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Get the best views of Amsterdam’s Light Festival while floating along the canals on this award-winning group cruise. Grab your friends and board a traditional canal boat to marvel at the glowing artwork, projections, and installations lighting up the canal belt. As you cruise, hear about the city’s history from your guide and keep warm with hot drinks (extra expense).

The Dutch countryside sits close to Amsterdam, but reaching Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and the cheese farms between them by public transport eats up an entire day and leaves little room for sightseeing. Say goodbye to the city and cover them in a single trip by minibus, stopping at working windmills, a cheese tasting, and a traditional fishing village. Pause at Zaandam's LEGO-style Inntel hotel along the way.

Amsterdam has many canal cruises to choose from, but most of them aren't smoke-friendly. This coffee shop cruise lets you enjoy the sights in a more relaxed environment. You can learn about local coffeeshop history from your host while on board, including how marijuana was decriminalized and how the city's coffeeshop scene evolved, or simply enjoy the ride. Drinks, including alcoholic beverages, are not included but can be purchased on board.

See a different side to Amsterdam with this guided tour around the edges of the Red Light District. Learn about the history of sex work, Dutch tolerance policies, and the neighborhood’s unique culture—gaining insight most travelers miss out on. As of 2020, tours inside the district are no longer permitted, so this experience takes you along the perimeter and provides a handy map to help you explore the area independently—and respectfully—once the guided walk ends.

Get your bearings and discover Amsterdam through the eyes of a local on this comprehensive walking tour of the city. Join a guide and a small group of fellow travelers as you explore historic streets and pass by the city's network of canals. As you walk, hear anecdotes and tales you won't find in a guidebook—covering Amsterdam's origin as a village to life during Nazi occupation, right through to present day. It's the perfect introduction for first time travelers.

From a luxury, glass-enclosed boat, enjoy the highlights of Amsterdam along its UNESCO-listed canals during this cruise. Hear commentary about sites such as the Anne Frank House, the Golden Bend, the National Maritime Museum, and the Skinny Bridge (Magere Brug). With a variety of departure times available, this water-based jaunt is easy to fit into your day of sightseeing.

Discover the beautiful blooms of Keukenhof on this group tour, with coach transfers from Rotterdam Cruise Terminal or the city centre included. Leave the navigating to someone else as you focus on exploring one of the world's largest flower gardens. Get your camera ready to capture colorful tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, lilies, and roses as you wander among the displays. With transport arranged, you can simply relax and enjoy the experience.

On our beautifully crafted boats, we will go through the heart of Amsterdam and explore its night-time beauty. At Voyage Amsterdam we believe Amsterdam is at its most beautiful during the late hours. Cruise through the canal quietly with our electric boats and excellent selection of drinks to fit any late-night moment. A truly special time of the day.

Enjoy unrivaled views of Amsterdam’s Festival of Lights—which takes place every year from November through January—on a canal cruise that reveals the best of the installations. You’ll enjoy personalized attention in a small group limited to 12 travelers, as you float along Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed Canal Ring in the comfort of your heated boat with indoor saloon, outdoor deck, and onboard restroom.

Explore the streets of Rotterdam in comfort in the back of a pedicab with a guide to show you some of the city’s top attractions on this private tour. All you’ve got to do is sit back, relax, and watch Rotterdam go by as your guide takes you to see Rotterdam Centraal Station, Delftse Poort, Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk, and more.

Enjoy a calmer approach to sightseeing in Amsterdam with this group canal cruise. Simply board the boat at your chosen departure point, and relax as the captain handles the route and navigation through the city's canal network. Enjoy insightful commentary as you go, taking in landmarks including the Skinny Bridge and the National Opera House.

Discover the UNESCO-listed Amsterdam Canal Ring (Grachtengordel) on a cruise captained by Amsterdam native Captain Bow (or one of his friends). You’ll explore in a group limited to only 12 passengers, so you enjoy an intimate experience and receive personalized attention from your guide.

See some of Vincent Van Gogh's most famous works with a guide to lead the way on this walking tour of Amsterdam's famed Van Gogh Museum. Listen to live commentary about the celebrated Dutch painter and his life and inspiration while taking time to examine some of his most iconic works.

Experience two quintessentially Dutch attractions on this fun combo tour. Start with a scenic cruise along the Warmond canal ways, passing by traditional wooden windmills as you listen to live guide commentary that adds context to what you see. Next, visit the famous Keukenhof Gardens to admire millions of colorful tulips. Unlike guided tours of Keukenhof Gardens, this self-guided visit lets you benefit from round-trip transport from Amsterdam and prebooked tickets while exploring the gardens at your own pace.

Discover Amsterdam's charm, without getting footsore, on a canal cruise that allows you to soak up the city's rich history and vibrant culture from the water. Relax aboard a comfortable boat as you navigate the UNESCO-protected canals, the Amstel River, and more. Sip on a selection of local beverages and enjoy the comfort of blankets in cooler weather, while taking in city highlights.

Taste your way around Amsterdam—and benefit from the insider knowledge of a local guide—on this small-group food tour. Meet your group outside a central coffee shop, then get ready embark on a culinary journey as you sample over 10 delicious dishes and drinks, including artisanal cheeses, Surinamese street food, and more. Along the way, listen to insightful commentary from your guide that will bring your tour and tastings to life.

Visit the picturesque town of Giethoorn on a full-day tour from Amsterdam, which offers a peaceful escape from the bustle of the Dutch capital. Take a boat ride through the town nicknamed the "Venice of the North" and enjoy some free time to explore the car-free village with its picturesque wooden bridges and farmhouses with centuries-old thatched roofs. You won't feel rushed on this relaxed excursion, which lets you soak up the tranquility of Giethoorn at your own pace.

Go beyond Amsterdam and explore the surrounding countryside, without the hassle of planning a day trip yourself, on this group trip to Keukenhof, De Tulperij, and Kagerplassen. Simply turn up at the prearranged meeting point in Amsterdam and relax, knowing your logistics, itinerary, and entry fees are all covered. Along with the botanical gardens, enjoy visiting a tulip farm and taking a cruise amongst windmills.

Delve deeper into the rich cultural heritage of the Netherlands on a day trip that lets you tick off The Hague, Rotterdam, and Delft with ease. You won’t have to worry about navigating public transport and being on time for trains—instead, you’ll travel between each city and town in air-conditioned transport with free hotel pickup in Amsterdam and enjoy personalized attention in a small group limited to only eight others.

Learn more about the Dutch Golden Age on a private tour of the Rijksmuseum. Deepen your appreciation of the exhibits as your guide provides historical and cultural insights into masterpieces from artists such as Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh. Explore at your own pace and enjoy the undivided attention of your private guide.

Experience typically Dutch landscapes of fishing villages, windmills, and craftsmen’s shops on an award-winning small-group tour from Amsterdam. Visit restored windmills in Zaanse Schans, and walk the dikes and harbor of Volendam, a pretty port lined with bright houses and sailboats. Sample locally-make cheeses and Dutch schnapps, and enjoy time to choose a restaurant for lunch.

Get your bearings in Amsterdam and enjoy an overview of the main sights in just two hours with this small-group, tip-based walking tour. Skip the hassle of following a map and follow your guide along the UNESCO-listed Canal Belt and into the maze of cobblestone lanes in the old town to learn about the city’s history and admire a few of the most significant sights, including Dam Square and the Royal Palace. Note: this is a tip-based tour; pay what you want at the end.

Discover the beautiful city of Amsterdam, known as the ‘Venice of the North,’ from the water on this sightseeing cruise. Choose your preferred departure time from your chosen departure point and set off on the UNESCO-listed waterways aboard a glass-topped canal boat. Glide under pretty bridges, past 17th-century buildings and landmarks like the Anne Frank House, and learn about the city’s history from the audio guide.

Avoid the crowds on land and admire Amsterdam from the water during a cheese-and-wine cruise of the city’s UNESCO-listed canals. You’ll have plenty of room to relax on board as you listen to anecdotes that reveal the history and culture of the Dutch capital. Plus, unlimited alcoholic drinks and a platter of Gouda cheese make sightseeing even sweeter.