Amsterdam Canal Cruise: Sunset Magic

Discover Amsterdam’s charm at sunset on an intimate small group evening cruise. Enjoy captivating stories, stunning views, and a personalized experience.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Amstel - We’ll cruise along the city side of the Amstel River and unveil the iconic dancing houses while sharing intriguing tales about our charmingly leaning buildings.
  • South Church (Zuiderkerk) - We’ll cruise pass the iconic Zuiderkerk and also see the famous dancing house
  • Munt Tower (Munttoren) - As we gracefully navigate through…
What's Included
  • English speaking guide
  • Rain canopy on rainy days
  • Life vest (upon request)
  • Blanket
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Carbonated beverages
Additional Information

Experience the enchanting beauty of Amsterdam as the sun sets and the city lights come to life. This unique and intimate cruise invites small groups of a maximum of 12 guests to embark on a magical tour through the UNESCO-listed canal belt.
The small group setting ensures an intimate and personalized experience, allowing you to savor every moment. The…

Location
Amsterdam Boat Adventures | Open boat tours
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 Google 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.

Customer Ratings
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Kate_g
Sep 6, 2025
Great tour! - So beautiful and relaxing! Our guide was great but I don’t remember his name. The small group size was perfect!
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Holly
Sep 4, 2025
Peaceful Way To View Ciry At Night - On my last night in Amsterdam I wanted to truly enjoy a peaceful canal ride and see the magic that is the city and canal lit up at night. Atilla our captain was wonderful pointing out landmarks engaging all of us in conversation but also letting us enjoy the sounds of Amstersam and the canal at night. As a solo traveler I am always thankful for companies that don't require a minimum of 2 people. The ride was beautiful and I got to share it with a lovely family from Alaska. Can't recommend this tour enough.
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Jeannine
Sep 3, 2025
Beautiful tour through the canals of Amsterdam - We started just before dusk and were able to enjoy the illuminated city. The open boat is very cozy - with pillows & blankets. The tour guide was very nice and he could give a lot of information about the city - in easy to understand English. Highly recommended!
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Amber_m
Sep 2, 2025
Great way to see the city! - We had a great guide in Atilla - his added commentary about the history of Amsterdam and his obvious love of the city brought the tour to another level.
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Om_m
Sep 2, 2025
Very good small group Open boat ride! - This one is open boat ride which makes it so much more enjoyable. The captain is very funny and knowledgeable. Whole thing is an amazing experience. Wine and beer on board.
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Markus
Aug 31, 2025
Great tour - With Joe we had a great evening on the boat. His calm, unobtrusive but informative manner was just right and we liked it! We were traveling with 2 children (10&12 years)... I can recommend the tour to anyone who does not want to swim with the crowd of tourists!
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Graciela_t
Aug 27, 2025
Getting to know Amsterdam by boat - I loved the tour. A great way to get to know Amsterdam from the canals. We took it at 8:30 and it is beautiful to see the bridges and canals and the city with lights. Our guide, excellent!!!! I don't remember his name, but very nice to tell us everything. I highly recommend the tour. I love that it's small group. There were 10 people. Boat open to see. And everyone can see wherever they are.
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Plan_ahead_traveler
Aug 26, 2025
Best Canal Cruise Company - Definitely pick this tour! This was a highlight of our trip. This tour is better than other tour companies because… 1) Smaller operation with invested staff. We had Eddie as our captain and he was fantastic. Fun, witty, and told great stories about Amsterdam. He has a degree in History, so he knows a LOT of information. 2) Small group size. Very personalized and gives you ability to ask questions. 3) Good for all ages. Tour was interesting and engaging for young children and adults. 4) Meeting location is easy to find and away from all the other tourists. 5) Visit the best canals off the beaten path, but still see all the sights 6) If you’re planning a trip to Amsterdam, you deserve a good canal cruise and not some packed, touristy boat who doesn’t care about your experience. Do yourself a favor and book with this tour company. You will not regret it! Ps, the evening cruise was fantastic. The lighting is perfect for pictures, and you can see the lights on the canal bridges (only after it gets dark).
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643lizetteh
Aug 26, 2025
Upscale and intimate canal tour. - Excellent tour, beautiful boat, knowledgeable and friendly captain. Great experience for intimate and more high end boat.
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William_t
Aug 24, 2025
Fantastic experience with... - Fantastic experience with Skipper Jo - he had all the right attention to detail, acting as guide & captain, impressing & engaging by turn. We took what was the Sunset cruise - a magical time for exploring Amsterdam's many Grachts, with lovely light levels & an ever changing perspective on the water. Amsterdam Boat Adventures is highly recommended - you won't regret the experience!
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From $34
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).