Giethoorn Tour: Explore the Venice of the North

Explore Giethoorn’s canals, gardens, and bridges on a guided boat tour from Amsterdam. Discover hidden gems and immerse in fairytale beauty. Book your adventure today.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Giethoorn - Arrive in Giethoorn, a charming village often likened to Venice, but situated in the north. With cars prohibited, you can explore authentically: on foot, by bike, or by boat. This is an ideal location to witness how the Dutch have harmonized their lives with water. Marvel at the stunning waterways and enjoy the quaint farms and…
What's Included
  • One-hour boat tour with a captain
  • Snacks
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • No food included
Additional Information

Explore the captivating village of Giethoorn, often referred to as the “Venice of the North.” Drift along peaceful canals lined with charming thatched-roof cottages, colorful gardens, and scenic wooden bridges. Our guided tour uncovers Giethoorn’s hidden treasures, from serene waterways to secret paths offering breathtaking views.
Whether you opt for a…

Location
Hotel NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace
Prins Hendrikkade
Meet your guide (10:30-11:00) at NH Barbizon Palace. Look for the IBA Tours WHITE UMBRELLA. We depart at 11:00. Expected return: 18:30, though traffic/accidents may cause delays. We are not liable for any damages or losses resulting from a delayed arrival.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Ciolan_m
Apr 25, 2026
A very unique experience of a historic village - It was an amazing and educational tour, beautiful village and we even stopped to see some tulip fields. Big thank you to Saaed and Ibrahim who were very friendly, accommodating and funny along the way. :)
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Rebekah_h
Apr 23, 2026
Absolutely worth it, book it! - This day trip could not have been more perfect. Our guide, Rashid, and all of the other guides were so friendly and knowledgeable and were such a pleasure to spend the day with. Highly recommend booking this!
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Davinia_h
Apr 22, 2026
Outstanding! - Wow! We had the BEST day! Said, our guide, was so knowledgeable and entertaining. He gave us a great history lesson on the Netherlands and how Giethoorn was first settled. We also stopped at a local fruit and veg store and tasted delicious local food. On the way back we stopped at a tulip field for some photos. Thanks so much Said. We can tell you absolutely love your job
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Priya_r
Apr 21, 2026
Saeed and his crew were... - Saeed and his crew were wonderful! They took care of us, gave us lot of interesting details and went out of their way to show us other places on the way. Highly recommend!
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Joycey_h
Apr 9, 2026
Super responsive, detail... - Super responsive, detail oriented and on time. One of the best tours I’ve had in quite some time! Would definitely recommend!
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Joanne_g
Apr 6, 2026
Sunny Day - Don’t rent a boat. The canals are clogged with inexperienced boat drivers. Even if you are experienced you will be pushed and blocked by others that are not experienced.
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Bob_p
Mar 23, 2026
Hands down, the best tour... - Hands down, the best tour we've had! Or guide Jay got us there all the while providing information on where we were going and what we were passing through to get there. Handed over to our boat captain and had a wonderful, informative hour ride through Giethoorn. This is one to consider if you're only doing one or two destinations.
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Lorraine_v
Mar 15, 2026
Outstanding tour guide, pleasant in every way! Highly recommended by both of us!!! - Outstanding tour guide-so kind, helpful & accommodating! Told us interesting facts about things along the way to Giethoorn. Wealth of knowledge! Small group atmosphere. Prompt, courteous and engaging! Ibrahim gets 6 Stars on a 1-5 star rating!!!
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Rebeccacl4637wd
Dec 21, 2025
Variety of experiences in one day tour - Ibraham was a very informative tour guide. His knowledge of the local history and culture was exceptional, and it was the perfect time to go. I especially appreciated the stop at the local farm, where we were able to sample local produce. Overall I would recommend.
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Teresa_n
Apr 19, 2026
Wonderful trip but the minibus was very cramped. - It's an excellent way to visit Giethoorn. The tour guides were awesome. They entertained us during the bus ride. They also arranged 2 quick stops, one was an organic fruit farm and the other was a beautiful tulip field. The only reason for not giving it 5 stars is that the minibus was very very cramped. There was hardly any leg room in each seat.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).