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Amsterdam Historic Tour On Classic Saloon Boat

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About this activity

On this 1 hour Luxury Classic River Boat Cruise, you will explore the city, its famous landmarks, culture, and rich trading history. During the cruise, our skipper will take you through many highlights our city has to offer. The cruise is live guided, so expect an interactive tour, with enough space for questions and any needed recommendations for your further stay in Amsterdam. All tours are in ENGLISH.

Highlights

    What's included

    • Blankets available
    • Unique experience on a luxury boat
    • Private Skipper and Live Guide
    • Alcoholic beverages

    Not included

    • Drinks For Sale On Board Bar
    • Snacks

    Itinerary

    1. Cruise along the most beautiful areas and listen to live commentary

      Pass by (no stop)Admission free

    2. Skinny Bridge

      Sail underneath the Skinny Bridge

      Pass by (no stop)Admission freeSee on map

    3. Westerkerk

      Check out this this beautiful church

      Pass by (no stop)Admission freeSee on map

    4. Amstel River

      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.

      Pass by (no stop)Admission freeSee on map

    5. Since most canals in Amsterdam make a curve, seeing through so many bridges at once is very rare!

      Pass by (no stop)Admission free

    6. 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.

      Pass by (no stop)Admission free

    7. 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"

      Pass by (no stop)Admission freeSee on map

    8. De Bijenkorf

      The itinerary is a little different for each departure location. Each itinerary has its own charm! Please contact our support team for more information on this.

      Pass by (no stop)Admission freeSee on map

    Meeting point

    Location: Central Station. Our boats are located right besides the entrance of Central Station (On the city centre side), at Prins Hendrikkade 33A.You will recognize our Flagship crew by the orange clothing.

    The map shows Amsterdam. The exact meeting point is the address above.Open larger map

    Pickup

    • Everyone meets at the start point

    Know before you go

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Tour available for free for infants (0-2 years old)
    • No toilets on board
    • If rain is forecast, the boats will be covered. This will influence the visibility. You can change your ticket free of charge in case of rain.
    • Large bachelor and birthday groups are not allowed on this trip. Please get in touch with the supplier directly to book a private boat.
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking

    Cancellation and refunds

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    If you cancelRefund
    At least 1 days before100%
    Between 0 and 1 days before0%
    • Cancelled and fully refunded if the weather makes it unsafe
    • Cancelled and fully refunded if too few travellers book
    Supplied by
    Flagship Amsterdam
    Product code
    75227P10

    Customer reviews

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