Charming canals, wooden footbridges and thatched farmhouses surrounded by green gardens. In Giethoorn you discover a completely different side of the Netherlands. Step on board, stroll along the water and enjoy a day outside the city.
With the Giethoorn Tours of HopOn HopOff Holland, you travel comfortably from Amsterdam to this unique water village. Choose a cruise with a local skipper, steer your own boat with your own group or combine Giethoorn with the floral splendour of Keukenhof.
As an official partner of Giethoorn Village, we bring you closer to the village, its stories and its most beautiful spots.
Discover our tours and choose your favourite day in Giethoorn.
A great day out starts with a warm welcome. You check in at This is Holland, Overhoeksplein 51, Amsterdam-Noord. Our team welcomes you and helps you on your way.
Before departure, you can use the toilets or get a cup of coffee at the coffee corner. Then you take your seat in our comfortable coach and leave the city behind.
A seat is available for every booked guest. Along the way you see the landscape change and can look forward to your day in Giethoorn.
With our Giethoorn Tours, your outward journey, return journey and chosen boat experience are arranged together. You do not have to arrange anything yourself and you travel without changes.
Step in, take your seat and enjoy. We arrange the journey, you discover Giethoorn.
Let someone who knows the village take you on a cruise, or take the helm yourself. However you want to experience Giethoorn, the water is part of it.
Sit back and admire Giethoorn from the water. During a cruise of about one hour, a local skipper takes you past characteristic farmhouses, under footbridges and through the canals of the village.
The stories along the way give you a glimpse of the life and history of Giethoorn. After the cruise, you have free time to explore further. Walk along the village path, visit a little shop or take a seat on a terrace by the water.
A lovely choice if you want to discover Giethoorn with local stories and time for yourself.
Out on the water together, in an electric boat reserved exclusively for your group. On this tour you take the helm yourself and experience Giethoorn from your own boat.
Sail past waterside gardens, admire the thatched farmhouses and enjoy the views together. You share the boat only with your own group: a great experience for couples, families and friends.
There is plenty to discover off the boat as well. With our Hidden Gems walking route, you find special spots and lovely views that you would otherwise easily walk past.
The ideal tour for anyone who likes to steer their own boat and experience something special together.
Two special destinations on one spring day. Start with the canals, footbridges and thatched farmhouses of Giethoorn and end among the colourful flower gardens of Keukenhof.
In Giethoorn you board a boat decorated with tulips. After the cruise, you have time to explore the village before travelling on to Keukenhof. There you stroll at your own pace past the flower beds and flower shows.
A day full of Dutch views, from a village on the water to a garden full of spring colour.
From the boat you see the houses, gardens and bridges from a special perspective. But also take the time to walk through the village. It is exactly this combination that makes a visit so enjoyable.
Follow the paths along the canals, look back at a footbridge and discover how the view keeps changing. Find a terrace for lunch, taste something delicious or simply sit for a while and watch the boats go by.
With our walking information, you discover more of the village on your own. On the tours with the Hidden Gems route, we also point you to spots that are worth a little detour.
Complete your day with lunch by the water or an introduction to Dutch cheese. On selected tours you enjoy extras through our local partners, such as a cheese tasting at Henri Willig and a discount at restaurant De Rietstulp.
On the tour page you can read which benefits come with your booking. Meals and drinks are not included, unless this is explicitly stated.
Our Giethoorn Tours depart from This is Holland, Overhoeksplein 51, Amsterdam-Noord.
The regular Giethoorn day trips take about eight hours, including the outward and return journey. For the combination with Keukenhof, plan for a longer day.
When booking, always check the available departure times and the programme of your chosen tour.
You depart from This is Holland, Overhoeksplein 51, Amsterdam-Noord. This is where you check in with our team. Toilets and a coffee corner are available before departure.
Yes. A seat is available for every booked guest. You travel comfortably by coach from Amsterdam to Giethoorn and back.
On the Giethoorn Tour with Cruise & Local Skipper, a cruise is included. On the Giethoorn Tour & Self-Drive Boat, you choose an electric boat for your own group. The combination with Keukenhof includes a cruise in Giethoorn.
During the cruise, a local skipper steers the boat and you hear more about Giethoorn along the way. On the self-drive tour, you steer the electric boat yourself and share it only with your own group.
You travel together with other guests on the coach. The electric boat in Giethoorn is reserved exclusively for your own group.
Yes. Besides the boat experience, there is time to explore the village on foot, have something to eat or visit a terrace. How much free time you have depends on the tour you choose.
Meals and drinks are not included as standard. That way you can choose where and what you want to eat. On selected tours you receive a discount at restaurant De Rietstulp.
Yes, sailing and walking make Giethoorn a fun destination for families. Take the coach journey into account and keep a close eye on young children near the water and the footbridges.
Our regular coaches and boats are not wheelchair accessible. Are you travelling with a rollator or do you need help boarding? Please contact us before booking to discuss the options.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a coat or rain jacket. On sunny days, sunscreen and sunglasses are useful, especially while sailing. Keep your camera or phone at hand for the most beautiful views.
Gliding under a footbridge together, a walk along the water and lunch overlooking the canals. In Giethoorn, it is exactly these moments that make your day special.
Browse our Giethoorn Tours, choose your favourite boat experience and book your day from Amsterdam.
