Private Tour
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
During this amazing two-hour boat trip along the canals, you'll have a unique opportunity to see Amsterdam's most popular attractions from the water! What's more, our skipper will give you some great tips to help you decide which points of interest you'd like to visit once you're back on dry land.
Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks on board to enjoy as you cruise through the magical World Heritage-listed Canal District. As this tour is longer than most others, you'll have plenty of time to relax and enjoy the many views of the city.
Your captain can also improvise a sailing route that suits your interests, making this tour totally customizable. In two hours, you can experience the charming canals, the impressive IJ and Amstel rivers, and much more. This is undoubtedly the best way to make the most of your visit to Amsterdam!
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Blankets and optional roof available
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Drinks (water, various soft drinks, beer, Prosecco)
Local certified skipper
Live commentary on board
Eco-friendly sightseeing cruise
Small-group tour (max 10 passenger per boat)
Food (may be taken on-board)
Amsterdam Canal Ring
Experience the UNESCO world heritage site in the best possible way.
The Jordaan
Tour through the narrow canals of the Jordaan, where big ships can't take you.
Duration: 2 hours
Boat
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Kathy K,
Jul 30, 2024
- Review from Viator
Amazing :) COmmunication was great, organisation was great Would recommend :) it was next Loved it :)
djgregd,
Jul 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Outstanding experience with a wonderful skipper. We learned so much and really enjoyed the canals. This is the second time we've cruised with this team and highly recommend it.
WayneK M,
May 17, 2024
- Review from Viator
This private tour with my husband and I was great! The tour guide was very knowledgeable of the waterways throughout Amsterdam. The 2 hour relaxing tour around the city was a highlight of our holiday here. We went down quiet canal streets which was the best. Also the water tour took us to the busy port to show us other parts of Amsterdam, but the houseboats on the canals were very quaint and in quiet neighborhoods. I was surprised that there were so many quiet canal waterways around the city and many picturesque Bridges to go under. This private canal tour was the best!
freecell2017,
May 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had a great time on this private canal tour for our group of 6. It is definitely worth it to do a private small boat vs a large tour. In the end the price was the same. It is a beautiful way to see Amsterdam and they did a great job telling us around the area as we passed by certain sights. Highly recommend!

Si R,
Apr 23, 2024
- Review from Viator
We had a fun ride with Cynthia. We saw many sights. I would recommend this private two hour canal tour.
BeatriceR770,
Sep 18, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
"Rederij Paping" is highly recommended if you want to take a great canal tour through Amsterdam. The entire communication with Carla was super easy and she always responded really quickly. That was very pleasant. The trip with Paap was super pleasant. Thanks to his knowledge of German, my parents were also able to chat and get information about Amsterdam directly from him. Paap is very friendly and attentive. He took beautiful pictures of us whenever he saw a nice motif. We enjoyed the trip to the fullest and would always book through "Book a Tour". Thank you very much!




dieterpew,
Aug 28, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
Have done 3 boat trips with Pap when I have people visiting from out of town. It’s always wonderful.
604andressam,
Aug 1, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
comfortable boat and great service, everyone in the company is super friendly. Some of my friends mention it was the best tour they had in the Netherlands (and we do that every year).

birtrud,
Sep 3, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
In the best weather we were driven through the canals of Amsterdam. There were all drinks for free... A highly recommended boat tour..
lisaxia,
Aug 23, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
A ride with Pap is always the best. He is knowledgeable, fun, and always prepared for everything (including rain!). Thanks so much for an amazing Sunday!
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