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Private Canal Cruise with Local Captains and Hidden Gems 20% OFF

Location Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe
$294.07
$369.55
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Canal Cruises in Amsterdam offer a unique perspective on the city’s hidden gems. Experience the charm of quiet waterways and local insights aboard a historic 1920s wooden boat.

  • 🛥️ Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes on the compact hidden-gems cruise showcasing beautiful central canals and iconic sights.
  • 📍 Brouwersgracht: Discover the brewers' canal, rich in history with houses built by wealthy beer makers, now home to artists and locals.
  • 🏛️ Herengracht: Marvel at Amsterdam's fanciest street since 1612, lined with massive houses once owned by mayors and spice traders.
  • 🔒 Blauwburgwal: Explore this tiny street steeped in history, once a protective wall, now a quiet spot often missed by tourists.
  • 🏰 Singel: See Amsterdam's original moat and spot the world's narrowest house at number 7 along its banks.
  • 🌊 IJ: View the vast water that connects to the North Sea, showcasing old and new Amsterdam side by side.
  • 🎨 Amsterdam North: Experience the vibrant arts scene where creatives thrive in converted factories and shipyards.
  • 🖼️ Prinseneiland: Visit the smallest Western Island, once a hub for wine and tobacco storage, now home to charming canal residences.
  • 📸 Polaroid Moment: Capture a classic photo of your group with Amsterdam's iconic canal houses, a perfect keepsake of your local experience.
  • Comfort Features: Cozy blankets and good vibes guarantee a pleasant experience, even in rain.

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The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Boat Diana: 1.5 Hrs - Max 8
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: A compact hidden‑gems cruise showing the most beautiful central canals and iconic sights.
Diana - Floating museum: Perfect for couples and smaller groups. A floating museum full of old Amsterdam charm.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Polaroid keepsake
  • Private canal cruise with a local skipper
  • A cosy lounge deck on a historic boat
  • Curated music & good company
  • Drinks are available for purchase on board (not included in the price)
  • Open-air in good weather, covered and heated in cold or rainy weather
  • Historical stories and architectural insights (tailored to your interests)
  • Warm blankets if it gets chilly
  • Exclusive local stories & hidden gems
  • No toilet on board, but we are happy to make a short stop if you need to use a restroom

Meeting point
Go to the jetty/dock on the canal side. That's where we will wait for you!
Return details
Go to the jetty/dock on the canal side. That's where we will wait for you!

  • Brouwersgracht
    Brouwersgracht, the brewers' canal, made Amsterdam rich with beer money 400 years ago. The fancy houses you see? Built by beer makers who got wealthy here. Now artists and locals live in old warehouses. You'll spot houseboats covered in flowers where people actually live year-round
  • Herengracht
    Herengracht has been Amsterdam's fanciest street since 1612, when rich guys built massive houses here. These belonged to mayors and traders who got wealthy from spice trading. These aren't museums - they're still the most expensive homes in Europe. The canal stretches 2.4 kilometers through the heart of the city.
  • Blauwburgwal is tiny at just 100 meters long but packed with big history. The name means "blue fortress wall" from when it protected the city. In 1940, bombs hit this street and killed 44 people. Now it's quiet and narrow. Most tourists miss it completely.
  • Singel
    Singel is Amsterdam's original moat that kept enemies out until the city got too big for its boots. Spot the world's narrowest house at number 7
  • Haarlemmersluis
    Haarlemmersluis is the 17th-century lock where herring used to get packed and shipped. Now canal boats pass through daily where fish traders once made their fortunes.
  • IJ
    The IJ is Amsterdam's huge water that used to connect to the North Sea. This is where the city's sea adventures began and ships from everywhere still dock. You'll see old Amsterdam on one side and modern buildings on the other - showing how this city keeps growing.
  • Amsterdam North
    Amsterdam Noord is where young creatives live across the water. Artists took over old factories here after industry moved out. The NDSM Wharf used to build ships but now it's full of art studios and startups. Old meets new everywhere you look.
  • Houthavens
    Houthavens loaded timber for centuries. Now young professionals live in glass towers while old harbor cranes watch like metal giraffes.
  • Prinseneiland
    Prinseneiland is the smallest Western Island where artists made their home. After WWII, creative people moved into empty warehouses here. It used to store wine, tobacco, and salt for the Dutch West India Company. Now those same buildings house charming canal homes.
  • Realeneiland, named after the rich Reael family, is where Amsterdam built its ships. Shipbuilders, fish packers, and tar companies made this island buzz with work. Thirteen sea captains' houses still stand from when ocean money was made right here.
  • Lijnbaansgracht, the rope canal, got its name from rope makers who needed long spaces to make ship rigging. Built in 1612, parts got filled in during the 1800s to create squares and streets you still see today connecting neighborhoods.
  • Bloemgracht
    Bloemgracht, the flower canal, ranks as one of Amsterdam's most beautiful waterways. Trees and 1600s buildings create perfect light that everyone tries to capture. Locals bike past while visitors stop for photos. The name flower canal makes total sense when you see it.
  • Cafe Papeneiland
    Café Papeneiland has been operating since 1642 on this famous corner. This brown café serves the apple pie that made Bill Clinton order a whole one to take away. The wooden inside and old tiles tell stories of Dutch history with pure Amsterdam vibes.
  • Prinsengracht
    Prinsengracht - 3.2 kilometers of Amsterdam's longest canal. Anne Frank hid here. Rembrandt's buried at Westerkerk. Houseboats where creatives live.
  • Egelantiersgracht
    Egelantiersgracht gets its name from the wild rose and was built for skilled workers and craftsmen. The houses are smaller than the fancy main canals because real working people lived here instead of rich merchants. That's exactly why they're so popular with locals now.
  • Leliegracht, the lily canal, offers one of Amsterdam's most peaceful waterways lined with beautiful 1600s buildings. Small boats float by while locals drink coffee at cute cafés along the banks. It's a hidden gem that most visitors never find.
  • The Jordaan
    The Jordaan neighborhood used to be Amsterdam's poor area but now it's the most wanted place to live. Built for craftsmen and working people who made their own music and culture. Since the 1970s, artists and young professionals discovered this maze of small streets and cozy cafés.
  • Emperor's Canal (Keizersgracht)
    Keizersgracht, the emperor's canal, stands as Amsterdam's widest famous canal. Built during the Golden Age, it shows off preserved merchant houses that now hold cozy cafés, shops, and galleries. The trees explode with color every spring.
  • Brouwersgracht
    The corner where Keizersgracht meets Brouwersgracht creates the Instagram spot photographers hunt for. Two canals meet and make four lit tunnel views at night. When bridge lights come on, this becomes pure Amsterdam magic and the perfect end to your water journey.
  • Amsterdam
    We'll snap a classic Polaroid of your group with Amsterdam's canal houses behind you. Stick it on your fridge and remember the day you saw Amsterdam like locals do - from the water, at the right pace, with good people.

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Private Canal Cruise with Local Captains and Hidden Gems 20% OFF

    Location Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe
    $294.07
    $369.55
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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