Netherlands · CITY TOURS
The 15 best city tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
75-minute Amsterdam canal cruise with 19-language audio and a snackbox option. See UNESCO canals, bridges, and icons.
“This was the second time we did it with my boyfriend; it's always beautiful. It's our favourite date activity in Amsterdam! We never get tired of it Highly recommended!!!!!!!”
Amsterdam’s UNESCO canal district by heated boat in about 1 hour. Choose your departure spot and enjoy multi-language audioguides.
“Being able to see the architecture from a different perspective. Also its a good way to learn a bit of history of the city.”
Smoke-friendly 70-minute Amsterdam canal cruise from Central Station, heated lounge boat, optional drink packages, and winter High Light views.
“always a go to on any visit to Amsterdam! Great to chill out on,good vibes and the staff are lovely. Superb and worth it”
Timed Heineken Experience plus an open-ticket 75-min UNESCO canal cruise. Fast-track entry and two drinks for about $47.
“The Heineken Experience is excellent. The canal tour is a great way to see the city and hear about the city's history.”
Use the I amsterdam City Card for free museum entry, unlimited GVB transit, a canal cruise, and bike rental across 1 to 5 days in Amsterdam.
“Amsterdam city card was great. I was a little worried about getting the best value out of it but the fact that you could just get in to most places for free and reserve time slots without having to pay was incredibly beneficial when I wanted to be flexible with my trip. Need to move a time slot back and hour? Want to change the date you go into a museum? Not a problem with the card when if you’d have paid it would be a stress as quite a few places say no refunds / changes. The QR for transport also was super convenient for getting around (be sure…”
Van Gogh Museum skip-the-line plus a 75-minute UNESCO canal cruise with audio and earphones, timed entry included for about $47.
“The environment and art in the Van Gogh Museum were incredible. I found the story of his life and struggles very moving, and the art he created in spite of his struggles is incredible. The canal cruise was relaxing and so informative, would highly recommend doing this if it’s a first trip to Amsterdam and you want to learn a bit about the city and its history.”
Skip the Heineken line, enjoy tastings, then take a GPS-guided 1-hour canal cruise through Amsterdam’s UNESCO Canal Belt.
“Brilliant day very well organised. The canal trip is a jut of a trek from the Heineken building make sure to read the ticket and pre book boat before”
See Utrecht from the Oudegracht canal on a 1 to 1.5 hour cruise, with Dom Tower views and a multi-language audio guide for about $22.
“Telling people to be quiet when the guid is talking.”
75-minute UNESCO canal cruise plus Rijksmuseum admission in one easy Amsterdam day. Pick snack box, enjoy 19-language audio.
“Really good experience. The boat was really ready to find after the museum visit. The captain was very friendly and funny. The boat was not full so it was ready to find a space next to the edge. The audio guide did not work in the beg but the captain did fix it. A really nice way to see the city.”
A relaxed 2-hour Amsterdam bike tour through canals, Jordaan, Vondelpark, and Skinny Love Bridge, with a small-group local guide.
“The tour was so much fun. Our guide William was very knowledgeable and funny. He was great and the whole family had an amazing time.”
Go City Amsterdam Pass with Rijksmuseum: pre-paid entry to 40+ sights, including Heineken and canal cruises, for 1 to 3 days.
“Great, I got the 2 day pass hut should have gotten 3 days. 2 days isn’t enough to do everything on the pass I wanted to do”
Take a 75-minute open boat canal cruise in Amsterdam with live captain commentary, small-canal access, and UNESCO views for about $28.
“Great cruise and guide. Very knowledgeable about the history of Amsterdam with a great sense of humour. Would definitely recommend!”
A one-hour canal cruise in Groningen with audio and text guidance, passed by the Martinitoren and Tasmantoren, plus drinks onboard.
“There is no human guide, but the audio in English could be more synchronized with what one is seeing”
French guided bike tour through Amsterdam canals and neighborhoods with a small group, bike included, 2.5 hours, plus local food tips.
“un tour du centre-ville d’Amsterdam plein d’anecdotes avec un guide tres drôle. A faire pour vous repérer dans Amsterdam”
See Haarlem’s top sights from the canals on a heated 50-minute cruise passing De Adriaan, major museums, and the Jopenkerk in comfort.
“The city is so picturesque and it was nice to get a vantage point from the water to see it from a different perspective. It was just the right length that our three kids (8, 6 and 3) were not too bored or getting itchy feet to get off.”
Every kind of Dutch day out, and the best of each.
