AMSTERDAM · NETHERLANDS
Amsterdam’s best days out.
A short guide to the 15 best giethoorn day trips in Amsterdam, with what each one costs, how long it takes and who to book it through.
Giethoorn by coach from Amsterdam with guided canals and boat views, plus Afsluitdijk and wetlands—an easy 9-hour water-and-dikes day.
Most Popular“We had such a nice time! It’s simply lovely and there is lots of time to walk around, eat and then have the boat tour - we didn’t even mind the drive because the landscape is fascinating. Our guide and driver were wonderful ♥️”
Small-group day trip from Amsterdam to Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk, and Zaanse Schans with cheese tastings, clogs, diamonds, and a canal cruise.
“The guide was knowledgeable and friendly and the sites were beautiful and interesting. Travel time was the only downfall.”
Luxury coach plus an exclusive 1-hour Giethoorn canal cruise, Henri Willig cheese tasting, and free time to explore a fairytale village from Amsterdam.
“Gilbert was a great tour guide, very helpful. Would recommend!!”
Windmills, clogs, cheese, and a 1-hour Giethoorn canal cruise from Amsterdam, with guided comfort and free time to wander.
“Tour guides Ibrahim and Jay handled the trip really well throughout. They were informative and shared interesting stories about the places we visited. During the long journeys, they also told fun stories and quizzes about the Netherlands to keep us entertained and never bored. I truly enjoyed the trip — it was an amazing experience…”
10-hour Amsterdam day tour to Giethoorn canal cruise and Zaanse Schans windmills, with cheese tasting, clog-making, and a live guide.
“Ibrahim was really good and kind, he made the trip worthwhile.”
10-hour guided day trip from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Giethoorn, with cheese tastings, clog demos, and canal cruise.
“The Day with Iegor was amazing, he is an awesome guide and we had a lot of fun.”
Small electric boat through Giethoorn canals and guided windmill village Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam, plus cheese and clogs demos for $157.
“This was worth the money. Both places are very scenic and beautiful. Our guide, Veronica was very knowledgeable not only about the places but many other questions put to her. she was also very patient towards us at times when we go over the time given by her. she was also very friendly and we…”
Amsterdam to Giethoorn day trip with a guided 1-hour canal cruise, round-trip transfers, and free time to wander and lunch.
“Excellent guide. Pablo is a funny and knowledgeable guide. We loved that every one of us got to taste the delicious Netherlands apple. They are sooooo good! We were also give the Dutch stroopwafle on our way back. The town of Giethoorn is such a picturesque town even when it was raining. I highly recommend…”
Small-group day trip from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn with hotel pickup, cheese tasting, clogs, diamonds, and a boat cruise.
“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…”
Small-group Giethoorn day trip from Amsterdam with an early private canal boat ride, free village walk, guide help, and optional Zandvoort finish.
“I would not recommend visiting Giethoorn without our guide, Anzi! He had so much knowledge to share about the Dutch countryside on the way there. Anzi timed the tour perfectly, getting us to Giethoorn before the big tour buses come in and just as the weather was breaking. This meant a quite, peaceful private boat…”
Small-group day trip from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn, with electric boat cruising and a chance to drive.
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Small-group Giethoorn day trip from Amsterdam with a one-hour electric canal boat ride, car-free village walks, and round-trip transfer.
“My husband and I paid a lot of money to go to Geithoorn for the day. A few hours before the tour the guide called us to say she will change the itinerary and take us half day to Giethoorn and half day in Zaanse Schans. I told her that we alrea”
One day from Amsterdam to fairy-tale Giethoorn by boat, then a photo stop on Afsluitdijk, Dutch water engineering at its most dramatic.
“We thoroughly enjoyed the day trip to Giethoorn. Excellent guide and bus driver. Plenty of time allowed to look around, have lunch and the cruise on the canals was wonderful.”
Amsterdam to Giethoorn by guided coach, with a one-hour canal cruise, local stories, and stroopwafel, plus free time to wander.
“I had the pleasure of joining a tour with Abraham as our guide, and it was truly unforgettable. Abraham’s style was relaxed, easygoing, and wonderfully attentive to detail. His chill vibe created an atmosphere where it felt more like exploring with a family member than a formal guide. He took his time, adjusting to the…”
A one-day Amsterdam escape to Keukenhof tulips and Giethoorn canals, with entry, a canal cruise, and guided time for $175.
“Awesome day. Our tour guide (raf) was extremely calm, polite and professional. The day was perfect! 100% id do again.”
From the canal ring to the far side of the IJ, and every way to see it.
