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Amsterdam: Guided Open Boat Canal Cruise Unlimited Drinks Option

Cover Amsterdam’s old town sights without getting footsore with this unique open boat tour through the UNESCO World Heritage Site canals. Take in attractions like the Amstel River, Anne Frank House, Herengracht, Leliegracht, Keizersgracht, seven bridges, Westertoren, Schreierstoren, Oude Schans, and more while you learn about the city and its history from your guide. Enjoy the quiet of an electric boat and opt to purchase drinks to enjoy on board.

Amsterdam: Guided Open Boat Canal Cruise Unlimited Drinks Option

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1 hour

Price varies by group size

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Amsterdam All-Inclusive 90-Minutes Canal Cruise by Captain Jack

Cruising the canals of Amsterdam is a must for first-time visitors to the city. This family-friendly boat trip sees you getting to know your fellow cruisers as you sip drinks and sample snacks. Soak up unparalleled city views from the open boat in summer and a heated, closed boat from October to March as you cruise around the UNESCO-listed canal ring, spotting landmarks including the Rijksmuseum and the Skinny Bridge.

Amsterdam All-Inclusive 90-Minutes Canal Cruise by Captain Jack

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1 hour 30 minutes

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Amsterdam Evening Cosy & Small Cruise & Drinks and Bites - Sunset

Amsterdam Evening Cosy & Small Cruise & Drinks and Bites - Sunset

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1 hour 30 minutes

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Amsterdam 90 minutes Canal Cruise with bar and snacks on board.

Get a front-row peek at top sights in Amsterdam from the comfort of an electric-powered boat during this luxury canal cruise. Settle into a spacious boat with cushioned seats and blankets, heated on chilly days; an open-air boat is used when the weather is pleasant. Listen to stories and commentary from a live guide as you glide past attractions such as Skinny Bridge and the National Opera House.

Amsterdam 90 minutes Canal Cruise with bar and snacks on board.

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1 hour 30 minutes

Amsterdam: Romantic Canal Cruise with Optional Bubbles & Bites

Hop aboard a scenic cruise through Amsterdam’s canals and enjoy unlimited bubbles and bites when you book this experience. With a knowledgeable guide on hand, you’ll learn about the city’s rich trading history while taking in key landmarks such as the Skinny Bridge, Red Light District, and Anne Frank’s House. This journey offers a unique perspective on the city—one that many visitors miss—and provides ample opportunity to ask questions.

Amsterdam: Romantic Canal Cruise with Optional Bubbles & Bites

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1 hour

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Amsterdam 2 Hour Small-Group Canal Cruise with Dutch Snacks & Bar

If there's one must-do activity for first-time visitors to Amsterdam, it's a scenic sightseeing cruise along the city's UNESCO World Heritage-listed canal ways. Unlike the popular party boats, this cruise prioritizes a quieter and more comfortable experience. Settle into the cushioned seats, tuck into some traditional Dutch snacks, or purchase a drink from the onboard bar as you glide past Amsterdam's waterfront landmarks.

Amsterdam 2 Hour Small-Group Canal Cruise with Dutch Snacks & Bar

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2 hours

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Amsterdam Small-Group Canal Cruise With Dutch Snacks and Drinks

Amsterdam Small-Group Canal Cruise With Dutch Snacks and Drinks

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2 hours

1 Hour Iconic Canal Belt Cruise

Step aboard one of your luxurious, fully electric boats for a comfortable and scenic journey through the heart of the city. This 1-hour canal cruise Amsterdam is the perfect way to experience the historic waterways in a relaxing and family-friendly setting. With a small group size, this cruise offers a more personal experience, allowing you to take in the city’s charm from the best vantage point—the water.

1 Hour Iconic Canal Belt Cruise

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1 hour 15 minutes

Amsterdam Highlights - Group Cruise with Apple Pie, 2 Drinks

Amsterdam Highlights - Group Cruise with Apple Pie, 2 Drinks

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1 hour 30 minutes

Hello Amsterdam: Small-Group Introduction Walking Tour

Hello Amsterdam: Small-Group Introduction Walking Tour

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2 hours

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Rembrandt House & Neighborhood Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max

Explore the streets of Amsterdam through Rembrandt’s eyes during this small-group walking tour. Stroll through the artist’s old neighborhood of Spiegelquarter and see key attractions like the Emperor’s Canal, the Night Watch Guards, and Waterloo Square. Then enjoy admission at the Rembrandt House Museum and explore inside the artist’s 17th-century home filled with period pieces, personal items, and etchings.

Rembrandt House & Neighborhood Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max

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2 hours 30 minutes

Price varies by group size

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Private Romantic Evening Canal Cruise – The Original

Turn your Amsterdam trip into the romantic memory of a lifetime with this private cruise down one of the city’s iconic canals. Surrounded by the glow of city lights and the reflection on the water, your guide regales you with tales of romance as you float under the “Seven Bridges of Love.” Snacks and drinks provided, you and your partner can toast to your love—and a night to remember forever.

Private Romantic Evening Canal Cruise – The Original

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1 hour 30 minutes

Amsterdam: Photowalk at the canals

This experience will last 1h, so you will have enough time to start feeling comfortable in front of the camera, change your outfit if needed or even grab a coffee or the best chocolate lollipops for an epic picture! The distance we will walk isn't long. Nevertheless, I would recommend comfortable shoes, as streets of Amsterdam aren't made for heels. After the experience, we will preview the pictures together, and you will receive up to 30 edited pictures via a download link within 48h.

Amsterdam: Photowalk at the canals

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1 hour

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Amsterdam Like a Local: Private & Personalized Experience 2-4 hrs

Amsterdam Like a Local: Private & Personalized Experience 2-4 hrs

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2 to 4 hours

Price varies by group size

2 hours Private Boat Tour in Amsterdam with welcome drink

The luxury private boat tours Amsterdam on historic saloon boats are the perfect way to explore the narrow canals. Depending on group size and availability, we have a fleet of 3 beautifully restored historic boats Tzar, Undine and Ritz. Sail away on your private boat in Amsterdam while getting historic information about the city from your captain which serves as guide if desired. This tour is in an intimate setting with your own group up to 12 people and a experienced captain which is also your tour guide. You will learn a lot of (fun) facts about the historic city of Amsterdam and its numerous canals. Admire the canal houses from 17th century and its charming little bridges. Curious about how people live on houseboats? This tour will pass numerous houseboats and you get the insights of this lifestyle during the tour as well!

2 hours Private Boat Tour in Amsterdam with welcome drink

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2 hours

Price varies by group size

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Skip-the-line Rijksmuseum & Rembrandt House & City - Exclusive Tour Guided Tour

Discover two of Amsterdam's key attractions during this half-day private tour to the Rijksmuseum and the Rembrandt House Museum with skip-the-line entrance tickets. Stroll through the massive art gallery and learn about Dutch culture as you peruse 8,000 pieces. Then head to the neighborhood and home of the famous Dutch artist, Rembrandt, to learn more about his influence on the art world and Dutch culture.

Skip-the-line Rijksmuseum & Rembrandt House & City - Exclusive Tour Guided Tour

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5 hours 30 minutes

Price varies by group size

Classic Salonboat Tour in Amsterdam Including Cheese and Wine

Classic Salonboat Tour in Amsterdam Including Cheese and Wine

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1 hour

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Small Group LGBTQ+ History Tour in Amsterdam

Small Group LGBTQ+ History Tour in Amsterdam

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2 hours

Private Amsterdam Family Walking Tour with Games and Pancakes

Here is how it usually goes. You finally manage to get everyone on a family trip. The kids, your partner, maybe your own parents. You picture slow walks, inside jokes, and that one perfect photo where everyone looks happy. Reality. Someone is hungry or scrolling. Someone is walking ten meters ahead in a mood. You start wondering if “quality time” is just clever marketing. This tour exists to fix that. It's a private 2 hour walking tour built around one thing: connection. You still cover the big landmarks and the stories you actually need to know about Amsterdam, so you understand the city, can find your way around, and carry it with you for the rest of your stay. But you get there through games, questions, and shared moments instead of lectures. Kids, teens, parents, grandparents. Everybody gets a role. Screens stay in pockets. You get those rare moments where three generations are laughing at the same thing. Mini pancakes included. Bribery, but make it cultural.

Private Amsterdam Family Walking Tour with Games and Pancakes

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2 hours

Price varies by group size

Amsterdam Photo Workshop Improve Your Shots in 90 Minutes

Unlike a standard tour, this private walk blends sightseeing with personal photo tips you can use anywhere. Your workshop facilitator, Simon Elwell is a professional freelance photographer who has a wide portfolio of work and will convey his own personal advice on how to improve your photography regardless of your camera. We will definitely see some of the most beautiful parts of the city but this is not a guided city tour - It's all about photography, so bring a camera and your creative interest.

Amsterdam Photo Workshop Improve Your Shots in 90 Minutes

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1 hour 30 minutes

2 Hours Amsterdam Private Walking Tour

Amsterdam's Past, Present and Future - Explained through wonderful storytelling Join us on this fresh, complete and immersive introduction to Amsterdam. Discover how a small fishing village transformed into the richest city in the world and how one of the most liberal cities on our planet defines freedom. Find out how 180 nationalities unite in diversity and what it truly means to live here. You'll learn all that through amazing and relatable storytelling and you'll learn all you need to know about all the topics Amsterdam is famous for. So get ready to dive into the Amsterdam DNA! Along the way, you'll see the sights and visit the places that matter - the birthplace of Amsterdam Dam Square, UNESCO heritage Canal Belt, one of our best coffeeshops, the world famous Red Light District and the iconic Jordaan neighbourhood. After this tour, you'll walk away feeling like an insider, ready to make your experience in Amsterdam one you'll never forget.

2 Hours Amsterdam Private Walking Tour

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2 hours

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Skip-the-line Rijksmuseum & Rembrandt House Semi-Private 8ppl Max

Skip-the-line Rijksmuseum & Rembrandt House Semi-Private 8ppl Max

Free Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutes

Price varies by group size

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Rembrandt House & Neighborhood Exclusive Guided Walking Tour

Rembrandt House & Neighborhood Exclusive Guided Walking Tour

Free Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes

Price varies by group size

Private canal cruise on small historic boat

Private canal cruise on small historic boat

Free Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours

Emperor's Canal (Keizersgracht)

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Know before you go

A beautiful fall day at the Emperor's Canal (Keizersgracht) in Amsterdam

The Emperor’s Canal is a must-visit for history and architecture lovers, and all first-time visitors to Amsterdam.
For an authentic experience, the canal is best explored by boat, but foot and bike are great modes of discovery too.
Bring your camera—there are lots of picturesque houses lining the canal.

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