Netherlands · Cruise & Sailing

⚓ FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS Amsterdam Shore Excursion (3h) - Walking Tour + Canal Cruise

4 Hours Round trip from Amsterdam Easy pace

Enjoy a scenic canal cruise through Amsterdam’s iconic waterways, surrounded by historic canal houses, as part of our 3-hour shore excursion

Cruise past Amsterdam’s elegant canal houses during our 3-hour shore excursion, combining a guided walking tour with a scenic canal cruise

Admire Amsterdam’s iconic canal houses during our 3-hour shore excursion, featuring a guided walking tour and a relaxing canal cruise

Explore Amsterdam’s vibrant city center on a guided walking tour, passing historic streets like Damrak as part of our 3-hour shore excursion

Start your Amsterdam shore excursion near the iconic Central Station, the gateway to a 3-hour experience including a guided walking tour

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private walking tour through Amsterdam’s historic centre
02 Scenic 1-hour canal cruise on UNESCO-listed canals
03 See Dam Square, the Royal Palace, and 17th-century gabled houses
04 Cruise past sights such as the Skinny Bridge and Prinsengracht
05 Glass-top boat for panoramic city views
06 Audio guide available in up to 19 languages
07 Designed for cruise passengers with terminal pick-up and drop-off

Make the most of your time ashore with a private Amsterdam experience that combines two of the city’s essentials: a guided walk through the historic centre and a scenic canal cruise through its UNESCO-listed waterways. Designed for cruise passengers, this excursion offers an easy way to discover Amsterdam’s history, architecture, and atmosphere in just a few hours.

Stroll past highlights such as Dam Square, the Royal Palace, and rows of elegant 17th-century gabled houses before boarding a glass-top boat for a relaxing cruise along the famous canals. Along the way, enjoy views of landmarks including the Skinny Bridge, Prinsengracht, and Keizersgracht, with multilingual audio commentary available during the cruise.

Make the most of your time ashore with a private Amsterdam experience that combines two of the city’s essentials: a guided walk through the historic centre and a scenic canal cruise through its UNESCO-listed waterways.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Amsterdam

Languages Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Lovers Canal Cruise - 1 hr

Amsterdam Canal Cruise
You will go on the famous Canal Cruise in a glass-top boat across the Unesco Heritage Canals
During the cruise you will see many famous sights and attractions like the Skinny Bridge, the VOC-ship and the port of Amsterdam
From the boat you will have the best possible view on the beautiful architecture of the typical Amsterdam houses with their clock, spout, and neck gables
You will also get to see the well-known Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht and learn all about the history of the canals
Audio guide is available in up to 19 different languages
Duration: appr. 1 hour.

Walking Tour in downtown Amsterdam - 1-2 hrs

Walking Tour Amsterdam
A private walking tour is being organised for your group
Our guide will lead your group around the historical center of Amsterdam
Get an intimate and insider's view of this great small city which is the capital of The Netherlands
You will get to learn more about Amsterdam's history, culture and architecture.
Wander past top attractions like Dam Square, the Royal Palace, the UNESCO-listed canals and 17th century gabled houses.
Duration: appr. 1-2 hours (depending on your connecting flight time)

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Amsterdam 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Pick-up and Drop-off by your guide at Passenger Terminal Amsterdam.
Canal Cruise, enjoy a captivating cruise, embracing the city's architectural charm and vibrant ambiance.
Private Walking Tour, stroll through Amsterdam's treasures: history, culture, and charming streets.
All fees and taxes.

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
Anything not part of this itinerary

Know before you go

We recommend booking your tour at least two days in advance to avoid dissapointment.
Upon arrival at the Passenger Terminal Amsterdam you will meet your guide at the ship's arrival point. He/she will share his/her live location with you beforehand so it will be easy to find your guide.
After the Walking Tour and the Canal Cruise you will be dropped off at Passenger Terminal Amsterdam by your guide well on time for your departure.
We will contact you well before the tour to provide you with the contact details of your tour guide.
Your tour guide will make sure you will experience a hassle free and memorable cruise excursion!

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