• Mokumboot Canal Tours - Our canal tour begins in front of Amsterdam’s architectural marvels designed by the renowned Dutch architect Pierre Cuypers, who also designed the Rijksmuseum.
• St. Nicholas Basilica - Located at the former harbor front, this church is dedicated to Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of sailors.
• Weeping Tower - The last standing tower of Amsterdam’s city defenses, built in 1487.
• NEMO Science Museum - NEMO’s motto is Hands On! The exhibits are often experimental setups where visitors can explore scientific phenomena in physics, chemistry, biology, and behavioral sciences. The museum aims to inspire young people about science and technology through hands-on experiments.
• Het Scheepvaartmuseum | The National Maritime Museum - Housed in a former Navy storage facility, it boasts the second-largest maritime collection in the world, focusing on the maritime history of the Netherlands.
• Scheepvaarthuis - Originally built as the headquarters for wealthy shipping companies, it is now a luxury hotel.
• Montelbaanstoren - Constructed in 1516 as a watchtower for the city’s eastern defenses, it is also known as Silly Jake because the clock would mysteriously ring at odd times.
• De Sluyswacht - One of the most recognizable and cozy pubs in Amsterdam.
• GASSAN - This family-run diamond factory is part of Amsterdam’s diamond heritage and is located in the heart of the old Jewish neighborhood.
• Joods Historisch Museum - This museum provides insights into Amsterdam’s Jewish history, explaining how the city became home to many Jews. Visitors can also see the impressive Portuguese synagogue.
• Museum Het Rembrandthuis - Once the home of Rembrandt van Rijn, visitors can see where the master created his works. The museum features a large collection of Rembrandt’s etchings.
• National Opera & Ballet - The venue has hosted many great ballets and operas.
• Waterlooplein Market - The Netherlands’ most famous daily flea market, perfect for bargain hunters.
• Blauwbrug - A beautiful gift from the French to Amsterdam, though it was initially too low for many ships to pass.
• Hermitage Amsterdam - The H’ART Museum is a private Dutch art museum on the Amstel in Amsterdam Center, featuring rotating exhibitions from various museum collections.
• Koninklijk Theater Carré - Originally built as a circus for horses, this royal theater has hosted many renowned Dutch and international artists. Performing here is considered a milestone for artists due to its authentic grandeur.
• Magere Brug - One of Amsterdam’s most iconic drawbridges, surrounded by many tales. Your guide will share these stories, and you can guess which ones are true.
• Herengracht - One of Amsterdam’s earliest canals, initially used for city defense before merchants built canal houses along it.
• Willet-Holthuysen Museum - This national monument at Herengracht 605 is a canal house open to the public, featuring fully furnished period rooms that offer a glimpse into life in an 18th and 19th-century Amsterdam canal house.
• Rembrandtplein - A square filled with bars and restaurants.
• Foam - Photography Museum Amsterdam - Located on the Keizersgracht, this museum features rotating exhibitions showcasing various photographic genres, including historical, art, news, and fashion photos. It also highlights current themes in photography and emerging talent.
• Huis met de Kolommen Ambtswoning Burgemeester van Amsterdam - The official residence of Amsterdam’s mayor.
• Heineken Experience - Tour the old Heineken brewery.
• Reguliersgracht - From the Herengracht, you can see seven bridges when looking through the Reguliersgracht, a special sight at night when they are illuminated.
• Felix Meritis - Named ‘Happy through merit,’ this former society and its building at Keizersgracht 324 now serve a public function, hosting programs around art, science, entrepreneurship, and technology.
• Leliegracht - Connects the Herengracht, Keizersgracht, and Prinsengracht.
• Rijksmuseum - Another famous design by Pierre Cuypers, this museum houses significant pieces of the Dutch national art collection and historical artifacts, with a notable gallery of 17th-century masters.
• Museum of the Canals - Located on the Herengracht, this museum is dedicated to the 17th-century Amsterdam canal belt and the city’s history. It features classic period rooms, a permanent multimedia exhibition, a canal garden, and temporary exhibitions.
• Van Gogh Museum - Dedicated to one of the most famous impressionist painters, this museum houses some of Van Gogh’s finest works.
• Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam - Founded in 1874, this museum for modern and contemporary art and design opened in 1895 near the Rijksmuseum.
• Concertgebouw - Opened on April 11, 1888, this building with multiple concert halls is home to the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. It has hosted many famous classical orchestras and popular music acts like Aretha Franklin, Led Zeppelin, and The Doors.
• Museumplein - The epicenter of Dutch art and culture, this square is home to the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Stedelijk Museum, and Concertgebouw. It is also where many of AJAX Amsterdam’s Eurocup and Champions League victories have been celebrated.
• Paradiso - Amsterdam’s pop temple, where the biggest names in music aspire to perform.
• Leiden Square (Leidseplein) - A famous square in Amsterdam, known for its bars, including the infamous Bulldog café, and the stylish Stadsschouwburg theater.
• 9 Little Streets (Negen Straatjes) - Nine picturesque streets filled with quaint shops.
• Emperor’s Canal (Keizersgracht) - The widest canal in central Amsterdam, named after Emperor Maximilian I of the Holy Roman Empire. It was dug in 1615 and is notable for its width of 28.31 meters.
• Houseboat Museum - Experience what it’s like to live on a houseboat in Amsterdam at this museum located in the former cargo ship “Hendrika Maria,” built in 1914.
• Homomonument - A memorial on the Westermarkt, consisting of three pink granite triangles forming a large triangle. It commemorates all gay men and women persecuted for their orientation and supports their struggle for recognition and against oppression.
• Westertoren - Completed in 1638, this Renaissance-style tower is Amsterdam’s most famous and is located in the heart of the Jordaan neighborhood. It is also the subject of a famous local folk song.
• Westerkerk - Built between 1620 and 1631 in Renaissance style by master builder Hendrick de Keyser, this church features a high central nave flanked by two lower side aisles and a floor plan resembling two connected Greek crosses.
• Anne Frank House - A museum at Westermarkt 20, dedicated to Anne Frank and her family who hid during World War II. The museum is built around their hiding place, where Anne wrote her famous diary.
• Brouwersgracht - Dug southward from 1612, this canal is named after the many breweries that existed in the area in the 16th and 17th centuries. Most warehouses have been converted into homes.
• Nieuwe Haarlemmersluis - Completed in 1602, this lock in the sea dike around the city prevented seawater from flowing into the canals at high tide. The old city wall originally stood on the site of the new lock, which was demolished in 1601 to expand the city westward.
• Mokumboot Amsterdam Centrum - Rent self-drive sloops at seven locations in Amsterdam, with canal tours available from Amsterdam Central Station, Stationsplein 42.
• Mokumboot Amsterdam RAI - Rent self-drive sloops at seven locations in Amsterdam, with canal tours available from Amsterdam Central Station, Stationsplein 42.
• Mokumboot Amsterdam Amstel - Rent self-drive sloops at seven locations in Amsterdam, with canal tours available from Amsterdam Central Station, Stationsplein 42.
• Mokumboot Amsterdam Weesper - Rent self-drive sloops at seven locations in Amsterdam, with canal tours available from Amsterdam Central Station, Stationsplein 42.
• Mokum boat rental Amsterdam - Rent self-drive sloops at seven locations in Amsterdam, with canal tours available from Amsterdam Central Station, Stationsplein 42.

• Taxes
• Live guiding
• Bar onboard (drinks for sale)
• 100% electrical and quiet boats
• Blankets available
• Ponchos and/or umbrellas available
• Local Guide
• Local skipper

• Snacks for sale

There is no better way to explore and enjoy the beauty of Amsterdam’s canals and ancient center, than on a Mokumboat canal tour. Step aboard one of Mokumboot’s electrically powered tugboats or sloops for an experience never to forget. Let our crew take you to town and tell you all about our city ‘Amsterdam’, its sights, history, culture, people, and secrets. Sit back with a drink from our bar and enjoy unlimited views and highlights like the skinny bridge, the river Amstel, Herengracht, Leliegracht, Keizersgracht, seven bridges, National Maritime Museum, Nemo Science Museum, Anne Frank House, Westertoren, Schreierstoren, Oude Schans and much, much more.

• We offer life jackets for 0-6 year olds free of charge.

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