Book a boat tour to Giethoorn in the Netherlands
See Giethoorn toursVisit Giethoorn with Tulip Tours Holland
We are known for our extraordinary tulip tours around Amsterdam, but we also offer boat tours and day trips to Giethoorn village.
Did you know that there are no roads in Giethoorn, you can only get around by boat or on foot?
The boat tour to Giethoorn includes transportation from Amsterdam to Giethoorn and back, a boat tour through the village and an optional lunch at a local restaurant.
Day trips & boat tours
On our day trips to Giethoorn, we offer boat tours from Amsterdam. The tour includes a bus ride from Amsterdam to Giethoorn and back.
Local partners in Giethoorn
We only work with local partners. Local farmers, local restaurants, local guides and local boat rental companies.
No lines, no crowds
We book everything in advance. This way we can avoid the crowds and take you to the most beautiful and quiet places.
A relaxing day trip
Our tours are designed to be the highlight of your Amsterdam adventure. Sit back and enjoy the ride!
A tour to Giethoorn starting from Amsterdam
Friendly local guide
All our guides are fluent in English and will share fascinating insights about the village Giethoorn and all it's history. Sit back and enjoy the ride!
Only small groups
We only plan tours in small groups to ensure a more personal experience. This allows for a deeper exploration, ensuring every guest receives individual attention.
Old Dutch windmill
Once the salvation of the Netherlands, now a beautiful monument: The Dutch windmill. As part of the tour, we'll explore a still-functioning windmill from the 17th century.
Joining us for lunch?
This tour includes an optional lunch at a local restaurant in Giethoorn. Your private guide will explain everything about the village, the culture and much more.
Rent a private boat in Giethoorn
Giethoorn is a beautiful village in the province of Overijssel. The village is known for its many canals and bridges. The houses in Giethoorn are built on small islands. The only way to reach the houses is by boat. That's why Giethoorn is also called the Venice of the North.
If you want to explore Giethoorn at your own pace, you can rent a boat. You can rent a boat for a few hours or for the whole day. Our partner in Giethoorn offers different types of boats and sizes. For more information, please visit the website of giethoornbootjehuren.nl.
Still need a ride to Giethoorn? It is possible to book a seat in our touring bus from Amsterdam to Giethoorn. The bus will take you to Giethoorn and back to Amsterdam.
Our satisfied customers
Read the reviews of our satisfied customers and find out what they thought of our tours!
J. Oudshoorn
We did the Giethoorn day tour. Was fantastic! Mike is an excellent guide/host. Next time we come to Amsterdam we want to do the tour again! Giethoorn is our favourite.
H. Arshad
Giethoorn was just perfect and incredible such a fairytale place! Exploring the canals with Mike made it even more fun and unforgettable.
J. DeHerder
Thanks Mike, for your good care and amazing driving skills. Learned a lot thanks to your tour to Giethoorn!
A. Arslan
We went on a tour of Giethoorn today and it was wonderful. We especially want to thank our guide Roel and the driver. It was a very fun and pleasant day.
T. Shastha
We had an absolutely wonderful experience on our Giethoorn tour and could not be happier with the service provided.