--- title: Amsterdam Historic Tour On Classic Saloon Boat lang: en type: tour city: Amsterdam country: Netherlands price: 24 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.73 reviews: 116 duration_minutes: 60 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 73 of 84 (Canal Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-historic-tour-on-classic-saloon-boat/ --- # Amsterdam Historic Tour On Classic Saloon Boat In our comparison: #73 of 84 in Canal Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Location: Central Station. - 21 start times: between 10:30 and 21:30 - Food included: Drinks and Cheese purchable on Board - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €24 per person for the Saloon Cruise, Central Station option; other options up to €25 - Duration: 1h - Rating: 4.73/5 from 116 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Flagship Amsterdam - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 21 start times between 10:30 and 21:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.73 from 116 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 107 of 116. - 5 stars: 102 (88%) - 4 stars: 5 (4%) - 3 stars: 3 (3%) - 2 stars: 4 (3%) - 1 star: 2 (2%) ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Saloon Cruise, Central Station | €24 / person | English | Starting point: Prins Hendrikkade 33A, 1012 TM Amsterdam, Netherlands | | Saloon Cruise, Anne Frank | €25 / person | English | Starting point: Keizersgracht 198, 1016 DW Amsterdam, Netherlands | ## What's 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 ## Itinerary 1. **Prinsengracht** (pass by, no stop) - Cruise along the most beautiful areas and listen to live commentary 2. **Magere Brug** (pass by, no stop) - Sail underneath the Skinny Bridge 3. **Westerkerk** (pass by, no stop) - Check out this this beautiful church 4. **The Amstel** (pass by, no stop) - 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. 5. **Seven Bridges View Point** (pass by, no stop) - Since most canals in Amsterdam make a curve, seeing through so many bridges at once is very rare! 6. **Dutch National Opera & Ballet** (pass by, no stop) - 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... 7. **Herengracht** (pass by, no stop) - 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... 8. **The itinerary is a little different for each departure location** (pass by, no stop) - Each itinerary has its own charm! Please contact our support team for more information on this. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 21 start times between 10:30 and 21:30 - 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 Location: Central Station. Our boats are located right besides the entrance of Central Station (On the city centre side), at Prins Hendrikkade 33A.You will recognize our Flagship crew by the orange clothing. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - 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. ## Compared with other Canal Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #73 of 84** | €24 | 1h | 4.73 (116) | shared | | [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 #73 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-historic-tour-on-classic-saloon-boat/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/?format=md