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The Best of Amsterdam: Private Full-Day Tour with a Canal Cruise

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Overview

Explore the major sights and hidden gems of Amsterdam on this immersive full-day tour of the Dutch capital. With an expert guide, discover Amsterdam's vibrant culture, architectural beauty and eccentricity, intricate canal network, kilometres of cycle tracks, the city's top two museums, its major monuments and lively markets.

At the end of the tour your guide will walk you to the dock to join your Public Canal Cruise, to do one of the most iconic things in Amsterdam: see the city by water. Your cruise will take you through the warren of the city's canals, now listed as a World Heritage site. A perfect way to end the day!

What's Included

  • Rijksmuseum entrance tickets
  • Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
  • Public Canal Cruise Tickets
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup/drop-off
  • Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Paulus Potterstraat
1071 CZ Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Prins Hendrikkade
1012 TL Amsterdam, Netherlands

Finish point will be at Central Amsterdam- Lovers Cruise Canal, where your guide will provide you with your cruise tickets, for you to enjoy at your own leisure.

What To Expect

Van Gogh Museum

Start the day with a fascinating tour of the Van Gogh Museum, dedicated to the artist's life and work - with a huge number of self-portraits and the only surviving photo. Admire such iconic masterpieces as the Potato Eaters, Sunflowers, the Yellow House, the Bedroom and his very last work, Tree Roots.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Rijksmuseum

Take a short comfort break before a guided tour of the highlights of the impressive Rijksmuseum, where you will admire the architecture of the National Museum of the Netherlands, the 80 galleries that house some 8000 pieces of art and artefacts showing the history of Holland from the 1200s to the present day.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Jordaan

Enjoy a well-deserved lunch break in the foodie Jordaan district, at a place recommended by your guide, and then get to stroll the highlights of the city centre in the afternoon and discover the canal and cycle networks, the historic buildings and famous monuments.Walk by Anne Frank’s house and hear the tragic story of how the Franks were betrayed and sent to the concentration camps where all died, except Anne's father Otto who published her famous diary.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Westerkerk

See the famous and historic Torensluis Bridge, Westerkerk, Dam Square with the royal palace, and the smallest house in Amsterdam.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Bloemenmarkt

Explore the famously beautiful Bloemenmarkt Flower Market and learn the history of Dutch tulips.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Canals of Amsterdam

Finish the day with tickets to enjoy a one-hour boat trip on the UNESCO Heritage canal ring of Amsterdam.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What's included in the price?

A: The following is included: Rijksmuseum entrance tickets.Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places.Public Canal Cruise Tickets.Van Gogh Museum entrance tickets.A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group. The following is NOT included: Gratuities.Hotel pickup/drop-off.Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-255730P235

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  • Rijksmuseum entrance tickets
  • Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
  • Public Canal Cruise Tickets
  • Van Gogh Museum entrance tickets
  • A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup/drop-off
  • Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way

Additional Info

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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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