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Giethoorn Day Trip Including Canal Tour
Experience Holland’s slower side in Giethoorn, the “Venice of the North”
What you'll do
Visit Giethoorn, a fairytale Netherlands village, and take to the water to experience local life. Your day trip will begin at This is Holland, where you’ll take a two-hour luxury coach to the center of Giethoorn, with plenty of time to wander the village at your own pace. Giethoorn is often dubbed the “Venice of the North.” You’ll see characteristic bridges, waterways, and quaint buildings with traditional thatched roofs.
Walk across the Binnenpad to enjoy a drink and a delicious bite to eat on the riverside – this area is known for its cuisine - or simply soak up the fresh air. There are also three waterside museums and a shipyard where classic Giethoorn boats are built.
You can cycle around car-free Giethoorn, but there’s no better way to embrace all the sights and sounds than by water. Hop aboard your traditional boat and cruise the winding network of canals through the unspoilt Dutch countryside. Your one-hour tour will be led by a knowledgeable guide who will give you an insider’s view of Giethoorn.
So, if you’re looking for a break from Amsterdam’s hustle and bustle, but still want those quaint Dutch canal views, you need to visit Giethoorn!
Schedule:
- 10AM: Departure Amsterdam, Overhoeksplein, travel by luxury coach
- 12PM: Arrival in Giethoorn
- 4PM: Departure from Giethoorn
- 6PM: Arrival in Amsterdam
Giethoorn highlights
One-hour guided canal cruise
Get a local’s view of Giethoorn from the water and learn more about life in this idyllic corner of the Netherlands.
Free time to explore Giethoorn on foot
You’ll arrive in the heart of the village, ready to visit the amenities and soak up the charming atmosphere.
Slow down and experience Holland’s more peaceful side
See beyond the capital and catch a glimpse of Dutch countryside life. You’ll return to Amsterdam rejuvenated!
What's included
4 hours to explore Giethoorn on foot
1-hour canal cruise on an authentic Giethoorn punt
Departure from This is Holland with waiting room, coffee bar and toilets
Transport by luxury coach
Information leaflet with walking tour and highlights of Giethoorn in English, Spanish, Italian, French and German
Experienced driver with local knowledge
Reservations
Booking required
Make your online reservation on the reservation portal.
Where you'll be
This is Holland, Overhoeksplein 51, Amsterdam, NLWhere you'll meet
The tour departs from This is Holland in Overhoeksplein, Amsterdam. To get there, take the free ferry from platform F3 behind Central Station towards Buiksloteweg. The ferry ride is just three minutes. Turn left, and you will see a round ‘This is Holland’ building with a Netherlands flag.
Operating hours
Daily: 10am - 6pm
Closings & holidays
This is a seasonal tour that operates from April – September.
Find out more
For more information, visit Hop On Hop Off Holland’s website.
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