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Amsterdam 90-min Private Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Drinks
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Amsterdam 90-min Private Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Drinks

By Rederij Paping - Book a Tour
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Ages 16-99
Duration: 1–2 hours
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Live guide: German, Portuguese, English, Dutch
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  • Live commentary on board
  • Eco-friendly sightseeing cruise
  • Private Tour
  • Local certified skipper
  • Entry/Admission - Amsterdam Canal Ring
What's not included
  • Food and drinks (may be taken on-board)


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  • Prinsengracht 375, 1016 DN Amsterdam, Netherlands
    The skipper will be at the waterside at the exact start time of your tour. You can recognise the boat by: White boat, Blue Roof, Turquoise blue seats, Heart logo on the side, Boat Name is Gordita.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 19891P6

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation in case of extreme weather. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Blankets and optional roof available
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 19891P6

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    • Prinsengracht 375, 1016 DN Amsterdam, Netherlands
      The skipper will be at the waterside at the exact start time of your tour. You can recognise the boat by: White boat, Blue Roof, Turquoise blue seats, Heart logo on the side, Boat Name is Gordita.
    • 1
      All of our tours are optimised for the season, time of day and customer wishes. Our tours cover many of the standard highlights, as well as provide insight about the unique Amsterdam way of life.
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    • Rederij Paping - Book a Tour
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      Joined in October 2013
    • themadras
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      The best way to see Amsterdam & an amazing guide
      We had a fantastic tour with Deep, he gave us some amazing historical information about Amsterdam. We had a glass of Prosecco & a couple of beers. It was so relaxing and a great way to see the city. Thanks Deep.
      Written August 30, 2024
    • P6900LGnicoleb
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Private tours are the way to go!
      We had a lovely time on our private canal tour, the views were beautiful and our tour guide was very knowledgable. I really enjoyed how relaxed the tour was, as it felt more like having a chat with a friend over an overly scripted tour, I would highly recommend!
      Written July 25, 2024
    • S7979XAjilla
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great canal cruise!
      Loved our canal cruise! Deep was great! We learned many things from him about Amsterdam, and he knew the answers to all of our questions! Highly recommend!
      Written July 23, 2024
    • chrismT8293SA
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Enjoyable & Relaxing Experience!
      Papa did a great job of introducing my fiancé and I to the Amsterdam history with a unique canal tour. It was very interactive and we thoroughly enjoyed it!
      Written July 21, 2024
    • mrsmedina
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Book your tour!
      We had an amazing time with Paap on our canal tour. He's such a knowledgable, engaging guide and was really fun to spend an hour and a half with. This tour is a perfect way to experience Amsterdam and to get to know a ton about the history and architecture of the city.
      Written July 17, 2024
    • mita3103
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fun private Amsterdam canal cruise
      We love it very much! Mr Paap took us to different parts of Amsterdam through different canals. We see the bustling city area and also the quiter part. We catch a glimpse of botanical garden, the zoo, the university… We see the dam and also the river. He told us story about how Amsterdam city grows, and practically everything that we asked him. Although it was stated that there will be no drink provided, but there are several kind of drinks provided for free. We were very satisfied with the cruise, and would recommend it to everyone.
      Written July 10, 2024
    • djgregd
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Outstanding experience
      Outstanding experience with a wonderful skipper. We learned so much and really enjoyed the canals. This is the second time we've cruised with this team and highly recommend it.
      Written July 6, 2024
    • stefansZ3283VU
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Smooth ride with best skipper
      Very nice trip. Skipper knows his stuff and csn also kindly alternate route if you ask him! Very satisfied,not just me but full group of friends! Will definitely try again;)
      Written June 10, 2024
    • U7692YVmikeb
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Intro to Amsterdam
      Amazing trip - Paping was knowledgeable, friendly and engaging. Learned a lot and had a great time. Would highly recommend.
      Written June 8, 2024
    • 757iank
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Beautiful sunset cruise
      Skipper Paap was friendly and accommodating during our cruise. He was very personable and taught us a lot of history about the area. I highly recommend him.
      Written May 13, 2024
    • freecell2017
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Worth it for the small boat and private tour!
      We had a great time on this private canal tour for our group of 6. It is definitely worth it to do a private small boat vs a large tour. In the end the price was the same. It is a beautiful way to see Amsterdam and they did a great job telling us around the area as we passed by certain sights. Highly recommend!
      Written May 5, 2024
    • Lauren W
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Wonderful sunset canal cruise with an amazing guide!
      We had the best time! He was a wonderful guide and the experience was incredible! He provided wine, played music and had heated seats in the boat. He had a covering for when if it rained and we stayed warm and comfortable the whole time! He took pictures of us together as well! He had interesting tidbits to tell us about the city, gave us great recommendations for things to do, and showed us some unique spots around the city. He even brought us back to our hotel via canal when the tour was over! Would have booked him for a second time if time had allowed for it on our trip!
      Written April 26, 2024
    • GoPlaces40671693419
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Excellent private tour
      We loved the tour! It is an excellent way to explore the old town and the surrounding areas. We also got a nice bottle of white wine and some very interesting insights into the hidden gems of Amsterdam! Highly recommended
      Written April 25, 2024
    • 729gillianl
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Perfect for the whole family!
      Loved this cruise. We had a family of 8- to Include grandparents and young children. We could bring on drinks and asked Pop as many questions as we wanted and took great pics. It was so perfect and since we had limited time in the city so hit the ground running. Fantastic location for lunch and dinner once you're done. Highly recommend!
      Written April 25, 2024
    • cbjim
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Enjoyable & educational way to experience Amsterdam
      This was our second trip with Rederij Paping. Both tours were outstanding. Pap is a class act - a very nice man who shares his deep knowledge in an engaging way. He is also priced very fairly. I look forward to a third chance to sail with him.
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    mary b
    11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2022 • Couples
    Our family enjoyed a wonderful tour with Mark!! Since this was a private tour, he let us choose our route. Mark shared so much information and answered our questions about the area as he maneuvered the boat around the canals.

    I'd recommend this tour because it was a comfortable and personal way to see Amsterdam via the canals which is a must-do perspective!!
    Written June 22, 2022
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    Jackson L
    Ulm, Germany1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2023 • Couples
    Really cool experience seeing the city through a different perspective. The skipper was very friendly and informative. There’s a plethora of picturesque scenery, not to mention all boats in the canals are electric. The soothing sound of water provides a calming atmosphere.
    Written April 18, 2023
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    Magnolia
    Philadelphia, PA29 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had a great tour with Paap. He met us on time at our meeting spot. He accommodated for our young kids with a stop for a bathroom break, a route by the zoo so we could spot giraffee and zebras and stops to feed the ducks/swan which was the highlight for our kids. Paap was very knowledgeable and a great introduction to Amsterdam
    Written July 19, 2024
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    Thank you for your review! We're glad you had a great tour with Skipper Paap. And that he was able to accommodate your family with stops and provided a knowledgeable introduction to the city. We hope to see you again for more memorable canal experiences!
    Written August 9, 2024
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    H M
    Region of Waterloo, Canada5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2022 • Couples
    Mark our skipper was an incredible guide. So knowledgeable about the area and an amazing personality. He gave us the option on where we wanted to go for our allotted time, and made the experience so much more thrilling with stories and history of the specific areas. If you’re looking for a great first time experience in Amsterdam! I would highly recommend him and his wife Cynthia. Beautiful trip and even better people handling the boat. Calm and collected even with the busy water ways.
    Written June 22, 2022
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    That's great to hear. Thanks for sharing. And I'm really happy that you felt comfortable on the boat, even though it was busy on the canals. Mark and Cynthia indeed are a great skipper duo.
    Written July 15, 2022
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    Laura B
    15 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We loved every moment of this 90 minute tour of Amsterdam’s canals. Our captain and guide,Paap(who lives and works on the waterways), was very informative and very easy to talk to. He told us about the history of the canals and how they operate now. He spoke about the architecture and history of the houses. All our questions were answered. Being the only group on board made it very personal and didn’t feel ‘touristy’. Also, being a small independent vessel meant that when there was a boat traffic jam Paap would steer us down an alternative canal. The varied route took us through the historic centre and into the dock area. The day we went was overcast but there were blankets on board and the experience did not suffer because of the weather. We felt very relaxed throughout.
    We would absolutely recommend this tour.
    Written April 8, 2023
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    Ileana Trasobar... R
    Herndon, VA74 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We are really glad to have chosen this tour vs the many other party boats. We had a wonderful, informative 90 minute tour throughout the canals of Amsterdam. They were very accommodating when we rescheduled due to rain. They were great! We would highly recommend this tour!!!
    Written May 9, 2023
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    Amy
    Austin, TX15 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We thoroughly enjoyed our time on the canals with Skipper Paap. He was entertaining and informative and answered all our questions. We both leaned a great deal about the history of Amsterdam and its stunning architecture and infrastructure. Highly recommend!
    Written June 30, 2023
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    Alice
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2024 • Couples
    absolutely amazing experience, we went at 8:30pm and it was so beautiful to see Amsterdam in the evening from the canal, our tour guide was lovely, accommodating, took photos of us and gave us drinks that were included, a range of soft drink, water and alcohol available. He answered all the questions we had and made it such a special evening, would highly recommend! definetly worth the price!!
    Written August 8, 2024
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    Thank you for your positive review! 😊 We're happy you enjoyed the evening canal tour and the beautiful views of Amsterdam. It's wonderful to hear our guide made it special with photos and drinks. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, Carla
    Written August 9, 2024
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    Jeremy C
    louisville ky23 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2023 • Couples
    Paap was amazing! The boat was clean and he was very friendly. He was extremely informative, but also did not intrude on the fact that it was a romantic Canal tour. Overall, we highly recommend this experience. We felt like we left with another friend in Amsterdam!

    He also gave us an amazing dinner recommendation!
    Written August 8, 2023
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    Clare F
    London, UK1 contribution
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sadly we were waiting for the boat and literally got a call from a woman saying the boat wouldn’t start. :( One star feels a bit mean cos..
    These things happen of course but was so disappointing as it was my birthday and the only thing we’d actually planned months ahead of our trip.
    Just be warned in case of disappointment.
    Mark who was our captain though sounded really nice via text on the way there and gave clear instructions etc.
    Just not the best start to the day.
    Written July 25, 2023
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    Unfortunately because of circumstances beyond our control we were unable to do the tour. Sadly the boat had a technically issue. We fully realize that this is really disappointing for you and for us. Unfortunately we were unable to reschedule on the same day. So we immediately refunded your fee.
    Written July 26, 2023
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