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Private Romantic Evening Canal Cruise – The Original
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At a glance
Duration
1h 30min
Price from
$135 / person
Location
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 10 reviews
Languages
EN, NL
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Romantic Amsterdam Tour
Meeting point
Our tour will start and end at Herengracht 605, 1017 CE Amsterdam. The start point is in front of a building with the red sign “Museum Willem-Holthuysen". When you arrive, please keep an eye out for an off-white boat with a cream top.
Description
Immerse yourself in the nightly atmosphere of Amsterdam on a romantic evening canal cruise with your partner. Join the full original 90-minute experience!
You are together with your special someone on a private evening cruise sailing through the city’s iconic historic centre. The day is coming to an end but for you two an adventure is about to begin. You are welcomed on board by your private guide who shares with you a selection of romantic stories and music designed to pull on your heartstrings. The history of Amsterdam revealed from a unique angle. Surrounded by hundreds of lights, glowing through crooked windows and sparkling on the water, you feel the nocturnal side of the city. A journey the two of you will cherish forever.
This 90-minute evening canal cruise is the original version of the Romantic Tour Amsterdam. Experience more than what is featured in the shorter 50-minute version. Hear all stories and visit all locations in the evening hours when Amsterdam is at its finest!
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
17 times a day, 6:00 PM–10:00 PM
Next available
Wed, Oct 14
Adult (ages 1+)
$135
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
In demand: 148 of the next 353 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Romantic Water
Romantic Waters: Romantic Waters
Itinerary
Romantic Amsterdam Tour
- Bench of Fault in our Stars
Sail past a spot from a famous romantic movie and enjoy the beauty of the city before reaching final destination.
- Seven Bridges of Love
Sail beneath the famous seven bridges, a unique view only to be seen from the water.
- Iconic Bridge
Find out why you must kiss your lover under the iconic Skinny Bridge on the river Amstel.
- 'Bridge of Love'
Explore Monet's famous " Bridge of Love "
- Medieval Tower
Listen to a story of hope in the old harbour
- and many more special stops around love and romance
Magere Brug
- Iconic Bridge
Find out why you must kiss your lover under the iconic Skinny Bridge on the river Amstel.
The Jordaan
See parts of this beautiful district
Canal Ring (Grachtengordel)
'Bridge of Love'
Explore Monet's famous " Bridge of Love "
- Medieval Tower
Listen to a story of hope in the old harbour
- and many more special stops around love and romance
Emperor's Canal (Keizersgracht)
We will sail on this extraordinary canal. Truly beautiful with cute picturesque houses
Herengracht
You will see the Golden Belt and area where the rich merchants were living in the 16th and 17th Century. And still is beautiful
Prinsengracht
Part of the Canal Belt in Amsterdam and famous for the many houseboats.
one of the two rivers in Amsterdam. This allows you to get a more open view over Amsterdam
Amsterdam
This romantic canal tour will take you and lets you see the beautiful canals of a truly romantic city.
Canal Ring (Grachtengordel)
Protected by Unesco world heritage this will show you the glory from the 16th and 17th century.
Montelbaanstoren
See this stunning Tower. This was an old lookout tower over the old Southern sea.
Weeping Tower
This old tower from the old walls of Amsterdam has a story that goes back to 16th century.
The Waag
A castle looking like a building, but it is not this is a weighing house. Here more about it on the Romantic Canal Tour
South Church
See the iconic building from the water. A huge old church. Painted by Monet
Dutch National Opera & Ballet
An Opera and Ballet house
Koninklijk Theater Carre
An old circus theatre you will see from the river Amstel
H'ART Museum
An old peoples home which is transformed into an Art Museum.
NEMO Science Museum
A huge green building sticking out almost form the Water
Singel
On of the old inner canals of Amsterdam
What's included
Included
Local Cheese, Crackers and Dutch Cookies
Your journey is accompanied by a small bottle of prosecco
Not included
There is no Toilet onboard.
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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How it compares in Amsterdam
Rated higher than 86% of 635 reviewed tours in Amsterdam
Starting price $135 is 93% above the typical $70 for tours of similar length in Amsterdam
Excurgo comparison of 2,107 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The boat has heated seats for the autumn/winter season.
The boat is equipped with a retractable roof and windows. This way we can sail with an open boat when the weather is nice or with a (partly) covered boat when it rains or during winter.
The near-silent solar-powered engine ensures that you can converse normally.
We provide blankets so you can snuggle with your partner.
this is a private tour
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Romantic Evening Canal Cruise – The Original take?
Private Romantic Evening Canal Cruise – The Original lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 19 stops.
How much does Private Romantic Evening Canal Cruise – The Original cost?
Prices start at $135 per person for this Amsterdam experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Private Romantic Evening Canal Cruise – The Original run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 17 departures a day between 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM.
Does Private Romantic Evening Canal Cruise – The Original sell out?
It can: 148 of the next 353 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Private Romantic Evening Canal Cruise – The Original for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Our tour will start and end at Herengracht 605, 1017 CE Amsterdam. The start point is in front of a building with the red sign “Museum Willem-Holthuysen". When you arrive, please keep an eye out for an off-white boat with a cream top. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Private Romantic Evening Canal Cruise – The Original offered in?
The experience is available in EN, NL.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 2 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Private Romantic Evening Canal Cruise – The Original worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 10 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Romantic Amsterdam Tour.
Reviews(10)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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jayceo92
June 24, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing Canal Cruise Experience
It was such an amazing experience for both my girlfriend and I. It was beautiful and it was really interesting to learn about the different main attractions located near the canal in Amsterdam. A special mention to our guide Tallon who was so nice and made the whole experience so much better.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We are delighted to hear that you and your girlfriend had such an amazing experience exploring Amsterdam from the canals. It’s great to know that you enjoyed learning about the city’s famous landmarks and attractions along the way.
A special thank you for your kind words about Tallon. We will be sure to pass along your compliments to him. He is passionate about creating memorable experiences for our guests, and we're thrilled to hear that he made your tour even more special.
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bethhD9934AY
February 20, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Highly recommend
Lovely boat tour of Amsterdam.
Highly recommend, lovely skipper who made us feel very at home and welcome.
He gave us lots of information on Amsterdam and made our trip very special
Operator response
Dear guest,
Thank you so much for your review. We're pleased to hear that you had a lovely time on your private boat tour with us in Amsterdam. We have a team of super friendly people and its great to hear that your skipper was so welcoming and informative, and made your trip extra special. We love showing customers the city that we love!
Amsterdam is beautiful with a lot to see, and a boat tour is a fantastic way to see it from a different perspective.
Thank you for booking your tour with us, it was a pleasure hosting you!
With love,
Linda
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johnoZ6748HX
June 22, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Proposal Package was Perfect!
Booked one of Rocco’s many proposal packages, the whole experience from the constant planning & organising was great. His knowledge, professionalism & organisation of the event & tour was second to none. And made sure the whole event went as smooth as his boat. Thank you Rocco, for making our engagement such a memorable & beautiful event.
Operator response
Dear John,
WOW! We are beyond happy to have received your review of our marriage proposal packages and your kind words about Rocco.
The team at Romantic Tour Amsterdam absolutely love planning magical marriage proposals. We are all romantics at heart and love seeing helping our customers with their proposal arrangements. We want to thank you for choosing us to help arrange your beautiful proposal, it was such an honour to be part of it. We wish you both many happy memories for the year to come.
With love,
Linda
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zuzanam2023
January 4, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Perfect end to a work trip
We did the tour as part of a work event and even though it is classed as 'romantic', it was the perfect way to relax after a 2-day conference and a great way to get a glimpse of the city in the very little time we had there. Rocco was so knowledgeable and told us lots if interesting things about what we saw while providing us with endless delicious drinks and snacks during the tour.
Operator response
Dear Zuzana,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are pleased to hear that you and your colleagues had a great experience with us. In addition, it is so relaxing on the canal tour so what a great idea to do this tour after a busy conference. We love sharing our knowledge and hidden gems about and around Amsterdam. We're so glad that you could join us during your short visit to Amsterdam and we hope to see you again in the future.
With love,
Rocco
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Jessica_G
November 15, 2022 · via Viator
Beautiful private tour of Amsterdam
Valentine was our tour guide and he was so great. The tour itself was worth the time and money to get a personalized canal experience of Amsterdam.
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Ann_C
September 9, 2022 · via Viator
Very romantic
This was so much fun you do need to be with a significant other it is really based on that. The lights were so pretty our guide was very good and made it very special
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elb0wman
May 20, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
The best romantic cruise for two!
Rocco was a fabulous host. He had many stories that enhanced our cruise and fitting music to supplement his stories. The Prosecco and snacks were just enough.
Operator response
Hi
Thankyou for your review! I am glad that you had a great experience and that you have like the stories from Rocco.
With love,
Linda
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susanlZ8175GE
May 3, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Rocco is the best!
Rocco created a wonderful custom experience for my family and friends over three days. He was very easy to work with and really went out of his way to meet our vision and give good suggestions.
Rocco personally led our city tour (so many nooks and crannies that we would have never found!) and also an evening canal cruise the following day.
He set us up with Sefka for a tulip tour and then an all day countryside tour that was wonderful - off the beaten path but still covered a dairy farm/cheese making, wooden shoe making, and a windmill tour. Rocco also gave us great dinner recommendations and made maps for us to visit some other sites we wanted to see on our own. Rocco is super knowledgeable about Amsterdam, is a great storyteller, and could not have been more friendly or accommodating. If you are visiting Amsterdam, reach out to Rocco for a great custom experience!
2 people found this helpful
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Ashish_M
April 17, 2022 · via Viator
It's been a lovely...
It's been a lovely journey, Rocco's hospitality was amazing. Its an experience to have in life. Night cruise journey in Amsterdam was so peaceful and beautiful.
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olisebirk
February 15, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
A very romantic cruise indeed
We had a very romantic cruise the other night. It was beautiful to sail around in the quiet and listen to music and stories. Our host was very kind and the snacks were delicious! Definitely recommend.
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Hey Olisebirk
Thank you for your amazing review and I am so happy to hear that you have enjoyed the romantic boat tour in the evening!
Kind regards
Linda
Intern romantic tour Amsterdam
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