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Amsterdam Historic Tour On Classic Saloon Boat

4.6(72)Amsterdam1 hour
VIATOR3.8(5)TRIPADVISOR4.7(67)

Description

On this 1 hour Luxury Classic River Boat Cruise, you will explore the city, its famous landmarks, culture, and rich trading history. During the cruise, our skipper will take you through many highlights our city has to offer. The cruise is live guided, so expect an interactive tour, with enough space for questions and any needed recommendations for your further stay in Amsterdam. All tours are in ENGLISH.

Tour Options

Saloon Cruise, Central Station
  • Starting point: Prins Hendrikkade 33A, 1012 TM Amsterdam, Netherlands
Saloon Cruise, Anne Frank
  • Starting point: Keizersgracht 198, 1016 DW Amsterdam, Netherlands

Itinerary

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Cruise along the most beautiful areas and listen to live commentary

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Sail underneath the Skinny Bridge

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Check out this this beautiful church

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The Amstel is the biggest canal of all, and Amsterdam was founded from this canal which was originally a river. Fisherman builds a "dam" and called is Amsterdam.

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Since most canals in Amsterdam make a curve, seeing through so many bridges at once is very rare!

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Dutch National Opera (DNO; formerly De Nederlandse Opera, now De Nationale Opera in Dutch) is a Dutch opera company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Its present home base is the Dutch National Opera & Ballet housed in the Stopera building, a modern building designed by Cees Dam and Wilhelm Holzbauer which opened in 1986.

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The three main canals (Herengracht, Prinsengracht, and Keizersgracht), dug in the 17th century during the Dutch Golden Age, form concentric belts around the city, known as the Grachtengordel. Alongside the main canals are 1550 monumental buildings. The 17th-century canal ring area, including the Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht, Herengracht, and Jordaan, were listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010, contributing to Amsterdam's fame as the "Venice of the North"

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The itinerary is a little different for each departure location. Each itinerary has its own charm! Please contact our support team for more information on this.

Highlights

Blankets available
Unique experience on a luxury boat
Private Skipper and Live Guide
Drinks and Cheese purchable on Board

What's included

Included
Blankets available
Unique experience on a luxury boat
Private Skipper and Live Guide
Drinks and Cheese purchable on Board
Not included
Drinks For Sale On Board Bar
For Sale On Board

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tour available for free for infants (0-2 years old)
  • No toilets on board
  • If rain is forecast, the boats will be covered. This will influence the visibility. You can change your ticket free of charge in case of rain.
  • Large bachelor and birthday groups are not allowed on this trip. Please get in touch with the supplier directly to book a private boat.

Reviews(72)

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N293KPds
June 20, 2026
Great way to learn some history of Dam

Excellent knowledge and funny staff, would highly recommend

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Discover54507502107
June 20, 2026
Very good experience with interesting insights from Francesca and Frank and the best weather.

Very good experience with interesting insights from Francesca and Frank and the best weather.

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Discover54507502107
June 20, 2026
Highly recommended, Francesca and Frank guided us well through the tour.

Relaxed ride in the best weather.

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prateeksA8733CN
June 8, 2026
Boat tour Flagship

Really good facts about amsterdam were discussed, engaging boat tour for the one hour

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Christine_S
June 3, 2026
Got very little...

Got very little historical information. The tour guide was more interested in making sure everyone’s wine glass was filled.

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carolinelR2092YJ
May 31, 2026
Highly recommended

Nice boat tour in great weather

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M6455JRannam
May 30, 2026
Really engaging, amusing and entertaining tour!

The tour was excellently conducted by Peter and Stefano, had much fun!

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MNCheeseHead
May 21, 2026
Kevin+Max 10/10 would recommend

Our guides Max and Kevin were great. Kept our drinks full, had great tidbits of trivia and knowledge about the city, and kept us laughing. A short hour and easy to get tickets just a few minutes prior. Excellent choice for an early or late afternoon cruise if you are looking to learn a little and relax for a bit on the canals.

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Jonoinmuskoka
May 20, 2026
Was a great tour

A very enjoyable and informative cruise with a few cocktails. Syr and Edward were great guides with great humourous antidotes.

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F7609ABalessandroc
April 17, 2026
Variable and nocturnal aquatic nature show

Simply wonderful, advice, to redo , the important thing is to drink a lot before going up, from Alessandro CNC and Tiziano Ramos

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