Amsterdam 2 Hour Small-Group Canal Cruise with Dutch Snacks & Bar
Recommended by 97% of travelers
Amsterdam, Netherlands
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Admire Amsterdam from the water: a perfect tour for first-timers
- Eco-friendly electric boat means no distracting engine noise
- Learn fun facts and history during the live guided commentary
- Travel on a small canal boat with a maximum of 20 passengers
What's Included
- 2-Hour Live guided tour by experienced skipper
- Electric engine for a clean and quite tour
- Comfy cushioned seating
- Fully equipped bar available (drinks not included)
- SnacksDutch snacks
- Alcoholic BeveragesDrinks not included
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Singel 359, 1012 WK Amsterdam, Netherlands
Our departure point is the "d'Vijff Vlieghen". A sign above the jetty is clearly visible and here our boat will dock before departure
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Stopera Pier (Pass By)
Raamgracht (Pass By)
Amsterdam Cheese Museum (Pass By)
Anne Frank House (Pass By)
Westerkerk (Pass By)
The Amstel (Pass By)
Magere Brug (Pass By)
Prinsengracht (Pass By)
Herengracht (Pass By)
Rijksmuseum (Pass By)
NEMO Science Museum (Pass By)
Centraal Station (Pass By)
Sea Palace Restaurant (Pass By)
Brouwersgracht (Pass By)
Rijksmuseum (Pass By)
Munt Tower (Munttoren) (Pass By)
Huis Bartolotti (Pass By)
Emperor's Canal (Keizersgracht) (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 1,221 reviews
Jeffrey_T, May 2026
I was a great experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable and informative about the city and the country as a whole.
Samantha_M, May 2026
Robert was very informative and kind. He created an atmosphere that was very pleasant during the whole tour. The snacks and drinks were great and the view was incredible. A unique and beautiful way to experience Amsterdam.
Sandy_D, May 2026
Such a fun relaxing cruise. Great guide! Took very good care of us. Yummy snacks and great drinks! Definitely would recommend!
Justine_A, May 2026
Wear warm clothing as after sunset, it’s a bit chilly. Sven, our captain, was knowledgeable, friendly and funny. Made the two hour cruise go by quickly.
Earle_H, May 2026
A beautiful evening and our captain/guide was Finn was wonderful. He shared local knowledge and history with a sense of humor. The wine, beer and snacks were very good but simple.
Deborah_H, May 2026
Fab experience really enjoyed the experience would thoroughly recommend ! Really informative and fun !
Gilbert_K, May 2026
What a great trip. Our captain and guide Abel was extremely pleasant and knowledgeable. Highly recommend
Helen_M, May 2026
It was a great time. Sven was personable and knowledgeable. He was attentive, making sure we had drinks and answering all our questions. I would highly recommend this tour!
JENNIELEA_H, May 2026
Fun informative, overall great experience. The guide Abel Lentink was very knowledgeable and made the experience fun as well. The drinks and food were a great addition as you motor through the Amsterdam canals leaning about its history.
Tara_O, May 2026
We missed our original tour due to travel mix up and the company was very accommodating and rebooked us to another day/ time. The drinks (extra) and snacks were excellent and the boat was spacious, clean, and comfortable. The ride itself in early evening was also quite peaceful. I am giving a 3 because the tour itself wasn’t as advertised. While I not sure if difference stems from the change in day, I was disappointed by 3 things: 1) the boat was totally different than advertised (photos) as a small enclosed boat. It was still a smaller boat but it was not covered which was only ok because we did not have rain and they provided blankets for the chill 2) the route promised many canals and we really just did a loop around the larger canals on the outside 3) the description said we would have an expert tour guide and our boat captain did not speak.
We ended up taking another boat ride with a different company which did provide much more info on Amsterdam history, architecture and life and also went through many of the different canals. If you are looking for a peaceful ride to sip wine and eat snacks then this one would be fine
VictoriaLynn_T, May 2026
This tour was so fun!! Robert, our tour guide, was excellent and entertaining!! We learned a lot and the snacks and drinks were the perfect touch. We would recommend this tour to anyone looking for a small group with a guide who knows his stuff and genuinely cares if his travellers are enjoying themselves. Loved it!!
Andrew_H, May 2026
It was a very insightful and wonderful journey through the Amsterdam camels. Experiencing the history through the Ciry and leant so much. Our Captain, Cas was absolutely amazing! I proposed to the Love of life on the excursion. 💕🤍🇳🇱
Michael_L, May 2026
Robert was an excellent guide and host! He’s knowledgeable, funny, and took great care of all. We will recommend and contact him when we come back to visit!
James_F, May 2026
An utterly delightful 2 hours. Relaxing, taking in so much of Amsterdam’s beauty from the vantage point of the canals. A small open boat with only about 10 people. Very nice snacks provided and wine/beer if you want to purchase. Our “driver” was very charming and entertaining and extremely knowledgeable about all things Amsterdam. No complaints. Highly recommended.
Anna_K, May 2026
It was a perfect boat ride for our first day in Amsterdam. The snacks were very yummy. Our tour guide shared a lot of history about Amsterdam.
Kimberly_P, Apr 2026
Fun, knowledgable and inclusive guide. Can access smaller canals that most others cannot to see historic places in the city. Excellent drink selections.
Diane_G, Apr 2026
2 hour night cruise of canals in Amsterdam. Highly recommend. Boat pilot was wonderful! Very informative and insightful. Learned many things about Amsterdam's history. Very intimate and relaxing trip also.
Patricia_G, Apr 2026
Such a great relaxing evening after a day of touring! The captain was engaging and informative and the snacks and availability of drinks was a nice touch. I especially liked that you could stay inside or enjoy unobstructed views from the outside area at the back of the boat. Great for picture taking! Such a different perspective seeing the homes and incredible bridges from the canals. And being eye level with all the fabulous house boats was probably my favorite part. Amsterdam looked even more amazing during sunset and the nearly two hour cruise went by way too quickly. Highly recommend!
Barbara_H, Apr 2026
We thoroughly enjoyed our two hour canal cruise around Amsterdam. Drinks were reasonable and delicious. The charcuterie board was perfect for each couple. This was a much better experience than the very commercial and cheaper than the many canal cruises offered everywhere. Nick gave it the personal touch. My hides even very pleased with this experience.
Beverly_W, Apr 2026
This was a fantastic tour of Amsterdam and a perfect way to experience the city from a different perspective. Gliding through the beautiful canals offered such a unique and relaxing view of the architecture and atmosphere. Our guide, Rauin, truly made the experience—he was engaging, knowledgeable, and added great context throughout the tour, which made it even more enjoyable.
One of the highlights for me was cruising through the Seven Canals—it was incredibly scenic and felt like the heart of Amsterdam. Overall, this was a memorable experience and something I would absolutely recommend to anyone visiting the city.
Michael_J, Apr 2026
Despite reservation, canal cruise cancelled, money taken anyway - not impressed - there is a word for that in the legal system.
Lisa_J, Apr 2026
Sven our captain was excellent. The small group was great and the 2 hrs worked well to see everything and not rushed
Jeanine_G, Apr 2026
The boat is vintage and absolutely beautiful. The crew make everyone feel welcome and cared for. The cheese board was exactly what we needed as we handy had lunch that day. The embark location was a block from our hotel so dropping our bags off and then getting to the docking point was a breeze. Great experience!
Jeffrey_F, Apr 2026
had a great time, very informative- a smaller boat, more personal experience- pilot knew a lot about Amsterdam and its history
Phyllis_Z, Apr 2026
We thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating, and seeing so many fascinating sights was just what we were looking for.
Rachel_C, Apr 2026
It was a really peaceful and excellent cruise with El, the snacks and drinks were great too! We had a lovely time.
Amber_P, Apr 2026
Excellent small group tour of the canals! Lovely day on the water with great snacks and drinks. Learned lots of history and saw places we had not explored while on foot. Highly recommend this tour!!
Kerri_B, Apr 2026
Robbert was great I love just chilling and having somebody tell stories and eating cheese and eating crackers and sipping on some orange juice
Diane_L, Apr 2026
Great way to start your visit to Amsterdam. 2 hour tour in small boat allowed us to travel in canals the larger boats could not navigate. Robert was a great guide and made sure that we all saw some of the hidden gems. Snack plate was delicious! Highly recommend!
Sherry_P, Apr 2026
Very relaxing and full of fun facts and information. The staff was charming. We would book this adventure again and again.
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