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Cruising the canals of Amsterdam is a must for first-time visitors to the city. This family-friendly cruise provides a personalized experience with a small boat and a maximum of 20 passengers on-board. Get to know each other as you sip drinks, tuck into snacks, and enjoy entertaining commentary. Enjoy amazing views from the open boat and cruise around the UNESCO-listed canal ring, spotting landmarks including the Rijksmuseum and the Anne Frank House, and hearing fun facts and stories about Amsterdam.

Cruise down the famous canals of Amsterdam during this 60-minute boat tour, which includes a cheese platter and unlimited beer, wine and soft drink. Hop aboard the classic wooden saloon boat and sit back and enjoy the beautiful city pass you by. See landmarks while nibbling on Dutch cheese and having a drink.

Glide through Amsterdam's canals in style and comfort aboard a 100% electric, luxury boat. Settle into comfy cushioned seats, and warm up with provided blankets and a drink from the cash bar if the weather is chilly. The cruise departs multiple times daily from 3 different departure locations in the city center of Amsterdam, so it's easy to fit into most sightseeing itineraries.

See Amsterdam at your own pace with a hop-on hop-off bus or boat tour, including the option to combine both onto one ticket. Select a 24- or 48-hour ticket with several stops around town, enhanced by optional sightseeing around Amsterdam’s postcard-perfect network of waterways on the canal cruise. Pass by the Anne Frank House, National Maritime Museum, Heineken Experience and eclectic neighborhoods like Jordaan and the historical Red Light District, where you can disembark to explore.

Discover Amsterdam’s WWII history and follow in the footsteps of Anne Frank on this walking tour of the Jewish Quarter. See the Jewish Historical Museum, the Portuguese Synagogue, and the Auschwitz Monument; learn about events such as the February Strike and Winter of Hunger, and end the tour outside the Anne Frank House (entrance not included).

Orientate yourself in Amsterdam and discover the city’s highlights as well as its hidden gems on a bike tour. Zip easily between landmarks, saving time and covering more ground that possible by foot, ideal for visitors with limited time in the city. Enjoy the more personalized experience of a small-group tour of max 11 people, and gain insight into Amsterdam’s history and culture from your guide.

The best way to explore the UNESCO-listed Amsterdam Canal Ring is indisputably by boat. Get a different perspective of the Dutch capital while avoiding the crowds on land during this relaxing canal cruise that includes unlimited Heineken beer, wine, and soft drinks for a budget-friendly price. When the weather is good, enjoy an open-air boat ride as well as heated seats during the winter.

Want to see the sights of Amsterdam from a boat, yet avoid the tourist crowds? Step aboard an electric sloop with a small group of 12 people max and enjoy unobstructed views of the city through panoramic glass windows. Enjoy Dutch snacks like bitterballen, stroopwafels, and local cheese as well as drinks from the open bar—including beer, wine, mulled wine, hot chocolate, and Dutch jenever—while your captain shares stories about the secrets of the city.

Cruise through Amsterdam the modern way, by small electric boat with a bar on an evening tour. A fun alternative to standing in a crowded bar, the cruise offers a sociable way to see Amsterdam's landmarks as day turns to night. Illuminated bridges and attractions like the Western Church are among the sights.

Get a fascinating introduction to the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam on this 2.5-hour small-group tour with included admission tickets. Uncover the major works and interesting lesser-known pieces of this troubled, 19th-century Dutch artist. Gaze at the legendary *Sunflowers* and admire other masterpieces as your guide sheds light on the different periods of his work and what inspired him. You can upgrade to the private option for undivided attention.

Discover the delights and history of Zaanse Schans and the Dutch countryside on a 3-hour, small-group trip from Amsterdam. With an informative guide, admire the lush, canal-crossed Dutch landscape. Take a tour of pretty Zaanse Schans, famous for its wooden windmills and green-painted houses, and visit a cheese farm and clog-making workshop to learn about these traditional crafts. Lastly, visit a working windmill to learn how these waterside factories helped drive the 17th-century Dutch Golden Age. Numbers are limited on this tour for a small-group experience.

Gain an overview of the rural Holland region on this full-day tour to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken, with hassle-free round-trip transfer from central Amsterdam. See the Zaanse Schans windmills up close, visit an Edam cheese maker, and sample fresh fish in Volendam, with historical insights and real-time commentary provided by your guide.

Bypass the lines at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and admire van Gogh’s works with your very own private guide. Gain priority access and explore the highlights of the museum, home to the world’s biggest Vincent van Gogh art collection. Let your guide introduce you to sublime masterpieces such as ‘Sunflowers,’ learn the significance of some lesser-known paintings, and see pieces by artists who influenced his style, such as Gauguin and Monet. A perfect introduction to the museum and the great artist’s life and work.

Relish the delectable bites and cultural highlights of Amsterdam’s sophisticated Jordaan district on a food and walking tour. With an expert epicurean guide, visit local foodie hotspots to sample smoked sausage, creamy Gouda, pickled herring, and more. Enjoy an alternative experience of Amsterdam as you discover places off the conventional tourist trail. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to only 12 fellow food-lovers.

Make the most of your time in the Netherlands by seeing Keukenhof botanical garden and Zaanse Schans in one day with stress-free transport from Amsterdam included. This day trip from Amsterdam takes you to the garden in the morning to see its impressive flower fields on a Lisse guided tour. Afterward, it’s on to Zaanse Schans to see its windmills and clog museum before enjoying a cheese tasting at a farm. Easy drop-off in Amsterdam concludes your experience.

Discover the Dutch countryside on this full-day tour to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken, with round-trip transfer from central Amsterdam ensuring a hassle-free trip. See windmills, waterlands, cheese makers, and clog factories up close, and learn about the region's rich history directly from your professional guide, with tasters of cheese and other local produce and interior tours included in the price. If option selected, you embark on a 1-hour canal sightseeing tour right after the tour, ending at Amsterdam Central Station.

See the sights of Amsterdam from a luxury canal boat on a cruise from central Amsterdam. Choose the departure point that is most convenient for you, and board either in front of the Rijksmuseum, the Anne Frank House, or Amsterdam Central Station. Aboard an electric boat, you’ll see the sights of the city in an eco-friendly way, passing along the smaller canals that the large boats can’t access. A local skipper and host provide commentary about the sights as you cruise.

Explore the Dutch countryside on this guided bike tour from Amsterdam. Choose from a short or long route on either a standard bike or electric bike, which lets you cover more ground without breaking a sweat. Visit a mix of historical windmills, farmlands, classic Dutch landscapes, and UNESCO-listed canals. Plus, you'll stop to sample Gouda cheese, too.

Spend less time waiting and more time admiring the masterpieces of the Rijksmuseum on a skip-the-line tour. Designed with time-pressed travelers in mind, this tour takes you right to the heart of paintings by European masters such as Rembrandt, and Hals, and offers insight into European art history that you’re unlikely to find in the guidebooks. Plus, a maximum of 14 travelers means that you’ll plenty of opportunities to ask you guide questions.

Take a day trip out of the city and visit Holland’s famous windmills in the countryside around Amsterdam. On this tour you’ll see the canals and greenery of rural life in the Netherlands, and learn about the rich history of the area. Stroll around the historic village of Zaanse Schans and see the old shipyard, important here since the 17th century. In Volendam or Marken, see how wooden clogs are made!

Enjoy a wide-ranging introduction to Amsterdam’s highlights and history on this small-group walking tour. Pick between morning and afternoon start times, meet your guide right in the heart of the city, and set off on foot. You’ll see highlights like the Royal Palace and the Red Light District, will learn about the city’s origins and key moments in its history, will admire its UNESCO-listed center, and more.

Enjoy an alternative sightseeing experience of Amsterdam on an exciting bike tour of the dazzling Dutch capital. Follow a professional guide through the quaint waterways and winding cobbled streets of the city and discover an eclectic selection of sights off the conventional tourist trail. Delve into the rich history and 'coffee shop' culture of the city with your knowledgeable guide and get local recommendations from your local guide.

Perfect for travelers who couldn’t get tickets to the Anne Frank House, but who want to explore the past of Anne Frank and her story, this Anne Frank’s Last Walk and Experience combines a tour and a VR experience. Pass by Leiden Square (Leidseplein), Prinsengracht, Westerkerk, and Anne Frank House as your guide teaches you the history of Anne Frank. Then, afterward, pop into a virtual reality experience and explore the virtual house of Anne Frank at your own pace.