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Giethoorn Fairytale Village Tour & Canal Cruise
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Giethoorn Fairytale Village Tour & Canal Cruise

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Escape Amsterdam for a fairytale day among Giethoorn's canals and thatched cottages. Glide through the village on a one-hour boat trip, then wander its wooden bridges and gardens at your own pace.

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Travelling from Amsterdam by coach, this day trip reaches Giethoorn, a village of canals, wooden bridges, gardens and thatched houses. A one-hour canal cruise with a local skipper is combined with time to explore on foot, using the supplied walking information to find quieter corners.

Driver commentary and a cheese tasting are included. You can buy lunch by the water before the return journey.

The day takes about eight hours in all and does not run on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

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Address

Overhoeksplein 51, 1031 KS Amsterdam, Netherlands · Amsterdam-Noord
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Hours

Departs at 10:00 from Amsterdam, ~8 hours; not running on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
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Booking

Booking required

Duration

8h

Best time

morning

Intensity

Moderate walking

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Good to know

  • Departure is at 10:00 from Amsterdam
  • bring layers, since it can be breezy on the water
  • plan to eat lunch in the village, as it is not included.
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