Amsterdam 90-min Private Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Drinks
Overview
This private cruise lets you explore Amsterdam from a small, open boat. Just you, your group and your guide. The route adapts as you go, so you can spend extra time where you like, whether under the Seven Bridges or along the quieter Jordaan canals. Your guide will point out details like the leaning Dancing Houses or the spot where Monet painted. There’s room for questions, or simply watching the city go by.
In the evening, the canals reflect the streetlights and the usual bustle fades. You might pass houseboats with lit windows or hear the occasional bicycle bell in the distance. It’s a slow, unhurried way to see the city, with space to take it all in.
What's Included
- Dog-friendly
- Drinks (Water, Soft drinks, Beer, Prosecco)
- Private Tour
- Local certified skipper
- Live commentary on board
- Eco-friendly sightseeing cruise
- Food (You may bring your own on-board!)
Meeting Location
Prinsengracht 375
1016 DN Amsterdam, Netherlands
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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The Jordaan (pass by)
Canal Ring (Grachtengordel) (pass by)
De Gouden Bocht (pass by)
Amsterdam (pass by)
The Amstel (pass by)
Amsterdam (pass by)
Amsterdam (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Amsterdam 90-min Private Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Drinks?
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Activity code: C-19891P6
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Dog-friendly.
- Drinks (Water, Soft drinks, Beer, Prosecco).
- Private Tour.
- Local certified skipper.
- Live commentary on board.
- Eco-friendly sightseeing cruise.
- Food (You may bring your own on-board!).
The minimum age to participate is 16. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Amsterdam 90-min Private Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Drinks is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Amsterdam 90-min Private Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Drinks will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Dog-friendly
- Drinks (Water, Soft drinks, Beer, Prosecco)
- Private Tour
- Local certified skipper
- Live commentary on board
- Eco-friendly sightseeing cruise
- Food (You may bring your own on-board!)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
