Amsterdam Canal Cruise: Sunset Magic

Discover Amsterdam’s charm at sunset on an intimate small group evening cruise. Enjoy captivating stories, stunning views, and a personalized experience.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Amstel - We’ll cruise along the city side of the Amstel River and unveil the iconic dancing houses while sharing intriguing tales about our charmingly leaning buildings.
  • South Church (Zuiderkerk) - We’ll cruise pass the iconic Zuiderkerk and also see the famous dancing house
  • Munt Tower (Munttoren) - As we gracefully navigate through…
What's Included
  • English speaking guide
  • Life vest (upon request)
  • Rain canopy on rainy days
  • Blanket
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Carbonated beverages
Additional Information

Experience the enchanting beauty of Amsterdam as the sun sets and the city lights come to life. This unique and intimate cruise invites small groups of a maximum of 12 guests to embark on a magical tour through the UNESCO-listed canal belt.
The small group setting ensures an intimate and personalized experience, allowing you to savor every moment. The…

Location
Amsterdam Boat Adventures | Open boat tours
Nieuwe Keizersgracht
We meet by the canal and mini-pier located on Nieuwe Keizersgracht #1. Your friendly captain will be awaiting you at the small open boat 10-15 minutes before the boat tour starts. For Google Maps, please use this code: 9W83+2G Amsterdam or 52°21'53.9"N, 4°54'13.5"E.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Andrea_s
Jun 24, 2025
Evening canal trip - Enjoyed a very peaceful evening canal cruise with the knowledgable Captain Joao. This is a smaller boat so the experience was chilled with the charismatic Joao creating a friendly & welcoming atmosphere. For those who prefer a drink as you drift, this is possible but for those who don’t, you are not paying for it in your ticket cost. Would highly recommend.
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Kim_s
Jun 20, 2025
Perfect night! - It was a little hard to find but once we got on the boat all was fine. Joe was a great tour guide, he was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. Would recommend the evening cruise not so contested on the canals.
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Suzanne_c
Jun 18, 2025
Informative and relaxing - Really great tour. It was a good length of time, great host with lots of interesting pieces of information. We highly recommend this tour company.
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Brendan_m
Jun 14, 2025
Wonderful tour - Definitely worth it. Very informative and relaxing. Caprain Joāo was great and made tour very enjoyable.
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Maps693800
Jun 3, 2025
A lovely evening cruise in a lovely boat - We left on time in a nice boat with comfy seats and drinks available to us. The captain was friendly and provided us with interesting facts about the city. It was lovely cruising around in the evening. We enjoyed it a lot.
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Johnbs343jf
May 31, 2025
OUTSTANDING TOUR OF CITY FROM THE WATER - Joe was OUTSTANDING. Joe focused on smaller canals since he had the proper boat. 7 Bridges amazing. What better reflects our experience: Cannot wait to come back, and tour again. Thank you Joe. John Brown 5/30/25 6:00 Tour
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I5098kbalejandrom
May 19, 2025
Excellent!!!! - EXCELLENT tour! There were few of us so it was very personalized. Cap Aaron is the most!! We had a barbaric time and it was super instructive. Let's go back! We loved it!!
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Morgan_e
May 19, 2025
Must Do! - This tour was definitely a highlight of our Amsterdam trip! Joao was an EXCELLENT guide! He prefaced the tour by explaining that he doesn't follow a set script, but instead prefers to answer any questions we might have, which he did so well! It made the tour feel really personalized and engaging. He was clearly so earnest and passionate about learning new things and sharing what he knew, everything from history to architecture to culture. The fact that we had a smaller, open boat meant we got to go into some of the less busy, more peaceful canals and neighborhoods. The blankets were such a nice touch, so even though it was a chilly day, we were perfectly comfortable on the boat. Joao's recommendation of a Dutch restaurant for dinner after the evening tour was also great. Thanks so much!
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Frederickbartholomew
May 16, 2025
Evening cruise is fantastic - The evening tour with captain Joao was the absolute highlight of our trip. We lucked out and were the only ones on this particular cruise so he tailored his comments to our interests. He is so knowledgeable and articulate, and very eager to ensure a great experience. The evening cruise is especially lovely, as the lights on the bridges and along the canals reflect in the water. If you can schedule one of these, be sure to do it. Thanks Joao!!
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B3331rptamaral
May 25, 2025
Lovely trip, covered in rain, blankets on board and a super nice guide! - Entry point on the Keizersgracht, not among the large crowd as on the station square. Smaller boat equipped with all the amenities you need (except a toilet ) but driver certainly not the lousiest to stop if it is necessary. Very nice man who took us across the canals. Had hoped we would go into the smaller alleys a bit more. But it was a great trip to see all the beautiful buildings and the explanation that went with it! Definitely worth the money and away from the hectic streets where it was often too busy to walk.
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From $34
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).