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Cruise the canals of Amsterdam on a historic boat, built in 1912, while enjoying a healthy breakfast on this private cruise for up to five guests. Enjoy views of some of the city's must-see sights, such as the Rijksmuseum, the Anne Frank House, and the Red Light district. Choose from a la carte breakfast options while gliding silently through the canals, thanks to the electric, zero-emission engine all while learning about Dutch history and culture.

See Amsterdam from a unique perspective—and enjoy a more intimate experience—on this private canal tour for up to 12 passengers. Sit back with a welcome drink included per person as your skipper handles the waterways, cruising past historic architecture, the famous Skinny Bridge, the vibrant Jordaan district, and more. Enjoy engaging commentary along the way, plus flexible tour timings that are easy to fit into any schedule.

Explore the Houseboat Museum of Amsterdam. With its rich history, built in 1914, this interactive self guided audio tour throws you back in time. Discover how the family was living in this ship when it was still used as freight ship. Discover how it was turned into a funky residential houseboat in 1967, when people started using it as a house. Learn more about the history of houseboat lifestyle in this historic museum.

Experience the best of Amsterdam on this 5-hour city tour combined with a relaxing canal cruise. Drive through the city and see all the major highlights, from historic landmarks and world-famous museums to charming streets and iconic squares. The tour culminates in a scenic canal cruise, offering a unique perspective of Amsterdam’s picturesque canals, bridges, and waterfront life. Learn fascinating stories about the city’s history, art, and culture while enjoying a comfortable and engaging sightseeing experience. Perfect for first-time visitors and returning travelers alike, this tour provides an unforgettable, all-in-one experience of Amsterdam’s most captivating sights.

Our professional driver-guide, with over 10 years of experience, will ensure you experience the beauty of the world-famous Keukenhof Gardens, home to millions of tulips and other flowers, on our private tour from Rotterdam. During this day trip, you will also have the chance to explore the surrounding Bollenstreek area. We make your experience even more enjoyable by providing a Keukenhof map so you can stroll at your own pace. End your day with a comfortable private transportation to Rotterdam, allowing you to relax and enjoy the breathtaking scenery along the way. In the spirit of transparency, we would like to clarify that entrance tickets to Keukenhof Park are NOT included in the tour price. Rather than including the tickets in our package, we recommend purchasing them directly through the official Keukenhof website. This approach allows you to avoid the additional commission fees charged by Viator/TripAdvisor and ensures you receive the best possible price for your tickets.

Discover Amsterdam from the water on a relaxed open boat cruise, gliding past historic canal houses, charming bridges, colourful houseboats, and some of the city’s most recognisable waterfront sights. With a convenient departure near Amsterdam Centraal, it’s an effortless way to take in the city from one of its best viewpoints. Your ticket also gives you access to a digital Amsterdam city guide filled with local stories, insider tips, food recommendations, hidden gems, and self-guided audio tours, helping you discover even more of the city after your cruise. Choose the experience that best suits your plans: enjoy the canal cruise on its own, upgrade with a craft cocktail onboard, or add a separate ticket to the Heineken Experience. The Heineken Experience is visited independently, giving you the flexibility to fit it around the rest of your Amsterdam trip.

Glide through Amsterdam’s iconic canals in style on this private boat cruise. You’ll pass by highlights like the Rijksmuseum and Skinny Bridge, with photo opportunities. Sip unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, and enjoy hot Dutch snacks including bitterballen and springrolls. Hear stories from your local skipper as you explore the waterways.

Follow in the footsteps of Easy Company on a private battlefield journey through the Netherlands with Dutch historical researcher and storyteller Martin van Elmpt of Tour Guides for You. We start near Eindhoven, where the 101st Airborne Division landed during Operation Market Garden, and follow the route north through the battlefield landscape. Along the way we explore the objectives, decisions and fighting that shaped the operation, before reaching the area between Arnhem and Nijmegen known as “The Island”. Here we visit locations connected with Easy Company, including the famous Crossroads battle associated with Dick Winters. This is a private historical journey, adapted to your interests, knowledge and pace. If you have a family connection, specific unit or battlefield you want to explore, tell me in advance: where possible, I can include it in the day. I specialise in WWII battlefield and family-history research. It’s your day, your journey—the idea behind Tour Guides for You.

Anne Frank's diary ends a few days before she and her family were arrested and sent to the camps. Follow in her footsteps to Camp Westerbork, the transit camp from which more than 100,000 Jewish people were sent to Auschwitz and other concentration camps. Your private guide will explain about the German occupation, using photos and videos, while you'll also stop at Kamp Amersfoort, where resistance fighters were held.

Immerse yourself in some of the most pivotal moments of the Netherlands’ World War II history—and visit the site of the Battle of Arnhem—on this full-day, private tour. In the morning, meet your guide in Amsterdam’s Central Station, hop aboard your private van, and head into the countryside. Upon arrival at Arnhem, you’ll see landmarks like the John Frost Bridge, will visit the Airborne Museum at Hartenstein, and will learn more from your guide’s commentary.

Cruising through Amsterdam's picturesque canals offers a delightful way to experience the city's charm. This cruise features local skippers who guide you through the scenic waterways, highlighting landmarks like The Dancing Houses and the Skinny Bridge. Enjoy your choice of drink (if option selected) while soaking in the sights, with insightful commentary provided in English. Digital guides in various languages enhance the experience for international visitors. Departing conveniently from Amsterdam Central Station, this open boat tour ensures unobstructed views, and don't worry about the weather; ponchos and umbrellas are available if it rains. - Discover Amsterdam's iconic canals with a local guide - Enjoy a drink of your choice while cruising - Learn about historical highlights with expert commentary - Convenient departure from Amsterdam Central Station

Enjoy the charm of Amsterdam’s canals on a shared evening cruise through the historic Canal Belt. As you glide past iconic sights like the Skinny Bridge and the Dancing Houses, your friendly English-speaking skipper will share intriguing tales of the city’s rich history and culture. This relaxing cruise is perfect for everyone, whether it’s your first time in Amsterdam or you’re a seasoned visitor looking for a different perspective. Enhance your experience with an optional selection of drinks to sip while you soak in the views. - Scenic shared canal cruise with an experienced English-speaking skipper - Discover major highlights including the Canal Belt, Dancing Houses, and Skinny Bridge - Optional drinks available for a more enjoyable outing - Multiple departure times to fit your evening plans

Take in the dazzling lights of the Amsterdam Light Festival from a perspective most travelers never get to experience thanks to this canal cruise. Enjoy panoramic views of the illuminations and art installations across the city while relaxing aboard a saloon-style boat with a heated interior. Choose to enhance the experience with an optional beverage package for unlimited drinks.

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. During this 75-minute cruise, you will encounter more than 20 light artworks that transform the city into an open-air art festival. 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. The photos give an impression of the experience from past years. We cannot guarantee any of the shown artworks. Jack Tours BV is an official partner of Amsterdam Light Festival 2026/2027.

Add some fun to your sightseeing in Amsterdam on a private self-guided scavenger hunt. Unlike more rigid traditional tours, your time is your own and you can leave the hunt and return to it as you please. All you need is a smartphone and internet connection, and you can start learning about the city’s history while you explore. Optional AI narration lets you listen to information at each stop.

The Best Way to Discover Rotterdam: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a snack at the futuristic Markthal or enjoy the river views at the Erasmus Bridge and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app: Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way. Cultural Context: Read the history and legends of each site as you explore. Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations. What you will visit: City Hall, Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk, Cube Houses, Witte Huis, Maritime Museum, De Boeg, Erasmus Bridge, and Wereldmuseum.

The Best Way to Discover Maastricht: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour! Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a local "Limburgse vlaai" at a bakery or relax at a terrace on the Vrijthof and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app: Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way. Learn the history/legends of each site. Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations. What you will visit: Sint Servaasbrug, Markt, Book Store Dominicanen, Vrijthof, Basilica of Saint Servatius, Maastricht University, De huivende kinder, Basilica of Our Lady, Helpoort, and Stadspark.

The Best Way to Discover Utrecht: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour! Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a coffee along the unique wharf cellars of the canal or browse the shops on the Steenweg and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app: Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way. Learn the history/legends of each site. Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations. What you will visit: Oude Mannen En Vrouwenhuis, Museum Speelklok, Oudegracht, Utrecht University Hall, Dom Tower, St Martin’s Cathedral, Pieterskerk, Park Lepelenburg, Joods Monument, and the Spoorwegmuseum.

The Best Way to Discover The Hague: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour! Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a coffee at the historic Plein or browse the boutiques near Noordeinde and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app: Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way. Learn the history/legends of each site. Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations. What you will visit: Escher in Het Paleis, The Hague’s Historic Museum, Mauritshuis, Het Plein, Binnenhof, Rijksmuseum de Gevangenpoort, Noordeinde Palace, Royal Stables, World Peace Flame, and the Peace Palace.

Whether you want to learn how to take the best photos possible of your Amsterdam vacation or you’d like to be the one in front of the camera, your guide is here to help you on this private tour. Stroll the city’s cobbled streets to find the best photo ops you’d otherwise have missed, and go home with new photography skills to impress your family and friends.

Skip the hassle of navigating public transportation and enjoy a relaxing visit to the car-free village of Giethoorn from Amsterdam. Enjoy free time to explore the charming landscape of canals, bridges, and thatched-roof houses, and opt to include a canal cruise to hear more stories about Giethoorn's history.

Ideal for the more introverted traveller, this audio-guided tour of Amsterdam combines all the benefits of a guided tour with the joys of independent sightseeing. Pause to take photos, explore a little deeper, or just enjoy a break whenever you choose, rather than rushing to keep up with a group or an in-person guide. And, better still, skip any attractions on the list that don’t appeal to you.

With your private guide, this is the best way to see the tulip exhibition AND learn all about the process of growing them.

Take in the Dutch capital’s yearly Winter Light Art Festival from a different perspective on this boat tour. Sail through Amsterdam’s canals from a fully-heated boat and enjoy a glass of Gluhwein or two. A romantic date night activity and a comfortable way to see the spectacular light displays, this 90-minute tour is a great way to wrap up a day spent in this European city.