--- title: Light‌ ‌Festival‌ ‌Private‌ ‌Cruise‌ incl Snacks and a glass wine lang: en type: tour city: Amsterdam country: Netherlands price: 225 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.83 reviews: 41 duration_minutes: 75 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 61 of 84 (Canal Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/light-festival-private-cruise-incl-snacks-and-a-glass-wine/ --- # Light‌ ‌Festival‌ ‌Private‌ ‌Cruise‌ incl Snacks and a glass wine In our comparison: #61 of 84 in Canal Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Imagine sailing on Amsterdam’s canals on a private boat tour. You see the iconic canal houses and bridges. You hear the sound of the water against the side of the boat. You are also witnessing over 24 light artworks from up close. Every year in winter 24 light installations are scattered across the canals waiting to be discovered. Will you explore them with us? This private tour on Amsterdam’s canals on a quiet, heated boat will give you a front-row seat to the 10th annual Light Festival. The artworks are best viewed from the water. This boat cruise helps communicate the message of the pieces. Your guides have a background in art and personal contact with some of the artists featured in the past years. See the festival the best way possible and hear an insider’s perspective only available to our team. This tour is ideal for couples or groups of up to 12. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please arrive 10 minutes before your… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 6 start times: between 17:00 and 21:45 - Food included: A glass of red wine - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €225 per person - Duration: 1h 15m - Rating: 4.83/5 from 41 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Romantic Amsterdam Tour - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 17:00, 18:30, 18:45, 20:15, 20:30, 21:45 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.83 from 41 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 39 of 41. - 5 stars: 39 (95%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 1 (2%) - 1 star: 1 (2%) ## What's included - Blankets for extra warmth and comfort. - A selection of Winter Teas to warm you from the inside out. - 5 different traditional Dutch sweets - Caramel Waffles, Local Cheese and Chocolate. - A glass of red wine ## Not included - There is no Toilet onboard - Warm clothes, scarf, warm jacket and gloves. Please dress for winter weather! - No smoking on board. ## Itinerary 1. **Amsterdam Canal Ring** (pass by, no stop) - - See some of the Stunnings Canals that are Declared a World Heritage by Unesco 2. **The Amstel** (pass by, no stop) - A beautiful river running through the city Amsterdam 3. **Amsterdam Light Festival** (pass by, no stop) - - 24 Light Art works Only to be seen for 53 days during the winter 4. **Herengracht** (pass by, no stop) - - See more then 24 Light Sculptures in on and around the Canals and if we are lucky sail through the Sculptures 5. **Skinny Bridge** (pass by, no stop) - A stunning bridge lit with 1000 lights. 6. **Seven Bridges View Point** (pass by, no stop) - A stunning view where you can see all 7 bridges at once. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 17:00, 18:30, 18:45, 20:15, 20:30, 21:45 - 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 Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled tour starts. The start point is in front of The Krijtberg Church. Keep an eye out for an off-white boat with a cream top. 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 - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €450 | €225 | | 4 | €520 | €130 | | 6 | €588 | €98 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Canal Cruises start at €13 per person. ## Compared with other Canal Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #61 of 84** | €225 | 1h 15m | 4.83 (41) | private | | [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 #61 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. 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