From Amsterdam - Giethoorn Day Trip with Self-Drive Boat Tour

North Holland, Amsterdam



Explore Giethoorn’s canals with your own self-guided boat. Enjoy a scenic ride, stroll the village, and experience Holland’s “Venice of the North” on a day trip from Amsterdam.

Highlights

  • Cruise Giethoorn’s canals in a self-guided rental boat
  • Explore charming villages and historic farmhouses
  • Take a scenic day trip from Amsterdam
  • Enjoy free time for walks, shopping, or lunch
  • Explore Giethoorn from Amsterdam on a self-drive boat tour

Description

Navigate Giethoorn’s scenic canals by self-guided boat and discover the “Venice of the North” at your own pace. After a 1.5-hour ride from Amsterdam through the Dutch countryside, you’ll arrive in Giethoorn, a unique village with no roads in its center. Here, you’ll receive your own self-operated boat to explore the narrow canals, charming bridges, and centuries-old thatched farmhouses. Enjoy the freedom to create your own adventure: cruise along the waterways, stop for lunch at a local restaurant, stroll through the picturesque streets, or shop for Dutch souvenirs and cheese. With 176 bridges connecting the small islands, every turn reveals something new. Your boat rental and transfer from Amsterdam are included, making this the easiest and most authentic way to experience Giethoorn. Larger groups will automatically receive additional boats at no extra cost.

Includes

Transportation service from Amsterdam to Giethoorn and back Self-guided boat tour

Excludes

Lunch

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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