Giethoorn Small Group Tour

General information

Destination
Amsterdam, Netherlands

Program details

Meet your guide/driver a centrally located meeting point in Amsterdam. A comfortable, air-conditioned luxurious minivan will take you to today’s destination in about 90 minutes. The journey takes you through the typical flat Dutch ‘polder’ landscape. (Polder is land that has been reclaimed from the sea and most of the land where you drive through today was a sea until the 1950-ties).



Giethoorn is definitely one of the most picturesque villages of the Netherlands. The town has been one of the most popular tourist villages of the country and is nick named the Dutch Venice. Just like Venice, Giethoorn has many canals and the only way to get around town is by boat or walking. No cars are allowed in the old town, whose history dates back to the middle ages.



After a short walking tour of the village you have time at leisure to discover the village on your own. Your driver/guide will reveal the city’s unique character and give you insider’s tips about great local restaurants, shops, attractions, activities and more!



Back in Amsterdam your guide will give you your ticket for a 100 Highlights Cruise of Stromma Netherlands.



The Amsterdam 100 Highlights Cruise passes all of Amsterdam's famous attractions. Canal houses from the Golden Age, the Westerkerk, the Anne Frank: the 100 Highlights Cruise takes you past all of them. Sightseeing in Amsterdam couldn't be a more relaxing experience.



Highlights

• Canal cruise through Giethoorn

• Explore the canals and car-free streets of picturesque Giethoorn

• Drive across typical Dutch "polders" (land reclaimed from the sea)

• Savor a traditional lunch with soup, a mini burger, and an egg salad sandwich

• Enjoy some free time to explore Giethoorn on your own

• Re-energize with a cup of coffee and slice of traditional Dutch apple pie



Want to make your experience even better? Add an Amsterdam Canal Cruise



Amsterdam Canal Cruise

The Amsterdam canal cruise passes by all of Amsterdam's famous attractions. Canal houses from the Golden Age, the Westerkerk, the Anne Frank house: the Amsterdam canal cruise takes you past all of them. Sightseeing in Amsterdam couldn't be a more relaxing experience.