Amsterdam Canal Cruise: Small Open Electric Boat Experience with Personal Guide

Escape the hectic Amsterdam streets and embark on a small open electric boat cruise with a personal guide. Explore the beautiful canals and peaceful waterways while learning about the city’s sights. Book now!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Amstel - We explore the city side of the Amstel River, here we’ll show you the famous dancing houses and tell you all about our leaning buildings

  • Raamgracht - Beautiful small Amsterdam with unique views

  • Munt Tower (Munttoren) - We cruise by the beautiful and iconic Munt Tower

  • Grimburgwal - we’ll cruise cruise through this tiny canal is the southern border of De Wallen, the red light district. Here’ll also see the striking building The Huis aan de Drie Grachten (House on the Three Canals)

  • South Church (Zuiderkerk) - We’ll cruise pass the iconic Zuiderkerk and also see the famous dancing house

  • Red Light District - We’ll cruise down the Oudezijds Voorburgwal where you’ll see sights like the old Church and the ladies behind the red lights. Your guide will tell you about the history of one of the oldest areas of Amsterdam.

  • Oude Kerk - we’ll see Amsterdam oldest church

  • Oudezijds Kolk - We continue through the Kolksluis (Kolk Sluice), one of Amsterdam’s oldest locks still in function dating from the Middle Ages. Here you’ll also see a some old traditional warehouses from 17th and 18th century.

  • Geldersekade - We cruise along this beautiful stretch of canal that used to be the city’s old boundary. The Geldersekade canal weave a tapestry of contrasts and culture, linking the historic Nieuwmarkt to the bustling Prins Hendrikkade. Flowing through the eastern edge of De Wallen, the red light district, and bordering Chinatown, it epitomizes the city’s dynamic spirit.

  • In de Waag - We’ll see the beautiful de Waag, a 15th-century structure situated on Nieuwmarkt square in Amsterdam. It began as a city gate integrated into the city walls. Over the centuries, its versatile role evolved, encompassing functions as diverse as a guildhall, museum, fire station, and even an anatomical theatre.

  • Kromboomssloot - We’ll cruise through this cozy and tiny canal

  • Montelbaanstoren - Your guide will tell you all about this defence medieval tower

  • Het Scheepvaartmuseum| The National Maritime Museum - The V.O.C. ship The Amsterdam was an 18th-century cargo ship of the Dutch East India Company.

  • NEMO Science Museum - We cruise around this beautiful piece of modern architecture

  • Wertheimpark - Enjoy the tranquil edges of Amsterdam’s oldest park as we glide by

  • Hortus Botanicus - We cruise along the nieuwe Herengracht and cruise past the peaceful and green Botanical Gardens

  • Herengracht - We cruise over part of the Herengracht, which means gentleman canal. Here you can find the most expensive canal houses of the canal belt.

  • Reguliersgracht - Experience the picturesque Reguliersgracht better known as the “Seven Bridges Canal”, with one of the city’s most stunning views, which can only be truly appreciated from the water.

  • Prinsengracht - we’ll cruise down the Prinsen canal where we get a chance to see a lot of different house boats and canal houses

  • Magere Brug - We end back on the Amstel river, and go under the most famous bridge of Amsterdam the skinny bridge. One of the few wooden bridges left in Amsterdam.

What's Included
  • English speaking guide
  • Life vest (upon request)
  • Rain canopy on rainy days
  • Blanket
What's Not Included
  • Prices are as follows: Small Beer € 2.50 and a glass of Rose or White Wine € 4,-
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

Embark on our canal journey to get away from the buzzing streets of Amsterdam and savor the tranquility of the city’s best water tour.

Your cordial skipper and guide will uncover Amsterdam’s best-hidden gems as they navigate through its picturesque canals and tranquil water channels, while narrating about the various landmarks along the unique path through our enchanting metropolis.

Our canal vessel is an ultra-comfortable, contemporary, noiseless, and electrically powered open boat that accommodates a maximum of 12 passengers at a time, thus promising a more personalized experience.

Although beverages are available for purchase onboard, we also encourage you to bring your own refreshments and snacks.

Don’t let this chance to witness and immerse yourself in Amsterdam’s extraordinary and grand vista pass you by.

Location
De Schaduwkade, monument
Nieuwe Keizersgracht
We meet by the canal and mini pier located on Nieuwe Keizersgracht #1 . Your friendly Captain will be awaiting you at the small open boat 10-15 minutes before the boat tour starts. For Goggle Maps please use this code 9W83+2G Amsterdam or 52°21'53.9"N 4°54'13.5"E
Cancellation Policy

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

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Nasreen_h
Aug 5, 2024
Urie was a knowledgable... - Urie was a knowledgable and fun guide. The smaller boat provided a more personal experience and allowed us to navigate through smaller canals in the city center.
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Jenm98
Aug 4, 2024
Great trip - highly recommend. - Perfect way to start your trip in Amsterdam. The tour gives a great view of history, architecture and canal/city layout. Very comfortable for all travelers (tons of space) and the small size of the boat lends to easy picure taking and access to the great commentary from the captain. Perfect blend of facts and local info. Thank you!
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187046caroline
Aug 2, 2024
A perfect late afternoon canal cruise - A perfect canal cruise, informative, friendly and relaxing, our tour guide knew the canals and history of Amsterdam intimately. We were very lucky to have a late afternoon cruise with only 4 people. Perfect - thanks.
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Behrouz_z
Jul 31, 2024
Wonderful - Wonderful experience. Best to start your morning in Amsterdam. The guide was very nice and showed us probably you could see in 1h30 hours.
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Shaun
Jul 30, 2024
Relaxing way to see old Amsterdam. - We had a wonderful experience with Captain Jamie. He was so knowledgable about all of the sights that we saw. You think you know Amsterdam until seen from the water. I recommend the tour on this 12 seater boat to any visitors or locals.
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Johninge_k
Jul 22, 2024
Superb! - We chose this company because of an open boat option as well as a small size boat with other services. We had the entire boat to only the three of us and got a very nice trip through the canals. Knowledgeable guide that answered any questions throughout the tour. Would highly recommend this company.
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Kerry_s
Jul 22, 2024
Catherine was an amazing... - Catherine was an amazing Captain. Very helpful, informative, and friendly. Your was in a smaller boat, which allowed us to visit smaller canals and quieter areas of Amsterdam.
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Massimo
Jul 20, 2024
Culture and relaxation between the canals - The experience was fantastic. Our Guide (Jamie) was formidable in telling the historical and non-historical details of Amsterdam as well as being super nice, helpful and nice. The boat is very comfortable and, in my opinion, the right size to admire the canals at best. Highly recommended. Absolutely worth trying.
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Malin
Jul 20, 2024
Nice boat trip - Very nice and knowledgeable Guide and a cozy way to explore Amsterdam. Perfect activity in nice weather. Everyone in the family started the boat trip.
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Caroline
Jul 21, 2024
Great trip - Lovely smart small boat, very comfortable. The driver/skipper seemed very knowledgeable but I would have preferred a bit more information
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