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Amsterdam: History Cruise, Local Guide, Drinks & Bites

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About the activity

See Amsterdam at its best on a charming electric open boat. Enjoy refreshing drinks, bites, and fascinating stories from your local captain. A memorable experience to share with friends and family.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry. (depends on selected option)
  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    1.5 hours
  • Includes
    • Sightseeing cruise
    • Live and local guide
    • All Inclusive Option:
    • Drinks (Heineken beer, soda, and wines)
    • Typical Dutch snacks (sausages, cheeses, sweets, and cookies)
    • 30% Uber discount code
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Entry tickets to museums or other attractions
    • Bachelor party and booze cruise activities
    • With or without drinks, beverages can be bought seperately
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Enjoy laughing with family on an amazing cruise
  • Learn about Amsterdam's history and hidden gems with a local Captain
  • Cruise the canals on a small boat, more personal and comfortable experience
  • Enjoy typical Dutch snacks and drinks on the boat (sold as package or seperate)
  • The Crew will all be wearing Pink (look for Captain Jack Amsterdam). Go pink!

Description

☀️Join a cozy group of max 24 guests on a beautiful electric open boat, where you’ll cruise in comfort through the city’s iconic canals. We also pass through popular Amsterdam monuments, such as the Skinny Bridge, Dancing houses, and the oldest church in Amsterdam.

✅️Snacks
Along the way, you have the option to enjoy typical Dutch treats like cheese, mini sausages, stroopwafels, cookies, and sweet treats that locals love.

✅️Optional drinks
Choose from a refreshing selection of beer, wine, or soft drinks (or upgrade to unlimited drinks for the ultimate carefree experience.)

⛵️More than drinks and sights.
With a mix of fascinating history, funny stories and real local charm, your Captain will bring the city to life in a way no guidebook ever could. Expect warmth, humor and conversations with fellow travelers from across Europe and beyond.

☀️With cozy seating, stunning views, and local treats, and stories from local captain this isn’t just a boat ride, it’s the Amsterdam experience you’ll never forget! It’s the kind of experience people rave about afterwards, and we have the reviews to proof it. Don’t miss your chance to be part of it.

❗️Not suitable for bachelor parties or other drinking parties. This is a historical tour❗️

To make your trip even easier, we’ve partnered with Uber!
After booking, you’ll receive two 30% discount codes. Valid for rides to and from the departure point.

Good to know before you go
  • This tour is ONLY IN ENGLISH!
  • There are more companies starting from our location. Please make sure your captain wears a PINK shirt. Any other color is the wrong boat!
Meeting point

From Central Station: Cruise without Drinks

From Rijksmuseum: Guided Cruise with Drinks and Bites

From Central Station: Cruise with Drinks and Bites

Reviews & Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    13-99 years
  • Children
    5-12 years
  • Infants
    0-4 years
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