Discover Amsterdam’s highlights aboard one of our classic canal boats in an intimate, small-group setting. On this 1.5-hour cruise, your friendly English-speaking captain will guide you past the city’s most iconic sights while sharing fun facts and local stories. Enjoy a tasty slice of Dutch apple pie with whipped cream and two drinks of your choice (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) as you relax and take in the views. The perfect way to start your morning in Amsterdam! We operate different boats depending on availability: the Stan Huygens, a historic yacht once chartered weekly by Freddy Heineken, offers live guiding and host-served drinks for up to 24 guests; and the Pure Spirit, a beautifully restored classic launch for up to 16 guests, features a semi-open design and self-service bar after the first round. Windows and sunroofs adjust based on weather. Vegan and gluten-free options are not available.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
In demand: 9 of the next 44 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 17.
We begin the cruise in the Royal Streets, on the Keizersgracht or Emperors Canal next to the Jordaan district, a beautiful unspoilt area of town at the north end of the canal district. You will board the boat and end the cruise outside the original hat factory of Amsterdam, 'Het Rode Hood' (The Red Hat)
The first district we cruise through is always a favourite to explore by boat and by foot. A charming, relaxed area of town, just outside the centre and away from the hustle and bustle of the busy tourist traps.
Cruising South through the Jordaan district, we will pass Anne Frank House. If a visit to the museum is on your itinerary, Anne Frank House is just a five minute walk from the departure dock, but remember to book tickets in advance!
We continue the cruise around the Canal Belt or Canal Ring, through the picturesque waterways, passing the stunningly preserved 17th century canal houses, toward the River Amstel
At the end of the original canal belt, we arrive at the iconic Amstel River. The only natural river in the city of Amsterdam and where the city takes it's name. Here we see the beautiful Skinny Bridge and many famous landmarks.
Cruising back through the Herengracht or Gentlemans Canal, we see the biggest mansion houses of the city centre. This area is called the Golden Bend, where the most wealthy merchant families resided. Here you will see the fancy ornate facades, which often depict the trade of the merchant famlies.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Amsterdam Highlights - Group Cruise with Apple Pie, 2 Drinks lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 6 stops.
Prices start at $79 per person for this Amsterdam experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:45 AM, 1:00 PM, and 2:30 PM.
It can: 9 of the next 44 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is We start at the dock across from the building of Spaces Amsterdam - Herengracht 128. NOTE - this is for cruises which include " Departure Herengracht" in their title. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 24 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 140 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Pure Boats.
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I’ve done boat tours before but this was excellent, Oliver is a well travelled and experienced guide. He will tell you stories you’ve never heard before and made the experience. The apple pie was delicious and there’s good quality drinks also. A must do if you are in Amsterdam.
Oliver was great. We’ e done this tour many times and he had new stories to share.
Oliver is a great guide friendly and with enormous amount of knowledge
We had a private tour of the Amsterdam canals on the Gertie (Pure Boats tours). The captain was friendly and knowledgeable on the history of Amsterdam. It was the perfect way to learn more about this amazing city while taking in views from the water. Our snack was delicious and presentation was very special. We truly enjoyed our time on the canal tour and would recommend Pure Boats tour company if you plan to visit Amsterdam!
Fantastic trip, beautiful boat, relaxed experience and very informative. Olivier was a great host. Thank you!
We had a great tour led by Captain Mouse in the House 😄 very funny and knowledgeable tourguide. Would definitely recommend to others coming to Amsterdam to do this tour.
We had an amazing time. Pauline was the host and she was amazing and very knowledgable. It would be helpful to be able to tip with a card machine
Fabulous 1.5 hr cruise - there were about 14 of us - very nice flowers on the table, apple pie and nice wine/beer/sodas/water etc. Bram was our guide - personable and provided a great tour..nice guy! It was a pretty afternoon and there was plenty of shade without obstructing our views. Our boat was a beautifully restored wooden vessel - the Pure Spirit - (and even had a small bathroom). It was a perfect afternoon cruising the canals with Pure Boats -we highly recommend them!
Oliver was great. He was very professional and he was very knowledgeable about the history of Amsterdam.
Oliver was fantastic! We loved the cruise. Thank you.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam Highlights - Group Cruise with Apple Pie, 2 Drinks | 1h 30min | 4.9 (140) | $79 | |
 Amsterdam 2-hour Private Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Drinks | 2 hours | 4.9 (320) | $143 | View |
 Amsterdam Small-Group Canal Cruise Including Snacks and Drinks | 2 hours | 4.9 (2,925) | $69 | View |
 The Ultimate Amsterdam Canal Cruise - 2hr - Small Group with Drinks & Snacks | 2 hours | 4.9 (1,076) | $111 | View |
 Amsterdam: 2-Hour Canal Cruise incl. Drinks & Dutch Snacks | 2 hours | 4.9 (769) | $63 | View |
 Amsterdam Small-Group Bike Tour With Canal Cruise, Drinks, Cheese | 3–4 hours | 4.5 (84) | $69 | View |
 Amsterdam Highlights Canal Cruise with a Drink | 1h 30min | 5.0 (66) | $601 | View |