AMSTERDAM
Amsterdam’s best days out.
The 15 most popular 1-hour experiences in Amsterdam. Here is what each one includes, what it costs and who runs it, so you can book the right day without the guesswork.
One-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with small-boat access, guided stories, Dutch cheese snacks, and drinks on board.
Most Popular“Awesome tour. Learned about sights around Amsterdam and the history that went along with it. The guides were entertaining and offered suggestions for where to dine and drink. Would definitely do it again.”
1-hour Amsterdam electric canal cruise with live guide, blankets, and heated comfort. Glide past Anne Frank, Rijksmuseum, and iconic bridges.
“Seeing Amsterdam with a narrator to explain things. The tour is great we had a sunny day the boat is completely open. A little hard to board for seniors.”
Timed Van Gogh Museum entry plus a 1-hour canal cruise with GPS audio in 19 languages, a smart Amsterdam combo for about 3 hours.
“Never use this company. Waited in a snow for 15 minutes and nobody showed up. Contacted the agent and left messages but no one answered.”
Visit Icebar Xtracold with thermal gear and 3 free drinks, then take a 1-hour canal cruise past Anne Frank House and the Skinny Bridge.
“The ice bar was a great experience and it was fab drinking from ice glasses. Unfortunately we were let down by the canal cruise and had to make our own way.”
A Heineken Experience ticket with two drinks plus a 1-hour Lovers Canal Cruise. Great value, but plan for separate locations.
“The Heineken Experience was amazing! Learned a lot of the process with interactive components, an audio guide and even a “ride”. Then to conclude in a bar like setting to have beer and pour your own. Definitely would go back again. Unfortunately, the communication was unclear regarding the cruise and we never got to go…”
An hour on a semi-open Amsterdam canal cruise from near Centraal Station, with a solar boat and 19-language audio as you pass iconic sights.
“It's a great way to see the city and some of the highlights. As the boat is smaller than some, it is able to go through some of the smaller canals which was really nice. Well worth doing and highly recommend it. Wendy W, Canada”
Combine a 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with fast-track NEMO Science Museum entry, including GPS audio guide and a time-slot ticket.
“Canal ride lovely but the science museum was amazing for kids. They didn’t want to leave. Best museum for kids we have ever been to.”
1-hour Amsterdam evening canal cruise with illuminated landmarks and multi-language audio—great for photos, but routes and seating can vary.
“The bridges Disappointed only could see one side no visibility to far side of the boat and most seemed to be on the right hand side we were on the left”
Glass-topped 1-hour canal cruise plus fast-track entry to Ripley’s Believe it or Not in Amsterdam. UNESCO sights, weird museum.
Skip-the-line Rijksmuseum entry plus a flexible 1-hour Lovers canal cruise with audio commentary, designed to save time and money.
“convenient way to get into the museum quickly. downloaded the museum app for self-guided tour. canal tour was a great value. get drinks at the cafe near the entrance.”
Evening canal cruise in Amsterdam with a live skipper, warm blankets, and a bar onboard. Small-group route through iconic canals and bridges.
“The cruise was in an open boat at 10pm on a cold night. The price was much more expensive than just buying a ticket at the dock from any other service provider. Cheese and wine were offered on the boat (not offered to us at time of purchase) but the ticket sold to us did…”
Body Worlds Amsterdam pairs the Happiness Project exhibition with a 1-hour canal cruise and audio guide, fast-track entry included.
“not as expected, I expected to see cadavers, but in the end just the plastic models”
Skip-the-line entry to the Stedelijk Museum and a 1-hour GPS canal cruise through Amsterdam’s UNESCO Canal Belt.
A 1-hour Amsterdam bike-taxi rickshaw tour with pickup in central town, canal views, and a guided pass through the Red Light District.
“We had such an interesting tour and saw all the things we wanted to see. The guide was very punctual and friendly. He asked us about our wishes and showed us everything we wanted. 5 Stars and a recommendation from us :)”
Madame Tussauds Amsterdam plus a 1-hour canal cruise with GPS audio in 19 languages. Central, prebooked entry, great value.
“Accidentally, i was buying a Ticket with wrong date (my mistake), but even in Madame Tussauds and on the city boat cruise i didn't have ANY problems... The staff in both places was more than friendly...👍👍”
The canals, the museums and the day trips, and the best way to see each.
