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title: Giethoorn Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam with Canal Cruise
lang: en
type: tour
city: Amsterdam
country: Netherlands
price: 85
currency: EUR
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availability: bookable
rating: 4.76
reviews: 581
duration_minutes: 420
duration_max_minutes: 480
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 8 of 16 (Giethoorn Day Trips)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
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# Giethoorn Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam with Canal Cruise

In our comparison: #8 of 16 in Giethoorn Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Leave the busy streets of Amsterdam behind and discover the storybook village of Giethoorn, known as the “Venice of the North.” Travel through the Dutch countryside with your professional guide before cruising for 1 hour along peaceful canals lined with thatched-roof farmhouses, beautiful gardens, and charming wooden bridges. After the cruise, enjoy around 2 hours of free time to explore the car-free village at your own pace, take photos, visit local shops, or relax over lunch by the water. With round-trip transportation from Amsterdam, bottled water, and a traditional Dutch stroopwafel included, this is an easy and memorable way to experience one of the Netherlands’ most picturesque villages.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Meet your guide in front of NH…
- Starts 11:00: one departure a day
- Food included: Stroopwafel snack
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €85 per person
- Duration: 7h–8h
- Rating: 4.76/5 from 581 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Dutchtrips
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 11:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.76 from 581 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 552 of 581.

- 5 stars: 481 (83%)
- 4 stars: 71 (12%)
- 3 stars: 20 (3%)
- 2 stars: 5 (1%)
- 1 star: 4 (1%)

## What's included

- Round-trip transportation from Amsterdam
- Stroopwafel snack
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- 1-hour boat cruise

## Not included

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch and other food and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities (optional)

## Itinerary

1. **Giethoorn** (3h) - Discover Giethoorn, known as the “Venice of the North.” Enjoy a 1-hour canal cruise through its peaceful waterways, passing traditional thatched-roof houses and wooden bridges. Afterwards, enjoy approximately 2 hours of free time to explore the village, take photos, shop, or...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 11:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of NH Collection Barbizon Palace, near St. Nicholas Basilica. Please arrive between 10:45 AM and 11:00 AM for check-in. Look for your guide holding a white DUTCHTRIPS umbrella. The tour departs promptly at 11:00 AM.

Ends: The tour ends at De Ruijterkade 151 on the IJ waterfront behind Amsterdam Central Station.

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult .

## Compared with other Giethoorn Day Trips

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #8 of 16** | €85 | 7h–8h | 4.76 (581) | shared |
| [Giethoorn Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam (Max. 8 People)](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/giethoorn-small-group-tour-from-amsterdam-max-8-people/?format=md) | €116 | 8h | 4.96 (368) | shared |
| [Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk, Zaanse Schans Day Tour Incl Hotel Pick Up](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/giethoorn-afsluitdijk-zaanse-schans-day-tour-incl-hotel-pick-up/?format=md) | €116 | 10h | 4.88 (1998) | shared |
| [Zaanse Schans, Lego Village, Giethoorn Day Tour Incl. Boat Cruise](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/zaanse-schans-lego-village-giethoorn-day-tour-incl-boat-cruise/?format=md) | €116 | 10h | 4.93 (200) | shared |

Ranked #8 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.

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