Private Historic Boat Tour in Amsterdam: Experience Intimate Canal Cruise

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Experience an intimate and informative private boat tour in Amsterdam on a historic luxury boat. Learn about the city’s history and houseboat living from an experienced captain.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Anne Frank House - Passing by
Magere Brug - Passing by
Red Light District - Passing by
Het Scheepvaartmuseum| The National Maritime Museum - Passing by
Heineken Experience - Passing by
De Sluyswacht - Passing by
Bridge of 15 Bridges - Passing by
Prinsengracht - Passing by
Herengracht - Passing by

What's Included

Tea and coffee
Bottled water

What's Not Included

Alcoholic beverages
Carbonated beverages

Additional Information

Historical luxury boat private tour in Amsterdam. The boat holds the unique status of a floating monument in the city due to its rich history. Built in 1912, it formerly served as a passenger transit between East and West Germany, marking it with a distinctive past.
This private boat tour stands out from other Amsterdam operators because it offers an…

Location

Oosterdokskade 8

Oosterdokskade

Wooden dock next to the floating Chinese restaurant 'Sea Palace'

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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David_in_dublin_82

Sep 9, 2025

Perfect Birthday Cruise with the Best Skipper! - We had the most wonderful experience with The Boat Boys in Amsterdam. It was just the three of us, celebrating my friend’s birthday, and everything about the trip felt special. Our skipper, Robertino, was absolutely fantastic - so warm, attentive, and professional. From the very start, he asked what kind of experience we’d like, and he struck the perfect balance between sharing insights and giving us space to enjoy the canals together. We adored the route he chose for us - a beautiful mix of iconic sights and quiet stretches that felt like our own private Amsterdam. What made it even more memorable was how kind he was to drop us off close to our next destination, which made the whole evening seamless. This was such a memorable way to celebrate, and I’m already looking forward to booking again later this year to share the experience with family. I can’t recommend Robertino and The Boat Boys enough!

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Sam052_12

Aug 24, 2025

Perfect way to see Amsterdam! - My wife and I had a fantastic time on our tour with Scott. It was so nice to have the boat to ourselves. Yes, it's more expensive than taking a larger tour boat and yes it's worth it! Scott was really knowledgeable about the history of Amsterdam and the architecture.

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Seattleirish5

Aug 21, 2025

Phenomenal family experience - Robertino was such a gracious and knowledgeable host. We had just three days in Amsterdam and this boat tour was the highlight of our stay. We highly recommend it!

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Dan090358

Jul 26, 2025

Last night in Amsterdam. - The captain and the tour guide were very knowledgeable about Amsterdam and took us to some great sites. We felt very comfortable on the boat, the boat was simply gorgeous. We would highly recommend boat boys for your next Amsterdam Canal ride.

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Benjaminlt1354ye

Jul 17, 2025

Amazing boat cruise trip! - Scott was amazing! We just finished. His English was perfect, his knowledge was on point. Really nice guy. Would 100% recommend and ask for Scott!

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Atisith

Jul 10, 2025

Perfect Last Minute booking - The booking process was quick and easy. The company responded right away with information of where to meet and add on options. The boat, Undine, was perfect for the six of us. Our captain/guide, Cedric (apology if I get the name wrong), was excellent. He shared many interesting facts and was able to answer all our questions. It was a great activity. We glad we chose this company

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Emily_b

Jun 16, 2025

A fun boat ride for our family - We enjoyed our private boat ride. It was exactly what we expected. A nice historic boat and the driver shared a bit of information about Amsterdam.

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Amsterdamalex

Apr 13, 2025

Highly recommended! - A beautiful cruise on the Undine with skipper Sven. The weather was great and the ship is a picture! The food on board was fantastic. Compliments for the care and the skipper!

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Karen_n

Nov 30, 2024

A very special experience! - The guide was extremely pleasant and provided great information. We loved the historic boat and the feeling of being catered to. There was enough space for the eight of us to move around and be comfortable. A cozy, intimate and unique tour on a cold November afternoon.

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Resort13900216317

May 7, 2025

Nice boat - The view of the Amsterdam canal was amazing. The boat is very new cozy and clean. The appointment point is very easy to find . we can bring some snacks and drinks to the boat. No any problem was found during the trip. The only comment is the captain should explain more about Amsterdam as we are foreigners but his service is perfect . Everything is good. I recommended this brand.

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From $88

up to 12 guests

1 - Adult