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Private Tour: Amsterdam City Walking Tour and Canal Cruise

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3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch

Overview

This customizable private 3 hours walking tour of Amsterdam will show many of its highlights from a local perspective. With a knowledgeable private guide by your side, wander Albert Cuyp, the largest street market in the Netherlands.

Your morning or afternoon tour in Amsterdam will start at your hotel within the city centre or if you travel to Amsterdam from elsewhere at a central point in the city.

Your guide will take you to some of the city’s most important highlights such as Dam Square, where you can see the Royal Palace and the National Monument to commemorate all Dutch war victims. Walk past the West Church, the most important church of the city just around the corner from Anne Frank’s House or maybe explore the museum area with the Rijksmuseum and van Gogh museum.

What's Included

  • Canal Cruise
  • Hotel/ port pickup if situated in central Amsterdam
  • Customizable tour with private guide
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Visit of the Van Gogh Museum
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Rijksmuseum (pass by)

Walk by the Rijksmuseum
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Dam Square (pass by)

Walk by Dam Square
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Leiden Square (Leidseplein) (pass by)

Walk by Leidseplein
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Vondelpark (pass by)

Van Baerlestraat & Vondelpark
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Van Gogh Museum (pass by)

Walk by van Gogh Musuem
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Anne Frank House (pass by)

Walk by the Anne Frank House
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Albert Cuyp Market

Visit the Albert Cuyp Market
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Lovers Canal Cruises Amsterdam

Finally step aboard a glass roofed canal boat and experience the city from water level. This cruise passes many of Amsterdam’s famous attractions. Canal houses from the Golden Age, the Stopera and a part of the harbor: the canal cruise takes you past all of these sights. Canal cruises are the ultimate way of getting to know the city and you’ll find out just why the canals of Amsterdam have been given World Heritage status by UNESCO.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tour operates in all weather conditions
  • Good walking shoes recommended
  • Tour can be operated in English, French, German, Spanish, Dutch or Portuguese; please advise your preferred tour language at time of booking

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour: Amsterdam City Walking Tour and Canal Cruise?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Canal Cruise
  • Hotel/ port pickup if situated in central Amsterdam
  • Customizable tour with private guide
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Visit of the Van Gogh Museum
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Activity name

  • 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
  • Tour operates in all weather conditions
  • Good walking shoes recommended
  • Tour can be operated in English, French, German, Spanish, Dutch or Portuguese; please advise your preferred tour language at time of booking
  • Participants must be able to walk for 3 hours

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