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Amsterdam 90-min Private Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Drinks

By Rederij Paping
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
The previous price was £219 and current price is £186 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

This private cruise lets you explore Amsterdam from a small, open boat. Just you, your group and your guide. The route adapts as you go, so you can spend extra time where you like, whether under the Seven Bridges or along the quieter Jordaan canals. Your guide will point out details like the leaning Dancing Houses or the spot where Monet painted. There’s room for questions, or simply watching the city go by.

In the evening, the canals reflect the streetlights and the usual bustle fades. You might pass houseboats with lit windows or hear the occasional bicycle bell in the distance. It’s a slow, unhurried way to see the city, with space to take it all in.

Activity location
  • Prinsengracht 375
    • 375 Prinsengracht
    • 1016, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Prinsengracht 375
    • 375 Prinsengracht
    • 1016, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

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English 90 minutes
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Language options: English
Price details
£218.78
£185.96 x 1 Adult£185.96

Total
The previous price was £218.78 and current price is £185.96
15% off

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Drinks (Water, Soft drinks, Beer, Prosecco)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private Tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local certified skipper
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Live commentary on board
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Eco-friendly sightseeing cruise
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food (You may bring your own on-board!)

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation in case of extreme weather. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Blankets and optional roof available
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

The Jordaan (Pass by)
Cruise through the narrow, winding canals of Jordaan, a area known for its artistic spirit and village-like charm. Here, 17th-century homes lean gently over the water, bridges arch gracefully and hidden courtyards tuck behind the canal houses. It’s a quieter, more personal side of the city often overlooked by visitors but beloved by locals.
Canal Ring (Grachtengordel) (Pass by)
Glide through the heart of Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canal belt, one of the best-preserved 17th-century canal systems in the world. Your guide will point out the grand merchant houses, share tales of the city’s Golden Age and explain how these waterways shaped Amsterdam’s identity. This is where history and daily life flow side by side.
De Gouden Bocht (Pass by)
Sail along the most prestigious stretch of the Herengracht, where the wealthiest merchants of the Dutch Golden Age built their grandest homes. The opulent facades and stately mansions here reflect a time during the height of Amsterdam’s trading power. Even today, the Golden Bend remains one of the city’s most impressive sights.
Amsterdam (Pass by)
Pass under the iconic Seven Bridges on the Reguliersgracht, a well-known sequence of arches that capture the essence of Amsterdam. This is one of the most photographed spots in the city, and for good reason each bridge frames a new perspective of the canals and the life that unfolds along them.
The Amstel (Pass by)
The Amstel is Amsterdam’s original waterway, where the city’s storey began. Today, it’s lined with a mix of historic landmarks and modern architecture, offering a glimpse into how the old and new coexist here. Your guide will share stories of the river’s role in shaping the city, from its medieval origins to its place in Amsterdam today.
Amsterdam (Pass by)
Spot the whimsical Dancing Houses, a trio of leaning buildings that seem to sway along the water’s edge. Their playful, off-kilter charm is a reminder that even in a city known for its precision, there’s always room for a little unexpected delight.
Amsterdam (Pass by)
Drift past the very canal where Claude Monet set up his easel in 1874, capturing the light and life of Amsterdam in his paintings. The canal still feels recognisable today. Houseboats bob gently, bicycles rest on bridges and the same soft light plays on the water.

Location

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    Prinsengracht 375
    • 375 Prinsengracht
    • 1016, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    Prinsengracht 375
    • 375 Prinsengracht
    • 1016, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

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