbridges and towpaths.
- The day runs about 7.5 hours door to door — pace accordingly.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Meeting and end point
Meeting point
Prins Hendrikkade 59, opposite Central Station, in front of the NH Collection Barbizon Palace — arrive 10:45–11:00am for an 11:00am departure
End point
De Ruijterkade 151, near Central Station
Get there with Meilora
A private car from your hotel to the meeting point, timed for your slot. Fixed price, booked on Meilora.
