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

Recommended by 97% of travelers
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Viator Experience Award
High interest
Booked 4 times today.
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· Stephen_B ·
Sep 2026
Overall a great experience. Two hour tour is really necessary to fully experience Amsterdam canals especially at night. Boat was just the right size feeling intimate and spacious at the same time. Captain/guide was knowledgeable and personable. Snacks were free but beer and wine cost but were reasonably priced and very good quality and choice. Overall, I was very pleased with experience and would recommend.
· 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!

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

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 1,441 reviews
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Highly Recommend

Sue_H, Sep 2026
Great tour. It lasted almost 2 hours. We were a small group. There was a nice selection of beverages available for purchase. Our tour guide, Robert, was great!

Great canal cruise

Nicole_M, Sep 2026
We booked this canal cruise in the evening to take in the Amsterdam skyline at sunset & it was amazing. Our tour guide provided fun history of the city and doubled as a great bartender too.

No show for the boat!

Brett_B, Sep 2026
This sucks! Had to pay for an Uber to and from and there is no boat at the meeting point. No communication at all.

Awesome experience in Amsterdam

Laura_M, Sep 2026
Excellent experience. Loved that our tour guide grew up in Amsterdam. He was very knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions. I totally recommend a small group tour.

Perfect night canal tour.

Stephen_B, Sep 2026
Overall a great experience. Two hour tour is really necessary to fully experience Amsterdam canals especially at night. Boat was just the right size feeling intimate and spacious at the same time. Captain/guide was knowledgeable and personable. Snacks were free but beer and wine cost but were reasonably priced and very good quality and choice. Overall, I was very pleased with experience and would recommend.

Excellent cruise!!!

Derek_P, Sep 2026
Incredible experience with personalized touches. You really get to know Amsterdam on this tour. Tour operator was stellar!

Fantastic laid back...

Jerusha_F, Sep 2026
Fantastic laid back experience – learned some things, but also was able to just enjoy the views! Highly recommend.

Amsterdam canal tour

Andrea_J, Sep 2026
Great tour by Mark! Friendly, accommodating, good drink selections and interesting history lessons! A beautiful evening on the canals... thank you!

Our skipper did a great...

Marlene_G, Sep 2026
Our skipper did a great job of being informative while creating a fun and relaxing experience on our Canal cruise. The boat was quiet and comfortable and the snacks were just right in quantity and quality.

Fun interesting and...

Jeanne_F, Sep 2026
Fun interesting and informative. Our whole group enjoyed it Would highly recommend We did an evening cruise

Feel bad that I don’t...

Kimberly_B, Sep 2026
Feel bad that I don’t remember his name but the boat capt was very entertaining and educational. We only had 2 couples on the boat and he had fun with it. Much much more appreciated the personal touch in this tour versus so many of the other boats where everyone was plugged into glasses or the boat drive looked bored. Highly recommend this trip and that specific boat capt.

Great way to spend 2 hours

Richard_F, Sep 2026
Fabulous time learning about Amsterdam. We had a great boat captain and a awesome boat, everything was on time

Great experience

david_n, Sep 2026
Very interesting stories and informative history while enjoying refreshments. Would definitely recommend this to my friends.

Great was to experience Amsterdam

William_C, Aug 2026
We had the pleasure of an individual tour, as others who had scheduled were scared off by predicted rain. The weather held and was perfect for us. This came off exactly as advertised and was very enjoyable. Our guide proved to be knowledgeable and engaging. It is really interesting to experience the city from the canal level, as you can see how integral they are to its history and structure. We greatly enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend it.

Nice canal tour in Amsterdam

Dan_R, Aug 2026
We enjoyed this tour. Snacks were great. Drinks available for purchase but we didn’t need as we had just stopped for coffee. Lots of good information and a way to see and enjoy the canals. The boat was nice too.

Great way to see the...

Charles_L, Aug 2026
Great way to see the canals! Our tour guy gave us a lot of information about Dutch history! Snacks were great too!

It was fine, they spilled...

Emily_D, Aug 2026
It was fine, they spilled wine all over my cheese board and didn’t offer to replace it so everything tasted like wine. Ride was late.

Canal cruising

Burly09, Aug 2026
What a wonderful evening by with Elli at the helm. Such amazing local knowledge of the canals and the city and a great sense of humour. Lots of insight to food and other places to visit as well. Snacks and drinks were a great addition. Highly recommend taking this 2 hour cruise rather than an hour.

Great Canal Tour in Amsterdam

Karyn_B, Aug 2026
The tour was awesome. Our guide Joris was very nice and informative. He did a great job. The snacks were good and you could buy cocktails on the boat. Luckily we had a beautiful weather. We only had eight people on our boat, which was awesome.

Tour guide was excellent....

Harry_H, Aug 2026
Tour guide was excellent. Night time beautiful scenery. Good snacks and nice selection of drinks. Highly recommend!!

Great experience

Michele_P, Aug 2026
Excellent cruise but the boat is actually covered and doesn’t look like the picture. The captain was great and knowledgeable. Drinks cost extra but wide selection.

Excellent Experience and Fun Way to See Amsterdam!

Chris_W, Aug 2026
This was five stars and an excellent experience all the way. Felt like the two hour tour enabled you to see a lot more than the one hour options. The snacks and wine were excellent! Highly recommend all around!!!

Great Fun Trip

Arthur_D, Aug 2026
Great experience, drink selection, boat and captain. Two hours flew by, and was a lot of fun. Thanks

Best tour

Chabie_R, Aug 2026
Our tour guide was very nice and really attentive and we actually learned a lot about the history of Amsterdam. Such a very pleasant person. Honestly his name slipped off

Great Experience!

Laura_B, Aug 2026
Our guide Aruna was awesome! Personable, funny, and knowledgeable. A thoroughly enjoyable and informative tour!

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!

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