Cruise excursion on the canals of Amsterdam on a boat with a guide-captain

The capital of the Netherlands must be seen from the water, as its residents have been doing for centuries. A magnificent panorama of the city opens up from the canals, and buildings that are already familiar from walking walks appear from a new, unexpected side. I invite you to a boat tour on the Amsterdam canals!

What you will see:

a magnificent panorama of the city with a 360-degree view;
the “golden rings” of Amsterdam’s main canals, the Amstel River, the 9 Streets district and the De Wallen district, Dutch Renaissance, modern and futuristic modern architecture;
bridges and facades built in the 17th and 18th centuries, facing the water, the Opera and Royal Dramatic Theaters, the Artis Zoo, the Rembrandt House Museum, the Diamond Factory, the Maritime Museum and the Nemo Museum, the main office of the “Buking” company, the central station building;
interiors of boat houses;
everything that is included in the list of Amsterdam attractions in 1 day.

What you will learn:

how the Dutch won back their country from the waters;
how and on what was Amsterdam built;
the most interesting features of the architecture of the city and the life of Amsterdam residents from the 14th century to today;
the most unexpected and interesting facts about everything that we will see while following our route;
little-known facts from the lives of great people and much more.

What you will do:

have a nice time;
take a break from hiking;
see Amsterdam with a sense of full presence and learn its history from a professional Russian-speaking guide-captain;
take a lot of photos and videos for memory.
“Water Streets”

Amsterdam is a city of 165 canals, where boats have been a familiar means of transport for many centuries. It was with their help in the XIII-XVII centuries. local residents themselves delivered goods and moved.

A cruise along the canals of Amsterdam allows you to see the city from a new perspective. We will sail along the Amstel River and the main canals, see old wooden bridges and elegant stone water tunnels, as well as seven bridges in a row, look into the windows of houseboats and see all the details of their interior. What you saw + the guide’s interesting story will leave you with the most vivid memories of your trip.

In addition to the opportunity to feel like a real Amsterdammer, a walk along the canals of Amsterdam gives you the opportunity to see the panorama of the city, which is most widely opened precisely from the water! Amsterdam canals are the main roads of the past, a masterpiece of engineering thought and a symbol of the city’s stability. UNESCO recognized them as a world heritage site.

Beauty overboard

My author’s route was developed in such a way as to show the most famous sights and picturesque views of the city. A guided walk along the canals of Amsterdam takes place not only in the historical part of the city, among green and non-touristy areas, but also in the “new” city. City towers, old churches and “dancing” crooked houses will appear before you like in the palm of your hand. And it is completely impossible to look into the windows of houseboats in the second way! An excursion through the canals of Amsterdam includes a visit to about 50 architectural landmarks and a visit to the city’s districts where famous people lived and where the main museums are located.

Excursions along the canals of Amsterdam take place in a light and unobtrusive atmosphere: you relax and admire the views, while your guide-captain tells interesting and unexpected facts about the history of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and Amsterdam – the freest city in the world. You will learn what is common and what is different in our cultures.

I recommend choosing this option if you have a large company (up to 8 people) or you are traveling with children and walking is not an easy task.

It is children who are the biggest fans of such a trip in a boat with a guide-captain!

▶️ There is only you and your company in the boat, so it is also an opportunity to spend time with loved ones (please specify the planned number of people in the correspondence, the boat can accommodate up to 8 people, but there are other types of boats).

▶️ An open boat provides a sense of presence and a 360° view, and in case of bad weather, we will go on a closed boat with panoramic windows, which provides warmth and comfort.

▶️ You can take food and drinks and celebrate your important events.

▶️ During the winter Light Festival Amsterdam, our route passes through places where light installations are installed. Admiring them, you will learn the history of the festival along the way, as well as what symbolic meaning was embedded in each glowing figure. Boat tours are in high demand during the festival of light in Amsterdam, so it is best to book this service in advance.

In addition to sightseeing tours, thematic tours of the canals of Amsterdam are also available, taking into account your interests. By arrangement, various arrangements for the organization of the event are available – for example, a tour of the canals of Amsterdam with a transfer from the airport or another location.

This excursion can be an addition to:

walking tour of Amsterdam
bicycle tour
excursions to the Van Gogh Museum