Tours & Excursions in Amsterdam
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Bestseller
4.9
7849 reviews
Panoramic Canal Cruise with Optional Cheese & Wine
Discover the beautiful city of Amsterdam on a classic boat with this covered canal cruise. Sail past city sights like the Maritime Museum, the Golden Bend, and the Anne Frank House.
Group
to 1 hr
Today at 10:30
Today at 12:00
from€22.90
per person
4.7
4717 reviews
City Centre Canal Cruise including Audioguide
Enjoy the best views of Amsterdam’s canal houses and houseboats on a 1-hour canal cruise.
Group
to 1 hr
Today at 10:00
Today at 10:30
from€15.50
per person
4.7
1362 reviews
Refined Canal Cruise with Drinks & Cocktails Option
Drift through the canals of Amsterdam on your phone and enjoy a well-stocked bar with meticulously crafted cocktails, chilled prosecco, and beer. Take in city views while learning about local culture.
Group
to 1 hr
Today at 15:30
Today at 17:00
from€23.95
per person
4.8
6110 reviews
Evening Canal Cruise with Wine & Snack Option
See Amsterdam at its most picturesque on a canal cruise at night. Discover the historic city center as you sail past the Skinny Bridge, Golden Bend, and the illuminated merchant houses.
Group
to 1 hr 30 min
from€23.50
per person
Likely to sell out
4.8
1238 reviews
Canal Cruise with Wine, Cheese & Soft Drinks
Discover the canals of Amsterdam while enjoying a Dutch cheese platter combined with a choice of selected wines. Unwind in a perfect way from a day of sightseeing or set the mood for a romantic night.
Group
1 hr 15 min
Fri, 12 Dec, 20:15
Sat, 13 Dec, 20:15
€39.50
per person
4.9
990 reviews
Small-Group Canal Cruise Including Snacks/Drinks
Sail through Amsterdam's picturesque canals on a luxurious sloop with unlimited drinks and Dutch snacks. Discover hidden gems and landmarks, guided by captivating stories from our experienced captains
Group
2 hrs
Today at 14:00
Today at 17:00
€58
per person
4.8
2620 reviews
Canal Cruise with Unlimited Drinks Option
Enjoy an authentic Booze Cruise on Amsterdams most famous city centre canals. Meet other travelers and have Fun on our partly-covered boat, with the option to upgrade to unlimited drinks.
Group
to 1 hr
Today at 17:00
Today at 18:15
from€22.70
per person
4.7
1095 reviews
Evening Canal Cruise with Pizza and Drinks
Discover Amsterdam by boat while enjoying a classic pizza and drinks on this evening canal cruise.
Group
1 hr 15 min
Today at 17:45
Wed, 10 Dec, 17:45
€39.50
per person
Likely to sell out
Discount 10%
4.7
2341 reviews
420-Friendly Canal Lounge Cruise
Experience a unique boat tour starting in the heart of the Red light district of Amsterdam. Take in the iconic sights and enjoy 2 free drinks aboard on this smoke-friendly luxury boat cruise.
Group
1 hr 10 min
Today at 14:30
Today at 15:30
€27
€24.30
per person
4.8
1347 reviews
City Highlights Canal Cruise with Free Stroopwafel Treat
Sail on a cruise past iconic Amsterdam attractions, pass under beautifully arched bridges and relax through Amsterdam's famous canals, all with a delicious and free Dutch Stroopwafel to enjoy.
Group
to 1 hr 15 min
Today at 10:30
Today at 10:45
from€15.50
per person
Special Boat☁️
4.8
1622 reviews
Cloud Boat Smoke-Friendly Canal Cruise
Feel like being in the clouds and experience Amsterdam like never before on this smoke-friendly Cloud Boat. Learn about coffeeshop history from our host, while enjoying breathtaking views.
Group
1 hr
Today at 16:00
Today at 17:15
€26.75
per person
5.0
267 reviews
Private Luxury Cruise with Drinks & Silent Disco
Enjoy a private boat tour on the canals of Amsterdam with a local skipper/guide. Savor unlimited beer, wine, and soda, and enjoy your favorite music during a silent disco set.
Private
10 persons
1 hr 30 min
Stylish Boat⛵
4.9
5688 reviews
Boat Cruise with Unlimited Drinks & Bite Option
View Amsterdam’s most spectacular waterside landmarks along its iconic canals on a fully electric open boat cruise with live commentary departing from the Rijksmuseum or the Anne Frank House.
Group
to 1 hr
Today at 10:25
Today at 10:30
from€22.76
per person
4.8
692 reviews
2-hours Dinner Cruise with 4-Course Menu
Enjoy an evening of fine dining on a 2-hour dinner cruise of Amsterdam’s canals. Depart from Centraal Station to see Amsterdam's best sights while enjoying your choice of a 4-course meal with wine.
Group
to 2 hrs
Wed, 10 Dec, 19:30
Thu, 11 Dec, 19:30
from€89
per person
4.9
1336 reviews
Canal Cruise in German with Unlimited Drinks
Explore Amsterdam’s breathtaking canals with a native German guide and unlimited drinks. Discover the uniquest sights, the rich history & culture of the beautiful canal city on this open boat cruise.
Group
1 hr
4.9
2017 reviews
Weed-Friendly Canal Cruise with 2 Drinks
The Bulldog Boat cruise is the original cruise that started in Amsterdam where you can smoke weed & drink. Depart from Central Station or Leidseplein
Group
1 hr
Today at 15:30
Today at 16:30
€30
per person
4.7
1091 reviews
75 minutes Canal Cruise Highlights of Amsterdam
Enjoy Amsterdam's iconic canals on a luxury canal boat and come across landmarks such as the Anne Frank House. See local houseboats, churches, and famous bridges aboard a new electric canal boat.
Group
1 hr 15 min
Today at 13:15
Today at 15:00
€14
per person
Bestseller
4.6
711 reviews
Amsterdam: Rijksmuseum and Optional Frans Hals Entry Ticket
Admire over 400 masterpieces by great artists such as Jan Steen, Frans Hals, Vermeer, and Rembrandt. See the beautiful doll’s houses and a wealth of silverware.
Group
to 1 day
Today at 14:00
Today at 15:00
from€24.50
per person
4.9
677 reviews
Canal Sightseeing Cruise with Snacks & Drinks
Enjoy a relaxing sightseeing cruise in Amsterdam, perfect for friends and family. Be welcomed aboard with little Dutch bites and drinks and get to know this exciting city from a different perspective.
Group
to 1 hr 30 min
Today at 12:00
Today at 14:00
from€34.95
per person
4.8
798 reviews
Private BBQ Cruise with Personal Chef & Drinks
Treat yourself to a private cruise, drinks, and a tasty meal on board a canal boat. Admire the city's sights as you enjoy a BBQ and vegetarian-friendly feast, prepared by your personal chef.
Private
50 persons
2 hrs
Wed, 10 Dec, 11:00
Wed, 10 Dec, 11:30
€649
per group
4.3
715 reviews
Amsterdam: Pizza Cruise with Drinks
Discover the beauty of Amsterdam’s historic center during a canal cruise and enjoy a gourmet pizza along the way. Learn about the city’s past and the monuments you pass as your cruise makes its way along the city’s world-famous canals.
Group
to 1 hr 15 min
Today at 14:00
Today at 15:00
from€37.50
per person
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Group excursions - the guide forms a group. Other tourists will learn new things with you.
Small group
Small group – small group with possibility to maintain a comfortable distance between the participants.
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Reviews
Catalina
7 days ago
It was amazing! The pancakes (crepes, not American pancakes) were AMAZING! We had so much fun, and I would definitely recommend this cruise. I thought that they were going to be talking about Amsterdam and showing important monuments or buildings, but it was just pancakes.
Naut M.
7 days ago
The excellent, punctual, friendly, knowledgeable guide made our visit enjoyable and well worth it
Sebastien
7 days ago
Tour was interesting and learned facts and history about Amsterdam
Russell
7 days ago
We went to the first pub the black tiger, got what originally was apple and cherry sours shots and went back as it was unlimited for first half hour ( which we got about 2/3 each max) and after the initial shot it was coffee cream liquor. Due to being extremely stoned and wanting to smoke again we left the black tiger and met back up at the second pub the Big Ben I think it’s called. But due to everyone having bonded at the first pub it was a bit awkward and we left the group to it. The guide did do a good job and sent us all locations in a WhatsApp group and updated throughout and sent pictures and videos the next day.
Luz
7 days ago
Super good 👍, very good service and a very friendly guide, totally excellent
Sam
7 days ago
I went back to Amsterdam's nightlife with my best friend before and now we got the Amsterdam Nightlife Ticket again. This time I see new parties and special events that were really cool like at Jimmy Woo and Supperclub. The best parts about the ticket are not having to pay extra to get into different places and finding good deals on drinks (some even for free). Using the ticket for the second time, I see how much it adds to the fun of exploring Amsterdam. Thanks!!
JOHN
7 days ago
Edwardo very well informed loved his job and we would happily take additional tours he might be leading. He was constantly concerned that all of our questions were answered and understood.
Robert
7 days ago
we visited this museum as a family, very beautiful, well-documented and interactive exhibition of emblematic works to see
TheOkluckej
7 days ago
Captain was good fun, that's what made the trip really outstanding. Photo here is missleading, boat looks very different from what you see in pictures here. Guide was half moderated by the captain and half multilingual records (this was also not expected, but nevermind we were ok with that afterall) It's a charming ride through the canals and with good captain it is a great experience.
Loren
7 days ago
If you like techno and strobe lights you’ll love this! It’s like being in a rave. Mirror room was crazy
Kealy
7 days ago
The relaxed ride through the canals at night, the information given by the guides was good although could have been more if did during the day being able to see more?!
Julie D.
7 days ago
Great tour, our tour guide Ilia was very knowledgeable and helpful. We couldn't visit Markan on the day unfortunately , but I Can't wait to come back and explore more of this amazing city
Kris
7 days ago
The canal cruise with Captain Cat was great! She was fun and engaging, giving lots of history and details about what we were seeing. It was a small group of about 20, in a beautiful enclosed boat from 1910. There were plenty of drinks (soda, iced tea, water, juice, beer and wine) and I ate my fill of snacks (cheese and crackers, cookies, and Dutch candies). I thought it was so fun, relaxing, and one of my favorite parts of my trip. I saw so many canal cruises happening with different companies in Amsterdam, but all of the people looked so bored on all those other boats! They were crammed in on hard benches, listening to an audio guide through headphones and no one I saw was smiling. But with Captain Jack Cruises, it felt like being welcomed into a floating living room for an hour and a half 🙂 I definitely recommend!
Weiqun
7 days ago
The tour was very good, There were a lots of Van Gogh's art collection in the museum, especially the sun flowers. Our guide was very knowledgeable about his art works and his life stories behind many of his paintings, She explained many of Van Gogh's paintings with detailed background stories, and his relationship with other artists. Even we read books about Van gogh before, we still learned a lot from it. We highly recommend this tour for anyone is interested about Van Gogh.
Shani
7 days ago
Was so much fun and insightful. Definitely recommend
Rina
7 days ago
Very nice and intimate, our guide Renate had a very nice style to guide us through the 17th century in the Rijksmuseum, it was just guide Renate and my husband and I, we really enjoyed it!
Donna
7 days ago
Totally nice canal driver, nice tour. We all really enjoyed it!
Oliver
7 days ago
Information about the red light district was great. Our guide Marian Williams responded very well to all of our questions and answered them all. We would have liked to have been able to take a look behind the scenes (e.g. into a sex workers' room), since the tour also has the title: "Behind closed curtains"
Marit M.
7 days ago
We chose the private tour because we are unable to catch the guided tour timing. We completed the private tour in about an hour. Main reason is our guide, Peter provided us with verbal explanation of van gogh life and how to look out for his works right at the beginning. so we navigating through the exhibits easily. Meet up is not difficult as he arranged to meet us outside a burger restaurant opposite the main entrance of the musuem. We enjoyed the tour and learn much on van gogh.
Tori
7 days ago
So much fun! Our guides were very kind and hospitable! Met a lot of cool people from all over.. would recommend and participate again!
Claudia
7 days ago
We loved the tour. It was very pleasant and we take advantage of it for the good advice that has been given to us
Huibert K.
7 days ago
Our guide was amazed at how well he explained every step of Van Gogh's life in parallel with his painting. In addition, the communication style was vibrant and entertaining.
Mike
7 days ago
My guide Rodrigo was amazing, very patient, and explained everything in two languages to make sure all group can enjoy the trip. It was amazing ride around Amsterdam
Kristina
7 days ago
Loved it. Perfect price for quality service.
Catalina
7 days ago
It was amazing! The pancakes (crepes, not American pancakes) were AMAZING! We had so much fun, and I would definitely recommend this cruise. I thought that they were going to be talking about Amsterdam and showing important monuments or buildings, but it was just pancakes.
Naut M.
7 days ago
The excellent, punctual, friendly, knowledgeable guide made our visit enjoyable and well worth it
Sebastien
7 days ago
Tour was interesting and learned facts and history about Amsterdam
Russell
7 days ago
We went to the first pub the black tiger, got what originally was apple and cherry sours shots and went back as it was unlimited for first half hour ( which we got about 2/3 each max) and after the initial shot it was coffee cream liquor. Due to being extremely stoned and wanting to smoke again we left the black tiger and met back up at the second pub the Big Ben I think it’s called. But due to everyone having bonded at the first pub it was a bit awkward and we left the group to it. The guide did do a good job and sent us all locations in a WhatsApp group and updated throughout and sent pictures and videos the next day.
Luz
7 days ago
Super good 👍, very good service and a very friendly guide, totally excellent
Sam
7 days ago
I went back to Amsterdam's nightlife with my best friend before and now we got the Amsterdam Nightlife Ticket again. This time I see new parties and special events that were really cool like at Jimmy Woo and Supperclub. The best parts about the ticket are not having to pay extra to get into different places and finding good deals on drinks (some even for free). Using the ticket for the second time, I see how much it adds to the fun of exploring Amsterdam. Thanks!!
JOHN
7 days ago
Edwardo very well informed loved his job and we would happily take additional tours he might be leading. He was constantly concerned that all of our questions were answered and understood.
Robert
7 days ago
we visited this museum as a family, very beautiful, well-documented and interactive exhibition of emblematic works to see
TheOkluckej
7 days ago
Captain was good fun, that's what made the trip really outstanding. Photo here is missleading, boat looks very different from what you see in pictures here. Guide was half moderated by the captain and half multilingual records (this was also not expected, but nevermind we were ok with that afterall) It's a charming ride through the canals and with good captain it is a great experience.
Loren
7 days ago
If you like techno and strobe lights you’ll love this! It’s like being in a rave. Mirror room was crazy
Kealy
7 days ago
The relaxed ride through the canals at night, the information given by the guides was good although could have been more if did during the day being able to see more?!
Julie D.
7 days ago
Great tour, our tour guide Ilia was very knowledgeable and helpful. We couldn't visit Markan on the day unfortunately , but I Can't wait to come back and explore more of this amazing city
Kris
7 days ago
The canal cruise with Captain Cat was great! She was fun and engaging, giving lots of history and details about what we were seeing. It was a small group of about 20, in a beautiful enclosed boat from 1910. There were plenty of drinks (soda, iced tea, water, juice, beer and wine) and I ate my fill of snacks (cheese and crackers, cookies, and Dutch candies). I thought it was so fun, relaxing, and one of my favorite parts of my trip. I saw so many canal cruises happening with different companies in Amsterdam, but all of the people looked so bored on all those other boats! They were crammed in on hard benches, listening to an audio guide through headphones and no one I saw was smiling. But with Captain Jack Cruises, it felt like being welcomed into a floating living room for an hour and a half 🙂 I definitely recommend!
Weiqun
7 days ago
The tour was very good, There were a lots of Van Gogh's art collection in the museum, especially the sun flowers. Our guide was very knowledgeable about his art works and his life stories behind many of his paintings, She explained many of Van Gogh's paintings with detailed background stories, and his relationship with other artists. Even we read books about Van gogh before, we still learned a lot from it. We highly recommend this tour for anyone is interested about Van Gogh.
Shani
7 days ago
Was so much fun and insightful. Definitely recommend
Rina
7 days ago
Very nice and intimate, our guide Renate had a very nice style to guide us through the 17th century in the Rijksmuseum, it was just guide Renate and my husband and I, we really enjoyed it!
Donna
7 days ago
Totally nice canal driver, nice tour. We all really enjoyed it!
Oliver
7 days ago
Information about the red light district was great. Our guide Marian Williams responded very well to all of our questions and answered them all. We would have liked to have been able to take a look behind the scenes (e.g. into a sex workers' room), since the tour also has the title: "Behind closed curtains"
Marit M.
7 days ago
We chose the private tour because we are unable to catch the guided tour timing. We completed the private tour in about an hour. Main reason is our guide, Peter provided us with verbal explanation of van gogh life and how to look out for his works right at the beginning. so we navigating through the exhibits easily. Meet up is not difficult as he arranged to meet us outside a burger restaurant opposite the main entrance of the musuem. We enjoyed the tour and learn much on van gogh.
Tori
7 days ago
So much fun! Our guides were very kind and hospitable! Met a lot of cool people from all over.. would recommend and participate again!
Claudia
7 days ago
We loved the tour. It was very pleasant and we take advantage of it for the good advice that has been given to us
Huibert K.
7 days ago
Our guide was amazed at how well he explained every step of Van Gogh's life in parallel with his painting. In addition, the communication style was vibrant and entertaining.
Mike
7 days ago
My guide Rodrigo was amazing, very patient, and explained everything in two languages to make sure all group can enjoy the trip. It was amazing ride around Amsterdam
Kristina
7 days ago
Loved it. Perfect price for quality service.
Catalina
7 days ago
It was amazing! The pancakes (crepes, not American pancakes) were AMAZING! We had so much fun, and I would definitely recommend this cruise. I thought that they were going to be talking about Amsterdam and showing important monuments or buildings, but it was just pancakes.
Naut M.
7 days ago
The excellent, punctual, friendly, knowledgeable guide made our visit enjoyable and well worth it
Sebastien
7 days ago
Tour was interesting and learned facts and history about Amsterdam
Russell
7 days ago
We went to the first pub the black tiger, got what originally was apple and cherry sours shots and went back as it was unlimited for first half hour ( which we got about 2/3 each max) and after the initial shot it was coffee cream liquor. Due to being extremely stoned and wanting to smoke again we left the black tiger and met back up at the second pub the Big Ben I think it’s called. But due to everyone having bonded at the first pub it was a bit awkward and we left the group to it. The guide did do a good job and sent us all locations in a WhatsApp group and updated throughout and sent pictures and videos the next day.
The Best Amsterdam Tours 2025
168 tours in Amsterdam (Netherlands) with the best local guides starting from €5. Top Activities 2025:
December, 8 | 09:30 | City Centre Canal Cruise including Audioguide | €15.50 |
December, 8 | 10:30 | Panoramic Canal Cruise with Optional Cheese & Wine | €23.90 |
December, 8 | 15:30 | Refined Canal Cruise with Drinks & Cocktails Option | €23.95 |
December, 12 | 20:15 | Canal Cruise with Wine, Cheese & Soft Drinks | €39.50 |
January, 19 | 19:00 | Evening Canal Cruise with Wine & Snack Option | €35 |
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