Dutch Cheese & Drinks Guided Amsterdam Boat Tour, All Inclusive
Description
Cruise through Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canals while sipping unlimited drinks and snacking on real Dutch Gouda cheese. With just 12 guests on board, it’s cozy, relaxed, and full of fun facts from your local guide. You’ll pass iconic sights like the Skinny Bridge, the VOC ship, and Amsterdam’s oldest canals, along with hidden spots only small boats can reach.
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Start your cruise in one of the oldest parts of the city. These narrow canals date back to the 14th century and are only accessible by small boats — a peaceful hidden corner of medieval Amsterdam.
Drift through quiet canals once used by monks and merchants. Surrounded by 17th-century houses and bridges, this area still feels like the Amsterdam of centuries ago.
Built in 1306, the Oude Kerk is Amsterdam’s oldest building. Hear stories of its transformation from a Catholic church to a Calvinist landmark — and its unexpected place in the middle of the Red Light District.
See the grand Neo-Renaissance station from the water — designed by Pierre Cuypers (who also built the Rijksmuseum), it once caused outrage for blocking the city’s view of the IJ.
Sail beneath the striking green rooftop designed by architect Renzo Piano. This building rises from the old shipyard docks where Amsterdam's industrial harbor once thrived.
Pass a replica of the 18th-century VOC ship Amsterdam, symbol of Dutch maritime power. The museum itself was once the naval warehouse of the Admiralty, storing gunpowder, sails, and rope.
As you reach the Amstel, the canals open up. This broad river once marked the edge of the medieval city and was essential to trade and transport.
Sail past the prestigious “Golden Bend,” where Amsterdam’s richest merchants built their grand canal mansions during the 17th-century Dutch Golden Age. These houses, with their ornate facades and deep plots, were a clear display of wealth and power.
Ontdek een van de meest betoverende uitzichten van Amsterdam: de iconische Zeven Bruggen! Terwijl we rustig door de romantische Reguliersgracht varen, zie je alle zeven historische bruggen prachtig op één lijn – een écht fotomoment. Vergeet je camera niet!
Near the flower market, you’ll spot the Munttoren, once part of the city wall. In the 17th century, it was used to mint coins when the French blocked silver deliveries to the Dutch Republic.
This iconic white wooden drawbridge is one of the most romantic spots in the city. According to local legend, couples who kiss while passing under the Magere Brug will stay together forever. The original bridge was so narrow that two pedestrians could barely pass each other — giving it the nickname “Skinny Bridge.”
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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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No toilet on board
Reviews(1,005)
My husband and I enjoyed the canal cruise with Berta and Kim. Kim was wonderful at maneuvering the boat, while Berta served food and drink. Both young ladies gave informative commentary about Amsterdam as well as folklure that was humorous and entertaining.
Great tour, learned a lot, funny guide.
Alexandra and Badr were excellent. Lots of information about the city of Amsterdam and most important lots of laughs and fun.Definetely I recommend it!!!
Berend and Ties were the best! We learned so much about Amsterdam, all told with great humor and very interesting stories. Our tour was at 5:30, but we got stuck in traffic. Not to worry, Ties was very flexible in changing our booking to a later time, which relieved us of a huge amount of stress. It started raining as we began the tour. But Berend and Ties were well prepared with umbrellas for everyone. I highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants to experience Amsterdam’s canals in a very special way. Thank you for a truly memorable experience!
The driver & guide were both great- very friendly & personable. We bought tickets ahead of time but the tour was not full, so it was very comfortable & nice to have a small group. We liked that the boat was open and small, compared to the large boats with tons of people. We both the unlimited beer/wine plus cheese option, but we could have skipped the cheese. There are lots of canal tour companies to choose from, and it was hard to determine which to book, and I am glad we picked this one. I would even go in the same tour again, it was interesting & a nice way to see the city & enjoy the weather.
Super fun and informative cruise, and the cocktails were awesome! Andre and David did a great job of explaining all the things canal related with lots of humor thrown in!
We booked this tour for my sister’s bachelorette and we all loved it! They provided us with the perfect amount of Amsterdam fun facts and also time to just enjoy the ride. We loved the whole experience. Thank you!!
Louise was an excellent tour guide and made our experience great! We enjoyed the cheese and drinks on the boat and the scenery and commentary was wonderful. Highly recommend!
Wonderful hour. We bought Pkg with cheese and drank prosecco and saw a beautiful old city from an amazing open air vantage point. Crew were fun and knowledgeable!
Josh and Captain Huib were awesome. Very friendly and knowledgable. The boat tour was a lot of fun and they kept it interesting.
