AMSTERDAM · NETHERLANDS
Amsterdam’s best days out.
The 15 most popular giethoorn day trips in Amsterdam. Here is what each one includes, what it costs and who runs it, so you can book the right day without the guesswork.
Cruise Giethoorn’s car-free canals with a guided boat tour, then see Dutch water engineering at Afsluitdijk on a 9-hour day trip.
Most Popular“Great trip, you get around 4 hours (1 hour of boat ride) and 3 hours for yourself. Beautiful place.”
Small-group day trip from Amsterdam to Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk, and Zaanse Schans with cheese, clogs, diamonds, and a boat cruise.
“Simon was a fun and knowledgeable tour guide. We enjoyed seeing the different areas. Highly recommend!”
8-hour Giethoorn day trip from Amsterdam with an exclusive 1-hour canal cruise, Henri Willig cheese tasting, and free village time.
“We were only in Amsterdam for a couple of days and we found this tour was an excellent way to learn about the things that make the Netherlands so special - canals, windmills, water management, land reclamation, farming and culture. Our bus driver was very polite, informative, clear with his instructions and great fun to…”
Amsterdam day trip to Zaanse Schans windmills and Giethoorn canals. Includes boat cruise, clog and cheese stops, and guided tips.
“Fun day. The tour is a bit large, and you’re getting a show made for tourists, but we really like the ability to walk among and in/on the windmills.”
Amsterdam day tour to Giethoorn canals and Zaanse Schans windmills, with clog and cheese tastings plus live guide commentary. $135 pp.
“I definitely recommend this tour experience 100% Also because we had the opportunity to be part of the group guided by Rachid and it was amazing!!! I’ve been here at Amsterdam 3 times, and all of my previous trips, I didn’t had an explanation as Rachid did, truly amazing. He was always on time and…”
See windmills at Zaanse Schans, wander Volendam harbor, and cruise Giethoorn canals on a 10-hour day trip from Amsterdam.
“A truly perfect one-day excursion that allowed us to visit some wonderful places, with stunning views and charming locations. A special thanks to our guide Antonis: with his friendliness and expertise, he shared many curious anecdotes and managed the timing of the trip flawlessly, making the experience smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommended!”
Cruise Giethoorn by whisper boat and tour Zaanse Schans windmills, cheese, and clogs on a small-group day trip from Amsterdam.
“the tour guide Veronica from Argentina was great.Very well organized tour.”
A guided day trip from Amsterdam to Giethoorn with a included 1-hour canal cruise, no-car village views, and a smooth round-trip ride.
“This was an excellent trip, the tour guide was extremely polite and knowledgable and told us all about the culture and history of the area. When we arrived we took a long boat ride through the village which is only accessible via boat. Lots of bridges, beautiful homes and luxurious landscaping. There were several options…”
Small-group Amsterdam day trip to Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn with hotel pickup, cheese tasting, clog demos, and a one-hour canal cruise.
“Kun (our guide/driver) was great at communicating when and where he was meeting us. The car was comfortable - Kun was well informed, shared a lot of history and stories has a great sense of humor. Seeing the windmills- cheese making and wooden shoe creation were unique Netherlands experiences. This was an excellent activity.”
Small-group Giethoorn day trip from Amsterdam with an early private canal boat, village walking time, and an optional Zandvoort beach finish.
“This was a really enjoyable tour! Anzi was very kind and knowledgeable about Giethoorn! It was nice being in a small group because it made the experience feel personable.”
Small-group Amsterdam day tour to Zaanse Schans windmills and cheese, then an electric boat in Giethoorn with time to shop and drive.
“I had super high expectations for this experience and very much wanted to have a quintessentially Dutch experience. The day is best described as “weird”. The first stop was a great, but highly touristed and rushed in a way that left little time to overcome the throngs. Then, there was an over long journey to…”
Small-group Giethoorn day trip from Amsterdam with a one-hour electric boat ride, canal walks, and a guided Dutch culture story.
“Giethoorn is a very quaint village that is overrun by far too many tourists. The crowds on the footpaths, in the restaurants, and especially in the canals where it was bow to stern boat traffic was particularly disappointing. To add insult to injury, the tour company, Cherry Tours, committed the unforgivable blunder of designating their…”
See Giethoorn by boat and explore its car-free canals, then stop at Afsluitdijk for dike-engineering photos on a day trip from Amsterdam.
“The day trip to Giethoorn and Afsluitdijk from Amsterdam was absolutely amazing! Giethoorn was like a fairytale — peaceful canals, charming cottages, and beautiful gardens everywhere. The boat trip through the village was so relaxing Read more”
Guided Amsterdam to Giethoorn day trip with car-free village time and a one-hour canal cruise, plus local stories and snacks.
“The tour guide, Jay, is very professional. He is passionate and very knowledgeable. He has a strong sense of humour. The driver is great too.”
Keukenhof’s tulip spectacle and Giethoorn’s canal magic in one efficient day-trip from Amsterdam, with guide-led time and included entries.
“The whole trip is amazing. Our tour guide Igor and driver Steph are both professionals and doing great! Tour is on time and very good transportation clean & comfortable. We are given enough time to explore Keukenhof Gardens and grab lunch. One hour Boat ride in Geithoorn is so much fun and 1 hour in…”
The canals, the museums and the day trips, and the best way to see each.
