Private 90-minute Canal Tour
EXPLORE AMSTERDAM LIKE A VIP!
As thrilling as it can be to strike up a conversation with a friendly stranger, sometimes you just want a more private get together without new faces around. This Private 90-Minute Canal Tour is exactly what you’re looking for! Whether it’s with your colleagues and clients or family and friends, we can help you create an unforgettable experience. Have romance on your mind? With no one else there to infringe on your alone time, our Private 90-Minute Canal Tour is ideal for couples looking for an amorous evening as well.
Duration: 1.5 hour
Availability: daily between 10AM and 10PM
Price: from € 180
For exact pricing go to our pricing page.
Amount of guests: max 10 persons.
- Explore the city’s renowned canals with your best friends, family members, or a special someone.
- Tour the enchanting canals of the Jordaan neighborhood as well as the famous canal district.
- Find out more about Amsterdam’s rich history from an experienced local skipper and tour guide, who will happily answer all of your questions.
- Unlike many other tours, this Private 90-Minute Canal Tour has no set route. This means every tour is uniquely shaped by your questions and preferences.
At these following dates are rates and availability are different: Easter, King’s Day, Pentacost, Gay Pride, Christmas, New Years Eve and New Years day.
If you want to sail on one of these days and we don’t have availability, please contact us. We may be able to accomodate you.
Enjoy the Canal Tour of a Lifetime!
Itinerary and Pickup Location
- Your skipper will pick you up in the city center at the location of your choice
- You’ll have a special chance to discover the smaller canals of the Jordaan area and canal district
- After the tour, you will be dropped off at the location of your choice
Check out our recommended pick up locations below, click on the toggle. Click on the link to see it on Google maps.
We can pick you up anywhere within the city centre. Perhaps your hotel? Otherwise we can also recommend the following addresses:
- Central Canal District (Prinsengracht 375)
- Singel North (Singel 5)
- Singel South (flower market) (Singel 446)
- Near Dam Square (Singel 258)
- Near Haarlemmerstraat shopping (Herenmarkt)
- Leidseplein (Leidsekade 101)
- Museum van Loon (Keizersgracht 672)
- Golden Bend (Herengracht 466)
- Near Utrechtsestraat shopping (Amstelveld 10)
- Near Rembrandt square (Amstel 178)
- Hermitage (Amstel 51)
- City hall / stopera (Amstel 180)
- Carré theatre (Amstel 105)
- Cafe Waterkant (Marnixstraat 250)
- Jordaan district (Lijnbaansgracht 156)
- Heineken Experience (Stadhouderskade 78)
- Waterloo square (Zwanenburgwal 36)
- Central Station (Stationsplein 26)
- Museum district (Museumstraat 1)
Additional Info
On this tour, you’ll spend 1.5 hours on the water.
Please dress according to the weather. It can change quickly in Amsterdam, so layers are always best!
The tour will continue in all weather conditions except for strong winds. If you need to cancel, please do so at least 4 hours prior to your tour’s scheduled start time.
Please make your tour reservation at least 24 hours before your preferred start time.
What to expect on your tour
On this incredible Private 90-Minute Canal Tour, you’ll experience the dreamy canals of Amsterdam like never before. Join your skipper on this popular cruise through the picturesque canals of Amsterdam’s peaceful Jordaan area. We can conveniently adapt the tour to your wishes and needs, making this a one-of-a-kind adventure. Perhaps you have a dinner reservation and would like to be whisked away straight from the restaurant after dessert. Or maybe you’d like to stretch your legs at one of the city’s many famed museums after your time on the water. No problem! We can adjust the departure and drop off locations according to your schedule.
Additionally, if there’s anything specific on your Amsterdam bucket list that you’d like to see during your time on the canals, you can discuss this with your skipper. As long as it fits within the timeframe of the Private 90-Minute Canal Tour, we are happy to work it into your tour. This tour is truly the best way to make the most of your time in the city with the help of charismatic and experienced locals. There is really no other experience in Amsterdam quite like it! Without a doubt, you will create memories on this tour that you’ll treasure for years to come.
Our boats are intimate, luxurious, and peaceful, so you can enjoy the city in comfort and style. The Private 90-Minute Canal Tour is completely customizable. Your local tour guide boasts more than 20 years of experience and can easily help you create a unique route.
Our lovely boat is electric, which makes it quiet enough for you to hear the gentle lapping of the water. The boat also features a retractable roof, so you’ll be comfortable whatever the weather.
A fridge is handily available for your snacks and drinks, which you are welcome to bring on board. With all these fabulous features in mind, it’s no wonder that we are one of the leading companies for boat tours in Amsterdam!
- Family Owned & Operated
- Specialized Skipper/Guide
- Licensed & Insured Company
- All Major Credit Cards Accepted
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Frequently Asked Questions
We have a maximum of 10 guests per tour. This includes children.
We have a variety of locations where we can pick you up. Please refer to the ‘Recommended pickup locations’ list below for further information.
If your location (restaurant, hotel, museum, home address) is not in the list, you can always ask us for info on the nearest location.
Recommended pick up locations:
- Central Canal District (Prinsengracht 375)
- Singel North (Singel 5)
- Singel South (flower market) (Singel 446)
- Near Dam Square (Singel 258)
- Near Haarlemmerstraat shopping (Herenmarkt)
- Leidseplein (Leidsekade 101)
- Museum van Loon (Keizersgracht 672)
- Golden Bend (Herengracht 466)
- Near Utrechtsestraat shopping (Amstelveld 10)
- Near Rembrandt square (Amstel 178)
- Hermitage (Amstel 51)
- City hall / stopera (Amstel 180)
- Carré theatre (Amstel 115)
- Cafe Waterkant (Marnixstraat 246)
- Jordaan district (Lijnbaansgracht 156)
- Heineken Experience (Stadhouderskade 78)
- Waterloo square (Zwanenburgwal 36)
- Central Station (Stationsplein 26)
- Museum district (Museumstraat 1)
Yes, we love meeting your furry friends!
1. Do you offer catering on board?
We do not offer catering on board, but you are welcome to bring your own food and drinks for no additional fee.
2. Are we allowed to bring some wine?
3. Will you have a wine opener?
Yes, we have a wine opener on board. We always got you covered!
4. Glasses?
5. Will there be soft drinks available?
We may have San Pellegrino or Coca Cola soft drinks on board. As we can’t guarantee what will be stocked on the day of your tour, you are always encouraged to bring your own.
Yes, you are allowed to bring a stroller.
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