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Boat tour in Giethoorn

Boat tours in Giethoorn
see the village from the water

A boat tour in Giethoorn is an easy way to see the village from the water without having to steer a boat yourself. On a boat tour you sail with a skipper through the historic village centre and, depending on the tour you choose, across the lake and through the surrounding area. There are different boat tours, departure times and options that you can view and reserve online in advance.

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How does a boat tour in Giethoorn work?

On a boat tour in Giethoorn you step aboard a tour boat and the skipper takes care of the trip. So you do not have to steer, plan a route, or have a boating licence or sailing experience. On the regular boat tour the skipper and guide also tells you about the village and the surrounding area.

That makes a boat tour a good fit when you want to see Giethoorn from the water but do not want to hire a boat yourself. You can reserve a boat tour from just one person, and if you come with a larger party, there are options for sailing together too.

Tour boat on the water near Giethoorn
  • About 1 hourregular boat tour
  • No boating licencethe skipper sails
  • From 1 personfor groups too
  • Coveredand heated
Tour boat with visitors on the water near Giethoorn

What will you see on a boat tour of Giethoorn?

On a boat tour of Giethoorn you sail through the historic village centre and over the water around the village. The regular boat tour combines the village canals with the Bovenwiede lake. From the tour boat you see Giethoorn differently than on a walk: you sail past houses, thatched farmhouses, gardens, bridges and waterways of the village.

From the water it becomes clear how important the canals and waterways are to Giethoorn. Places you would see on foot from a path or bridge, you now see from the water. On the regular boat tour the skipper and guide also tells you about what you see along the way.

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About 1 hour

How long does a boat tour in Giethoorn take?

A regular boat tour of Giethoorn takes about 1 hour. In that time you sail through the historic village centre and across the Bovenwiede lake. A one-hour boat tour is also easy to combine with other activities on a day trip to Giethoorn: you could, for example, first go for a walk, take a boat tour and then see more of the village.

Besides the regular boat tours, there are different ways to sail through Giethoorn with a skipper. Do you want to sail for longer or have only your own party on board? Then you can also look at a private boat or sloop with a skipper. Which boat tour suits your visit best therefore depends mainly on how much time you have and whether you are looking for a regular or private tour.

Covered & heated

Is the tour boat in Giethoorn covered?

The regular tour boats are covered and heated, and the windows can be opened, so you can take a boat tour outside sunny summer days too. In nice weather the windows can be opened and you have a direct view of the surroundings, while the covered boat offers more shelter when it is colder.

This also makes a boat tour practical when the weather is changeable during your visit to Giethoorn. For other kinds of boat tours or private tours, always check the description of the specific boat, because the design and facilities can differ per boat.

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Price

How much does a boat tour in Giethoorn cost?

The price of a boat tour in Giethoorn depends on things such as age, group size and the boat tour you choose. You see the current price for your chosen date and party while booking online. For the regular boat tour, for example, different rates are used for adults, children and babies, and the price per person can also differ for larger groups.

Because prices and available departure times can change, it is sensible to check the current options in the booking system before your visit. Select your date and the number of people, and you will see which departure times are available and what price applies to your reservation.

From 1 person

Who is a boat tour in Giethoorn suitable for?

A boat tour in Giethoorn is suitable for almost anyone who wants to see the village from the water without sailing themselves. You can reserve from one person, but a boat tour also suits families and groups.

A boat tour is practical, for example, for:

  • visitors who are in Giethoorn for the first time
  • couples and families
  • relatives and groups of friends
  • visitors who do not want to or cannot sail themselves
  • people who want to hear more about Giethoorn while sailing
  • groups who want to take a boat trip together

You do not need any sailing experience. The skipper steers the boat, and on the regular boat tour the skipper and guide tells you about Giethoorn.

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What is the difference between a boat tour and hiring a boat yourself?

On a boat tour you do not have to steer anything, whereas when you hire a whisper boat or sloop you are the skipper yourself. A boat tour is mainly suitable when you want to sit back, look around and get information about Giethoorn, because on a regular boat tour you sail together with other visitors along the route of the tour.

With your own whisper boat or sloop you have more freedom to sail yourself and, within the options available, set your own pace.

Several departure times

Do you need to reserve a boat tour in Giethoorn in advance?

You can reserve a boat tour in Giethoorn online in advance, choosing a date, the number of people and an available departure time. For the regular boat tour, several departure times are possible on available days. Which times are actually available for your chosen date, you see in the booking system.

Reserving in advance is especially useful when you want to plan your day in Giethoorn or want to take a boat tour at a particular time. You then know in advance when you can board and can plan the rest of your visit around it.

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Types of boat tours

On giethoorn.com you can book different boat tours:

Giethoorn boat tour

Giethoorn boat tour

1 hour

from 1 person

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Weerribben boat tour

Weerribben boat tour

2 hours

from 1 person

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Private boat tours

Private boat tours

from 1 hour

per boat

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VIP cruises with your own skipper in Giethoorn

VIP cruises

Exclusive trips with your own skipper.

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Boat tour companies in Giethoorn

Recreatiebedrijf Geythorn

Recreatiebedrijf Geythorn

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Henri Willig Giethoorn

Henri Willig Giethoorn

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De Dames van de Jonge

De Dames van de Jonge

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Rondvaart Zuideinde

Rondvaart Zuideinde

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Koppers Giethoorn

Koppers Giethoorn

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't Zwaantje

't Zwaantje

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Restaurant De Grachthof

Restaurant De Grachthof

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Hollands Venetië

Hollands Venetië

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Restaurant De Rietstulp

Restaurant De Rietstulp

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De Otterskooi

De Otterskooi

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Boatrental Giethoorn

Boatrental Giethoorn

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De Fanfare

De Fanfare

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Smit's Paviljoen

Smit's Paviljoen

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Arendshorst Buitenactiviteiten

Arendshorst Buitenactiviteiten

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Smit Giethoorn

Smit Giethoorn

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Near Giethoorn

Pieter Jongschaap Kalenberg

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Would you like to take a boat tour in Giethoorn? Check in advance which boat tours and departure times are available on the date of your visit. Choose your date, say how many adults and children are coming, and see the available departure times and price.

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Frequently asked questions about boat tours in Giethoorn

How long does a boat tour of Giethoorn take?

The regular boat tour takes about 1 hour. You sail through the historic village centre and across the Bovenwiede lake.

How much does a boat tour in Giethoorn cost?

The price depends on things such as age and group size. Choose your date and number of people in the booking system to see the available boat tour, departure times and current price.

Do you need to reserve a boat tour in Giethoorn?

Reserving in advance is possible and useful if you want to be sure which departure times are available. You can choose your date, number of people and an available departure time online.

Is the tour boat in Giethoorn covered?

The regular tour boats are covered and heated, and the windows can be opened. That means you can take a boat tour even when the weather is less warm or changeable.

Does the skipper tell you about Giethoorn during the boat tour?

Yes. On the regular boat tour there is a skipper and guide who tells you about Giethoorn along the way.

Where does the boat tour in Giethoorn sail?

The regular boat tour goes through the historic village centre of Giethoorn and across the Bovenwiede lake. The exact route of other boat tours or private tours can differ.

Can you take a boat tour with children?

Yes. Children can come along on the boat tour, and there are separate rates for children and babies. When reserving, select the number of adults and children to see the right options and price.

Can you also take a private boat tour in Giethoorn?

Yes. If you do not want other visitors on board, you can choose a private boat with a skipper. This is a different option from the regular boat tour and is suitable if you want to sail with just your own party.

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