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From Amsterdam: Giethoorn Day Trip by Bus and Electric Boat

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Activity provider:Cherry Travel & Tours
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From Amsterdam: Giethoorn Day Trip by Bus and Electric Boat

Activity provider:Cherry Travel & Tours
4.7  / 5
518 reviews

From US$ 123.50 per person

Discover the village of Giethoorn, only accessible by boat or on foot, on a day trip by bus and electric boat. Explore the canals of the "Venice of the Netherlands" with its thatched-roof cottages.

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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Chinese
Wheelchair accessible

Experience

Itinerary
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    Starting location:

    Hotel NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace

  • Transfer

    (2 hours)

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    Giethoorn

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    Boat cruise

  • Free time

    Lunch

    Optional

  • Transfer

    (2 hours)

  • Finish at:

    DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station

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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
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Explore Giethoorn on a guided day tour from Amsterdam by bus and electric boat. Admire the charming canals and traditional homes as you cruise along the water. Wander along the narrow footpaths and bridges and get a sense of local life as you explore.

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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  • Customers with infant or kids need extra seats. Baby seats are necessary in the vehicle and these need to be provided by adults booking the tour

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4.7 /5

based on 518 reviews

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  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Service
    4.7/5
  • Organization
    4.6/5

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This trip was amazing. Our group was small and the weather was great. Our guide Aku was outstanding. He took us to see the tulip fields on the way to Giethoorn even it wasn't in the plan. He knew how to avoid crowds and to enable us to experience the peace of the place. I highly recommend this trip.

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September 22, 2023

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This trip was incredible and my guide, Veronica was outstanding! She was super sweet and knowledgeable. A couple days ahead, I got a notice that the trip was going to leave an hour earlier to also go to Zaanse Schans - both of these places are not to be missed while in Amsterdam/Netherlands. I had already booked a trip there for another day but was able to cancel and got two for one on this trip! Nothing felt rushed. We had plenty of free time in both places and additionally had a specific stop for lunch, so eating didn’t come from our free time in either town. The boat ride thru Giethoorn was truly magical. I’m not a big fan of guided tours usually, but I would definitely do this again. There was great information I got along the drive and while walking the town, I would never have known if I visited on my own.

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August 25, 2023

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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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