Amsterdam: Giethoorn, Public Boat Cruise, Visit Afsluitdijk｜Netherlands

Discover the charming village of Giethoorn on a day trip from Amsterdam. Cruise through the village's canals on a private boat, explore the village on foot, and see the Afsluitdijk, a major dam and causeway in the Netherlands.

Climb aboard an air-conditioned Mercedes minivan with your personal driver guide and travel through a typical Dutch landscape for 1.5 hours en route to the picturesque town of Giethoorn. Continue to the Enclosing Dike (Afsluitdijk), the 32-kilometer dike connecting the provinces of North Holland and Friesland.

Admire the Afsluitdijk and stop for iconic pictures of this amazing structure, built to tame what was formerly the Zuiderzee (now the Ijsselmeer Lake), and a prime example of Dutch water prowess. At Giethoorn, experience how the Dutch people live with, and on the water upon arrival, and set off to explore on foot and by boat.

Enjoy the peace and quiet of a town where cars are forbidden, and little has changed over the centuries. Admire the many types of boats in the town, from gondolas to punters and flat-bottom vessels used as transportation on the canals.

Cruise past the skillfully restored farmhouses in a 1-hour public boat ride and get some free time for lunch and to explore on your own. Get tips from your guide on what to see and where to eat.