Netherlands · CITY TOURS
Good city tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
75 minute Amsterdam canal cruise with a 19 language audio guide, snackbox, and kids Fresh Water Pirate story, from $18.
“Lovely boat trip. Seeing Amsterdam from the canal is a must”
Amsterdam UNESCO canal cruise on a heated boat with a multilingual audio guide, passing key sights like Magere Brug and Anne Frank House.
“It was beautiful! we caught the sunset and the sky was amazing. the "driver" was cool and funny. all the team were polite and kind.”
Smoke-friendly 70-minute Amsterdam canal cruise from Centraal. Cozy lounge, heated seats, optional drink packs, and winter High Light views.
“was a great way to see Amsterdam, staff were friendly and was very relaxing, plus the staff were happy to rearrange our booking after a delayed flight”
75-minute canal cruise plus fast-track Heineken Experience with 2 free drinks on UNESCO canals. 3 hours, adult only.
“I loved having chosen this plan, The Heineken Experience is spectacular, in front of the building are the boats that you can take, the boat ride is very nice. I am very satisfied with having chosen this and would recommend it 100%.”
I amsterdam City Card bundles free museum entry, unlimited GVB transit, and a canal cruise, plus a 24-hour bike rental, for up to 120 hours.
“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 ticket plus a 75-minute UNESCO canal cruise with multilingual audio and optional snack box, about 3 hours.
“Friendly and knowledgeable Captain Learnt a lot from the tour”
Skip the line for Heineken, enjoy 2 beers plus beer drafting, then a 1-hour canal cruise with GPS audio across Amsterdam.
“Very nice place to visit The boat tour was just amazing with audio guided”
Glide along Utrecht’s Oudegracht canal and see the Dom Tower from the water, plus wharf cellars, Roman-era views, and the outer moat.
“A nice and relaxing trip around utrecht with information about the many buildings”
Combine a 75-minute UNESCO canal cruise with timed Rijksmuseum entry. Includes audio in 19 languages, skip-the-line, and optional snack box.
“I was too tired from traveling to really enjoy the museum but was glad to see the Van gogh’s and Rembrandts. The canal ride was just what this tired traveler needed to end the day!”
2-hour relaxed bike tour of Amsterdam: Jordaan, canals, Anne Frank area, Vondelpark, plus stroopwafel, small-group local guide.
“Super fun and educational bike tour. David was a great guide. We all enjoyed it and saw so much more of Amsterdam than we would have had we not done this tour. Great for teenagers.”
Go City Amsterdam Pass with Rijksmuseum gives pre-paid entry to 40+ attractions, including Heineken, canal cruise, and more for 1 to 3 days.
“clearer instructions on how to acquire the actual pass”
75-minute open-boat canal highlight cruise from Stadhouderskade 501, with live captain commentary and small-canal views in Amsterdam.
“Brilliant weather, excellent guide, the whole experience was perfect.”
A one-hour Groningen canal cruise with included audio and text guidance, Martinitoren views, and drink service aboard.
“The canal cruise was a great way to start our trip in Amsterdam. Guide was very friendly and respectful. Would recommend going early in the morning before the canals get crowded, as it was quiet and peaceful.”
A 2.5-hour French guided bike ride through Amsterdam’s canals, Jordaan, Anne Frank area, and Vondelpark, with small groups and local tips.
“un tour du centre-ville d’Amsterdam plein d’anecdotes avec un guide tres drôle. A faire pour vous repérer dans Amsterdam”
50-minute Haarlem canal cruise through the city center, past de Adriaan, museums and churches, with a heated boat and audio guide.
“So fun! Our guide was very engaging and funny, the ride was relaxing, and it was a wonderful introduction to the city during our first day in Haarlem.”
Every kind of Dutch day, and where each one leads.
