Explore the highlights of Amsterdam in a small salon boat for 75 minutes. Accompanied by a passionate German-speaking city guide, you will experience Amsterdam's secrets and stories from the water.

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Live tour guide: German
Private group available

Highlights

Tour with a native German-speaking city guide and unlimited drinks
Lean back and relax in a modern canal boat with a cosy atmosphere
Enjoy Amsterdam's sights along the canal belt, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Drive through some of the smaller canals and get to know the anecdotes and secrets of the city

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After gathering at the meeting point and meeting your guide, you will begin your journey on a comfortable small boat That will take you through the beautiful canals of Amsterdam. You can listen to the anecdotes and stories about the sights as you enjoy a true voyage of discovery on the water. Throughout the duration of your tour, you will pass 17th-century canal houses, numerous picturesque bridges, the Wester Church, and the Anne Frank House. In addition to the captain, a German-speaking city guide will be on board to narrate the canal trip live in a personal and passionate manner, without the use of headphones, while you enjoy unlimited drinks on board. Lean back and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, and let the city impress you from the modern canal boat. The tour will take place under any weather condition, as the boat can be adapted to the weather. In addition, the boat is equipped with an electric motor, which allows for a quiet and environmentally friendly journey. Sailing through the canals of the city is the Amsterdam way of living. Come and experience this authentic Dutch experience!

Includes

75-minutes canal boat tour
German-speaking guide
Unlimited drinks (wine, beer, soft drinks, water)
City tax (€1.50 per passenger)

Gratuities (optional)

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

Not allowed

Pets (assistance dogs allowed)
Oversize luggage

Know before you go

This tour takes place under all weather conditions

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 121 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.8/5
Transportation
4.8/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Safety
4.8/5

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We booked the canal cruise with 12 people and were all thrilled and satisfied! You sit very comfortably on large, cuddly cushions, in the middle free tea and stroopwaffels were served on tables. Chilled beer, Alster and Co. could be purchased for €2.50 per can. Our German tour guide and driver were very nice and funny. What the tour guide told us was very entertaining and authentic - no rattling off dates and boring historical information, but also information about the lifestyle of the people of Amsterdam. And above all: no annoying headphones in your ears ;) Free listening is definitely more pleasant. When the tour was over after 90 minutes, we would have preferred to stay seated ;) Highly recommended!

September 22, 2019

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Beautiful trip through the small canals of Amsterdam, good German-speaking tour guide with excellent information about the city.... but small drawback.... talked a bit very quietly.... it was difficult to hear everything in the back seats... A small tip... a microphone for the tour guide would make the trip even more informative for all participants... but still TOP !!!

August 29, 2019

Wir haben die Grachtentour an einem Sonntag um 18 Uhr bei strahlendem Sonnenschein und bester Laune gemacht. Der Ablegersteg ist etwas unübersichtlich, der Andrang groß, aber die Jungs geben sich Mühe, alles zu koordinieren. Das Boot war gemütlich, es sind ca. 30 Personen mitgefahren. Unser Guide Theresa hatte super gute Laune, war humorvoll und die Fahrt sehr unterhaltsam und informativ. Zu Beginn haben wir einen „Dealer“ angefahren, der die Bier- Vorräte aufgefüllt hat. Zudem gab es zwei Käseplatten mit Senf, die rumgereicht wurden. Das grösste Manko an der Fahrt: ES WAR ZU WENIG WEIN DA!!! Der Rosé-Wein war bereits angebrochen und nachdem die Flasche leer war, gab es auch keinen mehr. Weißwein war auch schnell weg und den Roten haben wir nie gesehen (war angeblich nicht gekühlt und somit ungenießbar). Das Bier wurde sehr angepriesen, sodass die Flaschen Corona zum Schluß auch noch den Weg zu uns fanden. Insgesamt war es eine schöne Fahrt, aber sie hätte noch schöner sein können!

May 16, 2022

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Amsterdam: Canal Cruise with a Native German Guide

Amsterdam: Canal Cruise with a Native German Guide

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