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Amsterdam Highlights by boat
Discover Amsterdam between flights! (2 hours); a Must Do !
Experience the true beauty of Amsterdam from the water with Amsterdam Highlights by Boat.
Amsterdam is famous for its canals which were dug in the 17th century. Amsterdam by Boat takes you by mini-van from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to the centre of Amsterdam. After a short drive on the highway, you will enter Amsterdam from the Westside of city. A few minutes after entering the city you’ll arrive at the jetty of Boat Company Lovers, the most respected canal cruise company in Amsterdam. From here, a luxurious canal boat will show you the beautiful canals of Amsterdam. The 1 hour canal cruise will take you along all the highlights of Amsterdam. You’ll see the beautiful canals that were dug in the 17th century, the famous merchant houses with their characteristic clock, spout and neck gables and many other highlights. These highlights include the Anne Frank House, the Seven Arched Bridges, the Skinny Bridge, the VOC Ship, the docks and the many beautiful canal houses with their distinct gables. During the cruise the automated system aboard the boat will tell you all about Amsterdam in one of 15 available languages (see list below). Once back at the jetty, the mini-van will be waiting to take you straight back to the airport in time for you the catch your connecting flight. If you haven’t taken a canal cruise, you haven’t been to Amsterdam. Amsterdam Highlights by boat gives you the full Amsterdam experience.
Tickets and Prices
| Adult | € 39.00 |
| Child 4-12 years | € 19.50 |
| Note | Travelers must have a valid visa for the Netherlands |
| Ticket sales | Tickets are available at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol at: Holland Boulevard (between pier E and F), Arrivals 4, (opposite Starbucks) and Arrivals 2. If you buy your tickets online you save 10% |
Tour Highlights
The Anne Frank House
The Seven Arched Bridges Skinny Bridge
The VOC Ship
The Docks
Inclusions
Return transfer form the airport to downtown Amsterdam by mini van Canal cruise
Information about the excursion
| Guide Service | Automated in 15 languages (Dutch, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Czech, Polish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, Korean, Thai and Indonesian) |
| Departure point | Great Amsterdam Excursion Company desk in Arrivals 4 (opposite Starbucks), Schiphol Airport |
| Duration | 2 hours |
Additional Information
Based on conditions on the canals the route and the highlights along the route might change Travelers must have a valid visa for the Netherlands
