---
title: "Private Tour: Amsterdam City Walking Tour and Canal Cruise"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Amsterdam
country: Netherlands
price: 165
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.75
reviews: 143
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [de, en, it, fr, nl, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 71 of 84 (Canal Cruises)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/private-tour-amsterdam-city-walking-tour-and-canal-cruise/
---

# Private Tour: Amsterdam City Walking Tour and Canal Cruise

In our comparison: #71 of 84 in Canal Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

This customizable private 3 hours walking tour of Amsterdam will show many of its highlights from a local perspective. With a knowledgeable private guide by your side, wander Albert Cuyp, the largest street market in the Netherlands. 

Your morning or afternoon tour in Amsterdam will start at your hotel within the city centre or if you travel to Amsterdam from elsewhere at a central point in the city. 

Your guide will take you to some of the city’s most important highlights such as Dam Square, where you can see the Royal Palace and the National Monument to commemorate all Dutch war victims. Walk past the West Church, the most important church of the city just around the corner from Anne Frank’s House or maybe explore the museum area with the Rijksmuseum and van Gogh museum.

## Before you book

- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 09:30, 14:00: 2 departures a day
- Food not included: Food and drinks, unless specified
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €165 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.75/5 from 143 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: HTG Services
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: German, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish
- Start times: 09:30, 14:00
- Booking: mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.75 from 143 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 136 of 143.

- 5 stars: 122 (85%)
- 4 stars: 14 (10%)
- 3 stars: 2 (1%)
- 2 stars: 2 (1%)
- 1 star: 3 (2%)

## What's included

- Canal Cruise
- Customizable tour with private guide
- Hotel/ port pickup if situated in central Amsterdam

## Not included

- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel drop-off
- Visit of the Van Gogh Museum
- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **Rijksmuseum** (pass by, no stop) - Walk by the Rijksmuseum
2. **Dam Square** (pass by, no stop) - Walk by Dam Square
3. **Leiden Square (Leidseplein)** (pass by, no stop) - Walk by Leidseplein
4. **Vondelpark** (pass by, no stop) - Van Baerlestraat & Vondelpark
5. **Van Gogh Museum** (pass by, no stop) - Walk by van Gogh Musuem
6. **Anne Frank House** (pass by, no stop) - Walk by the Anne Frank House
7. **Albert Cuyp Market** (15m) - Visit the Albert Cuyp Market
8. **Finally step aboard a glass roofed canal boat and experience the city from wa...** (1h; admission included) - Finally step aboard a glass roofed canal boat and experience the city from water level. This cruise passes many of Amsterdam’s famous attractions. Canal houses from the Golden Age, the Stopera and a part of the harbor: the canal cruise takes you past all of these sights....

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:30, 14:00
- 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

You will meet your guide in front of Loetje Centraal, Stationsplein 10, Amsterdam.

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
- Tour operates in all weather conditions
- Good walking shoes recommended
- Tour can be operated in English, French, German, Spanish, Dutch or Portuguese; please advise your preferred tour language at time of booking
- Participants must be able to walk for 3 hours

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €330 | €165 |
| 4 | €396 | €99 |
| 6 | €462 | €77 |

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 · #71 of 84** | €165 | 3h | 4.75 (143) | 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 #71 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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