--- title: Small Group Boutique All-Inclusive Tour (max 12 p) With Captain lang: en type: tour city: Amsterdam country: Netherlands price: 59 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 662 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en, nl] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 1 of 16 (City Tours & Sightseeing) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/small-group-boutique-all-inclusive-tour-max-12-p-with-captain/ --- # Small Group Boutique All-Inclusive Tour (max 12 p) With Captain In our comparison: #1 of 16 in City Tours & Sightseeing, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Explore Amsterdam's iconic canals on our charming cruise aboard the historic salon boat, Sophie (est 1911). With a maximum of 12 guests, this small-group experience ensures a cozy and personalized journey. Your host and guide for six days a week is Amsterdam native Boudewijn Metzelaar, also known as "Captain Bow." On Saturdays, one of his trusted friends will step in to guide you. Whether you want to seat indoors or outdoors, you’ll be well-prepared to enjoy the cruise, rain or shine, in true Dutch style. Indulge in a variety of (alcoholic) drinks and delicious nibbles as you relax and enjoy the view. With a WC on board, your comfort is fully catered to throughout the experience. Captain Bow’s deep connection to Amsterdam and his unique perspective, shaped by his diverse upbringing, promise insightful stories and engaging conversations. The small group size fosters a warm and friendly atmosphere, making this cruise a truly special way to discover the heart of Amsterdam. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Singel 5 is an adres. - Max 12 people: small group - 6 start times: between 11:00 and 21:00 - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €59 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.98/5 from 662 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Amsterdam Private Boat Tour - Day Tour - Group: Shared, up to 12 travellers - Guide languages: English, Dutch - Start times: 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00, 19:00, 21:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.98 from 662 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 658 of 662. - 5 stars: 652 (98%) - 4 stars: 6 (1%) - 3 stars: 3 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (0%) ## What's included - Little sweet and savoury snacks to nibble on with your drinks are provided - Extensive open bar with local beers, top shelf liqours, soft drinks and hot drinks. You will not be disappointed! I make a killer G&T with local gin ## Itinerary 1. **Amsterdam Canal Ring** (1h 30m) - All cruises are captained by myself as the captain/owner of the Drift Away. We depart from the Singel no.7 and we will return to this location at the end of the cruise. I do not offer a fixed route, depending on your wishes as guests I will tailor the cruise to you... 2. **The Jordaan** (pass by, no stop) - We will pass through the pitoresque district the Jordaan. The name of the Jordaan finds its origin in the French word Jardin, meaning garden. Many of the streets in the district are named after flowers. 3. **Het Scheepvaartmuseum| The National Maritime Museum** (pass by, no stop) - The former warehouse of the Admiralty of Amsterdam features the Maritime Museum. We will also pass by ¨De Amsterdam¨ an enormous replica East India Trading Company ship. 4. **Montelbaanstoren** (pass by, no stop) - Former tower part of the defense wall surrounding Amsterdam, converted in the 1600 to a clock tower. Features also in a painting by Rembrant van Rijn 5. **Red Light District** (pass by, no stop) - We will pass the most famous prostitution district in the world, you will learn the practical features of the usage of red light in the world of prostitution. 6. **Magere Brug** (pass by, no stop) - The most famous bridge out of the thousands Amsterdam features, why is it famous and who build it? 7. **Het Kleinste Huis van Amsterdam** (pass by, no stop) - Tax used to be based on the width of your residence facade. We will pass the smallest house in Amsterdam to show you the builders disdain for paying tax. 8. **Brouwersgracht** (pass by, no stop) - One of the oldest canals where all beer was brewed back in the golden age 9. **Munt Tower (Munttoren)** (pass by, no stop) - Old tower which was briefly used as the republics mint. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00, 19:00, 21:00 - 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 Singel 5 is an adres. “Hotel Canal View” is located here. The departure point is INFRONT of this adres marked with 6 black morning poles with white caps along the canal. !!There is NO SIGN at the departure point itself at the moment due to zoning restrictions!! 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 ## Compared with other City Tours & Sightseeing | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #1 of 16** | €59 | 1h 30m | 4.98 (662) | shared, max 12 | | [Van Gogh & Rijksmuseum w/ Reserved Entry Semi-Private Tour](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/van-gogh-rijksmuseum-w-reserved-entry-semi-private-tour/?format=md) | €259 | 5h 30m | 4.98 (444) | shared | | [Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum (Private Tour with Art Historian)](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-van-gogh-museum-private-tour-with-art-historian/?format=md) | €190 | 2h | 4.99 (153) | private | | [Explore Amsterdam in 75 Minutes – Pedicab Rickshaw City tour](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/explore-amsterdam-in-75-minutes-pedicab-rickshaw-city-tour/?format=md) | €180 per group | 1h 15m | 5.0 (73) | private | Ranked #1 of 16 in City Tours & Sightseeing by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €19 to €563, median €149; typical length 2h. 11 of 16 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/city-tours-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/small-group-boutique-all-inclusive-tour-max-12-p-with-captain/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/?format=md