Amsterdam Canal Tour: View Top Attractions by Water

Experience a private 1-hour Amsterdam canal tour and discover the city’s top attractions from the water. Get insider tips from our skipper and enjoy a relaxing cruise through the World Heritage Canal District.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Amsterdam Canal Ring - All of our tours are optimised for the season, time of day and customer wishes.

Our tours cover many of the standard highlights, as well as provide insight about the unique Amsterdam way of life.

What's Included
  • Eco-friendly sightseeing cruise
  • Small-group tour (max 10 passengers per boat)
  • Local certified skipper
  • Live commentary on board
  • Drinks (water, various soft drinks, beer, Prosecco)
What's Not Included
  • Food (may be taken on-board)
Additional Information

Experience a thrilling sixty-minute canal trip that provides a distinct perspective of Amsterdam’s top sights from the waterway. In addition, our captain will offer valuable advice and information to guide your choices on which attractions to explore once you’re ashore. You’re invited to bring along your preferred refreshments and nibbles to ensure…

Location
Prinsengracht 375
Prinsengracht
The skipper will be at the waterside at the exact start time of your tour. You can recognise the boat by: White boat, Blue Roof, Turquoise blue seats, Heart logo on the side, Boat Name is Gordita.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Leilaf33
Mar 25, 2025
Best boat tour experience! - We booked a private tour for a family of four with Paap and it was honestly the most memorable part of our visit to Amsterdam. If you are looking to do a boat tour of Amsterdam, skip the crowded group tours in closed boats and book with Paap. The private tour was absolutely worth it, especially considering the price per person is the same as, or very similar to the big tours. Paap was a fantastic captain and tour guide, and was beyond accommodating. When he found out our boys wanted to go to the science museum and I wanted to check out some shops... he delivered them right to the museum's doorstep and dropped me off at negen straatjes. Our boys loved the abundance of Lindt chocolates and selection of sodas on board, and we really enjoyed our civilized 'adult' drinks:) Although we have done this already, we will absolutely do it again if we find ourselves in Amsterdam in the future... it's just a lot of fun!
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Soniaac326pj
Mar 24, 2025
Essential - An incredible experience to discover Amsterdam through its canals. You have very different views than when walking. Highly recommended.
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Faraway20676370659
Mar 15, 2025
Recommended! For romantic couples especially! - Perfect tour and skipper!! Took pictures and videos of the proposal as asked, put on music, was flawless highly recommend! Heated sits were a big bonus!
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R1183sysophiev
Mar 9, 2025
Recommended! - With the whole family, including toddler, adolescents and dog, we sailed with Paap for an hour today. It was a fantastic experience, for everyone! The boat was very comfortable and since it was a beautiful day in March, we could sail open and enjoy the sun. But even on a chilly day it will still be pleasant, with the heated cushions and the boat closed. Dad has done everything to make us feel comfortable. Drinks were on board and we could indicate where we wanted to be dropped off again. Highly recommended, no large canal boat can match this. We will definitely come sailing again!
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B2235rwsp
Mar 7, 2025
Great tour and unforgettable experience - Great tour & hospitality from Skipper Paap! The boat was excellent with heated seats making it a great for any occasion. We also had the pleasure of having a dog with us & he was made to feel absolutely special - wouldn’t have chosen any other tour! Skipper Paap is very welcoming and his hospitality is reflected in the same way; it’ll definitely be one of the best highlights of your Amsterdam Trip - he’ll make you feel right at home!
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Excursion371442
Feb 3, 2025
Seeing the Amsterdam canals with a personal touch - We had an amazing time showing the beauty of Amsterdam canals to friends from out of town. Although we have been on many canal trips before, going as a private group with the personal touch from our guide and skipper, Paap, made this trip extra special.
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74moniquew
Oct 25, 2024
Highly recommended! Even with dog you are welcome - Today with Paap made a one-hour tour. Was super informative, very chilled and our little pug mix was also allowed to go along. The pre-contact via mail was also totally uncomplicated. Greetings to Paap and: Thank you very much!
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Arnaudr825
Oct 21, 2024
Entertaining and informative. Great tour! - Deep is very knowledgeable and gave us very informative and entertaining insights on how Amsterdam came about. Great tour, would highly recommend
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Themadras
Aug 30, 2024
The best way to see Amsterdam & an amazing guide - We had a fantastic tour with Deep, he gave us some amazing historical information about Amsterdam. We had a glass of Prosecco & a couple of beers. It was so relaxing and a great way to see the city. Thanks Deep.
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Chrismt8293sa
Jul 21, 2024
Enjoyable & Relaxing Experience! - Papa did a great job of introducing my fiancé and I to the Amsterdam history with a unique canal tour. It was very interactive and we thoroughly enjoyed it!
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From $32
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).