Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Canal Cruise with Live Guide
Description
Step aboard our luxurious classic saloon boat and discover Amsterdam from the water in style. During this 1-hour canal cruise, our experienced skipper and live guide will take you past the city’s most iconic landmarks while sharing stories about Amsterdam’s rich culture and history. Sit back and relax in the comfort of a heated, 100% electric boat with panoramic windows offering the best views of the canals. Enjoy a drink from the onboard bar, serving wine, beer, and soft drinks as you take in the city’s atmosphere. Admire the 17th-century canal houses, the famous Skinny Bridge, the grand Amstel Hotel, and the charming Grachtengordel district. All from a timeless perspective on Amsterdam’s historic waterways.
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The reason the houses in Amsterdam are tilted is because of the soil. The city is built on marshlands, which means that everything heavy sinks right into the soil. Therefore, we started to build upon wooden poles to reach a deeper and more sturdy layer of soil that could support the heavy houses.
The Southern Church is another beautiful church designed by Hendrick de Keyser. It was built in between 1603 - 1611.
Today this area is known as the “Stopera”, a combination of STadhuis (Cityhall in Dutch) and Opera. Together they form the Stopera!
After the Thorbecke bridge you will see the famous 7 Bridges! If you are lucky, and there are no other boats, you can see 7 identical stone bridges in a row.
Admire the stunning mansions along the Golden Bend of the Herengracht, a place renowned for its historical grandeur and lavish architecture.
Explore the beauty of Amsterdam from the water as you cruise along the picturesque Amstel River, which has been a lifeline of the city for centuries.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(2,559)
Disorganised - Staff were working against each other managing crowds making it confusing for customers attempting to board the correct boat. Confrontational - Staff were seen to be confrontational to confused customers, also confronted me to ask if I wanted the number for head office as I seemed ‘unhappy’ with the seating arrangements despite no complaint being made. Staff also confrontational with each other. Tour lacked information in comparison to a previous tour completed but information provided was fine.
Thanks to Marlie she made my experience on the boat very good Keep doing what you do, you are amazing
Marlie not only spoke amazingly she also kept everyone’s cups full and gave fun facts whilst interacting with all different groups onboard. She is passionate about her job and also passionate about having fun. She made a great aperol sprtiz
Marlie was actually the best ever. So funny and made our experience in Amsterdam so enjoyable
Amazing experience at the boat.
I don’t like bad jokes about Colombia Stop talking about drugs, if you don’t have anything better to said just shut up
Joëll & Frank Good expirience and funny moments
Lovely boat tour, the cheese and wine was conveniently wafted in front of our faces despite not having it included in our ticket - it was rather tempting if I say so myself! The guides told us some interesting facts but I do wish they told us more information rather than gossiping amoung one another.
Emmely, Veerle and captain Hans B were fantastic. Super knowledgeable and you could tell how much they loved their city. All three were charismatic and engaging and always made sure my Heineken was full. Would recommend to anyone wanting a laidback but very enjoyable afternoon!
We had our bout tour with Vincent and Tobias. They were truly amazing !!! I enjoyed the tour so much. I will recommend it to everyone
