Amsterdam Canal Cruise: Intimate 2-Hour Tour
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360 Ratings
Amsterdam

Experience an intimate 2-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with Sebi Boat Tours. Enjoy Dutch snacks, drinks, and Captain Sebi’s insightful commentary in Dutch, English, and German!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Amsterdam Canal Ring - Sail through the UNESCO World Heritage canal belt and the charming Jordaan district, view the Amstel River, the Red Light District, the maritime area, and much more.
  • Westerkerk - Amsterdam’s most renowned and largest church! It is also the starting point of our tour.
  • The Jordaan - One of Amsterdam’s most iconic…
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What's Included
  • Year-round sailing, only cancel for official weather alarms
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Outside and heated inside area on the boat
  • On-board restrooms
  • Live narration by local Amsterdam captain
  • Small group, max 10 guests
Additional Information

This is not your typical canal cruise. Avoid the crowds with a maximum of 10 guests, a local captain as your personal guide, and enjoy quality drinks and Dutch snacks. No large groups or scripts—just genuine stories and a truly unique experience.
Experience an intimate 2-hour cruise on our distinctive 100% electric, over 100-year-old boat, Giuliana,…

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Location
Keizersgracht 198
Keizersgracht
We kindly ask you to be present latest 5 minutes before departure at the dock in front of Keizersgracht 196/198 as we cannot guarantee to wait after departure time! Please take note that this is a shared dock and our Giuliana will be there latest at the exact departure time!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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745linseys
May 17, 2026
The Best Canal Cruise and Company in Amsterdam! - This was the most amazing and relaxing complete canal cruise out there! No rushing and Sebi was the most attentive and kind captain…he even delayed having us exit his boat to save us from the sudden heavy rainstorm! I was disappointed I didn’t have enough cash to give him a bigger tip! Snacks and drinks were abundant, boat is so beautiful and well maintained. Comfortable seating inside and out so all weather works. Not huge boat crammed with people. It was more intimate and personal! Also local business so supporting local families not big companies. If you want a peaceful, relaxing day on the canal with a kind, Knowledgeable captain and some great adult snacks I highly recommend this tour and company! I have done other “small boat tours” they knocked this one out of the park..we didn’t want it to end!
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Robyn_b
May 14, 2026
Magical Canal Cruise - It delivered as written and beyond. Every detail including flowers on the table - it was magical. Our guide was knowledgeable and passionate
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Tazuru_p
May 10, 2026
Almost a private tour of Amsterdam’s canals - Best canal cruise experience! If you don’t want to be on a crowded boat, if you don’t like scripted narrations or even worse, taped narrations, or if you want to be treated as a visitor and not like a commodity, and most importantly, if you want a truly up-close and personal Amsterdam canal experience with an Amsterdamer who cares about his city enough to give you both the highlights and the inside perspective of what life is like on these canals, let Captain Sebi take you on a private tour of the smaller, lesser known canals as well as treat you to fine wines, authentic Dutch snacks, and stories about Amsterdam through its canal system. You will relax on his beautiful 100 year old boat, enjoy canal vistas rarely seen by visitors, and you will delight in his incisive tales of Amsterdam and its history.
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Lisa_m
May 10, 2026
The bites and drinks... - The bites and drinks cruise was fantastic. The small group was just right. Snacks and drinks were yummy and plentiful. Our captain was very knowledgeable with local knowledge as well as funny. Highly recommend.
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Joseph_r
May 9, 2026
Best River Boat Cruise in Amsterdam! - It was amazing Captain was so courteous with drinks and great food, his commentary during the cruise was outstanding! His boat is just the right size that can get places others can’t allowing you to see Amsterdam like no one else! Highly recommend it!
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Stevel_052017
May 8, 2026
excellent small boat canal cruise - I don't think you could pick a better canal cruise in Amsterdam than this one. The operator could not be more friendly or informative and the cruise is a full two hours in a beautifully refurbished antique boat that is small enough to access areas where those huge tour boats can't go. He even stopped for a minute mid-cruise to pick up some typical Dutch snacks hot off the stove waiting for us at a local bakery. It's a somewhat more expensive cruise than others, but you more than get your money's worth.
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Christina_m
May 5, 2026
Excellent tour. Must do. - We had delicious snacks and a variety of drinks while our captain told us stories of the history and culture along with some jokes. We quite enjoyed our the tour. She was great.
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Robert_d
May 4, 2026
Top Shelf!! - Top Shelf tour! “Mere” was Outstanding! unlimited drinks and even a stop to pick up “hot” snacks. Small group so everyone connected. VERY FUN!! I learned so much as well!
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Neal_h
Apr 27, 2026
First class all the way. - Captain Sebi made our canal cruise a highlight of our visit to Amsterdam. He is altogether personable and very knowledgeable about the City and its rich mercantile history that drove the style and construction of buildings along the canals and streets. He provided all the libations you can imagine and even stopped at a special restaurant (his cousin's) to treat us to warm bites. We were very happy we chose a small cruise boat because we quickly became friends with the small group on board. With Sebi you cruise with the owner who is proud of his boat and his business. First class all the way. Thank you, Sebi.
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Margaret_g
Apr 26, 2026
Sebi Canal Tour - Sebi Canal Tours was amazing. The boat was charming and the Captain, Sebi, was so knowledgeable and entertaining. Highly recommend!
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).