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Amsterdam: Giethoorn Fairytale Village Tour & Local Canal Cruise

4.6 · 31 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 90% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Amsterdam Operated by Hop on Hop off Holland Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
8h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Dutch
Start & pickup
10:00, 11:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €57 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Visit the Venice of the Netherlands on a premium day tour
  • Enjoy a scenic 1-hour canal cruise with local skippers
  • Depart from This Is Holland with free restrooms, a coffee bar, and a luxurious waiting area.
  • Cruise beneath 180 charming bridges in fairytale Giethoorn
  • Travel comfortably by luxury coach from Amsterdam with great drivers
  • Taste the best cheese and enjoy free time to explore Giethoorn at your own pace
  • Discover hidden canals and peaceful village pathways
  • 10% Lunch discount at local family restaurant De Rietstulp
  • Lunch is not included. We’ve plenty of dining options during the tour. We recommend De Rietstulp restaurant near our boat tour, run by locals and offering excellent international and Dutch cuisine.
  • No hotel pick-up. The tour departs from This is Holland - Overhoeksplein 51.

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 22 October 2026.

Reviews

4.6
31 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

90% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 28 of 31

Star breakdown of all 31 ratings

5 stars
22 · 71%
4 stars
6 · 19%
3 stars
3 · 10%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Our Hop on Hop off Holland tour to Giethoorn departs from This is Holland, Overhoeksplein in Amsterdam. Take the free ferry from platform F3 behind Central Station ("Buiksloteweg”). It is only a 3-minute ferry ride. When you get off the ferry, turn left. After 250 you can find This is Holland.
Departure
10:00, 11:00 daily; scheduled through December 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Hop on Hop off Holland; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food included see what is included

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Giethoorn Day Trips

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #12 of 16€578h4.61 (31)shared
Giethoorn Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam (Max. 8 People)€1168h4.96 (368)shared
Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk, Zaanse Schans Day Tour Incl Hotel Pick Up€11610h4.88 (1998)shared
Zaanse Schans, Lego Village, Giethoorn Day Tour Incl. Boat Cruise€11610h4.93 (200)shared

Ranked #12 of 16 in Giethoorn Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €57 to €319, median €119; typical length 9h 15m. 1 of 16 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 16 Giethoorn Day Trips

From €57 per adult