Canal Ring Amsterdam Private Walking and Boat Tour
Step into the heart of Amsterdam for a private experience that seamlessly blends history, reflection, and indulgence. Your journey begins in Dam Square, where royal palaces and national monuments set the stage for a 1.5-hour guided walking tour through the city’s most storied streets. Along the way, you'll encounter Gothic churches, merchant canals, secret courtyards, and hidden landmarks—each with its own tale to tell.
The walk culminates at the moving Schaduwkade – National Holocaust Name Monument, a powerful and quiet place of remembrance that invites pause and reflection. From there, you’ll step aboard a private canal boat to see the city from its most iconic perspective—on the water. As you cruise through the historic canal belt, enjoy a curated charcuterie selection of local delicacies paired with two drinks of your choice.
This tour is perfect for couples, small groups, and business travelers looking for a deeper, more intimate way to experience Amsterdam.
Options
Private Amsterdam History and Canal Tour
What's included in Canal Ring Amsterdam Private Walking and Boat Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Dam Square
Once the political and royal center of Amsterdam, Dam Square pulses with layered history—from the Royal Palace to the National Monument. Your guide will unpack the square’s transformation from medieval trade hub to modern crossroads of protest, celebration, and reflection.
Nieuwe KerkPass-by Only
Just beside the palace stands the “New Church,” a 15th-century Gothic treasure turned exhibition space and royal coronation site. It’s a symbol of Amsterdam’s ability to reinvent itself while honoring tradition.
RokinPass-by Only
As we follow the Rokin canal south, you’ll pass historic merchant houses and the Allard Pierson Museum—home to Amsterdam’s vast archaeological collections. This stretch offers insight into the city’s deep academic and merchant roots.
Inclusions
- 2 FREE alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks
- Charcuterie sharing platter
- 1.5-hour guided canal-ring tour
- 1.5-hour guided walking tour of Amsterdam
- Gratuities
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Please look for Koko holding an ORANGE umbrella.
End Points
- We end our tour at the boat dock at Schaduwkade right in central Amsterdam, close to public transit.
