Private boat tour 4 hours
4 Hour Private Boat Tour in Giethoorn
Discover almost the entire village of Giethoorn during a 4 hour private boat tour with a local captain. Cruise through the authentic centre of Giethoorn South and Giethoorn North, cross the lakes and enjoy peaceful nature areas away from the crowds.
Full village canal cruise through Giethoorn South, North and nature
The 4 hour private boat tour is our most complete route. You cruise through the authentic centre of Giethoorn South, continue towards the quiet village canal of Giethoorn North, cross the lakes and return through a beautiful nature area in the south.
4 Hour Private Boat Tour route
This complete route shows you the famous canals, Giethoorn North, the lakes and the surrounding nature. Click on the points on the map to discover the highlights along the way.
Start De Sloothaak
You start at De Sloothaak, in the centre of Giethoorn but just outside the busiest part. From here we cruise towards the famous village canal.
The most complete private tour through Giethoorn
During this 4 hour private canal cruise we show you the best of Giethoorn. You will experience the famous authentic centre, the quieter northern part of the village, the open lakes and the natural landscape around Giethoorn.
This route is perfect for guests who want to see more than only the busy centre and prefer a relaxed, full experience with time for stories, photos and possibly a restaurant stop.
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Prices for the 4 hour private tour
Choose the boat that fits your group. Larger groups up to 30 persons can be divided over several boats.
Guided by a local skipper with real stories
Your private boat tour is guided by a local and experienced captain. During the tour we tell you more about the history of Giethoorn, the old farms, life on the water and how the village has changed over the years.
The 4 hour route gives us time to go beyond the highlights and show you the quieter parts of Giethoorn and the surrounding nature.
- Private canal cruise in Giethoorn South and North
- Lakes and nature areas included
- Local captain with knowledge of the village
- Perfect for families, couples and groups who want the full experience
Combine your private tour with a restaurant
A 4 hour private boat tour can easily be combined with lunch, dinner or drinks in Giethoorn. We are happy to help you choose a suitable restaurant stop along or after the route.
Many guests like to finish the tour near Restaurant ’t Achterhuus, one of our favourite restaurants in the village.
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Custom Private Tour
Special wishes, larger groups or a custom route? Contact us.
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Send us a WhatsApp with your preferred date, time, number of persons and whether you prefer the 6-person, 12-person or group option.
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Combine your private boat tour with restaurants, luxury boat rental, holiday homes or beautiful routes through Giethoorn.
Luxury Boat Rental
Rent a luxury electric sloop and explore Giethoorn at your own pace.
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Restaurants
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Holiday Homes
Stay in the centre of Giethoorn in one of our holiday homes by the water.
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Useful information about our 4 hour private canal cruise in Giethoorn.
How long does the 4 hour tour take?
The tour takes approximately 4 hours and includes Giethoorn South, Giethoorn North, lakes and nature areas.
Is this the most complete route?
Yes, the 4 hour private boat tour is the best choice if you want to see almost the entire village and the surrounding nature.
Is the tour private?
Yes, the boat is reserved for your own group with your own captain.
Where does the tour start?
The tour starts at De Sloothaak in the centre of Giethoorn.
Can we book for 12 persons?
Yes, we offer a larger luxury sloop for groups up to 12 persons.
Can you handle larger groups?
Yes, larger groups up to approximately 30 persons can be divided over several boats.
Can we combine the tour with a restaurant?
Yes, we can help you combine the tour with lunch, dinner or drinks in Giethoorn.
Can we choose a shorter route?
Yes, we also offer 1 hour, 2 hour and 3 hour private boat tours.
Book your 4 hour private boat tour in Giethoorn
Enjoy our most complete private canal cruise through Giethoorn South, Giethoorn North, the lakes and beautiful nature areas with a local captain.
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