Amsterdam to Giethoorn Day transfer + 1 hour rental boat

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Per person € 59,00

Day transfer + rental boat Amsterdam - Giethoorn

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Giethoorn Village day trip + 1 hour boat ride (self drive)

A traveler in Amsterdam dreams of escaping the busy city and discovering the peaceful village of Giethoorn. Instead of navigating complicated train and bus connections, they choose a simple bus tour that promises an easy journey.

  • At 10:00, we depart from Overhoeksplein 51 in Amsterdam, boarding a luxury coach with an experienced driver.
  • Around 12:00, we arrive in Giethoorn, where your private boat rental is ready.
  • You have until 16:00 to explore Giethoorn before departing back to Amsterdam and arriving around 18:00.

Only €59 per person

The trip is smooth and straightforward—no transfers, no stress, and no worrying about schedules. For €59 return, you get comfortable transport from Amsterdam to Giethoorn plus a private boat rental (self-drive) for 1 hour. It is an easy and affordable way to experience one of the Netherlands’ most picturesque destinations while enjoying Giethoorn from the water at your own pace.

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Your private boat is ready when you arrive in Giethoorn. Take the helm and sail through the village’s famous canals, under characteristic wooden bridges and past charming thatched-roof houses. Enjoy the freedom to explore the waterways at your own pace and experience Giethoorn from the water in a truly personal way. After your boat trip, there is still plenty of time to explore the village on foot, enjoy lunch or relax by the canals. More information about Giethoorn here.

Comments from happy customers:

  • Travel comfortably by luxury tour bus from Amsterdam to the charming village of Giethoorn and back — all in one day.
  • Enjoy a private 1-hour boat rental and discover Giethoorn’s famous canals at your own pace.
  • After your boat trip, explore the village on foot, take photos, or enjoy lunch at one of the many waterside restaurants.
  • Your return transfer to Amsterdam is already arranged — no train schedules, no parking worries, no hassle.
  • Enjoy an information leaflet with discount coupons for a local restaurant and cheese shop.

What’s included

  • Round-trip transfer by luxury tour bus
  • Experienced bus driver
  • 1-hour private boat rental in Giethoorn (self-drive)
  • Information leaflet with discount coupons
  • Free time to explore Giethoorn
  • Same-day return to Amsterdam

What’s not included

  • Meals and beverages
  • Entrance fees to attractions and museums
  • Personal expenses

A convenient and affordable way to experience Giethoorn in a single day.

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Based on 1736 reviews
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Niken Sekar
1 days ago
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+4
Its a very beautiful village. You can rent a boat or just walk around the village. I wish someday to visit again and spend a night or 2 in their local hotel, enjoy the local foods, also enjoy the beautiful scenery
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Schamdin Yousif
1 days ago
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Sehr schön 😍🫶🏻
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Ine Hofsink
4 days ago
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Vroeg op de ochtend lekker rustig
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Krishna Kandula (King K)
10 days ago
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Light rush today. Will oost more when done with the tour. Looks awesome
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Nhân Nguyễn
12 days ago
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+0
Làng đẹp với hệ thống kênh rạch cho cảm giác yên bình. Tuy nhiên, hơi đông du khách nên hơi ồn ào nhất là vài du khách ăn uống, mở nhạc to trên thuyền.
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N T
12 days ago
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+16
Giethoorn is one of those places that looks beautiful in photos, but somehow feels even more beautiful when you’re actually there. ❤️ Everything moves at a different pace here. The little canals, wooden bridges, charming houses surrounded by flowers and greenery, and boats quietly passing by—it almost feels like you’ve stepped into a storybook. We took a boat through the village, and that was definitely my favorite way to experience Giethoorn. There’s something so peaceful about seeing the houses from the water, passing under the little bridges and just enjoying the scenery without needing to rush anywhere. What I loved most wasn’t one particular spot, but the feeling of the whole place. It’s calm, romantic, simple and incredibly charming. Amsterdam has so much energy, art and character, but Giethoorn gave me a completely different side of the Netherlands—quiet, gentle and beautiful in its own way. Definitely worth the trip. Some places you visit to see something. Giethoorn is a place you visit to feel something. ❤️
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Georgy S
15 days ago
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I fall in love whit Giethoorn,its the most beautiful village from NL in my opinion, I visited together with my family, we rented a boat and after we did one time the itinerary uch is so stunning whit so many traditional houses,we visited the museum and have lunch in a nice café restaurant then we rented again a boat and remake the full map itinerary, I totally recommended it,definitely you will go from there whit great memories ❤️
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Roman Müller
16 days ago
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+3
Sehr empfehlenswert :)
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Layda Salas
16 days ago
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Excelente experiencia
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Mrunal Madarapu
18 days ago
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+14
Okay yes, I took a little help from ChatGPT to put this into words 😂 but trust me, the feeling is 100% mine. Giethoorn honestly feels like a little dreamland. The canals, those beautiful little houses, tiny bridges, flowers everywhere and people just peacefully cruising around in boats… it almost doesn’t feel real. We had such an amazing time there. Just walking around, boating through the village and enjoying how calm everything was made the whole experience so special. It’s one of those places where you look around and think, “Wait… people actually get to live here?” Pictures really don’t do it justice. If you’re ever in the Netherlands, Giethoorn is definitely worth visiting at least once. Such a beautiful little escape from reality. 🇳🇱
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Cathrine Lötter
19 days ago
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This was our first visit and will definitely not be the last. The pictures don’t do this village justice. It’s quaint, picturesque and just lovely. We were fortunate to be there on a not so busy day and enjoyed our time on the canals. We hired our own boat and that was convenient and fun for us. They do have local guided tours if one prefers that rather. After our 2 hour canal boat ride, we walked around the village just soaking it all in. Worth the trip, worth the visit. A day trip is good enough. There are cafes/ restaurants if you need a bite or drink or just Ice cream.
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Raffaella
20 days ago
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Una Bomboniera. Noi abbiamo preso la barca pomeriggio sul tardi ed è stata un'ottima scelta perché eravamo praticamente solo noi!! Quindi è stato veramente bello
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Hassan Altahhan
21 days ago
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+0
جولة رائعة بالقارب
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Liwen Chan
22 days ago
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+1
只有住一晚,才能在清晨悠閒漫步,體驗羊角村的美
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Luce Luci
22 days ago
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+19
Visotare questo luogo e' come entrare in un' altra dimensione fra stradine galleggianti, casette con i tetti di paglia e canali con barchette colorate.
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Shiro_san 31
22 days ago
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+4
Schöner Ort zum verweilen und spazieren gehen. Man muss nicht unbedingt mit einem Boot fahren, um den Ort zu genießen. Die Kirche dort ist nicht spektakulär oder sehr schön. In der Nähe der Kirche war auch schöner Imbiss mit moderaten Preisen. Man sollte unbedingt den Ort besuchen, wenn man in der Nähe ist, wenn man den ländlichen Flair mit den Kanälen mag.
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Kürşad Koparan
25 days ago
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İyi ki görmüşüm dediğim bir yer oldu. Çok huzurlu sakin. Tek bir fotoğraflık değil güzel birkaç saat geçirilebilecek bir aktivite alanı.
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Benny Sabau
28 days ago
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10 -15 min between houses and more than one hour only vegetation sideways..
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Anna Mandrela
28 days ago
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Polecam i bardzo
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Bogdan Vasilescu
28 days ago
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Nice.. multiple dining options.. well maintained water channels, good boats for rent and exceptional pedestrian walk ways . Also we met well organized farm protesters..
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Amal AlMohaimeed
29 days ago
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+3
مدينه جميله جدا مريحه و هادئه والمناظر خلابه عباره عن قنوات مائيه لا يوجد فيها سيارات التنقل بالقوارب الكهربائيه خاليه من عوادم السيارات حضرنا لها في يوم الخميس فكانت غير مزدحمه ولكن لم يحالفنا الحظ بالجو فكان حار بالمره الشمس قويه لم نركب القوارب الا على الساعه ٧ مساء حتى لطف الجو قليلا القريه جميله وانصح بها سميت بخيثورن و هو قرون الماعز ففي الزمن الماضي حصل فيضان و غرقت البلده و لم يشاهدو الا قرون الماعز فسميت بذلك بالنسبه للقوارب لا تاخذون من اول واحد شوفو الاسعار فهي متفاوته اول واحد قال الساعه ١٨٠ يورو ولازم ساعتين بمرشد و سائق للقارب و لما دخلنا بالمدينه لقينا القارب ب ٢٥ يورو بالساعه ولكن انت تسوقه و بدون مرشد و اخذنا قارب لمده ساعه بمرشد و سائق ب ١٠٠ يورو فلك الخيار افضل من انك تاخذ من اول واحد خارج القريه على حدودها فالافضل التأني.
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filiz talipoğlu sayal
30 days ago
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Kesinlikle görülmeye değer bir yer
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Adalarasu Elango
33 days ago
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Too much touristic place and boat prices are too high. I would suggest instead of boat ride go for a walk to enjoy the good views.
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Cyrille Joucan
33 days ago
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Très belle