Private Tour
90-min Amsterdam Light Festival Tour
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
On this special evening tour, you’ll see Amsterdam’s canals lit up with magical sculptures. From November 28 until January 19, light installations created by renowned artists will rise from the canals. These stunning artworks transform Amsterdam into an art lover’s paradise.
This private tour departs from Prinsengracht 375, located in the heart of the canal district. During the 90-minute tour, you can kick back in luxury, get close to the sculptures, and enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks.
Our retractable roof protects you from harsh winter elements, so no need to worry about being too chilly. We have blankets on board, and our boats feature heated seats to keep you extra cozy.
This tour is the perfect way to experience the season’s festivities while avoiding noisy crowds and bad weather. It’s a seasonal tour that fills up fast, so don’t miss your chance! Book now to take advantage of this unique opportunity.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Blankets and optional roof available.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Drinks (water, various soft drinks, beer, Prosecco)
Skipper
Live commentary on board
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
What To Expect
Amsterdam Canal Ring
This tour will show you Amsterdam from the water: the canal district, Jordaan area, Amstel river and also shows artistic light sculptures along the route. 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.
Amsterdam Light Festival
We will sail along the light sculpture route.
Options
Amsterdam Light Festival 2025
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Drinks
Along the light festival
Boat
Reviews
57 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Another great experience
keet0042,
Jan 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00On 11 January we enjoyed another great tour with Rederij Paping during the Amsterdam Light Festival with family and friends. Our skipper was very well informed about the sculputures and engaged with our group. See you next year at the ALF.
I recommend the experience!
WVBUCKER,
Jan 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was amazing. My family loved it. The skiper was very thoughtful and explained all the works in the festival. The boat was very comfortable.
Beautiful!
S W,
Jan 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was such a nice tour! We had a great and fun tour guide and everything was just beautiful at night! Highly recommend this one!
Artful Canal Tour
Sandra W,
Dec 14, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was very informative & friendly, and he described all the art installations in detail. He also gave us Lindt chocolates and drinks. The art installations were beautiful!
Mooie tour, goede gids/schipper, top!
Mirjam521,
Dec 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a tour in a boat for a maximum of 10 people. The tour was personal, boat on time, good communication both around the booking and during the tour, a friendly well-informed guide / experienced skipper (Deep) who really knew interesting things to tell about the theme and the artworks of the light festival. Very nice to do, yourself or if you have guests in Amsterdam. In short, highly recommended, we will definitely book with Paping again next time.
Very special boat tour
riasT2405LP,
Nov 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour with a skipper who told us everything about Amsterdam and espacially about the art objects of the Light Festival.
Recommended: Amsterdam Light Festival with Rederij Paping
853mariskam,
Dec 14, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a nice experience to experience the Amsterdam Light festival with Rederij Paping. We had booked a private 90-minute tour for our team. Everything was well organised: from the first communication moment to the end of the tour. Skipper Deep was extremely well informed about all the objects we sailed past. Highly recommended!
Boat tour Amsterdam canals
IrmaD51,
Jan 24, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The boat tour was very good.. Very detailed showing all the buildings and history around. The drinks and snack were great too..the only thing it was missing a bit of music in the background..but overall excellent experience
Christmas Light Cruise
MelodyM575,
Jan 24, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00There were several tour options to choose from, and we picked right!!. The lights were beautiful, but the Captain and working our way through the canals was FABULOUS. We were a family of six, and the Capt. was so accommodating with my parents (in their 70's) and family members with hip and knee issues, getting in and out of the boat -he took such good care of everyone. He made sure we got the pictures we needed/wanted. The Capt. was knowledgeable, answered all of our off the wall questions; simply put... he took care of us and made sure this trip was go home and talk-about worthy. I highly recommend this tour.
Perfect!!
Isabela B,
Jan 22, 2020
- Review from Viator
5.00I would definetely recomend!! The cruise is awesome. It was the best thing we have done in Amsterdam.
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