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Best Canal Cruise Amsterdam

1 hr 50 min
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5.0/5
Product code: 111421P1
5.0 · 142 reviews
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About this activity

Note!: between 1st of Dec and the 21st of Jan, we also offer the light festival tours in the evening. Very special and only once a year! Book our light festival item! My wife and I started a boat company called "Vaartuig Amsterdam". The tours we provide are as intimate, personal and real as they can get. With a maximum of only 8 guests you are basically on a boat with friends. If you don't like gimmick captains/guides with the bad jokes, this is your tour. You'll see smaller cozy canals the big tourist boats can't get to. We'll cover all of the famous canal area's and get to know its history and facts. All from the perspective of a native ;-) This tour is on our lovely boat called the "Zavi". Heated and covered on rainy days or with an open sun deck on sunny days. The "Zavi" has a toilet and a bar as well which are included. Looking forward having you on board!!! Ps: For private dinner cruises or other tours please visit our website (Our company name Vaartuig Amsterdam)

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What is included

Children must be accompanied by an adultOther
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembarkOther
Drinks are includedOther
For private cruises we can also provide you with dinner, lunch or snacks! Go to our website vaartuig.amsterdam for more informationOther
Guides required to regularly wash handsSafety guides required to regularly wash hands
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staffSafety hand sanitizer available to travelers and s
HeatingOther
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lapInfants must sit on laps
Public transportation options are available nearbyPublic transportation nearby
Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise shipOther
Service animals allowedPets welcome
Social distancing enforced throughout experienceSafety social distancing enforced throughout exper
Suitable for all physical fitness levelsPhysical easy
ToiletOther
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitisedSafety transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
You can bring your own snacks if you wantFood and drink

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Red Light District (De Wallen)

    13th century medieval city centre

  2. 2
    Amsterdam Canal Ring

    The most famous 17th century Canalbelt district of Amsterdam and its wonders...

  3. 3
    The Amstel

    One of the natural waters of the city which is connected to the cities name...

  4. 4
    Hermitage Amsterdam

    The oldest nursery home of Amsterdam, now connected to the Hermitage in St. Petersburg

  5. 5
    Museum of the Canals

    We will pass by the museum where John Adams signed the liberation deal for the US

  6. 6
    Stop 6

    The nine streets of Amsterdam, famous shopping area

  7. 7
    Dutch National Opera & Ballet

    Stopera, architecture we don't appreciate that much because it doesn't blend in with the old city but it has a history of its own

  8. 8
    NEMO Science Museum

    From the start and end we'll see this beautiful building designed by "Renzo Piano"

  9. 9
    Het Scheepvaartmuseum| The National Maritime Museum

    Formal "VOC" building with a replica of a 17th century ship in front of it

  10. 10
    Waterlooplein Market

    We'll also go past one of the oldest Jewish markets. Nowadays a renowned vintage flea market

  11. 11
    Bloemenmarkt

    The flower market

  12. 12
    Munt Tower (Munttoren)

    The tower of coins where money was made!

Cancellation policy

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

Standard
May cancel if minimum travelers are not met

Refund rules

100% refundable until 1 day before departure
0% refundable from 0 to 1 day before departure

Reviews

5/5

Very special

Note!: between 1st of Dec and the 21st of Jan, we also offer the light festival tours in the evening. Very special and only…

Reviewed by Joseph S - 2022-11-30
5/5

Perfect way to see Ampsterdam

Brain has great knowledge of the canals and the area. We went places the regular boats can’t go. It was a perfect day and where this boat can go just the perfect way to see Ampsterdam

Reviewed by Curt S - 2022-10-29
5/5

Wined and Dined - Amsterdam Canal Cruise

My wife and I had been winging it while in Amsterdam on business, so I was elated when I was able to book Brian and his boat last minute for a dinner cruise. The boat is a beautiful and comfortable one, and it was just the two of us and Brian. If you have a chance, see Amsterdam as it was built to be seen, from a boat! What could make a boat cruise better? How about excellent cuisine from a local restaurant? What could make THAT even better; a fantastic bottle or two of wine! Brian is a knowledgeable and accommodating host. He had great and insightful information about what we were seeing along the canals, and was absolutely wonderful to talk to. Almost felt like catching up with a long lost friend! Our time together flew by. In the end, the wife was happy and impressed that I had been able to pull something so polished together. Highly recommend spending a couple hours plying the canals with Brian.

Reviewed by 820matthewr - 2022-10-20
5/5

Treat yourself to this experience!

This was honestly the highlight of our trip. Captain Brian was such a hospitable host and had so much knowledge about the city to share, while driving the boat AND serving up drinks, cheese and sausage. It truly felt like being with a good friend. The small size of boat also made it more intimate and relaxed with only 4 of us passengers when we went. Well worth the cost and experience and cannot recommend enough!

Reviewed by steven3388 - 2022-10-11
5/5

Amazing ambiance on board, top notch food and wine, best boat tour ever!

We had an amazing dinner tour with friends, in total 4 people on board the Zavi plus the captain. Brian was an amazing host, showed us the most beautiful canals of Amsterdam and provided us with a 3 course meal. The food and wine were absolutely top notch and the ambiance on board was very cosy and personal. I can totally recommend the dinner tour!!

Reviewed by michaelwX9551HW - 2022-10-10
5/5

The personal touch makes this Amsterdam's best boat tour.

We were lucky in a way that we were the only two people on the tour in our time slot, and couldnt be happier with our experience. Brian the host was friendly, energetic and an all round great guy, and was also really knowledgable and had a concise knowledge of the city and the history of the Netherlands. The knowledge we gained from this tour and the insight we were given was fantastic and I wouldnt hesitate to book on again - the initimate nature of a tour like this is the perfect way to explore Amsterdam. Thanks for a great trip Brian!

Reviewed by chrisbG1575QO - 2022-12-29

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