Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Local Guide and Small Group
Amsterdam Canal Cruise
Discover the city’s highlights in the best way possible. Take a boat trip on Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canals in one of the newest electric boats.
Drink optional
Sit back and relax with a wine, beer or soda which you can book optional.
Small Group
We cruise with a maximum of 28 passengers
Guide language
Our skipper speaks English, but we have a free digital booklet with guided information in : English, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, German, French & Italian.
Departure Location
We depart in front of Amsterdam Central Station.
Bad Weather?
Our boats can be open or covered, with the weather conditions in Amsterdam we decide on the day if we cruise open or with cover.
Highlights
During the cruise, admire the Canal Belt, the Skinny Bridge, the Dancing Houses, and much more. Listen to your local skipper’s stories as you take in the city sights.
Duration: 1 hour
- Free cancellation
Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam
Travel from Amsterdam to Bruges in the comfort of an air-conditioned coach and discover the city your way. Choose between a guided walking tour with an expert English-speaking guide or exploring independently with a digital audio guide. Enjoy free time to stroll through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic center, have lunch, and browse Bruges' renowned chocolate and lace shops.
Duration: 12 hours
- Free cancellation
Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken Tour
Become acquainted with the Dutch countryside during this 8-hour day tour with your guide through the villages of Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken.
Marvel at the famed windmills of Zaanse Schans as you learn of their significance to the region. Visit a clog workshop where they will carve us live this typical shoe. Take a free time to photograph the impressive landscapes.
Visit Edam, a World Heritage Site and whose old town is one of the most beautiful in Holland. Enjoy in a cheese factory, where they will show us how cheese is made. This tour includes an extensive tasting.
Lose yourself amidst the striking wooden houses and a maze of narrow streets in Volendam, the former fishing village. Enjoy some free time to taste the local fish. The Volendam's cod and herring are delicious!
Then, travel to the old island of Marken enjoing the amazing views around you. This historic place remains well-preserved to this day.
Finally we will return to Amsterdam.
Duration: 8 hours
- Free cancellation
Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Cheese and Wine
Embark on a scenic canal cruise through Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canals. Sail past iconic sights like the Skinny Bridge, the Anne Frank House, and the Old Harbor. Enhance your journey with Dutch cheese and ulimited wine, beer and soft drinks.
As you glide through the Jordaan district and along the Amstel River, your local skipper shares stories of the city’s rich history and hidden gems. Admire the Maritime Museum and the elegant Golden Bend, while receiving insider tips for your stay. A relaxing, flavorful, and unforgettable way to discover Amsterdam from the water.
This unique boat tour will take you through the famous canals of Amsterdam on a chic wooden boat. Relax while you listen to our local guide stories about this bustling city.
This boat tour is operated by FLAGSHIP AMSTERDAM.
Duration: 1 hour
- Free cancellation
Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam
Choose this amazing excursion with us and travel to the beautiful Belgian city of Bruges, in a group excursion of 12 hours, in which you will not miss anything this city offer you.
From Amsterdam we will go to Bruges by bus. Once you reach Bruges, have a guided tour of 1.5 hours and visit the most attractive and interesting places of this city. It was declared a World Heritage City in 2000 and it has a great Medieval period architectural heritage.
During the guided walking tour, you will see important places of the city such as the Markt Square dominated by the Belfry, the Brug Square, the Church of Our Lady where you can appreciate one of Michelangelo's masterpieces "The Madonna of Bruges" and the old Beaterio, among others.
At the end of the guided tour, the guide will indicate a meeting point and time to return to the bus, but after you will enjoy a 3-hours free time in the city to eat and get an incredible photos of your trip!
Finally we will return to Amsterdam.
Duration: 12 hours
- Free cancellation
Guided Bike Tour of Amsterdam's Highlights & Hidden Gems
Small Group Bike Tour!
We are proud to have Amsterdam's smallest groups! We work with a maximum of 12 participants (usually less!) per tour group to ensure you a personal and high quality tour. No crowds but personal attention and safety first!
This three hour bike tour focuses on Amsterdam's undiscovered area's and the city's hidden gems. We will meet each other at our office in Amsterdam's city centre to pick up our first class bikes. You will discover secret courtyards, hidden churches and off-the-beaten path neighborhoods. While crossing canals and cruising through parks you will learn about Amsterdam fascinating history as well as the current city life of Amsterdammers.
Hop on and we'll bike the extra mile!
Duration: 3 hours
- Free cancellation
Countryside Bike Tour from Amsterdam: Cheese, Clogs & a Windmill
This tour is the most authentic Dutch experience you can have from Amsterdam. We guarantee that you will see the real countryside with its open fields, canals, windmills, and small medieval villages that look like postcards but are completely real. You will be out there with the locals, riding a 40 km / 25 mile e-bike route that’s comfortable and easy thanks to the electric assist e-bikes.
The highlight of the day is visiting a family run cheese and clog farm. The family has been there for generations, making their own Gouda cheese and carving wooden clogs by hand. You will taste the best cheese and see a side of the Netherlands most visitors miss.
It’s not just a bike ride. It’s the day people go home talking about.
Duration: 4 hours
- Free cancellation
Amsterdam: Giethoorn Fairytale Village Tour & Local Canal Cruise
Discover Giethoorn, the fairytale village where canals replace roads and boats are the preferred way to travel. Known worldwide as the Venice of the Netherlands, Giethoorn is one of the most unique places in Europe.
Cross charming bridges, admire traditional thatched-roof farmhouses, and experience the peaceful atmosphere that has made this village famous around the world. With more than 180 picturesque bridges and beautiful waterways, every corner feels like a postcard.
Enjoy an included 1-hour canal cruise with a local skipper and discover Giethoorn from the water, just as locals have done for generations. After the cruise, explore at your own pace, taste the best cheese, relax by the canals, browse local shops, or enjoy lunch by the water.
Includes luxury coach transportation from Amsterdam, Dutch cheese tasting, and free time in the village.
Official Giethoorn Partner • Best Giethoorn Tour 2024 & 2025
There are many beautiful villages in Europe, but only one Giethoorn.
Duration: 8 hours
- Free cancellation
Amsterdam Hop-On Hop-Off 24h or 48h Bus and Boat Option
Ready for the ultimate Amsterdam adventure? The City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus + Boat is the only way to conquer the "Venice of the North" by both land and water!
With a single 24- or 48-hour ticket, you get unlimited access to our iconic red buses and canal boats. Take control of your trip as you explore every major landmark, from the Museum District to the Anne Frank House area.
Our unique routes are designed for easy transfers, letting you seamlessly switch from panoramic city views to a relaxing cruise through the UNESCO World Heritage canal belt.
It’s more than just a ride! Your ticket includes a free visit to Gassan Diamonds and free guided walking tours via our app. With audio commentary in 18 languages, this is the most flexible and comprehensive way to discover the Dutch capital!
Check the live location of our buses and boats and access free walking tours by downloading the City Sightseeing Amsterdam app.
Duration: 1 hour – 1 hr 5 min
- Free cancellation
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Amsterdam Traditional Dutch Blue Tile Painting Workshop
Learn about the centuries-old tradition of Delft Blue ceramics
Paint your own decorative tile to keep as a unique Dutch souvenir
Enjoy a relaxed, creative workshop with guidance from local hosts
No experience needed — suitable for all ages and skill levels
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Amsterdam 2hour small group canal cruise with snacks & opt drinks
With Voyage, you will explore Amsterdam from the classic UNESCO protected Canal belt all the way to the Amstel River and so much in between. With our premium canal cruise, you will sail through the heart of the city, exploring its rich history and culture whilst cruising past some of the most iconic sites of Amsterdam.
The canals provide a tranquil oasis in the midst of the bustling city. Sit back, relax and indulge in our selection of both local and international beverages. At Voyage we believe in an interactive tour experience, our local and knowledgeable skippers will provide you with insightful information and are always ready to answer any questions you may have.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
Day Trip to Zaandam Lego Village, Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn
This full day tour brings you to three places, which are Zaanse Schans, Lego Village and Giethoorn.
In the morning, you would visit a Dutch cheese factory, a wooden shoe factory and enjoy a royal diamond demonstration at Zaanse Schans; After that we will travel Zaandam City Center to see the famous 'Lego' building, You will have free time here to take photos as many as possible, or just walk around in the 'Lego' Village. After that, you will travel to Giethoorn, you would discover the 'Green Venice' of Holland and enjoy one hour free boat cruise in Giethoorn.
This 10 hours experience gives you a relaxed, memorable and enjoyable tour with lots of beautiful photos.The tour offers free hotel pick-up service in Amsterdam. Bottled water, power bank, umbrella are provided during whole trip.
Duration: 10 hours
- Free cancellation
Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam Guided Tour with Private Upgrade Option
What sets our Van Gogh Museum tour apart is the quality of the experience — whether you join a small group or a slightly larger one. Our expert guides, with backgrounds in art history and cultural studies, don’t just show you the paintings — they bring Van Gogh’s world to life with passion and insight.
Along the way, you’ll hear fascinating stories, surprising details, and have the chance to engage with your guide for a deeper understanding of the artist and his time. It’s a thoughtful, enriching way to explore the museum — far beyond a standard visit.
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Skip the line
- Private tour
Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Windmills Tour from Amsterdam
See all the Dutch icons such as the Tulips in Keukenhof gardens & the windmills, cheese and clogs at Zaanse Schans.
Leave Amsterdam aboard a comfortable coach and head into the heart of the Dutch countryside. On the way, enjoy views of colorful flower fields in bloom.
At Keukenhof Gardens, begin with a 45-minute guided tour through its show gardens. Your expert guide will explain the history, cultivation, and cultural importance of the tulip, the Netherlands’ most iconic flower. Then, enjoy free time to explore at your own pace and capture stunning photos of the gardens.
Next, continue to Zaanse Schans, a picture-perfect village famous for its historic windmills and traditional houses. Your guide will lead an orientation tour before giving you time to explore independently. Watch a live clog-making demonstration, visit an authentic cheese farm for a tasting, and stroll through this charming open-air museum of Dutch heritage.
Duration: 9 hours
- Free cancellation
Amsterdam: Luxury Canal Cruise, Live Guide & City Highlights
Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise: Best Views & Photo Spots
Step aboard a luxury electric canal boat and experience Amsterdam from its most beautiful perspective: the water. During this 75-minute cruise, your local skipper brings the city to life with stories, history and fun facts as you glide through the famous UNESCO-listed Canal Ring.
Admire Amsterdam’s most photogenic highlights, including elegant canal houses, charming bridges, houseboats, the Amstel River, NEMO, the historic IJ waterfront and, depending on the route, iconic sights such as the Skinny Bridge, Seven Bridges and the Anne Frank House.
The covered and comfortable boat makes this cruise perfect in every season, while the quiet electric engine creates a relaxed and smooth experience. Rain or shine, you can sit back and enjoy the views.
Your cruise departs near the A’DAM Tower, just a short free ferry ride from Amsterdam Central Station. It’s an easy, scenic and less crowded way to start your Amsterdam canal adventure.
Duration: 1 hr 15 min
- Free cancellation
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Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills and Cheese Tour from Amsterdam
Visit the beautiful windmill village Zaanse Schans. Here you will experience all that is typical Dutch in just a few hours. See the historic working windmills of Zaanse Schans and the wooden green painted houses and shops. Learn about cheese making and watch traditional craftsmen making clogs and other artifacts. A professional, experienced and friendly guide will accompany you throughout the village before you get time to further explore the village on your own.
Taste a complimentary Dutch stroopwafel during your countryside adventure.
Duration: 3 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruise With Unlimited Drinks
Get on board of one of our comfortable boats. Sail the canals and experience the Amsterdam Light Festival from the water in an intimate setting.
Our hosts and captains will make sure that you have the best canal cruise of your life! They will guide you through the canals of Amsterdam and tell you everything you need to know about the artworks of the Amsterdam Light Festival.
From the comfort of our boat you can enjoy Amsterdam from the water. The cruise takes approximately 75 minutes and lets you enjoy the Amsterdam Light Festival from the water with all drinks included for only €31,80!
Our boat offers a see-through cover, and an open rear side to have the opportunity to take photo's of all the artworks we pass by during the cruise. The cushions inside are heated, and we offer blankets to keep you warm during the cruise while you can sip from a nice mulled wine, beer, wine or soda to keep you warm.
Will we see you on board during the Amsterdam Light Festival?
Duration: 1 hr 15 min
- Free cancellation
Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn Small-Group Tour with Hotel Pick-Up
This day trip to Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn offers free hotel pick-up service in Amsterdam. A luxury and comforable mini van (Mecedes brand) will wait for you in front of your hotel. A bottled water will be provided to each traveller. Power bank, umbrella are provided and free to use during whole trip.
In the morning, you would visit a Dutch cheese factory, a wooden shoe factory and enjoy a royal diamond demonstration at Zaanse Schans; After that we will travel to Giethoorn, you would discover the 'Green Venice' of Holland and enjoy one hour free boat cruise in Giethoorn.
This trip is suitable for the travellers who want to spend more time in two places. This 10 hours experience gives you a relaxed, memorable and enjoyable tour with lots of beautiful photos.
Duration: 10 hours
- Free cancellation
From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Volendam & Marken Tour
Take a day trip by bus from Amsterdam for a comfortable 5,5-hour break into deep-rooted Dutch tradition, traveling beyond breathtaking countryside with free Wi-Fi and getting carried away by the iconic windmills.
The experience focuses squarely on the magnificent Zaanse Schans and the charming fishing village of Volendam. At first, Zaanse Schans welcomes you to a village like no other; walk around at leisure, admire the perfectly preserved windmills and quaint old houses, and then continue to the lively fishing village of Volendam. There, visit a cheese shop where the old ways are still used, and enjoy an instructive Volendam cheese presentation.
Choose your adventure:
-The Classic Tour includes the captivating art of clog-making and a cheesemaking demonstration.
-The All-In Tour offers the full flavour: cheese, clogs, a cruise on the Marken Express, and an additional entry to a working windmill.
From October 26th 2026, the Classic tour also includes the boat trip.
Duration: 5 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Amsterdam Evening Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Bar
Join us on one of our TripAdvisor top-rated and award-winning canal tours and experience Amsterdam's canals on our 100% electric boats.
With our 1-hour evening canal cruise in Amsterdam, you will discover the city's most famous sights and rich history while relaxing on our luxury boat. At night, the lights on the bridges cast a beautiful glow over the canals, making you feel like you are sailing through a fairy tale. The cruise is with a small group of people, so expect an interactive tour, and there is plenty of room for questions and recommendations during the cruise.
Adult only option: Rijksmuseum
Duration: 1 hour
- Free cancellation
Keukenhof's Tulips and Windmills Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam
Travel in a small group, 16 guests maximum, to ensure personal attention from your guide. You will visit a wooden shoe workshop for a demonstration of clog making, a cheese farm for an explanation of cheese making and a working Industrial windmill.
At Keukenhof, skip the line and walk straight through the entrance as entrance tickets are given to you by the tour guide.
Afterwards, you will be brought back to Amsterdam.
The 9am tour visits Keukenhof flower gardens in the morning and Zaanse Schans in the afternoon
The 11am tour visits Zaanse Schans first and Keukenhof flower gardens in the afternoon.
Duration: 8 hours
- Free cancellation
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Amsterdam: Red Light District guided tour (TOP RATED)
Start this tour in front of the Amsterdam Voyager Hotel. From here you will walk to the famous Amsterdam Red Light District. First part of the tour leads through the old town area and Amsterdam's Chinatown. Here you get a insight of the history of Amsterdam and the area.
Then walk to the center of the Red Light District where the guide will tell you everything about the prostitution, coffeeshop culture and history of the Amsterdam Red Light District. Your guide will tell you how it is working as a prostitute in the Red Light District, the liberal laws and tell you many interesting facts.
Your guide will also tell you about the coffeeshop culture of Amsterdam. Learn where the name “coffeeshop” comes from and some of the weird laws we have on the consumption and production of soft-drugs.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
Amsterdam: Day trip to Tulip Farm, Keukenhof + Windmill Cruise
Discover the Dutch spring on a tour voted Best Tour in the Netherlands in 2025 and 2026. Visit the family-run tulip farm of Daan and Anja, where they share their passion for growing tulips and welcome you to walk among the colourful rows. Hear Daan and Anja’s stories about growing Dutch tulips. Walk in the fields and experience the flowers up close. Outdoor blooms vary with the weather and season.
Next, enjoy a relaxing 60-minute Windmill Cruise across the Kagerplassen, passing traditional windmills, villages and green polders.
At Keukenhof, explore gardens planted with around 7 million flower bulbs. Wander through the floral displays and pavilions at your own pace. There is no fixed group departure: stay as long as you like during opening hours and take any of our return buses to Amsterdam.
As an Official Keukenhof Partner for 2027, we bring you a full day of tulips, Dutch scenery and the freedom to enjoy Keukenhof your way.
Duration: 9 hours
- Free cancellation
Rotterdam, Delft and The Hague Day Trip from Amsterdam
THE GRAND HOLLAND TRIO: The Hague, Delft & Rotterdam
Experience the political, historical, and modern heart of the Netherlands on this in-depth day trip. Check-in is at the Tours & Tickets shop at Amsterdam Central Station, with an expert guide fluent in English and Spanish.
Tour Highlights:
The Hague: Explore the center of power and peace. You'll see the Peace Palace (home to the International Court of Justice), the outside of the Binnenhof (Parliament), and Noordeinde Palace.
Rotterdam: Discover a city of modern architecture. Enjoy free time for in-depth exploration and have lunch at the innovative Markthal.
Delft: Visit this beautiful medieval town for history and handcraft. The tour includes a visit to one of the last remaining Royal Delftware ceramic factories and a comprehensive Driving City Centre Tour.
This high-value tour is designed to maximize your time for a richer cultural experience in all three cities. Duration: 9 hours, including approx. 3 hours driving time.
Duration: 9 hours
- Free cancellation