--- title: Amsterdam Highlights - Group Cruise with Apple Pie, 2 Drinks lang: en type: tour city: Amsterdam country: Netherlands price: 69 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.87 reviews: 140 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 55 of 84 (Canal Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-highlights-group-cruise-with-apple-pie-2-drinks/ --- # Amsterdam Highlights - Group Cruise with Apple Pie, 2 Drinks In our comparison: #55 of 84 in Canal Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Discover Amsterdam’s highlights aboard one of our classic canal boats in an intimate, small-group setting. On this 1.5-hour cruise, your friendly English-speaking captain will guide you past the city’s most iconic sights while sharing fun facts and local stories. Enjoy a tasty slice of Dutch apple pie with whipped cream and two drinks of your choice (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) as you relax and take in the views. The perfect way to start your morning in Amsterdam! We operate different boats depending on availability: the Stan Huygens, a historic yacht once chartered weekly by Freddy Heineken, offers live guiding and host-served drinks for up to 24 guests; and the Pure Spirit, a beautifully restored classic launch for up to 16 guests, features a semi-open design and self-service bar after the first round. Windows and sunroofs adjust based on weather. Vegan and gluten-free options are not available. ## Before you book - Pickup differs by option: Hotel pickup only on 1 of 2 options (Departure Herengracht 128) - Max 16 people: shared group - Starts 10:45, 13:00, 14:30: 3 departures a day - Food included: see what is included **Pickup:** Hotel pickup only on 1 of 2 options (Departure Herengracht 128) ## Key facts - Price: from €69 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.87/5 from 140 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Pure Boats - Group: Shared, up to 16 travellers - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:45, 13:00, 14:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.87 from 140 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 134 of 140. - 5 stars: 134 (96%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 2 (1%) - 2 stars: 2 (1%) - 1 star: 2 (1%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Departure Keizersgracht 106 | €69 / person | English | Operated on boat "Pure Spirit" Please meet us at the location below: Keizersgracht 106, 1015 CV Amsterdam | | Departure Herengracht 128 | €69 / person | English | Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Departure: Herengracht 128: Pick-up and drop-off is at Herengracht 128 on the dock area in the bike parking. This is in front Spaces Office. Starting point: Herengracht 128, 1015 BT Amsterdam, Netherlands | ## What's included - 1 apple pie with whipped cream per guest - 2 drinks per guest are included in the ticket price. Additional drinks can be purchased aboard ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Emperor's Canal (Keizersgracht)** (pass by, no stop) - We begin the cruise in the Royal Streets, on the Keizersgracht or Emperors Canal next to the Jordaan district, a beautiful unspoilt area of town at the north end of the canal district. You will board the boat and end the cruise outside the original hat factory of Amsterdam,... 2. **The Jordaan** (pass by, no stop) - The first district we cruise through is always a favourite to explore by boat and by foot. A charming, relaxed area of town, just outside the centre and away from the hustle and bustle of the busy tourist traps. 3. **Anne Frank House** (pass by, no stop) - Cruising South through the Jordaan district, we will pass Anne Frank House. If a visit to the museum is on your itinerary, Anne Frank House is just a five minute walk from the departure dock, but remember to book tickets in advance! 4. **Canal Ring (Grachtengordel)** (pass by, no stop) - We continue the cruise around the Canal Belt or Canal Ring, through the picturesque waterways, passing the stunningly preserved 17th century canal houses, toward the River Amstel 5. **The Amstel** (pass by, no stop) - At the end of the original canal belt, we arrive at the iconic Amstel River. The only natural river in the city of Amsterdam and where the city takes it's name. Here we see the beautiful Skinny Bridge and many famous landmarks. 6. **Herengracht** (pass by, no stop) - Cruising back through the Herengracht or Gentlemans Canal, we see the biggest mansion houses of the city centre. This area is called the Golden Bend, where the most wealthy merchant families resided. Here you will see the fancy ornate facades, which often depict the trade of... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:45, 13:00, 14:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point We start at the dock across from the building of Spaces Amsterdam - Herengracht 128. NOTE - this is for cruises which include " Departure Herengracht" in their title. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Canal Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #55 of 84** | €69 | 1h 30m | 4.87 (140) | shared, max 16 | | [Amsterdam Canal Cruise: Unlimited Prosecco, Wine & Dutch Cheese](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-canal-cruise-unlimited-prosecco-wine-dutch-cheese/?format=md) | €32 | 1h | 4.97 (1092) | shared | | [Morning Canal Cruise Amsterdam in Small-Group](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/morning-canal-cruise-amsterdam-in-small-group/?format=md) | €46 | 1h 30m | 4.97 (846) | shared | | [Not a Typical Cruise Max 10 guests Bites Drinks Local Personal](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/not-a-typical-cruise-max-10-guests-bites-drinks-local-personal/?format=md) | €67 | 2h | 4.99 (416) | shared | Ranked #55 of 84 in Canal Cruises by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €13 to €525, median €32; typical length 1h 23m. 22 of 84 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/canal-cruises-amsterdam/?format=md ## More in Amsterdam - All Amsterdam tours: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-highlights-group-cruise-with-apple-pie-2-drinks/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/?format=md