Private Tour
Amsterdam 2-hour Private Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Drinks
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
During this amazing two-hour canal tour, you’ll have a unique opportunity to view Amsterdam’s most popular attractions from the water! Plus, our skipper will give you fantastic tips to help you decide which points of interest you’d like to visit when you’re back on land.
Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks aboard to enjoy as you cruise through the magical World Heritage Canal District. Since this tour is longer than most others, you’ll have plenty of time to relax and take in the city’s many sights.
Your skipper is also able to improvise a sailing route that fits your interests, making this tour completely customizable. In two hours, you can experience the enchanting canals, the stunning IJ and Amstel rivers, and more. This is truly the best way to make the most of your Amsterdam visit!
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
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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
Drinks (water, various soft drinks, beer, Prosecco)
Local certified skipper
Live commentary on board
Eco-friendly sightseeing cruise
Food (may be taken on-board)
Options
2 hour English
Duration: 2 hours
Boat
Reviews
296 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
One of the highlights of our time in Amsterdam
flybynight28,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a perfect way to experience Amsterdam. You get to see a lot at a very pleasant, relaxing pace. Peap is a very gracious host and extremely knowledgeable about the local history. As a bonus we got some great restaurant recommendations. Since we were the only family on our tour he took the time to let us off at different destinations so my wife could do some shopping while I took the kids to the science museum. I would definitely do this again next time we are in Amsterdam.
The highlight of our trip!
ianfF2847UK,,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Skipper Paap was an amazing tour guide and host! The absolute best part of our trip to Amsterdam! Cannot recommend more!
Always happy
anjagS5805MM,,Aug 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very friendly Fast booking Dog friendly Drinks free of charge Top price, top performance Always happy again Gave us tips we were allowed to choose where to get off
Sunset boat cruise
jennadV8469GL,,Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The cruise was so nice! We learned a lot about the city while getting the best views from the water. Loved going at sunset! Great guide and would highly recommend!
Top recommendation!
JuliaS9395,,Jul 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The evening canal cruise with Skipper Paap was my personal highlight during our last stay in Amsterdam. The start of the tour at 8:30 p.m. was a perfect fit, as we could experience such a beautiful sunset on the water. I especially appreciated that we had a private tour for four and gave Paap and in German information about the canals. Compared to the usual tours on larger boats in groups, Paap offers a lot more for a bit more money.
Great way to see the city...
Yacoub S,,Jul 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to see the city Very friendly Very informative Good clean boat Very relaxing pace and family friendly
Amsterdam by water!
27willien,,Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a fantastic way to see the city! Papa was wonderful and very informative The boat was neat and comfortable… great fun!
Amazing experience - recommend 100%
Andrew D,,Jun 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely book this tour! Paap was a fantastic guide - gave us all kinds of information about the city, its history, the architecture and so much more. He was fun, engaging, and pointed out some things about the city we never would have seen. My family said it was the best thing we did while visiting. Thank you, Paap!
Amsterdam seen from the water
Expedition752473,,Jun 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Another way to discover Amsterdam. In the company of our cockerel and with a skipper at the top, walk in the canals through different areas of the city.
Our Family's Highlight in Amsterdam!
bryanhE2830LK,,Jun 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour came highly recommended to us by a family member, and it did not disappoint. Marc was fantastic! He knows the canals in and out, took us on a 2 hour tour allowing us to see pretty much all of Amsterdam, and still made time for scenic photo stops. He even had candy and beverages on board. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in a relaxing way to see Amsterdam in privacy.
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