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A group of people on a boat in a canal with a bridge overhead. 1
A person in a red boat on a canal, steering the boat. 2
A canal with a boat carrying passengers, surrounded by greenery and traditional buildings. 3
A house with a thatched roof, ivy-covered walls, and a well-maintained garden with a lawn and potted plants. 4
A wooden bridge over a canal with people on a boat. 5
By Flagship Tours

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Free cancellation available
Price is AU$100 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
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Overview

    • Self-guided boat rental through Giethoorn’s canals
    • Explore charming villages and historic farmhouses
    • Scenic day trip from Amsterdam included
    • Enjoy free time for walks, shopping, or lunch
    • Giethoorn tour from amsterdam with a self-drive boat tour

Activity location

    • Amsterdam
    • Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Termini 27, 1025 XM Amsterdam, Nederland | How to Get to Our Departure Location from Amsterdam City Center Departure Point : Inside Market 27’ - Termini 27, 1025XM Amsterdam Our tours depart from Noord, a peaceful area just outside the busy city center, easily accessible by metro. The only metro line you need is the North-South Line (M52). From any location in the city center, you can take the M52 metro. Major stations include Zuid, Rokin, and Amsterdam Central. In this video, we’ll demonstrate how to travel from Rokin to our departure point. Simply take M52 northbound and exit at the last stop: Noord. Arriving at Noord Station: Take the "Termini" exit (bus exit). Turn right and check out. Walk straight, and you’ll see Market 27, where our tour starts! Check-in & Enjoy: Meet us inside Market 27, where you can check in and grab a coffee or breakfast before your tour begins. See you there!
    • Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

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From Amsterdam: Giethoorn Day Trip with Self-Drive Boat Tour

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Navigate Giethoorn’s scenic canals and explore the village at your own pace. Includes return transport from Amsterdam, arriving in the village centre at your boat which you cruise by yourself., Then comfortable return to Amsterdam.

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:30 AM
Price details
AU$100.02 x 1 AdultAU$100.02
Total
Price is AU$100.02

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Transport service from Amsterdam to Giethoorn and back
  • Inclusions
    Self-Guided Boat Tour
  • Exclusions
    Lunch

What you can expect

  • Navigate Giethoorn’s scenic canals by self-guided boat and discover the “Venice of the North” at your own pace.

    After a 1.5-hour ride from Amsterdam through the Dutch countryside, you’ll arrive in Giethoorn, a unique village with no roads in its centre. Here, you’ll receive your own self-operated boat to explore the narrow canals, charming bridges, and centuries-old thatched farmhouses.

    Enjoy the freedom to create your own adventure: cruise along the waterways, stop for lunch at a local restaurant, stroll through the picturesque streets, or shop for Dutch souvenirs and cheese. With 176 bridges connecting the small islands, every turn reveals something new.

    Your boat rental and transfer from Amsterdam are included, making this the easiest and most authentic way to experience Giethoorn. Larger groups will automatically receive additional boats at no extra cost.

Location

Activity location

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    • Amsterdam
    • Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Termini 27, 1025 XM Amsterdam, Nederland | How to Get to Our Departure Location from Amsterdam City Center Departure Point : Inside Market 27’ - Termini 27, 1025XM Amsterdam Our tours depart from Noord, a peaceful area just outside the busy city center, easily accessible by metro. The only metro line you need is the North-South Line (M52). From any location in the city center, you can take the M52 metro. Major stations include Zuid, Rokin, and Amsterdam Central. In this video, we’ll demonstrate how to travel from Rokin to our departure point. Simply take M52 northbound and exit at the last stop: Noord. Arriving at Noord Station: Take the "Termini" exit (bus exit). Turn right and check out. Walk straight, and you’ll see Market 27, where our tour starts! Check-in & Enjoy: Meet us inside Market 27, where you can check in and grab a coffee or breakfast before your tour begins. See you there!
    • Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands