You will be amazed at all you will experience in a mere 1-hour. The tour starts near the Rijksmuseum. You will observe the beauty of Old Amsterdam during boat trip. This is definitely must-have experience, which will give you a plenty of opportunities to make your own special discoveries.You will pass by Anne Frank House, who wrote her famous diary here.. Observe the beautiful Jordaan, where streets and canals are named after trees and flowers.Then you will enter the Prinsengracht and look at the Houseboat museum and De 9 Straatjes.Enjoy the view of the Leiden Square.The most notable architectural landmarks of this place are Stadsschouwburg Theater and American Hotel. Pay attention to the Rijksmuseum, which is the largest art museum in the country. This canal is a part of area, known for its many galleries and antique shops.Enjoy the charms and wonders of the main Amsterdam canal. You will pass by church De Duif and enter the Amstel.The Amstel is where Amsterdam was born. Here you can feel the atmosphere of the city and its peculiarity. It is impossible to imagine the capital of the Netherlands without the Amstel. These canals are hundreds of years old and they remember everything. Observe magnificent landmarks: numerous churches, museums, streets, bridges (including the Blauwbrug) and other exceptional Amsterdam areas (including the Royal Zoo and the Noordermarkt).No introduction can do this tour a justice. Explore the Emperor's Canal (Keizersgracht) and the Herengracht, which are contributing to Amsterdam's fame as the "Venice of the North".Also you will see the Singel canal, which is the inner-most canal in Amsterdam's semicircular ring of canals.More interesting places are waiting for you, including such gems as the Haarlemmerstraat, shopping and restaurants heaven. Enjoy the views and watch the world go by.You will pass by the Magere Brug, also known as Skinny Bridge. It was so narrow, that it was hard for two pedestrians to pass each other. Now it is a little wider, but still a very peculiar place.Look at home of the most renowned Amsterdam citizen, Rembrandt, who was not only an artist and teacher, but also a collector and entrepreneur. Then you will take a look at the Red Lights District. You have heard a lot about it, and everything you have heard is probably true.Enjoy the pretty Brouwersgracht, which is believed to be the most beautiful street in Amsterdam.And the Bloemenmarkt is the finest-smelling area. The flower stalls stand on the houseboats and remind of the old days, when the market was daily supplied by boat. The unusual Torturу Museum is located nearby.Pay attention to Amstelveld with its 46 Caucasian wingnut trees.See Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam, which contains more than six thousand tropical and native trees and plants.You will pass by the Waterlooplein Market, which is an authentic flea market.See the Royal Palace and the Oude Kerk.A'dam Lookout provides the best panoramic view. Beer lovers would enjoy Amsterdam Heineken Experience, amusement park and exhibition, dedicated to the famous brewery.Residents of the city usually don't curtain their windows, so you can observe their daily life too. You will explore the city and at the same time relax and unwind after long walks. After such a mini-trip, you can walk to the most attractive areas and get awe-inspired by history and fairy-tail scenery.
Netherlands · Cruise & Sailing
Amsterdam Canals on Luxury Canal Tour See All Main Landmarks
The journey
- 01 Cruise Amsterdam’s historic canals in just 1 hour
- 02 Pass major landmarks including the Rijksmuseum and Anne Frank House
- 03 See iconic neighborhoods such as Jordaan and the canal belt
- 04 Enjoy live commentary from a local host
- 05 Take in views of bridges, houseboats, and canal-side architecture
- 06 Relax on a luxury canal boat in the heart of the city
See Amsterdam from its most iconic vantage point on a 1-hour luxury canal cruise through the city’s historic waterways. Glide past elegant canal houses, famous bridges, and some of the capital’s best-known sights while enjoying live commentary from a local host.
This relaxing boat tour offers a quick and comfortable way to take in the atmosphere of Old Amsterdam, with views of landmarks and neighborhoods such as the Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House, Jordaan, Herengracht, Bloemenmarkt, and the Royal Palace. It’s an easy way to experience the charm, history, and everyday life of the city from the water.
The Amstel is where Amsterdam was born.
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What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Iconic places for photoshoot and great views
- 1-Hour Canal Cruise
- Live commentary
- Local host
What's Not Included
- Drinks and beverages
Know before you go
- WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
- STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
- ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
- INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
- INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
- Not wheelchair accessible
- No bachelor / birthday party groups allowed, please call us for a private boat option
- The ticket is valid for entrance within that hour depending our departure times. Which means that the a 2pm ticket is also valid at 2:15 or 2:45. Our stewards can tell you when the next departure is. The above, is with exception of the last tour of the day. This tour will be at that time slot.
- It is colder on the water, please bring warm clothing and don't get surprised by the chilly Dutch weather.
- A fairly big step has to be made into the boat. Our stewards will assist you with this.
- When a lot of rain is predicted, we will run with covers. This will impact the visibility, but keep our socks dry! If you did your tour in pouring rain, you can use your ticket again in dry weather (or get a refund)
- If you are unhappy with your experience, please let us know directly or come by the office. We strive to be the best in Amsterdam, and if this was not the case, we would be happy to discuss a full refund of your ticket price.
- No boats at the dock? Please call us or visit our office at Leliegracht 50 (around the corner)
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Your 1 hour finishes where it began, in Amsterdam.
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