All-Inclusive Amsterdam Canal Cruise by Captain Jack

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Duration:1 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Not suitable for hen or stag parties or any other drinking parties. History tour!

With a fun group (max 24) we will go on the most relaxing, fun family and friends open boat ride during summer through the canals of Amsterdam. But not just any boat ride. You will be introduced with typical dutch bites and bits, drinks, stories, history and humor. You will get to know the rich history of Amsterdam and so much more. . And you will also meet with guests from all over the world who all speak English. So not only get to know Holland but also France, India, Spain, Andorra, Italy , US and so much more while your at it. And because my friends and I are your host for the whole tour, we will entertain you with amazing facts, funny and exciting stories.

I only have open boats for so on beautiful days you have an amazing views.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Magere Brug
The romantic and iconic wooden bridge of Amsterdam
2. Amsterdam Canal Ring
Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands, has more than one hundred kilometers of grachten (canals), about 90 islands and 1,500 bridges. The three main canals (Herengracht, Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht), dug in the 17th century during the Dutch Golden Age, form concentric belts around the city, known as the Grachtengordel. Alongside the main canals are 1550 monumental buildings.[1] The 17th-century canal ring area, including the Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht, Herengracht and Jordaan, were listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010,[2] contributing to Amsterdam's fame as the "Venice of the North"
3. Rijksmuseum
We dock right in front of the Rijksmuseum. Take a moment to enjoy this amazing museum. Beautiful as a building and amazing expositions. And of course the master piece of the world famous Rembrandt called the Nachtwacht (Night watch).
4. Prinsengracht
One of the three main canals of Amsterdam, named after the three prinses of Holland. Construction started in 1612 on the initiative of Mayor Frans Hendricksz. Oetgens, after a design by city carpenter Hendrick Jacobsz Staets and city surveyor Lucas Jansz Sinck. The part between the Leidsegracht and the Amstel was developed during the city explanation of 1658. The section to the east of the Amstel was constructed during the last expansion. This part was named Nieuwe Prinsengracht. The Korte Prinsengracht is in the extension of the Prinsengracht between the Brouwersgracht and the Westerdok.
5. Houseboat Museum
Our boats will cruise along with the houseboat museum at the Prinsengracht. A perfect way of seeing how Amsterdammers live in their houseboats. a low price submission. Especially fun for kids as well..
6. 9 Little Streets (Negen Straatjes)
We will pass this amazing place, with the most amazing shops. Not those big chain companies, but smaller lovely boutiques, local little restaurants, local designers and beautiful vintage shops.
7. The Amstel
The Amstel is the biggest canal of all, and Amsterdam was founded from this canal which was originally a river. Fisherman builds a "dam" and called is Amsterdam. Amstel is also the name giver to the famous beer.
8. Koninklijk Theater Carre
The Royal Theatre Carré (Dutch: Koninklijk Theater Carré) is a Neo-Renaissance theatre in Amsterdam, located near the river Amstel. When the theatre was founded in 1887, it was originally meant as a permanent circus building. Currently, it is mainly used for musicals, cabaret performances, and pop concerts.
9. H'ART Museum
Hermitage Amsterdam is a branch museum of the Hermitage Museum of Saint Petersburg, Russia, located on the banks of the Amstel river in Amsterdam. The museum is located in the former Amstelhof, a classical style building from 1681.
10. Blauwbrug
The Blauwbrug (English: Blue bridge) is an historic bridge in Amsterdam, Netherlands over the river Amstel. It connects the Rembrandtplein area with the Waterlooplein area and lies south to the Stopera.
11. Dutch National Opera & Ballet
Dutch National Opera (DNO; formerly De Nederlandse Opera, now De Nationale Opera in Dutch) is a Dutch opera company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Its present home base is the Dutch National Opera & Ballet housed in the Stopera building, a modern building designed by Cees Dam and Wilhelm Holzbauer which opened in 1986.
12. South Church (Zuiderkerk)
The Zuiderkerk is the first church designed for Protestant worship in Amsterdam. The church was built near the Sint Antoniesbreestraat in the Last, a neighborhood that was added to the city at the end of the 16th century. Today this is the Nieuwmarkt neighborhood. The church is located at Zandstraat no. 17.
13. Our Lord in the Attic Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder
Tucked away in the heart of Amsterdam’s inner city lies a small marvel: Our Lord in the Attic Museum: a uniquely preserved seventeenth-century house from the Dutch Golden Age. Explore the narrow corridors and climb the stairs to historically furnished living rooms, kitchens, and bedsteads, leading literally to the highpoint of the museum: an entire church in the attic.
14. Nieuwmarkt
One of the oldest markets in Amsterdam. An amazing location combining the Chinese area and red light district. Don't forget to visit the beautiful Waag. Now a restaurant but in the old days the western entrance of the old city. And the also hanged withes and criminals there.
15. Amsterdam Cheese Museum
Get ready for the #1 Cheese Experience in Amsterdam: the Amsterdam Cheese Museum. The Amsterdam Cheese Museum is not just offering another free cheese tasting. You can also relive the history of cheese making and experience the unique flavor of the best cheese of Holland. Learn more about Dutch cheese, see the most expensive cheese slicer of the world and have fun dressing up like a traditional Dutch cheese farmer.
16. Emperor's Canal (Keizersgracht)
The three main canals (Herengracht, Prinsengracht, and Keizersgracht), dug in the 17th century during the Dutch Golden Age, form concentric belts around the city, known as the Grachtengordel. Alongside the main canals are 1550 monumental buildings. The 17th-century canal ring area, including the Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht, Herengracht, and Jordaan, were listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010, contributing to Amsterdam's fame as the "Venice of the North"
17. Herengracht
The three main canals (Herengracht, Prinsengracht, and Keizersgracht), dug in the 17th century during the Dutch Golden Age, form concentric belts around the city, known as the Grachtengordel. Alongside the main canals are 1550 monumental buildings. The 17th-century canal ring area, including the Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht, Herengracht, and Jordaan, were listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010, contributing to Amsterdam's fame as the "Venice of the North"
18. Singel
The Singel is a canal in Amsterdam which encircled the city in the Middle Ages. It served as a moat around the city until 1585, when Amsterdam expanded beyond the Singel. The canal runs from the IJ bay, near the Central Station, to the Muntplein square, where it meets the Amstel river. It is now the inner-most canal in Amsterdam's semicircular ring of canals.
19. Centraal Station
Amsterdam Centraal is the largest railway station in Amsterdam, Netherlands. A major international railway hub, it is used by 162,000 passengers a day, making it the second busiest railway station in the country after Utrecht Centraal and the most visited Rijksmonument of the Netherlands.
20. St. Nicholas Basilica
The Basilica of Saint Nicholas (Dutch: Basiliek van de Heilige Nicolaas) is located in the Old Centre district of Amsterdam, Netherlands, very close to Amsterdam's main railway station. It is the city's primary Roman Catholic church.
21. OBA Library of Amsterdam
The Amsterdam Public Library, OBA, is a cultural organization aimed to promote a free flow of knowledge and information within the community of Amsterdam. In addition, the OBA provides a center for dialogue and education for all sections of society.
22. I Amsterdam Visitor Centre
Your guide to visit, enjoy, live, work & invest in Amsterdam. Find out about Amsterdam's world-class museums, quirky festivals, theatre, live music, laid-back bars, and delightful restaurants.
23. Statue of Anne Frank
Anne Frank is one of Amsterdam’s best-known historical figures. Anne and her family lived in hiding from the Nazis for more than two years in a house on the Prinsengracht. Anne was eventually deported to the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in 1945, where she later died at the young age of 15. Today, Anne’s spirit lives on through her diary and the huge numbers of visitors who come to Amsterdam every year to learn more about her short life.
24. Magere Brug
One of Amsterdam’s many bridges is the beautiful Magere Brug, known to English speakers at the Skinny Bridge. This wooden drawbridge was once so narrow that it was hard for two pedestrians to pass each other. To cope with increasing traffic on the Amstel, a wider bridge replaced the narrow original in 1871. Also known as a love bridge, kiss on top or underneath and your love will be forever!
25. Museum Het Rembrandthuis
The Rembrandt House Museum tells the story of the multi-faceted Rembrandt. He is known above all as an artist, the maker of dozens of self-portraits, intriguing cronies, compelling history paintings and convincing portraits. But Rembrandt was much more than a talented painter, etcher, and draughtsman. In the museum, you will encounter Rembrandt the man, the teacher, the collector, the entrepreneur and the Amsterdammer. Come and meet him in his own home!
26. Het Scheepvaartmuseum| The National Maritime Museum
The collection of The National Maritime Museum is one of the largest and most prominent maritime collections in the world with approximately 400,000 objects, including paintings, ship models, navigation instruments and world maps. Discover 500 years of Dutch maritime history and how strongly this is connected to the society of today and of the future.
27. Scheepvaarthuis
A beautiful building across central station. Build in 1912 as the head office of the 7 major harbor companies of Amsterdam. Nowadays it holds a 5* hotel. It is a perfect example of the local architectonical style called the Amsterdam school. In the '80 and '90 it was the main office of the Amsterdam Transport Company (GVB) responsible for all trams, subways and busses within Amsterdam.
28. Red Light District (De Wallen)
It is very likely that you have heard about this neighborhood and to be frank, everything you have heard is probably true. From brothels to sex shops to museums, the Amsterdam Red Light District has it all. But contrary to what a lot of people might think, the Amsterdam Red Light District has a very friendly atmosphere and isn't as dangerous as it used to be.
29. Munt Tower (Munttoren)
The Munttoren (mint tower) was once part of the Regulierspoort which consisted of a gate with a tower on each side. It was built between 1480 and 1487 as part of the medieval city wall. Back in the 17th century, the tower was used to mint coins.
30. Museum of the Canals
For centuries here, money has been earned, art created, feasts celebrated and life enjoyed. This is the story that the Museum of the Canals brings to life.
31. Melkweg
The Melkweg is a pop venue and cultural center with live music, club nights, photography, film, and festivals. It is in a former sugar refinery and milk factory on the Lijnbaansgracht in Amsterdam, behind the Leidseplein and next to the Stadsschouwburg.
32. Amstelveld
Amstelveld is a square in the center of Amsterdam, between Reguliersgracht, Prinsengracht, and Kerkstraat, close to Utrechtsestraat. The Amstelkerk, a predominantly wooden building, stands on the square. The characteristic plantation consists of 46 Caucasian wingnut trees
33. Joods Historisch Museum
The Jewish Historical Museum in Amsterdam is a museum that highlights Jewish culture, religion, and history. The museum has been located on Jonas Daniël Meijerplein since 1987 in the heart of the old Jewish Neighborhood. A good alternative for the Anne Frank house as well.
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The Amsterdam Icebar is one of the coolest locations in the city (literally) and is certainly in the top 10 best things to do in Amsterdam. This fantastic bar is kept at a constant temperature of -10 ° C and everything is made entirely of ice. Be surprised by this fantastic experience and unique location while enjoying your favorite drinks
35. De Kleine Komedie
The Kleine Komedie is a theater in Amsterdam located on the Amstel and was built in 1786. It is the oldest theater in Amsterdam and can accommodate 503 spectators. The theater that focuses on small art has since the 1980s become 'the cabaret temple of the Netherlands.
36. Rokin
The Rokin is a water and a street in Amsterdam, located between Dam Square and Muntplein, part of the former course of the Amstel.
37. De Krijtberg - Sint Franciscus Xaveriuskerk
The Krijtberg or St Francis Xaverius church is a Roman Catholic rectorate church in the center of Amsterdam, dedicated to St Francis Xaverius. It is served by priests of the Society of Jesus, better known as the Jesuits.
38. The Bulldog The First Coffeeshop
The story of The Bulldog starts in 1974, in the middle of the red light district. Henk de Vries created a place where everyone is welcome. A place where people can enjoy the privilege of being themselves: The Bulldog coffeeshop. Inspired by his dog at that time, a bulldog named Joris. Even the company logo was inspired by Joris; a drawing of Joris’ head.
39. Oude Kerk
The Oude Kerk (English: Old Church) is Amsterdam’s oldest building and youngest art institutes (since 2012). The building was founded circa 1213 and consecrated in 1306 by the bishop of Utrecht with Saint Nicolas as its patron saint. After the Reformation in 1578, it became a Calvinist church, which it remains today. It stands in De Wallen, now Amsterdam's main red-light district. The square surrounding the church is the Oudekerksplein.
40.
The Museumplein is a square and city park in the Amsterdam-Zuid district, just south of Amsterdam-Center. It owes its name to the Rijksmuseum, which opened in 1885 and is located on the square. The Stedelijk Museum, the Van Gogh Museum, the Moco Museum, and the Concertgebouw are also located on the Museumplein.
41. Mozes en Aaronkerk
The Moses and Aaron Church, officially dedicated to St. Anthony of Padua, is a Roman Catholic church on Waterlooplein in Amsterdam, in the Dutch province of North Holland.
42. Cromhout House
The Bijbels Museum is a museum on the Herengracht in Amsterdam. The purpose of the museum is to provide insight into the role of the Bible in society and culture in the present and the past and to search together with the visitor for the stories and sentiments that live within our society and culture, both within the museum walls as in the country.
43. Huis Marseille
Huis Marseille Museum for Photography is a photography museum on Keizersgracht in Amsterdam, located in a monumental canal house dating from 1665. It is the first museum in the Netherlands that focuses specifically on photography as an art form. Since 1999 there has been a new exhibition every three months.
44. NEMO Science Museum
NEMO Science Museum (from latin Nobody) is a science centre in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is located in the Oosterdokseiland neighbourhood in the Amsterdam-Centrum borough, situated between the Oosterdokseiland and the Kattenburg. The museum has its origins in 1923, and is housed in a building designed by Renzo Piano since 1997. It contains five floors of hands-on science exhibitions and is the largest science center in the Netherlands. It attracts around 670,000 visitors annually, which makes it the eighth most visited museum in the Netherlands.
45. Amsterdam Museum
The Amsterdam Museum, known until 2011 as the Amsterdams Historisch Museum, is an Amsterdam based museum, dedicated to the present and past of the city.
46. Rembrandtplein
The Rembrandtplein is a square in the center of Amsterdam, between Reguliersbreestraat and Amstelstraat. The square borders on the Thorbeckeplein. The Reguliersdwarsstraat, Korte Reguliersdwarsstraat, Halvemaansteeg, Bakkersstraat, and Utrechtsestraat also lead to the square.
47. Hortus Botanicus
The Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam is a botanical garden. The garden is located on Plantage Middenlaan, in the Plantage neighborhood. The garden is approximately 1.2 hectares and contains more than six thousand tropical and native trees and plants
48. Diamant Museum Amsterdam
The Diamond Museum Amsterdam is a museum in the Dutch capital Amsterdam. The museum provides insight into the mining, grinding and processing of diamonds, while the history goes back to 1586.
49. Museum Quarter (Museumkwartier)
Museumkwartier (Amsterdam) (the Museum Quarter) is a neighbourhood of Amsterdam, Netherlands, located in the borough of Amsterdam-Zuid. It is bordered by the Stadhouderskade, Vondelpark, Emmastraat, Reinier Vinkeleskade and the Hobbemakade. The area was developed following the construction of the Rijksmuseum. The neighbourhood gets its name from the major museums at Museumplein; the Rijksmuseum, the Stedelijk Museum and Van Gogh Museum. Other attractions in the area include the Concertgebouw and the Vondelpark.
50. Foam - Photography Museum Amsterdam
Foam is a photography museum on the Keizersgracht in Amsterdam. The museum presents changing exhibitions in which all kinds of photographic genres are shown, such as historical photos, art photos, news photos, and fashion photos.
51. The Cat Cabinet
The Cat Cabinet is an art museum in Amsterdam entirely devoted to cats. The collection includes paintings, drawings, sculptures and other works of art from cats, including works by Picasso, Rembrandt, Toulouse-Lautrec, Corneille, Sal Meijer, Théophile Steinlen and Jože Cha.
52. New English Bookstore
An authentic English bookstore in the heart of Amsterdam
53. Willet-Holthuysen Museum
The Willet-Holthuysen Museum on Herengracht 605 in Amsterdam is a canal house that is open to the public, with fully furnished period rooms. The museum gives a picture of life in a chic building on the Amsterdam canals in the 18th and 19th centuries. The museum is managed by the Amsterdam Museum.
54.
Your best hour in Amsterdam! Feel, taste, smell and discover which secrets hide behind the best cocktail. During this interactive cocktail and genever experience in the House of Bols, you will find out everything there is to know about how genever conquered the world during the Golden Age. After the tour, you can enjoy a delicious cocktail in the revolutionary Mirror bar! The tour takes an hour and the price includes one cocktail.
55. Homomonument
The Homomonument is a memorial on the Westermarkt, located between the Westerkerk and the Keizersgracht in the center of Amsterdam. The monument was unveiled on 5 September 1987 and consists of three pink, granite triangles, arranged in such a way that together they form a large triangle.
56. The Smallest House in Amsterdam
The smallest house in Amsterdam is located at Oude Hoogstraat 22 in the old city center of Amsterdam, next to the Oost-Indisch Huis and the gate to the Walloon Church. The house, by some called the "Smallest house of Europe",[1] is 2.02 meters (6 feet 8 inches) wide and 5 meters (16 feet 5 inches) deep. With its distinctive spout gable, this house represents a miniature version of a typical Amsterdam canal house. The smallest house in Amsterdam is registered as a national heritage site
57. Pieter Cornelisz Hooftstraat
The Pieter Cornelisz. Hooftstraat, usually P.C. Called Hooftstraat, is a street in Amsterdam. The street was named in 1872 after the historian, poet, and playwright Pieter Cornelisz. Hooft. Now it is know to have shope with the more expensive brands like Prada, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, G-star, etc..
58. Waterlooplein Market
Waterlooplein is the oldest flea market in the Netherlands. Founded one hundred and thirty-three years ago, open six days a week and with about three hundred stalls, one of the nicest and nicest places in the heart of Amsterdam. You can wander around, watch and tap on something fun. From vintage cameras to second-hand books, to jewelry and the latest fashion for little
59. Verzetsmuseum Amsterdam
The Resistance Museum (Dutch: Verzetsmuseum) is a museum located in the Plantage neighbourhood in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.[1] The Dutch Resistance Museum, chosen as the best historical museum of the Netherlands[2], tells the story of the Dutch people in World War II. From 14 May 1940 to 5 May 1945, the Netherlands were occupied by Nazi Germany. Permanent exhibits of the museum recreate the atmosphere of the streets of Amsterdam during the German occupation of World War II. Big photographs, old posters, objects, films and sounds from that horrible time, help to recreate the scene. The background of the Holocaust is also visualized to the visitor. This is an exhibition about everyday life during that time, but also about exceptional historical events and the resistance of the population against the Nazis and heroism.
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You can find us at 22 locations throughout the Netherlands and at the most surprising locations. From the hostels you can go in all directions: taste art & culture in the city, actively explore nature or get some fresh air on the beach. The beauty of these locations is that you always go home with new adventures in your pocket. In addition, you will find sustainable hints everywhere in our hostels that contribute to a more beautiful planet and a relaxed stay!
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The Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam is a five star hotel of the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts. The Waldorf Astoria in Amsterdam opened on May 1, 2014. It is the 25th hotel of the WA Hotels & Resorts. The hotel is located at Herengracht 542-556, between Utrechtsestraat and Reguliersgracht. Together with G A Design International, the buildings, which are from the 17th and 18th centuries and are on the UNESCO list, were converted into a whole. The hotel has 93 rooms. The staff wear clothes designed by Jan Taminiau. The receptionists wear dresses printed with a map of the Amsterdam canals.
62. Anne Frank House
We will pass the Anne Frank Museum. This is the museum and actual house where she would hide from the NAZI's. Beware this will only be passed when the captain takes the west side of the canals.

ADDITIONAL INFO

• 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
• Due a lot of traffic at the dock, I can't wait more than 5 minutes. Please make sure you are at the dock 10 minutes before departure.
• A fairly big step needs to be taken to get in the boat. Of course we will assist you.
• Beware all my boats are open. So when it rains, you can get wet. But rebooking with rain is always possible
• I always try to give the best tour possible (5*). But in rare occasion things don't go as you and me would like. Please let me know asap. Aither direct or send me an email of text. I will contact you.
• The tour is a historical canal cruise, it is not a booze cruise. So if you are looking for a bachelor party boat or any other booze cruise, this is not the cruise for you.
• Captain Jack is collaboration between friends. Captain Jack is not perse himself on the boat.
• There are two startinglocations. Check your ticket and/or comfirmation for the right starting point!
• There is no toilet on the boat.
• Due Health regulations (regarding food) animals are not allowed (service animals excluded).

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Posted By : Carolyn W
Captain skipper Pep was fantastic! Even extending our ride slightly to show and tell us more! Highly recommend, great way to see Amsterdam!
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Posted By : Navigator31952314515
Pep was awesome. Took a few cruises in knowledgeable and this was by the the best, Pep didn’t stop talking and he as full of information. Would do it again.
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Posted On : 2024-05-17 15:54:14

Posted By : thienkr
Great experience ! Great narrative and history. Relaxing and fun time with Capt. Pip. A must do for visiting Amsterdam !
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Posted By : OnAir05751729743
Captain Lo was awesome: knowledgeable, funny and so sweet.
Truly a fantastic time on the canal. Must do activity. Thank you
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Posted By : Travel05215952491
Hassan was extremely friendly informative and funny. We had a great time. I would highly recommend this tour. Do it!!!!
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Posted By : Excursion298337
Beautiful scenery, great information, awesome boat trip! Tim was excellent guide and very interesting! Well worth the price
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Posted By : Linda G
Our tour guide Oliver was fantastic! He knew so much history about Amsterdam and handled the canals like a pro. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Posted By : christinemN3416BH
Tim was a great tour guide and I loved the history that was shared on the tour :) The snacks were also great and it was a beautiful route taken around a beautiful city.
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Posted By : 721murada
Great tour with Tim. Very informative in an interesting way. He helped in explaining the city’s history and answered all questions asked. Would like to stay on the Darth vader one day :)
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Posted By : 50nastyap
Nice tour, comfortable boat and pleasant staff. Tim shared very interesting stories about Amsterdam, will definitely advise this tour.
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