Amsterdam Canal Tour: Luxury Private Cruise

Discover Amsterdam’s canals in luxury on a private 90-minute cruise. Explore hidden gems, iconic landmarks, and enjoy refreshments onboard.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Amstel - Embark on a delightful journey along the historic side of the Amstel River, where tales of Amsterdam’s past come to life. Glide past the iconic dancing houses, their elegant facades reflecting in the tranquil waters, each with a story as vibrant as their colorful exteriors. As we navigate the meandering river, we’ll unveil the secrets…
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 Amsterdam’s canals in luxury on our private boat tour! Glide through historic waterways with our experienced captain, uncovering hidden gems and iconic landmarks along the way. Marvel at striking architecture, quaint bridges, and picturesque canals.
Escape the hustle and bustle of Amsterdam’s streets and embark on the best canal cruise in town…

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.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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William_c
Jul 12, 2025
I'm on a Boat - A beautiful and relaxing way to experience the city. The boat skipper was very friendly and knowledgeable.
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Tarshah
Jun 28, 2025
Fabulous Canal Cruise - We had an excellent experience on the Amsterdam Boat Tour of the Old City Center. Captain Jamie was incredibly informative, genuine, and friendly—his knowledge of the city's history really added depth to the tour and made it feel personal and engaging. We felt like we saw a lot of Amsterdam, but from a different perspective—not just the usual tourist route, which made it all the more special. The smaller boat and quieter vibe made for a much more relaxed and intimate experience. Highly recommended!
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Alexisp853
Jun 23, 2025
Family canal tour of old city - Jamie, our captain, was a pleasure to cruise with. He was very knowledgeable and entertained my eight year old's questions with a smile and thorough explanation. We were a very small group on the boat and it felt nearly private. Would highly recommend, really nice people.
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G67jxkatharinaw
Jun 9, 2025
Great boat tour, small group and therefore super individual. Top - We had a really great ride through the quieter canals and canals. It was very individual and there was great background information and was totally fun. Highly recommended and we would book it again and again👍😊
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Gabriellebz1173dq
May 30, 2025
Great way to see the city! - We had a great time with Attila, who was professional and passionate about making our tour memorable. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to discover beautiful Amsterdam from a boat: definitely worth it! :)
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F4019ivfatimao
May 9, 2025
A great experience - Admired Amsterdam from the water with family from Morocco in a beautiful boat. Halfway through the morning sailed through a Nov fairly quiet Amsterdam. With Jamie as captain and guide with beautiful stories about the history of Amsterdam had a great day!
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Beckydg2365ov
May 5, 2025
Perfect way to see the city! - We had such an enjoyable boat trip. Our guide was really friendly, very knowledgeable and considerate (he put the heated seats on so we were nice a cosy on a cooler day). Definitely recommend!
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Libbycincinnati
Apr 22, 2025
This is the way to take a canal cruise. - We had a wonderful time with our guide on the cruise. The boat is smaller and much more personal. They will provide snacks if you want them.( We had arranged with our hotel to proved our food and drinks.) We toured the canals and learned history on the way. We had the best time. This boat isn't covered so if it rains, you need to be prepared. If you need to make a pit stop along the way, just tell the captain and he will stop.
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Joked778
Oct 21, 2024
Amsterdam relaxes experienced from the water. - We found it a fantastic experience to visit old Amsterdam so relaxed from the water in intimate company. The skipper tried very hard to tell us about the history of special buildings and churches. So worth repeating!
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Jonathandq9129nq
Dec 1, 2024
Pleasant tour of the city - The guide could tell wonderfully about the old center. He was funny and pleasant to listen to. Highly recommended
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From $349 (Per Boat)
up to 12 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).