The 12 Best Giethoorn Day Trips from Amsterdam

1.Giethoorn Day Trip with Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,372 reviews · from $90Our pick

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Amsterdam to Giethoorn, a quiet village of canals, wooden bridges, and restored farmhouses. Your English or Spanish-speaking guide leads the day, followed by a one-hour boat cruise and free time for lunch. The return journey includes a photo stop at the Afsluitdijk.

“My wife and I loved the tour, she even said it was her favorite. Thanks to Petra and Ian for being amazing guides.”

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2.Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk, Zaanse Schans Day Tour Incl Hotel Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,679 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $156Top rated

Spend about 10 hours beyond Amsterdam with a maximum of eight people, visiting Zaanse Schans, the Afsluitdijk, and Giethoorn. Expect hotel pickup, a Mercedes minibus, Dutch cheese tasting, a clog-making demonstration, a diamond presentation, and a one-hour canal cruise. Guides such as Reinier, Eric, Simon, and Leidse add local stories along the way.

“Tour was great with great communication the day before and a comfortable drive. Our tour guide was great and gave us great time intermittently to explore with good options for lunch. Highly recommend!”

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3.Village & National Park Canal Cruise with Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,596 reviews · 1 hour · from $12Best value

Join Rondvaarten Koppers Giethoorn for a one-hour electric boat ride through Giethoorn’s narrow canals and out toward a nearby lake. Your guide explains village traditions and local history in Dutch, German, and English. Coffee, tea, or lemonade is included, but the route may not enter Weerribben-Wieden National Park itself.

“It was A very nice boat ride around Giethoorn and you get a hot drink included”

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4.Giethoorn Tour Scenic Cruise, Cheese & Free Time

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,461 reviews · 8 hours · from $75

Travel from Amsterdam to Giethoorn by air-conditioned coach, with English commentary from guides such as Gilbert and Peter. A local skipper leads a one-hour cruise beneath wooden bridges, followed by about three hours to walk, eat, shop, and take photos. Henri Willig cheese tasting and discounts are included.

“We had a fantastic time in Giethoorn. Lots of beauty to see here. Our driver and guide Gilbert was fantastic and very knowledgeable. would highly recommend as a day trip to get away from the larger cities.”

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5.Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,058 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Spend a full day beyond Amsterdam at Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn. Visit a clog workshop and cheese factory, then take a one-hour canal cruise through Giethoorn before exploring on foot. Expect live commentary, round-trip transport, and guides such as Ibrahim or Jay, subject to availability.

“Had a great time visiting the windmills and the Geithorn village which as told is the 4 th most beautiful village in the world despite the weather as it was windy , cold with spurts of rains. Kudos to Jay who was a fantastic tour host who kept everyone engaged with his witty humour and good history knowledge of the country and great tips to make your holiday a memorable one. He even stopped the bus to get all of us to taste fresh organic apples from a local place which definitely tasted better”

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6.Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans Windmills Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,002 reviews · 10 hours · from $135

Leave Amsterdam at 8:00 for Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn in an air-conditioned minibus or touring bus. See windmills in action, watch clogs being made, sample Dutch cheese, and cruise Giethoorn’s quiet canals. Guides such as Ibrahim, Jay, Rachid, and Zaid add history, humor, and practical tips throughout the day.

“Abrahame was fantastic. We had an amazing day. Recommended.”

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7.Giethoorn, Volendam, and Zaanse Schans Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 739 reviews · 10 hours · from $164

Spend 10 hours visiting Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Giethoorn with an English or Dutch-speaking guide such as Igor or Antonis. Expect windmills, clog and cheese demonstrations, free time, a Giethoorn canal cruise, and a comfortable ride from central Amsterdam. The pace is full but gives you a useful taste of rural Holland.

“The Day with Iegor was amazing, he is an awesome guide and we had a lot of fun.”

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8.Giethoorn Day Trip with Small Electric Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 578 reviews · 8 hours · from $151

Spend eight hours traveling from Amsterdam to Giethoorn in a coach or minivan with an English-speaking guide. Cruise the canals for one hour in a small electric boat, help drive the boat, then enjoy lunch, a guided walk, and two hours of free time among thatched cottages and more than 180 bridges. Groups are limited to eight.

“This trip was amazing! Everyone needs to Experience the beauty and peace of Giethoorn. Can’t recommend this enough, the guide Aku Was amazing and gave great info on Dutch Culture. He drove safely and careful, always Made us feel safe. I did English tour, left Promptly at 10:30 as written and came back at 6:30pm.”

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9.Giethoorn & Zaanse Schans Tour w/ Small Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 501 reviews · from $157

Spend nine hours beyond Amsterdam with an English-speaking guide, visiting Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn. See windmills, a clog-making demonstration, and a cheese farm, then take a one-hour guided trip on a small electric whisper boat. Guides such as Veronica and Cherry are praised for clear local stories and personal attention.

“We loved the knowledge of our tour guide and how smoothly the day went. Thought we could have spent a little more time at zaanse schans”

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10.Giethoorn Guided DayTrip from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 494 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $79

Leave central Amsterdam for Giethoorn, the car-free Dutch village of canals, bridges, thatched cottages, and flower-filled gardens. Your English-speaking guide, such as Ibrahim, Jay, or Rashid, narrates the countryside drive and village visit. A one-hour canal cruise is included, followed by time for lunch and a walk before returning to Amsterdam.

“This was an excellent trip, the tour guide was extremely polite and knowledgable and told us all about the culture and history of the area. When we arrived we took a long boat ride through the village which is only accessible via boat. Lots of bridges, beautiful homes and luxurious landscaping. There were several options for us to get some lunch and free time to walk around and explore before going back to the city.”

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11.Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn Small-Group Tour with Hotel Pick-Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 381 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $131

Spend a full day beyond Amsterdam with a small group of up to 18 people. At Zaanse Schans, watch cheese and clog making, see working windmills, and visit a diamond showroom. In Giethoorn, enjoy a one-hour boat cruise and free time among canals, bridges, and swans. Guides such as Reinier, Pete, Eric, Simon, and Leidse are often praised for warm, helpful service.

“Reinier was amazing! He was fun, flexible, knowledgeable and went above and beyond to make sure we had a good time and got everything we were looking for from the experience. Late September was a great time as the canal wasn’t less busy and was a calm, relaxing experience. Book this tour you won’t be disappointed!”

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12.Giethoorn Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam (Max. 8 People)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 313 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $140

Travel from Amsterdam to Giethoorn with a friendly English-speaking guide such as Anzi or Aku. Start with a one-hour small-boat ride through the old canals, then walk, eat lunch, and explore at your own pace. The van holds a maximum of nine people, and you can optionally finish at Zandvoort aan Zee.

“Go early - before lunch - place gets extremely crowded. Spend the money and go on this small group tour.”

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