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Amsterdam Open Boat Evening Canal Tour with Guide & Bar on Board

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Experience Amsterdam's evening charm on a canal tour. Enjoy drinks, illuminated sights, and rich history aboard an electric boat.

Duration: 1 hour

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Mokumboot Canal Tours - Our canal tour begins in front of Amsterdam’s architectural marvels designed by the renowned Dutch architect Pierre Cuypers, who also designed the Rijksmuseum.
Basilica of Saint Nicholas - Located at the former harbor front, this church is dedicated to Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of sailors.
Weeping Tower - The last standing tower of Amsterdam’s city defenses, constructed in 1487.
NEMO Science Museum - NEMO’s motto is “Hands On!” The exhibits are often experimental setups where visitors can explore scientific phenomena in physics, chemistry, biology, and behavioral sciences. The museum aims to inspire young people about science and technology through hands-on experiments.
The National Maritime Museum - Housed in the former Navy storage facility, it boasts the second-largest maritime collection in the world, focusing on the maritime history of the Netherlands.
Prins Hendrikkade 108 - Originally built as the headquarters for wealthy shipping companies, it is now a luxury hotel.
Montelbaanstoren - Erected in 1516 as a watchtower for the city’s eastern defenses, it is also known as “Silly Jake” because the clocks would mysteriously ring at odd times.
De Sluyswacht - One of the most recognizable and cozy pubs in Amsterdam.
Gassan Diamonds - This family-run diamond factory is part of Amsterdam’s diamond heritage and is located in the heart of the old Jewish neighborhood.
Jewish Museum - This museum provides insights into Amsterdam’s Jewish history, explaining how the city became home to many Jews. Visitors can also see the impressive Portuguese synagogue.
Museum Rembrandthuis - Once the home of Rembrandt van Rijn, this museum allows visitors to see where the master created his works. It features a large collection of Rembrandt’s etchings.
National Opera & Ballet - A venue where many great ballets and operas have been performed.
Waterlooplein 2 - The Netherlands’ most famous daily flea market, perfect for bargain hunters.
Blauwbrug - A beautiful gift from the French to the city of Amsterdam, though it was initially too low for many ships to pass.
H’ART Museum (Hermitage Amsterdam) - A Dutch private art museum on the Amstel in Amsterdam Center, featuring changing exhibitions from various museum collections.
Royal Theater Carré - Originally built as a circus for horses, this theater has hosted many renowned Dutch and international artists. Performing here is considered a mark of success due to its authentic grandeur.
Skinny Bridge - One of Amsterdam’s most iconic drawbridges, surrounded by many tales. Your guide will share these stories, and you can decide which are true or false.
Herengracht - One of Amsterdam’s earliest canals, initially used for city defense before merchants built canal houses along it.
Willet-Holthuysen Museum - A national monument and canal house open to the public, featuring fully furnished period rooms that offer a glimpse into life on the Amsterdam canal belt in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Rembrandtplein - A square filled with bars and restaurants.
Foam - A photography museum on the Keizersgracht in Amsterdam, showcasing changing exhibitions of various photographic genres, including historical, art, news, and fashion photos. It also highlights current themes in photography and emerging talent.
Huis met de Kolommen Ambtswoning Burgemeester van Amsterdam - The official residence of Amsterdam’s mayor.
Heineken Experience - A tour of the old Heineken brewery.
Reguliersgracht - When viewed from the Herengracht, seven bridges can be seen, especially enchanting at night when illuminated.
Felix Meritis - A former society and building on Keizersgracht 324, now hosting public programs such as lectures, debates, performances, films, exhibitions, and workshops in the domains of art, science, and entrepreneurship. A technology domain was added when it reopened on September 25, 2020.
Leliegracht - Connecting the Herengracht, Keizersgracht, and Prinsengracht.
Rijksmuseum Café - Another famous design by architect Pierre Cuypers, housing important pieces of the Dutch national art collection and historical artifacts. The gallery with many 17th-century masters is particularly worth a visit.
Museum of the Canals - Located on the Herengracht, this museum is dedicated to the 17th-century Amsterdam canal belt and the city’s history. It features classic period rooms, a permanent multimedia exhibition, a canal garden, and temporary exhibitions.
Van Gogh Museum - Dedicated to one of the most famous impressionist painters, this museum houses some of Van Gogh’s finest works.
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam - A museum for modern and contemporary art and design, founded in 1874 and located near the Rijksmuseum since 1895.
Concertgebouwplein - Home to the Royal Concertgebouw, opened on April 11, 1888, featuring several concert halls. It has hosted many famous classical orchestras and popular music acts like Aretha Franklin, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and The Who.
Museumplein - The epicenter of Dutch art and culture, home to the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Stedelijk Museum, and the Concertgebouw. It is also where many of AJAX Amsterdam’s Eurocup and Champions League victories have been celebrated.
Paradiso - Amsterdam’s pop temple, where the biggest names in music aspire to perform.
Leiden Square (Leidseplein) - A famous square in Amsterdam, known for its bars, including the infamous Bulldog café, and the stylish Stadsschouwburg theatre.
9 Little Streets (Negen Straatjes) - Nine picturesque streets with charming little shops.
Emperor’s Canal (Keizersgracht) - The widest canal in the center of Amsterdam, named after Emperor Maximilian I of the Holy Roman Empire. It was dug in 1615 and is notable for being wider than the Prinsengracht, despite being the second of the three main canals.
Prinsengracht 296K - The Amsterdam Houseboat Museum, located in the “Hendrika Maria,” a former cargo ship built in 1914. The cargo hold is now a cozy living space with modern conveniences and surprising comfort.
Homomonument - A memorial on the Westermarkt, unveiled on September 5, 1987, consisting of three pink granite triangles forming a large triangle. It commemorates all gay men and women persecuted for their orientation and supports their struggle for recognition and against oppression and discrimination.
Westertoren - A Renaissance-style tower completed in 1638, it is Amsterdam’s most famous tower and the heart of the Jordaan neighborhood. It is also the subject of a famous local folk song.
Prinsengracht 279 - The Westerkerk, built between 1620 and 1631 in Renaissance style by master builder Hendrick de Keyser and completed by his son Pieter de Keyser. The church features a high central nave flanked by two lower side aisles and a rectangular plan with two transepts, forming the shape of two connected Greek crosses.
Anne Frank House - A museum at Westermarkt 20, dedicated to Anne Frank and her Jewish family who hid during World War II. The museum is built around their hiding place, where Anne Frank wrote her famous diary.
Lijnbaansgracht - Excavated from 1612 onwards, this canal was named for the numerous breweries in the area during the 16th and 17th centuries. The last Amsterdam distillery of gin and liqueurs, De Ooievaar, has been located here since 1782. Most warehouses have been converted into residential houses.
Nieuwe Haarlemmersluis - Completed in 1602 as a lock in the sea dike around the city to prevent seawater from flowing into the canals at high tide. The old city wall originally stood here before being demolished in 1601 to expand the city westward.
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What's Included

100% electrical and quiet boats
Local guide and skipper
Live guiding
Blankets available
Ponchos and/or umbrellas available
Bar onboard (drinks & snacks for sale)
Taxes

What's Not Included

Snacks for sale

Additional Information

Discover Amsterdam’s enchanting evening charm on a Mokumboat canal tour. Relax with a drink from Mokumboot’s bar as you take in the sparkling cityscape. Enjoy unlimited views and highlights like the illuminated Skinny Bridge, charming canal houses, seven bridges, and more. Let our crew immerse you in the city’s essence, sharing insights into Amsterdam’s sights, history, culture, people, and secrets.

There’s no better way to experience the allure of Amsterdam’s canals and historic center than aboard one of our electrically powered tugboats or sloops on an evening canal tour.

We offer life jackets for 0-6 year olds free for charge

Location

Stationsplein 28

Stationsplein

"On the Central Station side, walk towards the water. Descend the stairs, and you'll be welcomed by the Mokumboot host, who will assist you on board and scan your ticket."

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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