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Giethoorn Day Tour w/ Boat Ride & Hotel Pickup

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Amsterdam, Netherlands
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8 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Small group tour for you to enjoy a personal service by our friendly and professional guide, you will discover Giethoorn, one of the most romantic Dutch villages named 'Venice of The Netherlands'. The tour includes cheese tasting from a large variety of flavoured cheese from one of the largest cheese farms in the Netherlands.

The highlight of this tour is that you get a chance to drive your own boat during the canal boat trip, experience how locals live. You will learn everything about this village: its history, and how people live there. The village has no main roads, thus, a round-trip on an electric boat is how you get a real local lifestyle of Giethoorn cruising around the village by our guide. The highlight of this tour is that you get a chance to drive your own boat during the canal boat trip, experience how locals live. You will learn everything about this village: its history, and how people live there. Giethoorn is your unique destination.

What's Included

  • Hotel Pickup for two or more participants at one location.
  • Round trip transfer from Amsterdam in air-conditioned minivan/bus
  • 1-Hour Small Electric Boat Trip in Giethoorn, drive your own boat local experience.
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel and Airport pickup (may be available at additional cost)
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Oosterdoksstraat 4
1011 DK Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Meet your guide in central Amsterdam and board the minivan/bus for transfer to Giethoorn
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Giethoorn

Enjoy a boat ride and a walking tour in Giethoorn
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • If you come with luggage, strollers, or bulk items, please inform tour operator Cherry Tours in advance.
  • Cancellations within 24 hours due to failure to inform the tour operator for special arrangements will not get a refund.
  • Infants with less than 6 years old, we do not recommend this tour.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Giethoorn Day Tour w/ Boat Ride & Hotel Pickup?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-39989P1

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Average 4.63 out of 5 stars based on 221 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Hotel Pickup for two or more participants at one location.
  • Round trip transfer from Amsterdam in air-conditioned minivan/bus
  • 1-Hour Small Electric Boat Trip in Giethoorn, drive your own boat local experience.
  • Guide
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel and Airport pickup (may be available at additional cost)
  • We offer local small boat, big Tourist 40-seater boat at own cost.

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for people with limited mobility.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult, with car seats prepared by parents for under 12 years old.
  • If you come with luggage, strollers, or bulk items, please inform tour operator Cherry Tours in advance.
  • Cancellations within 24 hours due to failure to inform the tour operator for special arrangements will not get a refund.
  • Infants with less than 6 years old, we do not recommend this tour.
  • Cancellation due to any of the above unfulfilled conditions, will not be refunded.
  • The trip offers small open boat, if customers wish to take a big boat (covered, with 40 passengers on board, shared with other groups), at own cost, arrangement and subject to availability
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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