Giethoorn Boat Tour and Enclosing Dike Visit

Escape the busy city of Amsterdam and visit the picturesque village of Giethoorn, known as the Dutch Venice. Enjoy a 2-hour boat tour of Giethoorn’s waterways, spend some free time exploring the village, and visit a fascinating enclosing dike.

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Highlights

Enjoy a 2 hour guided boat tour through the canals and across the lake in Giethoorn
Visit the village and enjoy some free time to explore
Walk along the canals and over the typical bridges of Giethoorn
Taste cheese at a local cheese store
Admire the views at a photo-stop on the enclosing dike

Description

The tour departs from Amsterdam in a luxury bus and heads through the Dutch countryside to the quaint village of Giethoorn. Upon arrival at the village, hop on board the comfortable tour boat and set sail along the picturesque canals. Admire the beautiful thatched houses that line the waterways and listen to your guide share stories and anecdotes about the origins of the village. During the cruise, enjoy a stop at the center of the village for some free time to explore. Visit the local De Oude Aarde museum, shop for souvenirs of your trip or find a cafe for lunch. After your free time visit a local cheese maker for a cheese tasting session, and taste the flavors of the Netherlands. When it's time to return to Amsterdam, hop back on the bus and drive over the fascinating 32 km long Afsluitdijk, one of the Netherlands most well-known constructions. Make a stop in the middle of the Afsluitdijk for some time to admire the stunning view.

Includes

Comfortable air conditioned bus • 2-hour boat cruise with guide
Visit to De Oude Aarde museum • Free time to explore Giethoorn
Cheese tasting at the cheese store
Photo stop at the Afsluitdijk • Multilingual guide
• Food and drinks