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Meppel

Welcome to Meppel, the charming Dutch gem tucked in Drenthe! This picturesque town boasts delightful canals, cozy cafes, and quirky boutiques. Stroll along the waterway, visit the vibrant weekly market, or hop on a boat for a scenic cruise. Don't miss the iconic “Witte Polder” windmill! Perfect for a relaxing getaway, Meppel invites you to explore its enchanting vibes!

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Landmark5/5

Stichting Meppel Vol Vaart, Schuurman Meppel B.V., AS Centrum Management

Discover the unique charm of Meppel Vol Vaart at Biezenveld 33, where Schuurman Meppel B.V. and AS Centrum Management create a vibrant hub of culture and creativity, making it a must-visit destination in the Netherlands.

Culture4.3/5

Grote of MariaKerk

The Grote of MariaKerk in Meppel captivates visitors with its stunning Gothic architecture and rich history, offering a serene atmosphere for reflection and an impressive backdrop for local events.

Landmark

Sluisbrug

Landmark4.9/5

De Weert, Meppel

De Weert in Meppel is a charming hidden gem known for its picturesque surroundings and welcoming ambiance, making it an ideal spot for relaxation and enjoying local culture. Don't miss this delightful destination!

Landmark4.6/5

De Vlijt, Meppel

De Vlijt in Meppel, renowned for its stunning historic architecture and vibrant cultural atmosphere, offers a unique glimpse into the city's rich heritage, making it a must-visit gem in the Netherlands.

Culture4.5/5

Printing Museum Meppel

Transport4.1/5

Station Meppeling

Outdoor5/5

Meppelerdiep

Shop4.5/5

Soer B.V.

Landmark4.4/5

Klein Oever

Landmark4.7/5

Stichting Donderdag Meppeldag

Transport4/5

Meppel, Prinsengracht

Outdoor5/5

Wandelbos

Landmark5/5

Bellemarkt

Shop4.4/5

Winkelcentrum Koedijkslanden

Eat$$$4.7/5

Restaurant Sukade

Eat$$$4.5/5

Chinees Restaurant Peking Meppel

Eat$$$4.6/5

Restaurant De Tipbrug

Eat$$$4.5/5

Ristorante Sardinia

Eat$$$4.4/5

Sakura Mura

Stays

Stay4.75/5

B&B De Stadssingel

Nestled in the heart of Steenwijk, B&B De Stadssingel enchants visitors with its charming decor, personalized service, and picturesque surroundings, making it the perfect retreat for travelers seeking comfort and local flair.

Stay4.7/5

Bij DE RODE DEUR

Stay4.6/5

Mahil-Laya

Mahil-Laya, nestled at Nijeveenseweg 143, offers a unique blend of cultural experiences and tranquility, making it an ideal destination for relaxation and exploration in the heart of Meppel, Netherlands.

Stay4.45/5

Airbnb Meppel Centrum

Stay4.4/5

MyHotel Meppel

Stay4.1/5

De susel

Stay4.05/5

City Hotel Meppel

Stay4/5

Bed&Breakfast Op Kolderveen

Stay2.75/5

Gastenverblijf Zomerdijk

Stay5/5

Studio Thoes

Stay4.9/5

Vakantiehuis Dorpsgracht

Things To Do
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7 h 15 mins

Giethoorn, Private Boat Tour & Exploring the North Netherlands

This is a 100% private tour: your guide, your group, your day. You will not be joined by any other guests, and the entire tour is dedicated exclusively to you and your party. There are many Dutch towns, cities and villages that merit a visit, but one of them is certainly Giethoorn. Often referred to as the ‘Little Venice’of the Netherlands, only accessible by boat and with an absence of roads and cars. We invite you for a private canal cruise to experience the peace, tranquility and natural beauty of this magical village. Take in the fairy-tale charms of Hasselt by foot, the most intimate way to get to know one of Hollands most delightful riverside towns. You will walk directly into the Old Town, following its cobblestone streets passing medieval houses. History is on the streets in Hasselt. You walk with your experienced private guide along the atmospheric canals and the narrow streets. The Hanseatic city Hasselt is full of stories from a far and less distant past.

$376.22

5/5

10 h

Tour to Giethoorn and Keukenhof Tulip Fields from Amsterdam

Learn everything about the tulips. At the museum, we take you on the tulip’s journey around the world. From its discovery in Kazakhstan around the year 1000 to its current status as an icon of the Netherlands. You will find out all about the tulip and learn in an interactive way about the cycle of bulb cultivation using state-of-the-art machinery and old objects (from before 1950). After the museum, the Experience continues outside and you will step into a beautiful palette of colours. In the show garden, 1 million tulips are planted in 700 different varieties of tulips. At the Keukenhof you will see over 7 million bulbs will bloom this spring, with a total of 800 varieties of tulips. A unique, unforgettable experience! After the Keukenhof you will go to the Dutch Venice Giethoorn. This is one of the most beautiful places in Holland. You will take a canal cruise and there is a possibility to have a nice lunch. Total duration 10 hours including drive.

$553.75

5/5

7 h 15 mins

Giethoorn, Private Boat Tour & Zaanse Schans Windmills

This is a 100% private tour: your guide, your group, your day. You will not be joined by any other guests, and the entire tour is dedicated exclusively to you and your party. Your private guide will drive you directly to the Zaanse Schans and walk you through this picturesque Dutch heritage site. Experience many famous aspects of Dutch manufacturing and visit an old working windmill to learn about how products were fabricated in the 17th and 18th century. The second highlight of the day is the picturesque village of Giethoorn. The centre of the village is car-free so the only way to get around is by boat or on foot. Your guide will transform himself into your captain and welcome you on board a typical 'punter', a small Dutch flat bottomed boat designed to sail in shallow waters for a private one hour tour through Giethoorn. After you're back on dry land you'll join your guide for a short walking tour giving you another perspective on this picture perfect little village.

$376.22

5/5

9 h 30 mins

Dreamy Dutch Villages Tour: Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans & More

Enjoy a full-day tour visiting The Most Famous Dutch Iconic villages of Zaanse Schans, Giethoorn and an old picturesque Fish Village with an informative guide. Explore traditional windmills ,waterways, landscapes, clog factories and cheese makers up close. Take a boat ride through Geithoorn’s picture-postcard canals with views of the beautiful houses and gardens. Enjoy the scenery of fish village, where you learn facts over landscapes, water management. *All tours are designed with great care; *small size groups to guarantee personal attention; *Professional, friendly and knowledgeable tour guides: *Have fun, make new friends world wide; * Plenty of free time for exploring on your own, easy, comfortable and relaxed, * Perfect for all members of the family;

$150.49

5/5

6 h

Giethoorn Day Trip from Amsterdam – Private Tour & Canal Boat

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.

$364.46

5/5

Private Tour to Giethoorn with boat and Zaanse Schans windmills

On this private full-day tour, we combine beautiful landscapes and the historic villages of Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans, see windmills, explore traditional crafts, and taste local delicacies like cheese and cookies. Our experienced guides Eva and Sarah are skilled drivers and great hosts! As we leave Amsterdam early we will be the first visitors in Giethoorn, avoiding the crowds and enjoying private time on the water in a boat or walking along the canal and the bridges, providing for amazing photo opportunities! We have time to shop or for a coffee in an authentic Dutch cafe. In the afternoon we head to the Zaanse Schans: the top Dutch heritage attraction close to Amsterdam! Enjoy the windmills, water and Dutch folklore! Taste cheese and try on some real wooden shoes! Entrance to two mills is included at this top Dutch destination.

$440.88

5/5

8 h

Zaanse Schans Giethoorn Private Tour from Amsterdam Canal Cruise

Enjoy an 8-hour private tour with a professional driver in a luxury vehicle. Start your day at Zaanse Schans, where you can immerse yourself in traditional Dutch culture by visiting a wooden shoe factory and a cheese shop, where you can sample and purchase local cheeses. Next, journey to Giethoorn, the charming water village. Here, you can embark on a one-hour canal tour, included in your visit, where you’ll glide through picturesque waterways and admire the beautiful scenery. You also have the option to enhance your experience with a private boat tour or rent a boat to explore on your own, both available for an additional cost. This personalized tour combines culture, beauty, and the freedom to explore at your own pace! With the flexibility of a private tour, you can fully enjoy each location at your own pace, making for a relaxed and memorable experience.

$499.67

5/5

10 h

Private Daytrip Giethoorn and Windmills of Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam

Visit the 2 most popular places in Holland in one day, The Zaanse Schans with its incredible windmills and Giethoorn (also known as the Venice of the North). Your personal guide will pick you up at the time and place that suit you in Amsterdam. In 20 minutes you will arrive at The Zaanse Schans where you will see the typical famous Dutch windmills. The Zaanse Schans is an open air museum with a cheese farm and a clogs maker’s. you have the possibility to visit museums such as the Diamond Museum, Bakery Museum, the Kuiperij, which is the place where barrels were crafted for transportation of goods. The sightings surrounding this incredible place are breathtaking. The beautifull green timbrtrd traditional houses, authentic and unique craftmanship all over the place, and you find youself surrounded by many solemn wonderfull windmills being swung round and round by breezes and wind in the open Dutch air

$880.59

5/5

6 h

Private Day Trip to Keukenhof Gardens with Entrance Tickets

Discover the garden of Europe at Keukenhof with this private, half day tour including an entrance ticket and exclusive service by a private guide and driver. Following a pick up from your hotel by private vehicle, transfer to Lisse and skip the long lines to enter the legendary gardens. Inside the Keukenhof gardens, take plenty of time to admire this beautiful and internationally renowned display of all sorts of flowers in a relaxed way. Stroll among orchids and themed gardens. Admire the bright colors of the daffodils and hyacinths in bloom. Relax on a bench along the paths. See millions of flowers in bloom as you discover the garden of Europe. Finally you can enjoy a private transfer back to Amsterdam for a drop-off at your hotel.

$423.25

5/5

10 h

Private CUS Tour Giethoorn /Windmill Zaanse -English chinese

You can customize it to where you want to go！(max 300km same price) You can also choose to get off at different locations; however, there may be additional charges if the two cities are too far apart. you can choose Chinese or English or Cantonese, driver/guide We will use a 5-seater sedan for 3 to 4 people, and a Mercedes-Benz minivan with 8 and 9 seats for more than 5 people, if you need a Mercedes-Benz minivan, please order for more than 5 people or Tourism Vehicle Upgrade Subsidy . Private tour just for your party Ensure a personalized experience Hassle-free pick-up and drop-off from your Amsterdam hotel Learn more about local history and culture from your guide Enjoy a day away from the bustling capital -chengxin travel 荷兰诚信出行

$640.75

5/5

6 h

Giethoorn Private Day Tour From Amsterdam (Including Boat Tour!)

Giethoorn Tour Cruise through the scenic waterways of Giethoorn, an enchanting village without roads, where the peace of rippling water and whispering reeds predominate. Tour Details Giethoorn, often called the “Venice of the North”, is famous for its many bridges, waterways and completely car-free village center. This tour takes you on a relaxing journey through the peaceful canals, past ancient farms, and under picturesque bridges, all from the comfort of a traditional punters or whisper boat. Tour highlights: Boat trip: Enjoy a leisurely boat ride through the labyrinthine waterways, past beautifully maintained gardens and authentic thatched roofs. Picturesque Village Center: Explore the car-free heart of Giethoorn, where time seems to stand still and nature prevails. Culinary Stops: Taste local cuisine at one of the cozy cafes or restaurants on the waterfront, overlooking the tranquil village.

$905.28

5/5

10 h

Daytrip Tour from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn

This tour is a must for anyone who wants to visit the two of the most popular places in Holland! Board an air-conditioned bus. In 20 minutes you will arrive at the Zaanse Schans, an open air museum absolutely worthwhile your visit. See a typical Dutch clog shop and visit a cheese factory. See the various original still working windmills and the Dutch artisans. You can glance over their shoulders while they are performing their crafts. Learn about the impressive windmill history that set off the Golden Age in the Netherlands. Next enjoy the ride through the Dutch polders, reclaimed land, to the fairytale like village of Giethoorn, also known as “the Venice of the North. Next up, a one hour guided boat tour. You will be in awe of the sights of the surroundings, ducking under picturesque bridges the captain will tell you the impressive history of the Giethoorn. You will have time explore the village on your own, on foot or by bike, You can also enjoy a delicious meal!

$92.88

5/5

8 h

Private tour to the Zaanse Windmills and Giethoorn from Amsterdam

Discover in a full day private sightseeing tour our most beautiful places in Holland: Giethoorn and the Zaanse Schans. First you will visit a unique Dutch park called the Zaanse Schans not far from Amsterdam. Here are the most special windmills of The Netherlands such as the paint windmill, the sawmill, spices mill and peanut oil. Your driver/host will take you to the unique wooden shoe factory where you will see how we make the original Dutch clogs. There is a possibility to buy clogs/wooden shoes and some nice souvenirs as well. Thereafter it is time to taste more than 30 types of very nice Dutch cheese for free! Your next stop will be Giethoorn, the Dutch Venice. You will have a guided canal cruise in a large boat or you can choose to drive a small boat by yourself. Please inform your driver/host what you prefer.

$527.89

5/5

8 h

Private tour to Giethoorn, the Windmills, Cheese from Amsterdam

Discover in a full day private sightseeing tour one of the most beautiful village in Holland: Giethoorn the Dutch Venice! You will have a guided canal cruise in a large boat or you can drive a small boat by yourself. After the canal cruise you can have a nice lunch and after Giethoorn you will go to the windmills, the countryside and a local cheese and clogs factory. You will visit a unique Dutch park called the Zaanse Schans not far from Amsterdam. Here are the most special windmills of The Netherlands such as the paint windmill, the sawmill, spices mill and peanut oil. Thereafter you will see how we make the original Dutch clogs and there is a possibility to buy clogs/wooden shoes and souvenirs. The second stop will be at the Henri Willig farm where they will teach you how they treat their cows and there is a possibility to see how they milk the cows and you can see and touch the baby cows. Thereafter it is time to taste more than 30 types of very nice Dutch cheese for free!

$429.13

5/5

8 h 30 mins

Giethoorn and Enclosing Dike Private Day Tour from Amsterdam

Starting from your hotel or cruise ship in Amsterdam, you will be picked up to drive through the Netherlands. You will stop outside of Amsterdam to learn more about the history of the city. Your local guide and driver will tell you about the battle against the water the Dutch are fighting for ages. You will stop at a cheese farm to visit the cows stable to learn more about the farm and to meet the animals. You will also receive an explanation about cheese making before you can taste a variety of cheeses at their cheese shop. Your trip continues up north to the famous Enclosing Dike. A more than 30 kilometers long wall that blocks the water from the North Sea and keeps a large part of the Netherlands safe and dry. You will stop here to have a look around and for a cup of coffee. From here, you will drive to Giethoorn for lunch before getting on a boat to see why whis unique village is called "Venice of the North". After an exciting day, your guide will drive you back to Amsterdam.

$376.22

5/5

10 h

Sightseeing Keukenhof Tulip fields, Giethoorn tour from Amsterdam

Learn everything about the tulips. At the museum, we take you on the tulip’s journey around the world. From its discovery in Kazakhstan around the year 1000 to its current status as an icon of the Netherlands. You will find out all about the tulip and learn in an interactive way about the cycle of bulb cultivation using state-of-the-art machinery and old objects (from before 1950). After the museum, the Experience continues outside and you will step into a beautiful palette of colours. In the show garden, 1 million tulips are planted in 700 different varieties of tulips. All tulip varieties come from our own nursery. At the Keukenhof you will see over 7 million bulbs will bloom this spring, with a total of 800 varieties of tulips. A unique, unforgettable experience! After the Keukenhof you will go to the Dutch Venice Giethoorn. This is one of the most beautiful places in Holland. You will take a canal cruise and there is a possibility to have a nice lunch.

$624.29

5/5

Private Tour to Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans and Windmills

Thanks for checking out my experience and I hope that I will be able to offer a great experience. To keep the experience special, I plan to keep this a private tour. So the group size would be between 2 to 4 people. As it's a very small group, its possible for you to personalise the trip based on your needs.

$293.92

5/5

1 h

Dream Photoshoot in Giethoorn

As a professional photographer with years of international experience, I will guide you through the entire process – from choosing the best locations and natural lighting to helping you feel confident in front of the camera. Don’t worry if you’ve never posed before; I’ll give you easy directions to capture natural, candid, and elegant shots. What makes this experience unique is the personal approach. I assist with outfit recommendations before the shoot, suggest the most photogenic spots in Giethoorn, and ensure the whole experience is relaxed and fun. You can also choose to add a short video of your photoshoot – a perfect way to share your Dutch adventure on social media.

$41.15

5/5

6 h

Private Sightseeing tour to Giethoorn Dutch Venice from Amsterdam

Discover in a private sightseeing tour to one of the most beautiful village in Holland: Giethoorn. 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. You will have a guided canal cruise underneath the linden trees, admire the typical wooden bridges and the old farmhouses. You can also drive a boat by yourself. After the canal cruise you can have a nice lunch and after your lunch you have some free time to stroll in to this beautiful village or to buy some nice souvenirs. You wil be picked up at your hotel or other address in Amsterdam in a luxury Mercedes sedan or minivan by a professional driver. After the tour you will be dropped of in Amsterdam as well.

$360.94

5/5

8 h

Private Day Trip to The Keukenhof Gardens and Zaanse Schans

Discover a different side of the Netherlands during this private day trip. With this tour you will explore the beautiful flower fields of Keukenhof and the countryside at Zaanse Schans. First, Head over to Keukenhof where you will explore the breathtaking gardens of Europe. Each year just about seven million different bulbs are planted, ranging from tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, orchids, crocuses and lilies. Explore all the different varieties of themed gardens and admire the bright colors of the daffodils and hyacinths in bloom. Then your guide will drive you to the countryside of the Netherlands to explore the Zaanse Schans, a must see when visiting the Netherlands. Explore these beautiful windmills and also see the original wooden houses, barns and shops. Your guide will take you inside one of these windmills. You also get the option to visit a cheese-making factory and stroopwafel factory. At the end of the day your private guide will drive you back to your hotel.