Boat Tours in Leeuwarden at a glance
- Our pick: Giethoorn Canal Tour: 1 Hour Through the City Center, € 9 per person (1h, 4.38★ · 16).
- Also recommended: Giethoorn Canal Cruise with Local Skipper: Authentic insights from true locals, € 10 per person (1h, 5.00★ · only 2 reviews).
Price per person across the 3 options priced per person: € 9–€ 12.50 (median € 10).
Of the 5 options: 5 with live guides in English, 5 with free cancellation, 4 with instant confirmation, 3 kid-friendly, 2 private and 4 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full.
Boat Tours in Leeuwarden
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
5 options
Giethoorn Canal Tour: 1 Hour Through the City Center Glide through Giethoorn's car-free village on a heated e-boat with a local guide, past thatched farmhouses and wooden bridges. Every day · 10:30, 12:00, 13:30 and 15:00 ★ 4.38 (16 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN · DE · NL ✓ Free cancellation. from € 9 per person
Giethoorn Canal Cruise with Local Skipper: Authentic insights from true locals Sail past 18th-century farmhouses and 170 wooden bridges on a scenic Giethoorn canal cruise with a local skipper. Includes live commentary and a welcome drink with lunch. Every day · 11:45, 13:00, 14:15 and 15:30 · All ages ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN · DE · NL ✓ Free cancellation. from € 10 per person
Giethoorn Sloop Tour: Glide Under Bridges with Skipper Private electric sloop for your group only, steered by a local skipper who shares the village's stories while you sit low on the water and glide under. Every day · Every 30 min, 09:00 to 19:00 Duration: 1h Live guide: EN · NL ✓ Free cancellation. from € 134 per group
Giethoorn Scenic Cruise: Coffee, Stroopwafel & 170 Bridges Cruise the canals of Giethoorn past thatched farmhouses and wooden bridges, then onto Bovenwijde Lake. Every day · 11:45, 13:00, 14:15 and 15:30 · From age 3 Duration: 1h Live guide: EN · DE · NL ✓ Free cancellation. from € 12.50 per person
Giethoorn Private Boat Cruise: Heated Canal Tour Private heated boat cruise through Giethoorn's canals and open lake with a local skipper who shares the village's history in English or Dutch. Every day · Every 30 min, 09:00 to 19:00 ★ 3.76 (25 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN · NL ✓ Free cancellation. from € 243 per group
All 5 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giethoorn Canal Tour: 1 Hour Through the City CenterOur pick | € 9 per person | 1h | 4.38★ · 16 | Every day · 10:30, 12:00, 13:30 and 15:00 | English, German, Dutch |
| Giethoorn Canal Cruise with Local Skipper: Authentic insights from true localsAlso recommended | € 10 per person | 1h | 5.00★ only 2 reviews | Every day · 11:45, 13:00, 14:15 and 15:30 | English, German, Dutch |
| Giethoorn Sloop Tour: Glide Under Bridges with SkipperPrivate | € 134 per group up to 12 people · ≈ € 11.17 per person if 12 go | 1h | — | Every day · Every 30 min, 09:00 to 19:00 | English, Dutch |
| Giethoorn Scenic Cruise: Coffee, Stroopwafel & 170 Bridges | € 12.50 per person | 1h | — | Every day · 11:45, 13:00, 14:15 and 15:30 | English, German, Dutch |
| Giethoorn Private Boat Cruise: Heated Canal TourPrivate | € 243 per group up to 15 people · ≈ € 16.20 per person if 15 go | 1h | 3.76★ · 25 | Every day · Every 30 min, 09:00 to 19:00 | English, Dutch |
By what you need
- Private (2): Giethoorn Sloop Tour: Glide Under Bridges with Skipper (€ 134 per group) · Giethoorn Private Boat Cruise: Heated Canal Tour (€ 243 per group)