Private Tour
Amsterdam Light Festival Boat Tour - Private Cruise
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 15 minutes
Mobile ticket
Imagine sailing on Amsterdam’s canals on a private boat tour. You see the iconic canal houses and bridges. You hear the sound of the water against the side of the boat. You are also witnessing over 24 light artworks from up close.
Every year in winter 24 light installations are scattered across the canals waiting to be discovered. Will you explore them with us?
This private tour on Amsterdam’s canals on a quiet, heated boat will give you a front-row seat to the 10th annual Light Festival. The artworks are best viewed from the water.
This boat cruise helps communicate the message of the pieces. Your guides have a background in art and personal contact with some of the artists featured in the past years. See the festival the best way possible and hear an insider’s perspective only available to our team.
This tour is ideal for couples or groups of up to 12.
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‘s Included
A warm cup of Glühwein (Mulled wine). Red Wine with a winter herb mix to bring the spirit of the season.
Blankets for extra warmth and comfort.
3 traditional Dutch sweets - Caramel Waffels (Stroopwafels); Dutch Cookies. and a Surprise Delicacy.
A selection of Winter Teas to warm you from the inside out.
There is no Toilet onboard
Warm clothes, scarf, warm jacket and gloves. Please dress for winter weather!
No smoking on board.
What To Expect
Amsterdam Canal Ring
- See some of the Stunnings Canals that are Declared a World Heritage by Unesco
The Amstel
A beautiful river running through the city Amsterdam
Options
Saturdays
Saturdays
Light Festival 2024/25
Reviews
39 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A marvellous evening cruise
isaace229,
Jan 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My partner (now 'fiancée') and I had a fantastic experience! We were able to experience the Amsterdam light festival, and thoroughly enjoyed being guided through the city in tranquility. Thank you again!
Intimate and cosy boat trip
Myrthe vdW88,
Jan 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour through the prettiest part of Amsterdam. The host was relaxed and enthusiastic, he knew a lot about both the area and about the art pieces. The cushions were heated and there were blankets so even in the cold and rain we were warm and very cosy. He put the best Dutch snacks on the table: stroopwafels, Dutch cheese amongst other things. The boat is small and quiet so the setting was really intimate, way more romantic then the big noisy boats we saw on the way. Very good pick!
Bucket list moment
Donna M,
Jan 14, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Thank you Rocco, really enjoyed this trip over Christmas. You made us feel very much at home on your boat and the lights were special.
Informative and relaxing tour
bogdanb462,
Dec 18, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very relaxing experience, great guide, very informative. The boat was just perfect for our group of 7, small enough to be cosy, big enought to have comortable space. Overall super experience.
Great trip
waldolala1,
Jan 27, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the Amsterdam Light Tour with family and friends. The heated seats were very comfortable. Rocco moves the boat (electric and noiseless!) very smoothly through the canals. He tunes in very well to the guests when he tells his story. And he ensures that all guests, whether they are seated on the left or right, can clearly see the light objects.
Thank you for making our special moment so magical!
129aarond,
Jan 4, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you for making our special moment so magical! Knew exactly what to do and when :) Love, Aaron & Jess
Once in a lifetime thing.
complet3d,
Dec 13, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One thing that I want to say Infront the whole world is that Rocco and his Romantic Tour Amsterdam is the most immaculate, full of passion and professionalism, true to his love and passion of providing an unforgettable experience. I proposed to the love of my life in his boat, and even though I was stressed about organising it, Rocco and his service went above and beyond to match what I wanted. Let me say this - it was even better than planned. Rocco, you deserve everything and more. My recommendation goes out to everyone !!! If you're going Amsterdam - Rocco is your man for the greatest experience you'll ever have!!!! All the Love 💖 Kris - Cyprus.
Shocking!
browley91,
Dec 3, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00If you want to see lights in Amsterdam, you see better lights down the red light district!! Running over an hour late with no organisation. Awkward to see anything in over crowded boats that were over sold. Unless you were facing forward you couldn’t see anything anyway, however it didn’t seem that much was missed
Enjoyable canal trip
bgl622,
Feb 24, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Light sculptures were unlike other holiday experiences. The trip went at a pleasant speed unlike most other canal boat tours. Nice small number of passengers in the group so we could enjoy each other’s company. Tour guide was very informed about all the sculptures origins. Warm seats!
Don't wait - book this, you won't regret it! Great experience
amysL8942BH,
Feb 16, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I can't emphasize enough how great this tour was, and is one of my favorite experiences I've ever booked in my travels. Rocco was a great tour guide and is knowledgeable and brought his personal experiences which made the whole tour intimate and special. The history and personal anecdotes were great and I highly, highly recommend this experience. I would rate more than 5 stars if I could!
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