The Netherlands · CANAL CRUISES IN GIETHOORN
The 11 best canal cruises in Giethoorn you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.
Cruise Giethoorn’s canals and nearby lake for one hour with a local guide, three-language commentary, and coffee, tea, or lemonade included.
“Fun and entertaining. Our kids enjoyed too. The guide was funny and showed the most important aspects of the town. Tip: go early (I recommend in the morning) to avoid the boats “traffic jam” in the canals.”
Cruise Giethoorn’s car-free canals and Weerribben-Wieden lake on a quiet electric boat with local stories, scenic bridges, and thatched homes.
“leuke rondvaart langs de bijzondere gebouwen in Giethoorn. Je vaart in een colonne van boten door de wateren van het dorp. Erg druk met boten die bestuurd worden door toeristen zonder ervaring.”
Review of Amsterdam’s Giethoorn day trip, with countryside views, a canal cruise, guide tips, transport details, price, and practical advice.
“Excellent experience, beautifully planned. Will definitely be booking another tour next time I'm here!”
Review of a private Amsterdam to Giethoorn tour with Mercedes transport, canal cruise, free time, boat options, price, and practical tips.
“We were picked up by our timely driver Cornelis, who was very cordial and professional. We went on a guided boat tour, where the guide spoke in multiple languages to accommodate the guests on board. Giethoorn was beautiful, which was only amplified by its beautiful weather. It was a wonderful day spent in Giethoorn!”
See Giethoorn by heated boat, then walk its canals and shops with a map, guide, and three hours of flexible sightseeing.
“Having to pay an extra €4 per person to save €4 at the museum is a real rip-off in my opinion! Because visiting Giethoorn itself is free!!! And the one-hour boat tour only costs €9.75 on site.”
Review of a private Amsterdam day trip to Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans, with canals, windmills, cheese tasting, clogs, and hotel pickup.
“Very pleasant day with accommodating guide Singh. The history of the windmills was fantastic. Pace was perfect and allowed us to enjoy visiting a wooden shoe and a cheese making facility. Easy walking. Nice lunch on our own and ended up with a relaxing boat ride in the canals of the “Venice of Netherlands” . Well worth a visit.”
Review Giethoorn from Amsterdam, with private Mercedes transport, a canal cruise, village views, lunch time, costs, tips, and practical details.
Explore Zaanse Schans windmills and Giethoorn canals on a private Amsterdam tour with hotel pickup, WiFi, and a covered boat ride.
“Great customer service & fantastic response. We really appreciated the fast response and quality tour. We would recommend.”
Review of Amsterdam’s private Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans tour, with canal cruise, windmills, cheese tasting, clogs, and hotel transfers.
“So beautiful and amazing. The driver was super funny, friendly and helpful, Johan”
Cruise Giethoorn’s canals with a multilingual guide, then explore its churches, museums, shops, and film history at your own pace.
“Fun tour; interesting; beautiful; guide was funny. It would have been helpful if the meeting directions told you where to park. But we found parking close by. Would recommend this tour!”
Cruise Giethoorn’s canals, Dwarsgracht, and Weerribben-Wieden in a private sloop with snacks, drinks, and a captain.
“The private cruise with Remco was absolutely amazing! The food and juices provided were far above expectations and everything was delicious. We opted to also purchase a bottle of wine with our cruise as well. What we loved about this cruise was that it took us away froRead more”
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