Amsterdam Private Boat Tour
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9.50 EUR
Experience Amsterdam in the best way possible: from the water! Relax with a drink on board a comfortable private boat sailed by a dedicated local skipper.
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Available in
- English,
- Dutch,
- German
Highlights
- Enjoy an ice-cold drink while cruising along Amsterdam’s canals
- Get a complete introduction to the city, from its famous sights to its hidden gems
Description
After I pick you up from your requested departure point, we’ll set off on a pleasant journey through the centre of Amsterdam.
You’ll get a complete introduction to the city, from its famous sights (the Red Light District, Anne Frank House, the I Amsterdam sign, the Heineken Brewery, the Rijksmuseum, and the Royal Theatre Carré, among others) to its hidden gems.
We’ll cruise down the canals on my personal, well-maintained 20 ft. boat, including those that are too narrow for the big tourist vessels to access.
The atmosphere is very laid-back, so just relax and enjoy an ice-cold drink as we sail through both the historical and contemporary districts. Along the way, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to take photos.
Feel free to bring your own food and drinks. There’s a big cooler on board to keep your drinks ice cold, as well as several Fatboy beanbags. Cold alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are also available for an extra fee.
My boat is an open sloop and is in very good shape. The maximum capacity is 10 passengers.
This tour is exactly the same as my 2-hour boat tour, just shorter and a little less comprehensive. You can read additional positive reviews on the 2-hour tour page: www.likealocalguide.com/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-private-2-hour-boat-tour.
Read moreWhat’s included & not included
- Skipper
- Fuel
- Departure point of your choice
- Arrival point of your choice
- Big bucket of ice
- Big Fatboy beanbags
- Clean and warm blankets
- Safety equipment
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (available for an extra fee)
Meeting point
Keizersgracht 157, 1015 CL Amsterdam
Reviews from travellers (84)
Chris' boat is smaller, so can fit down the narrower canals that the bigger tourist boats cannot. This allowed us to see more of Amsterdam by canal than we would have otherwise. Chris is very knowledgeable about the city and the buildings, and we learned a lot while cruising with him. He even explained why the tiny and very narrow building in my photo is like that!
If you're looking for a more intimate setting for a canal boat tour, Chris is your guide!


This operator has 42 reviews for other tours
All in all, we had a great time with Chris, he made it so enjoyable so we'll definitely be taking a trip with him next time we're in Amsterdam and we recommend you do the same, you will not be disappointed!


- Full refund if you cancel up to 72 hours before the tour
- No booking fees
- Pay by credit card or PayPal