Classic Salonboat Tour in Amsterdam: Explore Canals with Cheese and Wine
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Amsterdam
Experience the elegance of a classic salonboat tour in Amsterdam. Sip on wine, savor Dutch cheese, and uncover the city's hidden gems with our knowledgeable captain and hostess.
Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Magere Brug - The romantic and iconic wooden bridge of Amsterdam
  • Amsterdam Canal Ring - Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands, has more than one hundred kilometers of grachten (canals), about 90 islands and 1,500 bridges. The three main canals (Herengracht, Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht), dug in the 17th century during the Dutch Golden Age, form concentric belts around the city, known as the Grachtengordel. Alongside the main canals are 1550 monumental buildings.[1] The 17th-century canal ring area, including the Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht, Herengracht and Jordaan, were listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010,[2] contributing to Amsterdam’s fame as the “Venice of the North”
  • Anne Frank House - The museum where Anne frank and her family hide from the Nazi’s
  • The Jordaan - The most common theory on the origin of the name is as a derivation of the French word Jardin, meaning garden: most streets and canals in the Jordaan are named after trees and flowers. Another theory is that the Prinsengracht canal was once nicknamed Jordaan (the Dutch name for the river Jordan) and that the neighborhood beyond the canal came to be called this as well. Our Flagship canal tour will start and end here in the Jordaan.
  • Prinsengracht - One of the three main canals of Amsterdam, named after the three prinses of Holland.

Construction started in 1612 on the initiative of Mayor Frans Hendricksz. Oetgens, after a design by city carpenter Hendrick Jacobsz Staets and city surveyor Lucas Jansz Sinck.

The part between the Leidsegracht and the Amstel was developed during the city explanation of 1658. The section to the east of the Amstel was constructed during the last expansion. This part was named Nieuwe Prinsengracht.

The Korte Prinsengracht is in the extension of the Prinsengracht between the Brouwersgracht and the Westerdok.

  • Houseboat Museum - Our boats will cruise along with the houseboat museum at the Prinsengracht. A perfect way of seeing how Amsterdammers live in their houseboats. a low price submission. Especially fun for kids as well..
  • 9 Little Streets (Negen Straatjes) - We will pass this amazing place, with the most amazing shops. Not those big chain companies, but smaller lovely boutiques, local little restaurants, local designers and beautiful vintage shops.
  • Leiden Square (Leidseplein) - One of the two entertainment areas of Amsterdam. Al lot of bars, restaurants, night clubs and concert halls. Anybody who wants to threat the inner human with music and drinks. This is the location to be.
  • Spiegelkwartier - The imposing Rijksmuseum can be seen from the Spiegelgracht. This canal connects the Prinsengracht with the Lijnbaansgracht and runs into the Nieuwe Spiegelstraat. The Spiegelgracht is part of the Spiegelkwartier which is characterized by its many galleries and antique shops. As an art lover, you can walk from the Museumplein along the Spiegelgracht where you can continue to enjoy the most special paintings, antiques, and art (objects).
  • De Duif - The present church owes its name to a predecessor, the 17th-century hiding church ‘Het Vrededuifje’ that once stood on the Kerkstraat. The first stone for the current Duifkerk, designed by Leiden architect Th. Molkenboer was laid in April 1857.

Due to lack of money, the church became increasingly decayed in the course of the 20th century. For more than twenty-five years the building has been packed because the monumental façade had become detached. This danger has since disappeared. De Duif reopened in 2002 after an intensive restoration. During that restoration, the original murals were reappeared under layers of wall paint.

  • The Amstel - The Amstel is the biggest canal of all, and Amsterdam was founded from this canal which was originally a river. Fisherman builds a “dam” and called is Amsterdam. Amstel is also the name giver to the famous beer.

  • Koninklijk Theater Carre - The Royal Theatre Carré (Dutch: Koninklijk Theater Carré) is a Neo-Renaissance theatre in Amsterdam, located near the river Amstel. When the theatre was founded in 1887, it was originally meant as a permanent circus building. Currently, it is mainly used for musicals, cabaret performances, and pop concerts.

  • Hermitage Amsterdam - Hermitage Amsterdam is a branch museum of the Hermitage Museum of Saint Petersburg, Russia, located on the banks of the Amstel river in Amsterdam. The museum is located in the former Amstelhof, a classical style building from 1681.

  • Blauwbrug - The Blauwbrug (English: Blue bridge) is an historic bridge in Amsterdam, Netherlands over the river Amstel. It connects the Rembrandtplein area with the Waterlooplein area and lies south to the Stopera.

  • Dutch National Opera & Ballet - Dutch National Opera (DNO; formerly De Nederlandse Opera, now De Nationale Opera in Dutch) is a Dutch opera company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Its present home base is the Dutch National Opera & Ballet housed in the Stopera building, a modern building designed by Cees Dam and Wilhelm Holzbauer which opened in 1986.

  • South Church (Zuiderkerk) - The Zuiderkerk is the first church designed for Protestant worship in Amsterdam. The church was built near the Sint Antoniesbreestraat in the Last, a neighborhood that was added to the city at the end of the 16th century. Today this is the Nieuwmarkt neighborhood. The church is located at Zandstraat no. 17.

  • Amsterdam Cheese Museum - Get ready for the #1 Cheese Experience in Amsterdam: the Amsterdam Cheese Museum. The Amsterdam Cheese Museum is not just offering another free cheese tasting. You can also relive the history of cheese making and experience the unique flavor of the best cheese of Holland. Learn more about Dutch cheese, see the most expensive cheese slicer of the world and have fun dressing up like a traditional Dutch cheese farmer.

  • Emperor’s Canal (Keizersgracht) - The three main canals (Herengracht, Prinsengracht, and Keizersgracht), dug in the 17th century during the Dutch Golden Age, form concentric belts around the city, known as the Grachtengordel. Alongside the main canals are 1550 monumental buildings. The 17th-century canal ring area, including the Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht, Herengracht, and Jordaan, were listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010, contributing to Amsterdam’s fame as the “Venice of the North”

  • Herengracht - The three main canals (Herengracht, Prinsengracht, and Keizersgracht), dug in the 17th century during the Dutch Golden Age, form concentric belts around the city, known as the Grachtengordel. Alongside the main canals are 1550 monumental buildings. The 17th-century canal ring area, including the Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht, Herengracht, and Jordaan, were listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010, contributing to Amsterdam’s fame as the “Venice of the North”

  • Statue of Anne Frank - Anne Frank is one of Amsterdam’s best-known historical figures. Anne and her family lived in hiding from the Nazis for more than two years in a house on the Prinsengracht. Anne was eventually deported to the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in 1945, where she later died at the young age of 15. Today, Anne’s spirit lives on through her diary and the huge numbers of visitors who come to Amsterdam every year to learn more about her short life.

  • Magere Brug - One of Amsterdam’s many bridges is the beautiful Magere Brug, known to English speakers at the Skinny Bridge. This wooden drawbridge was once so narrow that it was hard for two pedestrians to pass each other. To cope with increasing traffic on the Amstel, a wider bridge replaced the narrow original in 1871. Also known as a love bridge, kiss on top or underneath and your love will be forever!

  • Begijnhof - The Beguinage and its chapel are open every day from 9.00 - 17.00. You can reach the chapel via the gate at the Spui.
    The Beguinage is a private possession and is not a public ground. It is also a place of silence. We request you, as our guests, to respect this silence. Therefore, the Beguinage is closed for groups and excursions. Explanation about the Beguinage, if wanted, must be given out of the yard.

  • Bloemgracht - The Bloemengracht and bloemenmarkt (flowermarket) is well known with all the little stalls, selling the famous dutch tulips. bulbs and a lot of typical dutch souvenirs.

  • Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht - a Concept by Hyatt - This luxurious, modern hotel on the Prinsengracht is two kilometers from the Anne Frank House and the Van Gogh Museum. Dam Square is one kilometer away.

  • Museum of the Canals - For centuries here, money has been earned, art created, feasts celebrated and life enjoyed. This is the story that the Museum of the Canals brings to life.

  • Amstelveld - Amstelveld is a square in the center of Amsterdam, between Reguliersgracht, Prinsengracht, and Kerkstraat, close to Utrechtsestraat. The Amstelkerk, a predominantly wooden building, stands on the square. The characteristic plantation consists of 46 Caucasian wingnut trees

  • Amsterdam Icebar - The Amsterdam Icebar is one of the coolest locations in the city (literally) and is certainly in the top 10 best things to do in Amsterdam. This fantastic bar is kept at a constant temperature of -10 ° C and everything is made entirely of ice. Be surprised by this fantastic experience and unique location while enjoying your favorite drinks

  • De Kleine Komedie - The Kleine Komedie is a theater in Amsterdam located on the Amstel and was built in 1786. It is the oldest theater in Amsterdam and can accommodate 503 spectators. The theater that focuses on small art has since the 1980s become ‘the cabaret temple of the Netherlands.

  • Rokin - The Rokin is a water and a street in Amsterdam, located between Dam Square and Muntplein, part of the former course of the Amstel.

  • De Krijtberg - Sint Franciscus Xaveriuskerk - The Krijtberg or St Francis Xaverius church is a Roman Catholic rectorate church in the center of Amsterdam, dedicated to St Francis Xaverius. It is served by priests of the Society of Jesus, better known as the Jesuits.

  • Mozes en Aaronkerk - The Moses and Aaron Church, officially dedicated to St. Anthony of Padua, is a Roman Catholic church on Waterlooplein in Amsterdam, in the Dutch province of North Holland.

  • Cromhout House - The Bijbels Museum is a museum on the Herengracht in Amsterdam. The purpose of the museum is to provide insight into the role of the Bible in society and culture in the present and the past and to search together with the visitor for the stories and sentiments that live within our society and culture, both within the museum walls as in the country.

  • Amsterdam Museum - The Amsterdam Museum, known until 2011 as the Amsterdams Historisch Museum, is an Amsterdam based museum, dedicated to the present and past of the city.

  • De Pijp - In the narrow streets of the alternative De Pijp, you will find numerous eastern eateries, traditional pubs, and cafés with terraces. At the Albert Cuyp Market, the maternity holders sell Dutch specialties such as herring and syrup waffles.

  • Rembrandtplein - The Rembrandtplein is a square in the center of Amsterdam, between Reguliersbreestraat and Amstelstraat. The square borders on the Thorbeckeplein. The Reguliersdwarsstraat, Korte Reguliersdwarsstraat, Halvemaansteeg, Bakkersstraat, and Utrechtsestraat also lead to the square.

  • The Cat Cabinet - The Cat Cabinet is an art museum in Amsterdam entirely devoted to cats. The collection includes paintings, drawings, sculptures and other works of art from cats, including works by Picasso, Rembrandt, Toulouse-Lautrec, Corneille, Sal Meijer, Théophile Steinlen and Jože Cha.

  • Willet-Holthuysen Museum - The Willet-Holthuysen Museum on Herengracht 605 in Amsterdam is a canal house that is open to the public, with fully furnished period rooms. The museum gives a picture of life in a chic building on the Amsterdam canals in the 18th and 19th centuries. The museum is managed by the Amsterdam Museum.

  • Homomonument - The Homomonument is a memorial on the Westermarkt, located between the Westerkerk and the Keizersgracht in the center of Amsterdam. The monument was unveiled on 5 September 1987 and consists of three pink, granite triangles, arranged in such a way that together they form a large triangle.

  • Amsterdam Tulip Museum - The Amsterdam Tulip Museum, also known as the Tulip Museum, is located at Prinsengracht 116, opposite the Anne Frank House. The museum shows the history of the tulip below, from its discovery in Central Asia to the present time.

  • Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam - The Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam is a five star hotel of the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts.

The Waldorf Astoria in Amsterdam opened on May 1, 2014. It is the 25th hotel of the WA Hotels & Resorts. The hotel is located at Herengracht 542-556, between Utrechtsestraat and Reguliersgracht. Together with G A Design International, the buildings, which are from the 17th and 18th centuries and are on the UNESCO list, were converted into a whole. The hotel has 93 rooms.

The staff wear clothes designed by Jan Taminiau. The receptionists wear dresses printed with a map of the Amsterdam canals.

What's Included
  • Cheese samples
  • 1-hour cruise in classic salonboat
  • Drinks: Heineken Beer, Soda, Wine
Additional Information

In yesteryears, the gentlemen and ladies of the realm naturally desired to commute with a dash of flair. Why not indeed! We’ve got a host of splendid historical captain vessels we utilize to transport you on an imperial journey. Our collective voyage traverses Amsterdam’s majestic canals supplying you with a refreshment and fantastic characteristic Dutch cheese, offering you an unparallel insight into our town. Our captain and crew intend to immerse you in the city’s intrigued, sharing the prime spots to savor ‘Perennial Stroopwafels’, ‘Bitterballen’, and the finest ‘Poffertjes’.

Location
Prinsengracht 267
Prinsengracht
We meet right next to the entrance of the Anne Frank House. Look for the crew in orange clothing.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Sean_d
Apr 15, 2024
Great for the value - Staff and trip were excellent. Enough history to learn and entertainment to keep it enjoyable. Definitely worth booking
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Michellehc6733ji
Feb 21, 2024
A brilliant family trip that kept us all entertained. Thumbs up! - I'm not sure if my earlier review was submitted, so here's a second one! We enjoyed Captain Ko's tour on Monday (Feb 19th) - it was funny, informative and had nuggets of information that everyone enjoyed - from history enthusiasts like me to my teenage sons who couldn't care less about history! We saw a lot of Amsterdam, enjoyed the snacks and drinks and had a laugh. Would highly recommend.
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Baardsterd
Feb 10, 2024
I highly recommend everyone to book a tour with CaptainJack - Seeing Amsterdam from a boat is a unique mustdo experience. The skipper, Onno, contributed to this with his witty approach and interesting facts of Amsterdam, which you never would have known as they are not mentioned in any touristguide or historybook. This small scaled saloonboat is much more cozy compared to traditional canalboat trips, and due to the size of the boat CaptainJack brings you to spots the bigboat companies can not let you see. I had a nice wellspent afternoon and have learned a few things that I as a local did not know before this trip.
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Lauraberwick2015
Nov 20, 2023
Great fun with Captain Jack - Such an enjoyable trip! We enjoyed cheese and wine whilst taking in beautiful views & fun facts about the city. Great fun was had by all. I would definitely do this tour again and recommend it to anyone else visiting Amsterdam.
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A1342bvjessicap
Oct 31, 2023
A must for your Amsterdam visit - We had an amazing experience on our canal cruise! Onno, our tour guide, gave us a great and informative tour of the city but kept it all very fun for us. This tour is a must for anyone visiting Amsterdam!
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Julius_v
Oct 12, 2023
Made everything feel very VIP! - Our hosts were really funny and gave us such a great tour of the canals in inner Amsterdam. The drinks and cheese plates were a big plus, the seats were extra comfy, plenty of room to stand/sit and move around the boat, and was covered with clear windows so we can see outside without getting bogged down by rain/wind.
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142melindaa
Oct 8, 2023
Excellent Experience - Excellent experience on our cocktail cruise. Our skipper was Eric who was not only very knowledgeable but funny too. Being your camera as there is much to see.
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X2304buericaf
Sep 29, 2023
10/10 recommended - Such a perfect way to experience Amsterdam in a small group setting. Check-in was easy and there was plenty of room to sit on the boat. The wine, drinks and snacks created a fun experience while captain Farid shared facts and jokes along the canals. Would bring friends and family on this tour.
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Teawest
Sep 24, 2023
Hip hop hooray for Capt Jacklyn! - We had Kat, Capt Jacklyn, and she was fabulous. She had a great sense of humor that kept us all laughing and in good cheer. She was knowledgeable about the city and knew some genuinely interesting fun facts about the buildings, bridges, and boats around the canals.
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Debbiet486
Sep 28, 2023
A great way to see parts of Amsterdam - A well organised 1hr boat trip with enthusiastic young tour guides (Jul & Mark) telling interesting stories about Amsterdam as we cruised the river. We were served 2 types of Dutch cheese and along with red & white wine there was also a selection of soft drinks. The boat is comfortable with a roof and open sides offering good views. Very glad we booked this.
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