Amsterdam Small-Group Walking Tour with Canal Cruise

Amsterdam Walking Tour and Optional Canal Cruise

This 2.5-hour guided walking tour explores Amsterdam’s streets, canals, and landmarks, ideal for first-time and returning visitors seeking local history and culture.

Highlights

• Experience views of city streets, monuments, and canals
• Hear history and stories from an expert local guide
• Choose a 1-hour canal cruise with audio guide in 17 languages
• Opt for a luxury open boat cruise with onboard bar
• Join small walking groups of 10 to 12 people

Description

Discover Amsterdam through a comprehensive 2.5-hour walking tour that combines history, culture, and city exploration. An expert guide will lead you through key sights, sharing how Amsterdam evolved from a small village on the River Amstel into a major trading port during the Dutch Golden Age.

The tour covers diverse aspects of Amsterdam’s identity, including its liberal history regarding prostitution and drug decriminalization, the Nazi occupation, and day-to-day life anecdotes. Each stop offers insights into why Amsterdam remains unique.

After the walking tour, your guide will provide details and tickets for a 1-hour canal cruise. This cruise features a luxury open boat option with a bar onboard. The boat trip begins about 30 to 45 minutes after the walking tour ends, allowing you to relax while passing historic houses, bridges, and main canals. Note that the walking tour voucher cannot be used directly for the canal cruise, and tickets will be sent on the day of or the day before the tour.

This tour provides orientation and confidence to explore museums, cafés, and architecture at your own pace after the guided experience. The route and stories may vary depending on your guide and group needs.

Includes

• Walking tour with local expert guide
• Canal cruise with audio guide (if selected)
• Luxury open boat cruise with live guide and bar (optional)
• Canal cruise starts about 30 to 45 minutes after the walking tour and lasts approximately 1 hour

Excludes

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and drinks
• Tips

Important Information

• Your guide provides canal cruise tickets at the end of the walking tour
• The canal cruise duration is about 1 hour
• Boat tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged less than 48 hours before the tour
• The canal cruise departs roughly 30 to 45 minutes after the walking tour concludes

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.

For the best experience, wear comfortable shoes, dress for the weather, and bring a camera. Book in advance to secure your preferred canal cruise option and start time.