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Amsterdam Open Boat Canal Cruise – Small Group w/ Live Guide

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$22.75 /person
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About the activity

Discover Amsterdam from a small open boat and get closer to the city. Enjoy a relaxed 75-minute cruise with a live captain, personal atmosphere, and access to hidden canals.

  • 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.
  • Live guiding
    Dutch, English
  • Duration
    75 minutes
  • Includes
    • 75-minute canal cruise
    • Small group setting
    • Live commentary from captain
    • Food & drinks
    • Gratuities
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Small group experience (more personal & relaxed)
  • Live captain – no pre-recorded audio
  • Relaxing Atmosphere: Perfect way to unwind and enjoy the city's evening charm
  • Open boat for unobstructed views & better photos without reflections
  • Cruise through Amsterdam’s UNESCO World Heritage canals

Description

Experience Amsterdam in a relaxed and personal way on a small open boat cruise through the city’s iconic canals.

With fewer people on board, you’ll enjoy more space, better views, and real interaction with your captain — creating a more intimate and engaging experience.

As you cruise through Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canals, your local captain shares stories about the city’s history, culture, and daily life. Unlike audio tours, you can ask questions and be part of the conversation.

Thanks to the boat’s smaller size, you’ll also explore narrow canals and hidden parts of the city that many standard routes don’t reach — offering a unique perspective beyond the usual highlights.

Sit back and take in the atmosphere as you pass charming canal houses, historic bridges, and lively streets. With no windows or obstructions, it’s perfect for photos and a fully immersive experience.

Whether it’s your first visit or you’ve been before, this cruise offers a refreshing and authentic way to experience Amsterdam from the water.

Good to know before you go
  • You can cancel your cruise until 24 hours prior to departure. Cancellation within 24 hours is not possible. You can move your time slot by calling the activity provider after booking
  • If the boat is not running due to bad weather conditions, your ticket can be switched to a regular City Canal Cruise voucher on the spot or your time slot can be moved. Bad weather conditions will not be a reason to refund
  • If the sun is shining please bring sun protection even if the weather is not warm
  • This tour is closed on the following dates:
  • - April 27: King's Day
  • - August 5: Pride and Queer Canal Parade
  • - December 25: Christmas
  • - December 30; no cruises after 4 PM
  • - January 1 until noon
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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. 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
    12-99 years
  • Children
    5-11 years
  • Infants
    0-4 years
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