Giethoorn private tour from Amsterdam
Giethoorn is a charming 800-year-old village in the northeast of the Netherlands. It is about a 1.5 hour drive from Amsterdam to Giethoorn, making it a perfect day excursion. Often called the ‘Venice of the North’, it’s filled with beautiful canals and fairytale-like wooden bridges.
It’s enjoyable to walk in this idyllic town. But it’s even more fun to relax on a private boat tour that cruises through the canals, so you can admire the pristine scenery with its picturesque thatched-roof cottages.
We combine a trip to Giethoorn with short visits to other quaint towns along the route, such as Urk, Blokzijl, or Kampen.
If you’re up for seeing more of the Dutch countryside, why not add on one of our other popular, private Dutch Countryside tours to your trip!
“I can’t rave enough about Toms Travel Tours. I just returned from a 3-day pvt. guided tour with Tom. From my first correspondence via email I knew I had selected the BEST touring company to meet my specific needs. I wanted to visit the areas north of Amsterdam, specifically the picture postcard village of Giethoorn. He created a terrific and very FLEXIBLE itinerary based on my personal interests & activity preferences—-biking, boating, wildlife, & photography. I felt quite fortunate to have Tom as my guide for those 3 remarkable & memorable days. He spoke perfect English and knows his native country inside and out. I learned so much about the areas we visited in addition to enjoying all the sites/activities.”