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Amsterdam French Language Winter Light Canal Cruise

Experience the magic of Amsterdam and admire the impressive light while sailing past the Amsterdam Light Festival. This year’s theme, Legacy, invites artists from around the world to reflect on what we preserve and what we pass on to future generations. Experience it from a comfortable, luxury (covered) boat, offering panoramic views of the illuminated canals. Drinks such as wine, mulled wine, beer, and soft drinks are available on board. If you choose the unlimited drinks option, you’ll enjoy all of these beverages without limits, along with your choice of a fresh stroopwafel or a portion of salted snacks to complete the experience -Experienced French-speaking guide. The photos give an impression of the experience from past years. We cannot guarantee any of the shown artworks. Amsterdam Boat Experience is not an official partner of Amsterdam Light Festival 2026/2027.

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Amsterdam French Language Winter Light Canal Cruise

1 hourFree Cancellation

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Discover the 15th edition of the Amsterdam Light Festival from the water on a 75 minute canal cruise with an official partner of the festival. Board in front of Amsterdam Central Station and start with a welcome snack and a optional warm drink: coffee, tea or hot chocolate. Additional drinks can be bought on board. From Central Station, the boat sails into the route, starting with the Oosterdok, where the city skyline and the first light artworks reflect on the water. Continue through the green Plantage district, home to Artis Zoo and the Hortus Botanicus, before turning onto the Amstel river. Here you pass the illuminated Skinny Bridge (Magere Brug) and the H’ART Museum along the way. Your local skipper guides the tour in German and shares stories about the artworks and the city. A free booklet on board explains the sights in 8 languages. Depending on the weather, the cruise runs on a half open or covered boat.

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Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise with German Guide

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

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Your fleet of historic and luxury saloon boats are the perfect boats for a memorable 2-hr private afternoon tea cruise in Amsterdam. Step on board of our covered and heated boats. All the boats have a open area as well - which makes it the perfect high tea cruise in Amsterdam. While navigating through the narrow canals, you can also order your preferred drinks from our minibar on board or even upgrade it with champagne. The captain, which is also your local guide, will explain you all you want to know about the city and its historic facts & figures. Come on board of our boat for a unique dining experience on the canals of Amsterdam! Highlights - 1. Comfortable & stylish saloon boats 2. Dimmed lightening & poshy interior 3. See the Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, Amstel River, and more 4. Wooden teak interior

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Private Luxury High Tea Cruise Amsterdam

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Amsterdam Running Dinner Cruise with 3 or 4 Course Meal

Experience Amsterdam’s culinary scene in a unique and elegant way with our Running Dinner Cruise. During this exclusive evening, you will cruise through the iconic canals aboard a private luxury boat while enjoying a carefully curated 3/4-course menu from a selection of Amsterdam’s finest restaurants. Each course is served at a different restaurant, creating a dynamic gourmet experience across the city. Your evening may include renowned fine dining venues such as Restaurant Johannes, Le Hollandais, and Restaurant RED. Perfect for couples, corporate dinners, celebrations, and luxury travelers seeking a memorable culinary journey through Amsterdam.

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Amsterdam Running Dinner Cruise with 3 or 4 Course Meal

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Immerse yourself in an unparalleled romantic experience with a private dinner on the peaceful Amsterdam canals. Glide effortlessly through the charming waterways as you take in the stunning sights and sounds of the city. The cozy and intimate atmosphere of the private canal cruise will transport you to a world of love and romance that will stay with you forever. You will be treated to a private 3-course dinner that will tantalize your taste buds and awaken your senses. As you sail down the Amstel River, you will admire the breathtaking sight of the iconic skinny bridge illuminating the night sky. This is the perfect opportunity to create unforgettable romantic memories with your loved one. Our talented chefs have crafted a menu offering European, French, and Dutch-inspired meals with a creative culinary twist, ensuring we can satisfy and treat your taste buds. Join us today and indulge your senses in an experience of a lifetime!

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Romantic Private Dinner Cruise Amsterdam with 3 Courses and Wine

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Private tour in Amsterdam incl. a visit to Gassan Diamond factory

Enjoy a private tour in the beautiful city Amsterdam. Meet your private driver/host in the lobby of your hotel and set off on a leisurely drive through the city’s most interesting quarters. Along the way, learn the history behind these iconic spots and hear some little-known artistic history that surrounds a statute near Rembrandt’s house. Learn about the Anne Frank story and Amsterdam’s diverse cultural heritage on a drive through the old Jewish district. Stop for photos at the most picturesque area of Amsterdam and stop at the world's only floating flower market founded in 1862. The last stop is at the Gassan Diamond Factory. Here you can visit the Rolex store and you can choose if you will have a Diamond Experience Tour with one of Gassan's guide. Experience the craftsmanship of the diamond cutters and see the process of transforming a rough diamond into a dazzling brilliant, while a guide explains the origins of diamonds and the history of the diamond industry in Amsterdam.

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Private tour in Amsterdam incl. a visit to Gassan Diamond factory

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Amsterdam Private Saloon Boat Cruise Experience

Experience Amsterdam’s picturesque canals aboard a private saloon boat, a beautifully restored classic vessel designed for comfort and elegance. Glide through iconic waterways, taking in the historic bridges and charming canal houses from the cozy indoor lounge. Perfect for couples, families, and small groups, this exclusive cruise offers a personalized touch with your own professional skipper. Enhance your journey with optional drinks and snacks, or savor the enchanting Amsterdam Light Festival illuminated from the water. - Enjoy a private luxury saloon boat exclusively for your group - Guided by an experienced local skipper with optional live commentary - Choose from options including drinks, snacks, or special Light Festival routes - Discover unique views of Amsterdam’s historic canals and bridges

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Amsterdam Private Saloon Boat Cruise Experience

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Zaanse Schans Cruise from Amsterdam by Historic Cargo Ship

Most visitors reach the Zaanse Schans by tour bus. You'll arrive the way everything once arrived here: over the water. The Verbetering is an original 1916 Dutch cargo barge and certified museum ship, one of the last historic ships still allowed to moor in Amsterdam. This day retraces her own freight route, sailed by the family that owns her: out across the IJ from minutes beyond Central Station, through the locks and onto the river Zaan, until the windmills rise ahead of the bow. Ashore you have two full hours, the complete Zaanse Schans ticket included: two working windmills, the Zaans Museum and Verkade Experience, the World of Windmills, the Weavers' House, the Zaan Time Museum and a clog-making workshop. Nothing to book, nothing to queue for. Home goes the long way, across the polder and down a centuries-old tow canal, never more than 12 guests aboard and always a dry seat. Years from now you'll still tell people about the day you sailed a real cargo ship to the windmills!

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Zaanse Schans Cruise from Amsterdam by Historic Cargo Ship

4 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

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Zaanse Schans Windmills & Giethoorn Tour from Amsterdam

9 hoursFree Cancellation

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Amsterdam Rent Your Own Boat in City Centre

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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See the best that Amsterdam has to offer in one full day. Leave the stress of planning and navigating behind with a comprehensive sightseeing tour. Your private driver chauffeurs you in a luxury vehicle. Tick off all the highlights, including a canal cruise through Amsterdam’s historic city center, the Rijksmuseum, the Heineken Experience, and the Anne Frank House. This tour is perfect for those who only have a short time in the city.

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Private Tour in Amsterdam, luxury Canal Cruise and Rijksmuseum

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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Private Amsterdam Food Tour and Canal Cruise

This is not a group tour with strangers. It is your group, your guide, and for the last hour a boat that belongs only to you. We are a small independent company from Amsterdam. Your guides live here and take you to the shops and cafes they use themselves, not the places with a photo menu outside. The food tour has been running since 2015 and the boat finale is the ending guests kept asking for. You walk the old center, the 9 Little Streets and the Jordaan, taste 10 times along the way, then finish on a covered, heated salon boat through the UNESCO canal ring with a cold drink in hand. A separate captain drives, so your guide keeps the stories going at water level. Toilet on board, and the cruise runs rain or shine. About three hours on foot, one hour on the water, and no rush anywhere. Tell us what you like and your guide shapes the day around it.

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Private Amsterdam Food Tour and Canal Cruise

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Private Cruise Original Saloonboat in Amsterdam, drinks included

Experience the canals of Amsterdam like never before, with unlimited wine, beer or softdrinks, enjoy a selection of Dutch snacks as you and your friends take in the charming canal houses and festive energy of Amsterdam. The local English-speaking skipper (who can also answer questions in Dutch) will explain every highlight of the city. All inclusive Enjoy unlimited wine, beer, and soft drinks, plus a selection of Dutch snacks. All included in your ticket. Private group tour 12 passengers maximum Don't Speak English? We got you! The local skipper speaks English and Dutch, but we have a free digital booklet available with guided information in the languages: English, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, German, French and Italian. Highlights During daytime departures, we cruise past Amsterdam's vibrant neighbourhoods and historic landmarks. While the evening cruises enjoy the same but with all bridges illuminated with thousands of small light bulbs

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Private Cruise Original Saloonboat in Amsterdam, drinks included

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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This private Amsterdam Light Festival boat tour is the ultimate winter activity for anyone who wants to explore the city in a serene and intimate way. No walking, no crowds – just you and the enchanting world of rituals illuminated by light. So whether you're visiting Amsterdam or simply looking for a special night out, let the city sparkle around you on this extraordinary Amsterdam Light Festival boat tour. Drinks, art, and ambiance will accompany you on this magical journey. VIP Canal Tours Amsterdam offers luxury private cruises and experiences on Amsterdam's historic canals. They focus on personalized service and comfort, unlike the larger, often crowded, canal boats. VIP Canal Tours offers both customized private tours and small-group cruises. You'll travel aboard beautifully restored, classic electric saloon boats, such as the 1933 "Energie," which navigate the canals silently and emission-free. Tours are led by professional, local skippers.

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Amsterdam Light Tour and Family Canal Cruise

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Experience the magic of the Amsterdam Light Festival on a 90-minute evening canal cruise aboard a charming 1929 electric boat. Glide through Amsterdam’s illuminated waterways and enjoy the stories behind the stunning light installations from a knowledgeable guide. With a maximum of 11 guests on board, this intimate cruise allows for engaging commentary and personal interaction. The comfortable heated saloon features large windows for optimal viewing, while an open-air section provides fresh air and great photo opportunities. Relax as you soak in the artistic ambience of the festival from the water, creating unforgettable memories. - 90-minute canal cruise showcasing the Amsterdam Light Festival - Historic 1929 electric boat with a maximum of 11 guests - Dedicated captain and live guide sharing insights about the city - Heated saloon and open-air section for great views and photos

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Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruise on a Historic Heated Boat

1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Escape the city bustle and discover the peaceful beauty of the Dutch countryside from the water. This private Amstel River cruise is crafted for those who want a quiet, intimate boating experience away from packed tourist routes. As you leave central Amsterdam behind, watch the cityscape give way to sprawling green polders, weeping willows, and characterful single-standing boathouses and riverside villas. Sip on drinks and savor freshly prepared canapés as your boat glides down the calm, open stretches of the river. With a flexible duration ranging from 2 to 4 hours, this unhurried journey lets you unwind, enjoy the wildlife, and take in scenic views at your own relaxed pace.

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Private Amsterdam Countryside Boat Tour with Canapés

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Exclusive Cruise! 90 min - 12 guests max - Book Leemstar!

Not all canal boats are created equal. This canal cruise aboard a classic 1928 saloon boat is complete with heaters and blankets and both indoor and outdoor seating. Enjoy a longer journey than the classic hour-long excursion, with more time for narration and the chance to get outside the city center to see a more modern side of Amsterdam. Enjoy locally-produced Dutch bites and drinks, both included with your ticket.

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Exclusive Cruise! 90 min - 12 guests max - Book Leemstar!

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Royal Palace Amsterdam (Koninklijk Paleis)

Bloemenmarkt

Anne Frank House

Herengracht

Rijksmuseum

Van Gogh Museum

Royal Palace Amsterdam (Koninklijk Paleis)

Bloemenmarkt

Anne Frank House

Herengracht

Rijksmuseum

Van Gogh Museum

Royal Palace Amsterdam (Koninklijk Paleis)

Bloemenmarkt

Anne Frank House

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