Amsterdam

2 Hour Exclusive Canal Cruise: Including drinks & Dutch snacks

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1 5 Hour Premium Canal Cruise starting from Leidseplein

2 hours
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover Amsterdam's charm on a 2-hour canal cruise, and soak up its rich history and vibrant culture from the water. Relax aboard a comfortable boat as we navigate the UNESCO-protected canals, the Amstel River, and more. Sip on a selection of local beverages and enjoy the comfort of blankets while taking in city highlights.

Ride on an elegant boat through Amsterdam’s canals
Sail past Anne Frank House and Prinsengracht
Sip on included beverages while taking in the sights
A small group means a more intimate experience

What's Included

Alcoholic Beverages
Private skipper and live guide
Blankets available
Restroom on board

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Keizersgracht 384, 1016 GB Amsterdam, Netherlands
Our meeting point will be right in front of hotel 'The Dylan'. In front of the hotel, there is a dock where our boat will be waiting to receive you before your tour.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Anne Frank House (Pass By)

Prinsengracht (Pass By)

The Amstel (Pass By)

Amstelveld (Pass By)

Magere Brug (Pass By)

Koninklijk Theater Carre (Pass By)

H'ART Museum (Pass By)

Blauwbrug (Pass By)

Dutch National Opera & Ballet (Pass By)

Mulligans Irish Music Bar (Pass By)

The Cat Cabinet (Pass By)

Munt Tower (Munttoren) (Pass By)

Herengracht (Pass By)

Huis Bartolotti (Pass By)

Westerkerk (Pass By)

Bloemgracht (Pass By)

Amsterdam Cheese Museum (Pass By)

9 Little Streets (Negen Straatjes) (Pass By)

Amstelveld (Pass By)

Mulligans Irish Music Bar (Pass By)

Rembrandtplein (Pass By)

Spui (Pass By)

The Cat Cabinet (Pass By)

Amsterdam Gay Pride (Pass By)

De Duif (Pass By)

Houseboat Museum (Pass By)

Leiden Square (Leidseplein) (Pass By)

South Church (Zuiderkerk) (Pass By)

The Jordaan (Pass By)

Bourbon Street Music Club Amsterdam (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate
No bachelor / birthday party groups allowed. Please request a private boat for these events
With rainy weather we might choose to select a covered boat. These can differ from our promotional pictures
Tours for chrildren under the age of 2 are for free
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Featured review

Robert_H

The owners Will and Tamerin where extremely attentive. The length of the tour 2 hours was just right. We felt like we got to see everything. The presentation on the canals and the history of Amsterdam was enlightening. We would highly recommend this tour.

Reviews

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Wonderful time exploring

Susan_D, Apr 2024

awesome guide...beautiful boat....lovely tour of the canals Great snacks and drinks, lovely way too spend a day

Beautiful

April_H, Apr 2024

Great time, beautiful boat and small/intimate. Our guide was funny and informative. Loved the wine and snacks.

Great Canal Tour Experience!

Susan_A, Apr 2024

Our tour operators are a young motivated couple who have created a wonderful experience for their guests. Will was an accomplished boat navigator and a delightful storyteller. His partner (sorry — forgot her name) added her own color commentary and was masterful at keeping their guests happy with drinks and snacks. Their smaller boat (we had about 16 guests) was able to explore smaller canals which larger boats couldn’t reach. The two-hour cruise was filled with historical references, interesting stories and colorful anecdotes as only Amsterdam natives would know. They were most gracious and it was a very welcoming and wonderful introduction to the city.

Love this tour!

Robert_B, Apr 2024

This tour exceeded our expectations! Will & Tamson were awesome! Commentary of the history and landmarks of Amsterdam were enlightening and entertaining. Plus, the local snacks and beverages were great, too! Highly recommend!

Bangin’ boat trip!

Harry_D, Apr 2024

A lovely boat with my Mum, that we would highly recommend. The chap was fantastic, very informative and joyful. We loved the Prosecco and nibbles. Make you sure you pick a day with a good weather!!

Amazing experience.

ashley_e, Apr 2024

This was the best part of my 48 hours in Amsterdam. The boat is brand new and couldn’t be any more comfortable. Will, our guide, was amazing. He is born and raised in Amsterdam and was incredibly knowledgeable on all of the monuments and canals. He was great fun and made this from a tourist trip to a personal trip! It was very intimate and there was free flowing wine and beer along with Dutch snacks. The boat was partially covered and had a bathroom on board. Book this! You won’t be sorry.

Amazing experience

Sara_H, Apr 2024

The people running the tour were a wealth of knowledge and were just fun to talk to. The boat was beautiful and the food and wine they provided was amazing.

The best thing you’ll do in Amsterdam

Samuel_B, Apr 2024

This boat trip is a little more expensive than the average, but it worth every penny! The recently renovated boat was absolutely stunning and the small group size meant there was plenty of space to sit comfortably. Will and Tamsin were excellent hosts, attentive with the drinks and boasting an extensive knowledge of the city. They have two boats a summer and a winter boat. We were lucky enough to have glorious sunshine but with a fair bit of wind. As a result the winter boat with a closed top worked perfectly, keeping out the wind and acting as a bit of a sun trap given the large sun roof. The summer boat is fully open topped. We also received some tasty local snacks and enjoyed these with a local beer and a glass of Prosecco. Voyage really delivered on the luxury feel and the slower pace of the tour (c.2hrs) was a really nice way to see the city. If you’re limited on time in Amsterdam and only have time for one excursion, do this one!

Mixed review

Wendy_J, Apr 2024

Overall was a good cruise, only 10 of us so it felt personalized, and the boat was nice. Booked with this company specifically because they had a restroom on board, but of course it was out of service the day of our cruise :(

Fabulous

Robert_H, Apr 2024

Fabulous.

Robert_H, Apr 2024

Will and Tamerin were great. Small group. Everything about this trip was good. Just enough of a snack and drink and a great presentation of the history of the canals and Amsterdam. Can't say enough good things. Highly recommend.

Must do!

Sandy_B, Apr 2024

An absolute must-do in Amsterdam! The canal cruise was simply magical. Stunning views, Tiber was informative and jolly throughout, and the boat was beautifully stunning topped off with delicious snacks. A perfect way to experience the charm of the city. Highly recommended!

Perfect experience for our entire group

Sally_P, Mar 2024

Wil and Tamsen were lovely - so interesting, engaging, kind. The group dynamic was fun and we learned a lot - from a distracted 12 year old to a very curious 82 year old grandma and sisters in our 50s, we all loved it. Also the snack trays and drinks were a nice touch. Perfection

This was a great...

John_F, Mar 2024

This was a great experience! The crew were very knowledgeable, friendly and enthusiastic. Service was excellent, as were the Dutch snacks, beer and wine.

Excellent value

Meansy_7, Mar 2024

Captain Ko was extremely knowledgeable and delivered his commentary with flair. The trip was well worth the money and the drinks and snacks provided were very nice. Highly recommended

Awesome views, great host

Andeenguyen, Feb 2024

Our skipper, Bas, was very entertaining, informative and accommodating. We learned a lot about the history of Amsterdam from our 2 hours cruise with him. Highly recommended.

Excellent canal cruise

Hugo_M, Feb 2024

Really loved the relaxing, informative and enjoyable canal cruise. William was the perfect pilot, bartender and guide. Would definitely recommend!

Trip never happened

Andrew_R, Feb 2024

Trip did not take place. I phoned operator after having waited nearly half an hour and they said they had no record of the booking sent to them by Viator.

Erin was great!

Paige_M, Jan 2024

Erin was great! She was so knowledgeable, and it was a great way to see the city. The price was also fair!

New boat company working hard to earn your business

Caitlin_R, Dec 2023

Will was charming and the wooden boat is beautiful. We enjoyed a glass or two of prosecco while learning about Amsterdam. Highly recommend this experience. This is the newest boat company in the tour business, and we were delighted that we chose this tour -- Will is the business owner, pilots the boat, tells you about city sights and history, serves drinks, and offers recommendations.

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