Private Tour
Amsterdam Essence in German: 90-minute waterway trip
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
See the canals of Amsterdam like never before. Accompany skipper Paap on his cruise through the small canals of Amsterdam. We can adapt the tour to your wishes and needs.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Amsterdam Canal Ring
Cruise through the small canals of Amsterdam.
What‘s Included
Guide is licensed or certified
to eat and drink
Options
Amsterdam Essence in German: 90-minute waterway trip
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Any time again !!!
rolfz570,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was another great tour with Marc. This was already our second time with him this year. He explained everything to us very well in German and answered all of our many questions. Along the way, we were able to see many waterways that the big boats don't (or can't) travel on. The selection of drinks is also extensive and included in the price. For us, the perfect tour for small groups of up to 10 people. It was another great tour with Marc. We went with him for the second time this year. He explained everything for us in German and answered our many questions. We could see many waterways that are not (cannot) be navigated by the large boats. The beverage selection is also very extensive and included in the price. For us the perfect tour for small groups up to 10 people. Rolf, Erlangen
Amsterdam magic at night
344russk,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great time. We had to re-schedule due to a flight issue and Captain Paap was accommodating. We did a night tour for 90 minutes and it was excellent. The history lesson and beauty of Amsterdam a night was outstanding. His knowledge of the waterways was excellent. We would absolutely recommend this tour company.
Perfect tour in Remembrance
703liesbethm,Nov 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Perfect Boat trip in Remembrance of our beloved aunt, sister and niche. Wel equiped, confortable and private tour. Silent electric charming boat. Owner showed himself as a perfect host. Price worthy!
AMAZING as usual...still the best tour of Amsterdam...
franzw861,Sep 18, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00and I should know as have been on the water since 2005! Great intimate boat, lovely quiet electric. Paap has so much knowledge of the canals...mages to pick the magic spots. Love it! Will be back!
Great boat, great captain
Travel545104,Sep 5, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This electrical boat fits 10 and the really nice captain has a supply of prosseco and more in a fridge. We had a great time!
Relaxing and personal canal cruise
xMuhash,Mar 25, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The boat trip with the captain was very reassuring due to the personal atmosphere. It was noticeable that he enjoyed telling us about Amsterdam and bringing us closer to the city. Through anecdotes, his stories were refreshing and not due to mass tourism. Our well-being was taken care of - on the windy day even blankets were stowed on the boat and were available to us.
Makes every boat trip a special experience
VincenzoMaxPower,Jul 13, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The warm, friendly, welcoming and above all experienced skipper. For years, on the days that are so very special to us, always gives us the most beautiful cruises. I've done a lot of canal tours, but find Paping standing head and shoulders above the rest. I recommend it to everyone.
Really nice!!!
kkkkkkkkkk123,Aug 19, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great!!! Skipper Paap told wonderfully about Amsterdam and we enjoyed every minute!!!
Very nice private tour
777josephinen,Aug 9, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice informative private tour for us 6 family members. The sympathetic skipper explained the history of Amsterdam to us in German and also gave current anecdotes as the best. Very clean tidy boat which was disinfected before and after the trip. Great value for money. As a nice surprise there were chilled drinks. We were very satisfied and can only recommend this tour.
Canal cruise away from mass tourism
klausbannert,Aug 4, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice, private tour. There were 6 of us and we had the boat to ourselves. There were even free drinks and sparkling wine. The tour went through many different channels, including those that are not approached by tourists. So we could also see the giraffes of Amsterdam Zoo from the water. We were able to hole our captain with questions he was happy to answer. We can only recommend the tour
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