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Amsterdam Canal Cruise Small-Group with Captain Bow

Amsterdam Canal Cruise Small-Group with Captain Bow

5.0 (627) 🕑 1h 30m Free cancellation

Discover the UNESCO-listed Amsterdam Canal Ring (Grachtengordel) on a cruise captained by Amsterdam native Captain Bow (or one of his friends). You’ll explore in a group limited to only 12 passengers, so you enjoy an intimate experience and receive personalized attention from your guide.

Languages: English Dutch
📍Singel 5, 1012 VC Amsterdam, Netherlands
🏢Operated by Amsterdam Private Boat Tour - Day Tour

Highlights

  • Get local insight into Amsterdam on a canal cruise with Captain Jack
  • A small group limited to 12 guarantees personalized attention
  • Choose from multiple start times to suit your schedule
  • Escape the crowds on land and admire the Netherlands' capital from the water

What you'll see & do

  • 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 specifically. Due to the custom design of the Drift Away we have access to even the narrowest canals of Amsterdam and are able to pass even the lowest of bridges. If you do not have any preferences I will put together a route which will give you an overview of the canal belt, a few of the small less travelled canals, the Amstel river and the eastern maritime area. As a born and raised ¨Amsterdammer¨ I have a wealth of knowledge about Amsterdams history, culture and the Dutch way of life in general. I love sharing with you about my hometown in an easy going manner, with a good sense of humor and the typical Dutch straight forwardness!
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • The most famous bridge out of the thousands Amsterdam features, why is it famous and who build it?
  • 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.
  • One of the oldest canals where all beer was brewed back in the golden age
  • Old tower which was briefly used as the republics mint.

What's included

  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic beverages

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

Cancellation policy

  • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
  • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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