Amsterdam Canal Tour by Open Boat – 90 min Small Group Experience

Meeting point

Where

We meet by the canal and mini pier located on Nieuwe Keizersgracht #1 . Your friendly Captain will be awaiting you at the small open boat 10-15 minutes before the boat tour starts. Please note that we do not have an office and you check in with the Captain at the boat.

Departure

17 start times between 10:30 and 17:30 daily; scheduled through December 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)

Return

This activity ends back at the meeting point

Pickup

No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

Operator

Amsterdam Boat Adventures; booking and payment are completed on Viator

1. The Amstel

   We explore the city side of the Amstel River, here we'll show you the famous dancing houses and tell you all about our leaning buildings

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2. Beautiful small Amsterdam with unique viewsPass by, no stop
3. Munt Tower (Munttoren)

   We cruise by the beautiful and iconic Munt Tower

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4. we'll cruise cruise through this tiny canal is the southern border of De Wallen, the red light district

   Here'll also see the striking building The Huis aan de Drie Grachten (House on the Three Canals)

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5. South Church

   We'll cruise pass the iconic Zuiderkerk and also see the famous dancing house

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6. Red Light District

   We'll cruise down the Oudezijds Voorburgwal where you'll see sights like the old Church and the ladies behind the red lights. Your guide will tell you about the history of one of the oldest areas of Amsterdam.

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7. Oude Kerk

   we'll see Amsterdam oldest church

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8. We continue through the Kolksluis (Kolk Sluice), one of Amsterdam’s oldest locks still in function dating from the Middle Ages

   Here you'll also see a some old traditional warehouses from 17th and 18th century.

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9. We cruise along this beautiful stretch of canal that used to be the city's old boundary

   The Geldersekade canal weave a tapestry of contrasts and culture, linking the historic Nieuwmarkt to the bustling Prins Hendrikkade. Flowing through the eastern edge of De Wallen, the red light district, and bordering Chinatown, it epitomizes the city's dynamic spirit.

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10. The Waag

    We'll see the beautiful de Waag, a 15th-century structure situated on Nieuwmarkt square in Amsterdam. It began as a city gate integrated into the city walls. Over the centuries, its versatile role evolved, encompassing functions as diverse as a guildhall, museum, fire station, and even an anatomical theatre.

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11. We'll cruise through this cozy and tiny canalPass by, no stop
12. Montelbaanstoren

    Your guide will tell you all about this defence medieval tower

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13. Het Scheepvaartmuseum| The National Maritime Museum

    The V.O.C. ship The Amsterdam was an 18th-century cargo ship of the Dutch East India Company.

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14. NEMO Science Museum

    We cruise around this beautiful piece of modern architecture

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15. Wertheimpark

    Enjoy the tranquil edges of Amsterdam's oldest park as we glide by

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16. Hortus Botanicus

    We cruise along the nieuwe Herengracht and cruise past the peaceful and green Botanical Gardens

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17. Herengracht

    We cruise over part of the Herengracht, which means gentleman canal. Here you can find the most expensive canal houses of the canal belt.

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18. Experience the picturesque Reguliersgracht better known as the “Seven Bridges Canal”, with one of the city's most stunning views, which can only be truly appreciated from the waterPass by, no stop
19. Prinsengracht

    we'll cruise down the Prinsen canal where we get a chance to see a lot of different house boats and canal houses

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20. Magere Brug

    We end back on the Amstel river, and go under the most famous bridge of Amsterdam the skinny bridge. One of the few wooden bridges left in Amsterdam.

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About this tour, from the operator