---
title: Private Canal Cruise On Small Historic Boat
lang: en
type: tour
city: Amsterdam
country: Netherlands
price: 435
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_group
availability: bookable
rating: 4.74
reviews: 31
duration_minutes: 90
duration_max_minutes: 120
languages: [de, en, fr, nl]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 64 of 84 (Canal Cruises)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/private-canal-cruise-on-small-historic-boat/
---

# Private Canal Cruise On Small Historic Boat

In our comparison: #64 of 84 in Canal Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

• an intimate experience in a small historic boat from 1915 (max 10 pax)
• cruise with a knowledgeable skipper/guide
• avoid the big tourist tracks, cruise under the small bridges
• enjoy a complimentary coffee or other beverage

## Before you book

- Meeting point: There is a very large dock in front of…
- 5 start times: between 10:00 and 17:00
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €435 per group/vehicle
- Duration: 1h 30m–2h
- Rating: 4.74/5 from 31 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Rock That Boat
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: German, English, French, Dutch
- Start times: 10:00, 11:00, 15:00, 15:30, 17:00
- Booking: mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.74 from 31 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 29 of 31.

- 5 stars: 28 (90%)
- 4 stars: 1 (3%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 1 (3%)
- 1 star: 1 (3%)

## What's included

- Bottled water
- Professional art historian guide

## Not included

- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **Leaving the starting point we will go into the Spiegelgracht and Prinsengracht** (pass by, no stop) - Once in the Prinsengracht we will pass the Amstelveld and houseboat area heading down to the river Amstel. Turning left in the river we will pass the famous Skinny Bridge and see the Amstel locks. Next we will see the Rembrandt corner, where the painter spend the first years...
2. **Prinsengracht** (pass by, no stop)
3. **Herengracht** (pass by, no stop) - The rich canal: Herengracht, canal of the Lords
4. **Magere Brug** (pass by, no stop) - The Skinny bridge
5. **Amstelveld** (pass by, no stop) - & beautiful house boats
6. **The river Amstel and the Amstel locks** (pass by, no stop)
7. **Emperor's Canal (Keizersgracht)** (pass by, no stop) - Keizersgracht
8. **The famous seven bridges in the Reguliersgracht** (pass by, no stop)
9. **Anne Frank House** (pass by, no stop)
10. **The Jordaan** (pass by, no stop)

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 10:00, 11:00, 15:00, 15:30, 17:00
- 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

There is a very large dock in front of the museum. there are also other boats. Please look out for Delphine or Leaudine

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No baby stroller

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €435 | €218 |
| 4 | €435 | €109 |
| 6 | €435 | €73 |

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 · #64 of 84** | €435 per group | 1h 30m–2h | 4.74 (31) | 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 #64 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.

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