Amsterdam 2hour small group canal cruise with snacks & opt drinks

Recommended by 97% of travelers

Amsterdam, Netherlands

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2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9

· Adrian_K ·

Jul 2026

Amazing experience! Beautiful boat all to ourselves with a very skilled boatman and wonderful guide in Geert. We saw many spots and neigborhoods and learned so much. This tour highly reccomended. Thanks for the drinks too!

· Laurie_C ·

May 2026

This was a great tour. Small group, nice boat, good snacks and the captain was very knowledgeable about the sites. The boat itself was nice and had a rich history. All things considered, I would highly recommend.

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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)
Snacks

Dutch snacks

Alcoholic Beverages

Drinks 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 1,403 reviews

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Marc is a great skipper...

Jason_R, Aug 2026

Marc is a great skipper and is knowledgeable about Amsterdam and its history. Helps that the day was also beautiful and sunny! Great vibes!

Excellent canal cruise

Stacy_O, Aug 2026

Beautiful boat with food and drinks included if you choose. Small group allows you to relax and enjoy the amazing views. Boat captain had great information and funny anecdotes.

Try a different company.

cjthalman, Aug 2026

Guide was more interested in selling drinks than guiding. We loved the ride thru the canals but got very little information.

Informative and relaxing...

Carrie_K, Aug 2026

Informative and relaxing canal tour of the city. Our guide was extremely engaging and knowledgeable. A wonderful experience!

Must do Amsterdam into tour!

Alyssa_H, Aug 2026

Do this right away when arriving in Amsterdam to get a wonderful view of the city and its charming history and architecture! My husband and our two teens really enjoyed this tour!

Texas

Donna_W, Aug 2026

Excellent Guide, Fun Group, Beautiful Boat, Loved The Snacks, Nice Wine Selection, Lot’s of great information.

4 people had seats where...

Mahesh_K, Aug 2026

4 people had seats where they can recline. Others had narrow uncomfortable seats. Greater emphasis on selling wine and drinks over safety.

Informative and Relaxing Tour

Dean_C, Aug 2026

Gert was an excellent guide. He shared a lot of history and readily answered our questions. The two hours went by quickly!

The folks welcomed us...

Ann_H, Aug 2026

The folks welcomed us warmly and served us so well. The boat captain was very knowledgeable and warm and welcoming.

We actually had our own ...

James_G, Aug 2026

We actually had our own private tour! Our guide gave us many historical facts and told great stories. This was a perfect way to start our Amsterdam trip!

Pleasant trip

Cheryl_E, Aug 2026

It was a relaxing 2 hours. Learned a bit more history and got to see more of the city. Snacks and drinks were also a nice touch.

Great first day activity....

Christine_M, Aug 2026

Great first day activity. Awesome individual cheese boards. Sam gave a great tour. Highly recommend taking

Great Time

Jennifer_J, Aug 2026

we had a great time on the boat because of our fantastic tour guide, Talan (sp). enjoyed the tour, the information about the city and the wine and snacks. TY

Great Amsterdam Experience

Kim_N, Aug 2026

Great launch staff and skipper! We really enjoyed this canal cruise. Lovely comfortable boat and small group experience was very nice.

Excellent

Christopher_D, Aug 2026

Excellent tour. Our guide Robert was amazing and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend and would definitely do this tour again.

Great fun!

Debra_D, Aug 2026

This was one of our favorite experiences. The captain was fun, engaging and a good host. The small group tour was so lovely. We didn't feel lost in a crowd.

Great Canal Tour

Terri_H, Jul 2026

Very relaxing and complete tour, Beautiful canals, knowledgeable captain with classic Dutch snacks and wine.

Enjoyable canal ride!!

Doreen_k, Jul 2026

Awesome trip, commentary! Ellie was a great host! Amsterdam is an amazing place to visit! Watch out for the bikers!!

Highly recommend!

Joseph_B, Jul 2026

Excellent experience and the guide was very informative and friendly. Learned a lot about the history of Amsterdam and the canal system.

Don’t pass this up!

Gary_S, Jul 2026

Informative local knowledge, delicious snacks and drinks, excellent hospitality and great fun. An altogether great value.

Very nice experience. We...

Jiddy, Jul 2026

Very nice experience. We learnt interesting facts about the city along the way. The service was great

mmmmmm

Robert_P, Jul 2026

Paid extra for some cheese and salami. Honestly not the unlimited amount advertised and not worth the extra.

Fabulous way to tour the city

Rachel_H, Jul 2026

Aruna was an incredible guide and captain. Very knowledgeable and made the tour even more enjoyable. Highly recommend this experience for all traveling in Amsterdam.

Best Way to See Amsterdam

Joseph_H, Jul 2026

Excellent tour! Marc was such a great guide and the boat was super comfortable. Group was a nice size as well. Highly recommend!

Do it

Amelia_C, Jul 2026

Absolute must in Amsterdam! We did the evening tour and it was stunning. Our guide was a gem. Joris was and EXCELLENT guide and the snacks and drinks were delicious. Would highly recommend.

Glad we decided to go on this tour!

Shirley_M, Jul 2026

Our Captain was Mark and he was great at piloting the boat while describing the points of interest. The drinks were reasonably priced and each couple shared assorted snacks: cheese, crackers, grapes, nuts and small stroopwaffles. Very pleasant 2 hours.

The rain couldn’t slow us down!

Courtney_P, Jul 2026

Abel was fantastic! We absolutely loved this 2 hour canal ride. Absolutely the best! It was raining and when Abel pulled up to dock in the classiest boat with a clear cover, I knew it was going to be the BEST tour. He gave a wonderful explanation of all the wine, beer and beverage choices. Lots of fun history and facts.

Charming Canal Cruise

Jennifer_S, Jul 2026

Excellent guide, small group, lovely charcuterie board...Wonder drink selection. Beautiful boat, sun and shade available on board.

Great way to see a lovely city!

Sherry_Q, Jul 2026

This was a wonderful tour of Amsterdam, and our guide was so knowledgeable and informative as he showed us his beautiful city. The boat was comfortable and lovely. He provided delicious snacks and drinks were available at a small charge. We would highly recommend this cruise!