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During this winter night, there is more excitement in Amsterdam’s center than you might expect. For a brief time during winter, the breathtaking landscape of the historic city center is transformed by 20 light installations scattered across the canals just waiting to be discovered.

Destination

Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Category

Night Tours

Duration

1.25 hours

Transport mode

Boat

Available languages

English, Nederlands, Español

Included

• Private guide
• Driver
• Equipment

Excluded

• Warm clothes
• Gratuities

What you can expect

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Rocco & Co: Your Experienced Guides.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Keizersgracht 401 - Amsterdam to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Herengracht

   Discover the iconis canals of Amsterdam

4. Golden Gurdel

   See the part were the wealthiest Amsterdam used to live

5. The Seven Bridges of Love

   Get a breathtaking view of all Seven Bridges of Love

6. Light Art

   See along the route the many Light Artworks and learn about their meaning

7. River Amstel

   A wide river with several Art works

8. Skinny Bridge

   See this iconic wooden bridge light up at night with 1000 lights.

9. 17th century Ship

   See a replica of a 17th century ship

10. Historical buildings

    Sail by historic buildings while you learn about Amstedams history

11. Old Locks

    Sail by an old lock and learn how it wa used

12. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

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Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

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Reviews from guests

Lisa🇺🇸 United States

18 November 2024

My daughter and I booked this private canal tour and were lucky enough to have Valentine as our guide. We had such a lovely time despite the chilly weather and the 90 minutes passed quickly. We can't wait to come back and visit again soon.Great canal tour

Kevin🇨🇭 Switzerland

30 December 2023

C’était une super balade en bateau confortable et chauffé en amoureux. Je conseille vivement ce tour pour une expérience romantique. Les travaux artistiques présents en hiver sont très beaux et intéressants et Rocco explique très bien qui a fait ces arts et pourquoi. Rocco est très sympa et son accueil très soigné avec boissons chaudes et snacks goûteux. Je recommande vivement.Super balade en bateau sur les canaux

Oliver🇦🇺 Australia

27 November 2024

Myself and my partner had the pleasure of spending the evening with Joao. His knowledge of the city was absolutely incredibly and he was extremely accomodating. The cruise had a lovely and romantic vibe to it, allowing for us to relax and enjoy the night. Despite being 10 minutes late due to traffic on the canal, Joao ensured that we got our money worth, taking the cruise overtime. It may seem a little pricey at first glance but it is definitely worth it. We can’t thank Joao enough. Trip Highlight

Gavin

23 August 2024

Giancarlo🇱🇺 Luxembourg

14 August 2022

Great boat tour, amazing atmosphere, very nice stories, very relaxing and calming. Slightly on the pricier side but totally worth it. Amazing romantic boat tour

Zoey🇺🇸 United States

18 July 2022

This is an experience not to be missed. I actually did this with my friend not a lover, but it was super fun to get the champagne and cheese and Rocco had really pretty flowers on the table, and the music was definitely a vibe. Rocco is so accommodating, I went to the wrong address and he came and picked us up AND went over time so we didn't miss anything. He tailored the ride to fit our needs perfectly and is super knowledgable about the area. We learned a lot and it was soooo nice to see the city from this perspective. Rocco said he's done over 200 proposals on his boat! I highly recommend this to couples, or even just with a friend like we did. Thanks Rocco!! :) A MUST!!

Marek🇩🇪 Germany

18 September 2021

It was and beautiful and romantic tour with Rocco, he is such a nice guy and really made over evening special. He filled is with an romantic atmosphere, a cute boat with all you need, and interesting stories. We did a 90minutes tour with him wich i can highly suggest. Beautiful and romantic

Herbert🇦🇹 Austria

10 August 2021

Rocco is Perfect to have a romantical Tour by Boat in Amsterdam ☺️☺️☺️☺️ Absolutely to recommend 👍 Thx RoccoWonderful

Chenoa🇮🇪 Ireland

9 June 2021

We had a lovely time. Canal tour was very romantic & Rocco was a great guide! Would recommend! Lovely time! Enjoyed ourselves :)

Anita🇳🇱 Netherlands

13 August 2020

Rocco is a lovely guy and very flexible as we asked to be dropped off near the Hilton which is a bit out of the way for him and this wasn't a problem for him. Rocco certainly makes sure you have a wonderful time, as he for instance arranges specific drinks for the younger kids. I definitely recommend Rocco as your tour guide for Amsterdam! Great host!

Jenny

25 September 2019

The romantic canal tour in Amsterdam is a must-see when visiting the Netherlands. My husband and I highly recommend booking the romantic canal tour in Amsterdam with Rocco. If you're looking for some time away from the usual tourist spots such as the Red Light District, there's no better way to see Amsterdam than a canal tour with Rocco. We decided to do the evening canal tour which was perfect for a romantic night out. Drinks and light Dutch snacks were provided. Taking a canal tour of the city of Amsterdam was simply beautiful; we had the best time. This romantic tour is one of the top things to do in Amsterdam. A great romantic activity to do with your husband, wife, boyfriend, girlfriend, or partner for any special occasion such as an: • Anniversary • Honeymoon • Birthday And the canal tour is just a short ride near all main attractions. We highly recommend the romantic canal tour in Amsterdam.A must-see!

Sonja

11 July 2019

I've never expected the tour to be that unique! Rocco chose a perfect route to see more of the city than only the tourist attractions. He told us very nice romantic stories, some of them with regard to Amsterdam, and he even created the perfect playlist to emphasize the beauty of the moment. Rocco was also a perfect host and made us feel very welcome! If you are in Amsterdam with your beloved one-Forget Paris! Book this tour and you will feel like never wanting step off the boat! It made our last evening in the city to an unforgettable one-Thank you Rocco! Unmissable!

Jason

24 June 2019

It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Thank you for the wonderful ride, Rocco!Amazing time

Lauren

23 May 2019

I booked this canal tour for mine and my partners 9 year anniversary and it was the perfect way to celebrate it, as well as getting to see Amsterdam on our first day in the city. Rocco welcomed us and made us feel comfortable on the boat. Although it is included in the price, the spread of food and drinks was brilliant and really made the whole expierence feel more luxurious and romantic. He had stories and anecdotes also about why specific food was on the table which was sweet and it made it feel more personable. On the tour itself, Rocco was full of knowledge and you can tell he is truly passionate about what he does. He has a bank of information he obviously plans for the trip and route round the canals but he was also really open to sharing stories or information about things people asked on the boat (like I asked how the city was reacting to the Eurovision win, which he played the winning song and he also shared the story someone asked about Anne Frank and Peter). We could not fault the tour or Rocco at all and would love to come back to do it all over again the next time we're in Dam!Anniversary trip to Amsterdam

Denis

21 May 2019

Rocco has a pure romantic soul. I was overwhelmed with emotions when he was telling us one love story after another — all of them with great passion. It's been some time since I felt such honesty and intimacy. Passionate Tour

Denis

21 May 2019

Rocco has a pure romantic soul. I was overwhelmed with emotions when he was telling us one love story after another — all of them with great passion. It's been some time since I felt such honesty and intimacy.Amazing story teller