Day Trips from Amsterdam to Leeuwarden

Hit three Netherlands signature scenic areas in a group of no more than eight travelers on this action-packed day tour, with an itinerary you couldn’t hope to cover on public transport. Tour a cheese factory and a clog factory and watch a diamond-cutting demo in Zaanse Schans, take pictures at the Enclosing Dike (Afsluitdijk), and enjoy a boat cruise and free time in Giethoorn, the Venice of the Netherlands.

Known as the Venice of the Netherlands, the picture-perfect canal village of Giethoorn is a must for photographers. But, with the nearest train station around 5 miles (8 kilometers) away, it’s time-consuming to reach independently. This small-group trip gets you there in style, by comfortable Mercedes minivan, direct from your door. Your guide will arrange a boat ride and show you the highlights but leave you free time too.

Visit the picturesque town of Giethoorn on a full-day tour from Amsterdam. Take a 1-hour boat ride through the ‘Little Venice’ of the Netherlands, and then enjoy some free time to explore the car-free village with its picturesque wooden bridges and farmhouses with centuries-old thatched roofs. On the way back to Amsterdam, stop at Afsluitdijk, a 20-mile (32-kilometer) long dike connecting the provinces of North Holland and Friesland.

The Keukenhof Tulip Garden and village of Giethoorn are two of the most enchanting destinations in Holland, but seeing both in one day via train or bus is a challenge. With this tour, save hours with transportation directly from Amsterdam. Stop to take in the colorful blooms at one of the largest flower gardens in the world before continuing on to Giethoorn for a boat tour along its historic canals.

See more of Holland on a day trip from Amsterdam to the towns of Giethoorn, Volendam, and Zaanse Schans. Known as the "Holland Dream Tour," this itinerary combines popular destinations that show off another side of the country outside the big city. This tour allows you to avoid the hassle of renting a car or finding your own way to these locations so you can relax and enjoy a pre-planned day.

Escape the bustling city and discover the car-free village of Giethoorn on a day trip from Amsterdam. Gain insight into the wetland from your guide as you drive past polders and dams, then board a cruise vessel to admire Giethoorn’s farmhouses, canals, and bridges from a traditional perspective. Enjoy hassle-free transfer to the outlying location with round-trip transport from central Amsterdam.

Dive deeper into Dutch traditions and the beauty of the Netherlands with this fascinating day trip from Amsterdam. A great way to learn more about the country, this full-day tour is led by a local insider who will take you to some of the best sightseeing spots in Giethoorn. You’ll also visit the historic windmill village of Zaanse Schans and swing by a cheese factory and wooden clog workshop.

Explore a picturesque landscape of quiet canals, wooden bridges, and Dutch homes on a full-day tour from Amsterdam to Giethoorn, the ‘Venice of the Netherlands.’ You'll be travelling in a small group of 8 people maximum in a minivan, or 15 people maximum in a bus from central Amsterdam to Giethoorn. The village has no main roads, so you will enjoy a boat trip cruising through Giethoorn’s canals with your local tour guide, who will provide you with interesting information about this village's history and people.

Tick off two of Holland’s top attractions in just one day on this combo tour to Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn, with seamless round-trip transfers from central Amsterdam. Benefit from the insider knowledge of your guide as you explore the traditional windmills and historic houses of Zaanse Schans and head to the charming canal-town of Giethoorn, for a boat tour and visit to a cheese, clog, and diamond factory.

Forget the stress of navigating public transport with private transfer to Keukenhof Gardens from Amsterdam. Travel the distance from your hotel quickly and comfortably via air-conditioned vehicle to optimize your time in Europe’s largest flower garden and enjoy the flexibility of a private excursion to pick a departure time that works for you.

Experience the enchanting village of Giethoorn, known as the Dutch Venice, on this full-day private sightseeing tour from Amsterdam. Glide along its tranquil canals on a guided boat cruise or pilot a small boat yourself. Then, venture to windmills, the countryside, and a local cheese and clogs factory. Explore the iconic Zaanse Schans with its unique windmills before indulging in a cheese tasting at Henri Willig farm.

While Amsterdam gets you a certain taste of Dutch life, you’ll get to slow down and chase windmills with this small-group tour to Zaanse Schans and nearby Giethoorn. Leaving the crowds behind—in a Mercedes van, no less—you’ll sink deep into traditional Dutch culture, witnessing fields of classic windmills, going on a boat tour, wandering one of the country’s most scenic towns, and more, all led by a local guide.

Discover some of the Netherlands’ most beautiful countryside highlights on this seamless, private tour. Following pickup from your hotel, travel in the comfort of a luxury Mercedes. Your first stop is the charming village of Giethoorn: renowned for its scenic canals, thatched-roof homes, and tranquil pace of living. See the town, and go for a canal cruise. Then, transfer to Zaanse Schans: home to iconic, heritage windmills. Finally, return to your hotel.

Swap the bustle of Amsterdam for the natural beauty of the northern Netherlands on a day trip to Hasselt and Giethoorn—hailed as two of the country’s prettiest riverside towns. You won’t have to worry about navigating as someone else transports you between sights, and you can rely on being able to explore at your own pace on this private tour.

Head outside Amsterdam on a day trip to two destinations that introduce you to some of the architecture and scenery of Holland. Discover typical Dutch windmills in Zaanse Schans, and then head to the village of Giethoorn, known for its canals and thatch-roofed houses.

The Keukenhof Gardens and Giethoorn are two must-see attractions outside Amsterdam, but organizing admission tickets and transportation to explore independently takes time and effort. On this tour, begin with pickup at your Amsterdam hotel and reach both sites in a day by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle—with entry fees included. Admire 800 varieties of tulips in all the colors of the rainbow, and enjoy a canal cruise through the village Giethoorn.

Escape the hustle and bustle of the Dutch capital for a day—and immerse yourself in Giethoorn’s relaxing pace and tranquil ambiance—with this private transfer service from Amsterdam. Following pickup at your hotel, hop aboard your Wi-Fi-equipped Mercedes and head into the countryside. Upon arrival at Giethoorn, explore its canals, footpaths, thatched-roof houses and more, and soak up its scenery at your own pace.

It can take over 2 hours to get to the quaint village of Giethoorn from Amsterdam by train. Save yourself time and hassle, and get the most out of your day trip by booking a tour with a private guide. Enjoy traditional Dutch culture on a canal cruise through the car-free village of Giethoorn. Admire the thatched roof farms, tidy gardens, wooden bridges and water birds. Customize your tour to add a stop at a windmill, cheese farm or other attraction on the drive back to your hotel.

Take a break from modern civilization on a private day trip to Giethoorn, nicknamed the ‘Dutch Venice’ for its intricate network of canals. Depart Amsterdam in a luxury Mercedes just for your group, and then explore Giethoorn the old-fashioned way on a canal cruise through the largely car-free town. Venture into the nearby marshes of Weerribben-Wieden National Park for a peaceful dose of nature, or get cultured at local art museums and galleries.

Known as “Dutch Venice,” the small town of canal-lined Giethoorn is can’t-miss. With this private tour, your driver picks you up from Amsterdam and takes you there, leaving you free to concentrate on enjoying the day and making sure you hit all the best spots. Across one full day, you’ll wander canals and stone bridges, gaze at windmills, and take in the slower pace of this beloved Dutch enclave.

Explore the picturesque village of Giethoorn and sail down its beautiful canals during this full-day private tour from Amsterdam. Giethoorn is a car-free known for its old thatched-roof houses and boat-filled canals as well as its special museums. Then head to the Zaanse Schans district and see the famous Dutch windmills, wooden houses, and cheese factory before heading back to Amsterdam.

Giethoorn is by far the most romantic town of the Netherlands. Located in Overijssel in the east of the country, it is surrounded by nature and water. So much water indeed, that the village of Giethoorn doesn’t have any cars riding around. Many houses are only reachable by boat and this is exactly how the inhabitants of Giethoorn travel. Event the mail gets delivered by canoe! Explore this extraordinary water-village, float on the small canals under the linden trees while you listen to the only sound around: birds. Marvel at the old farmhouses, which thatched-roofs are centuries old. Flow underneath the idyllic wooden bridges of this picturesque town, which will make you feel as if you were in another era, in another world.

Step back in time and visit the quaint Dutch village of Giethoorn, a place where no cars are allowed, on this full-day tour from Amsterdam. Travel through the scenic Dutch countryside before arriving at the "Venice of Holland" where you enjoy a piece of apple pie. Step onboard a boat for a canal cruise through Giethoorn. After the cruise, enjoy a classic Dutch lunch at a local restaurant. A small-group tour makes this a more personalized experience.