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Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam and 1-Hour Canal Cruise

Combine a trip to the world-famous Van Gogh Museum with a spectacular one-hour cruise through the historic canal district! Enjoy passing the long line at the entrance to the Van Gogh Museum and fast-track access with your canal cruise. Even better, you'll enjoy a discount when you buy these tickets in this way compared to booking them separately. Enjoy two of the absolute must-do activities in Amsterdam! The famous van Gogh museum tells the story of the Dutch painter. With some of his most famous and influential artworks on display. Located at the museum square, where you also find Rijksmuseum and other important museums. After (or before) exploring this area, take it to the water to experience the city centre in its full glory. Enjoy the views of the merchant houses while you listen to the provided audio guide to learn all about the UNESCO-heritage Canal Belt. Under 18 year old will need to purchase a separate ticket at the museum website and for the cruise.
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Heineken Experience Amsterdam + 75 minute Blue Boat Canal Cruise

Amsterdam is best viewed from the water and during this 75-minute canal cruise, you'll experience the best of the historic city center. Discover the city's top highlights, iconic bridges and the 17th-century buildings lining the canals. You'll come across new architecture and bridges, showing a historical city that is rooted in history but continues to develop and change. You can listen to the audio guide that is available in 20 languages. Free earphones are provided. On a 1.5-hour self-guided tour you’ll learn about the company’s heritage, the beer brewing process, Heineken’s innovations, and about what it takes to serve a world-famous beer. Find out the four natural ingredients that make this beer, and discover the brand’s sponsorship activities with Formula 1, the UEFA Champions League and the Rugby World Cup. And sure enough, at the end of the tour you can raise your glass with new friends. Please note that Heineken Experience is only for guests 18 years and older!
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Amsterdam Evening Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Onboard Bar

Join us on one of our TripAdvisor top-rated and award-winning canal tours and experience Amsterdam's canals on our 100% electric boats. We have small open boats that allow guests to enjoy the full experience. With our 1-hour evening canal cruise in Amsterdam, you will discover the city's most famous sights and rich history while relaxing on our luxury boat. At night, the lights on the bridges cast a beautiful glow over the canals, making you feel like you are sailing through a fairy tale. The cruise is with a small group of people, so expect an interactive tour and there is plenty of room for questions and recommendations during the cruise. Our cruise is a great alternative to the traditional canal boats your grandmother probably recommended.
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Amsterdam 1 hour Canal Cruise from Central Station

Step aboard a glass-topped sightseeing boat with this 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise, and see the city sights by water. Then, cruise along the city’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed canals to see the "skinny bridge" of Magere Brug, the affluent Golden Bend district, the Anne Frank House and more, as you learn about Amsterdam’s history from an audio guide. Boats depart at frequent intervals from morning till mid-evening.
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Dinner Canal Cruise Amsterdam

Learn about Amsterdam and its top attractions on a 2-hour evening canal cruise with a 4-course dinner! Cruise around town admiring the beauty of Amsterdam's world famous canals while hearing tales of the city sights like the Anne Frank House. As the sun goes down over sights such as Bloemenmarkt, Amsterdam’s vibrant flower market, enjoy a delicious 4-course dinner with drinks. Please check in 15 minutes before departure.
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Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Cheese and Wine

This unique boat tour will take you through the famous canals of Amsterdam on a chic wooden boat. Relax while you listen to our local guide stories about this bustling city. Our skipper and hostess know everything about Amsterdam and no question will remain unanswered. While you sail through the famous canals, you will enjoy tasty Dutch Cheese and unlimited wine. This boat tour is operated by FLAGSHIP AMSTERDAM. We have 2 different departure points, please book the option you would like to depart from before paying.
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Eating Amsterdam: Food Tour and Canal Cruise

We’ll take you away from the guidebooks to our favourite local haunts. We’ll take you behind the scenes and introduce you to the families keeping Dutch food traditions alive and we’ll explore architecture and little-known historical sites along the way, satisfying the most curious of visitors. Our guides love to tell you their own Amsterdam stories, enhancing your experience while you eat, drink and walk (and boat!) along our canals with friends. Let’s dig into Amsterdam together and explore this historic city in all its glory. Our 4-hour Amsterdam Food & Canals Tour is a guided walk through the unique cultural and historical sights of Amsterdam; it’s an hour-long, private boat trip through Amsterdam’s world heritage canals; and it’s a substantial meal in the form of a dozen delicious Dutch tastings from plenty of authentic foodie stops along the way – all in one!"
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Rotterdam, Delft, the Hague, Madurodam from Amsterdam

Experience the best of the Netherlands in one day on this sightseeing tour from Amsterdam! Visit the city of Rotterdam, admire famous Delft pottery in Delft, see where the Dutch government is located in The Hague and explore the miniature park of Madurodam. Your knowledgeable local guide will share anecdotes and history about the attractions you visit and point out other landmarks along the way. This whirlwind day trip is an ideal way to cover the best of the Netherlands in a short period of time!
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90-minute Amsterdam Canal Evening Cruise by Blue Boat Company

Climb aboard a canal boat to experience Amsterdam at its most beautiful - when the sun goes down and the city lights are switched on. Amsterdam is best viewed from the water and during this 90-minute canal cruise, you'll understand why. It offers you the best views of the historic city center that is illuminated by thousands of twinkling lights. Discover the city's top highlights, iconic bridges and the 17th-century buildings lining the canals. You'll come across new architecture and bridges, showing a historical city that is rooted in history but continues to develop and change. While you're enjoying the views that pass you by, you'll listen to an audio guide (available in 20 languages) that tells you everything you need to know about Amsterdam; the stories, legends and historical facts. You can buy drinks and snacks in the ticket office before your boarding!
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Amsterdam Evening Canal Cruise With Pizza and Drinks

Discover the canals of Amsterdam during a 75 Minutes sightseeing cruise while enjoying a tasty pizza! This is a great and fun activity for friends, a date or with the whole family. Together you get to explore all the highlights of the city. This evening cruise starts with an order off the menu with five pizza classics: Chili Chicken, Californian Veggie, Hawaii, Margherita and Pepperoni. All drinks are included.
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Amsterdam Private Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Drinks

Would you like to relax after a busy day of sightseeing? Leave behind the chaos of the overcrowded streets and loud bicycle bells. Instead, step aboard our boat and enjoy the peaceful ambiance of Amsterdam’s canals! This private cruise offers the rare opportunity to sail the canals like a local! That means no giant tourist boats packed with strangers. You’ll have the chance to slow down and take in views of the historic waterways by night as you travel through the UNESCO-listed Canal District and De Wallen. Gliding along the water as the sunset paints Amsterdam orange is simply magical. With our customizable itinerary, you can even select a drop-off point near that cute little pub you’ve been wanting to visit. This is truly an unforgettable experience that you’ll be bragging about for years to come.
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From $137.22
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All Inclusive max 8 person cruise with captain Jack himself

Join me on a journey to explore Amsterdam over the canals with a maximum of 8 guests at a time. All cruises are captained and guided by myself Boudewijn Metzelaar aka ¨Captain Jack¨ for those that are unable to pronounce my impossible Dutch name :-) We will sail on a fully electric luxury salonboat. There is comfortable seating for each guest indoor and outdoors, whatever the unreliabe Dutch weather may bring you will be comfortable onboard the ¨Drift Away¨ A full array of (alcoholic) drinks and delicious snacks are included. Feel free to enjoy yourself with the beverages, there is a bathroom onboard! I am not only an Amsterdammer by birth, I am one by heart. Through my diverse upbringing en life choices I have developed a unique perspective on Amsterdam which I really enjoy sharing with others. The small scale of maximum 8 guests allows for an intimate and enjoyable level of conversation during the cruise.
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From $64.77
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Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Onboard Bar

We depart from the Rijksmuseum, the Anne Frank House or Amsterdam Central Station and sail through a beautiful area that was created by the Dutch in the 18th century. From here we will discover old Amsterdam and the beauty of the canals. The view from our 100% electrical luxury boats is amazing and a must when visiting Amsterdam. Sit back and relax on our boats and let our skipper and hostess guide you through the small canals where all large boats can't come. Relax with a drink (own expense) and enjoy the best tour of the city! Between November and February, we will use open boats whenever weather conditions permit, and switch to closed boats when necessary.
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Pizza Cruise in Amsterdam Including Drinks and Ice Cream

Enjoy this family-friendly way to cruise Amsterdam's fabled canals and have a fun, delicious dinner at the same time! Cruise the canals for 1.5-hours and admire the illuminated city. Enjoy a scrumptious pizza for dinner with drinks included such as beer, wine, soft drinks, and water. Delicious icecream for dessert is also included!
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Amsterdam Canal Cruise on a small open boat (max 12 guests)

Join our boat tour and escape the hectic Amsterdam street life while enjoying the relaxed atmosphere on the best canal cruise in town. Your friendly captain and guide will show you the best Amsterdam has to offer and take you on an adventure through the beautiful canals and also explore some of the city's more peaceful waterways, while telling you about the many sights along the unique route through our captivating city. Our canal boat is a super comfortable, modern, electric and silent, small open boat and we take a max of 12 passengers and can therefore guarantee a more personal experience. Drinks are for sale onboard, however you are also welcome to bring your own drinks and snack along. Don't miss this opportunity to see and experience Amsterdam from this unique and magnificent view.
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