• Private Tour
• Family Friendly
• Carbon Neutral

Forget the crowded tourist boats. Join two born-and-raised Amsterdammers as we take you to our secret spots around the city. This isn't your typical canal tour—it's where we go with our friends. Expect hidden swimming spots, quiet canals, and stories you won't hear anywhere else.

Destination

Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Category

Off The Beaten Track

Duration

1.5 hours

Transport mode

Boat

Available languages

Nederlands, English

Included

• Private guide
• Private Captain

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 Beer & Jannah.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Brouwersgracht 64 - 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. Welcome Aboard

   Come as you are—fancy clothes not required. Once aboard our 1920s beauty, kick off your shoes and get comfortable on the lounge deck. we do too when we're just hanging out with friends. This is your boat now.

4. Getting Settled

   The cruise starts and you'll know where the fridge is, where the best spots are for photos, and most importantly, where to put your feet up. We keep it casual because that's how we actually live on the water.

5. Local Storytelling As We Go

   No scripts here—just real stories that pop up as we float past our childhood haunts. Like the time when we threw huge parties on the canals. Or like that time one of us had to escape and jump from a boat onto a bridge after being abducted by a big tour boat captain.

6. Hidden Spot Discoveries

   We'll cruise to secret swimming holes, quiet canals, and corners of Amsterdam that even locals forget exist. Each spot comes with a story only we know. We share these places with our friends, and now we do too with you. No crowds, no tourist buses—just pure Amsterdam.

7. Back to Reality (Unfortunately)

   All good things must end, and we'll drop you back where the crowds are waiting. Don't worry though—you'll walk away with insider knowledge that'll make you feel more Amsterdam than most people who've lived here for years.

8. 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.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Rick

29 June 2025

We had a great time with Jannah. The tour was so comfortable and relaxing. Jannah is a great guide and a true local. She showed us parts of town that the other tours can’t even get to. This was a really great experience. We hope to be back some day to do it again. So much better than the big tour companies. Such a great experience Highly recommend

Antonio🇺🇸 United States

28 June 2025

Our experience was fantastic. We wanted a small boat and to see some off the beaten path canals. Our party of 4 seniors were very comfortable and relaxed in the vintage boat. The canapés and local beers were a perfect accompiment to the experience. Our captain, Jannah, was quite informative and engaging. We wish Jannah and Beer continued success. Cordially, both Tony's & Maria's June 2025 TMTM

Maureen🇺🇸 United States

28 August 2022

We did an evening canal cruise with Casper. He was friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable. There were good drink options and blankets if needed. Definitely recommend. Much more Intimate than a bigger company with more Guests. Worth it !

zvsjwfm2yt🇬🇧 United Kingdom

31 July 2022

The whole experience was perfect. Nice boat. Clean. Great service from the guide Bas. Wine chiller, beer on offer. Couldn’t have asked for more. Excellent

Melanie🇩🇪 Germany

21 July 2022

Zu Viert haben wir uns von Beer durch die traumhaften Krachten Amsterdams fahren lassen. Dabei eine Flasche Prosecco genossen und uns die Sonne auf das Gesicht scheinen lassen. Wir haben es sehr genossen mit Beer, der uns verwinkelte schöne Ecken von Amsterdam gezeigt hat sowie den moderneren Teil. Wir haben jede Minute genossen. Romantische Krachtenfahrt

Farshad🇸🇪 Sweden

22 June 2022

Relaxing tour with a personal touch, filled with stories about Amsterdam. Bonus points for café and beer tips, and language tutoring🤘 If you're Swedes, "beware" the corkage fee 🤣Personal and charming canal tour

Melissa🇨🇭 Switzerland

3 October 2021

This champagne breakfast in the canals of Amsterdam was such an unforgettable experience. The sandwiches, fruits, juices, hot drinks and champagne were amazing - almost as amazing as the sightseeing and Beers explanations while cruising through the canals in Amsterdam! :) I would highly recommend this cosy but stylish your to anyone who is in town and wants to be shown everything by a local while having amazing breakfast. 10/10. Thank you! :)Amazing boat trip - highly recommend!

Katie

19 July 2025

A wonderful way to spend the afternoon. A beautiful blue sky day, we were happy to be in the open air instead of the closed roof saloon boats. Our guide J was so fun and full of interesting information but also just easy to relax and chat with on our 2-hour cruise. We loved it. Highly recommend!Beautiful 2 hours on the water with charming guide

Christina

10 July 2025

Great 2 hour boat trip with friends. Very nice and responsible Skipper. Comfortable boat with cushions. Everything was great! Respond to reviewGreat evening!

Annabel

9 July 2025

Tripadvisor review: Off The Beaten Path Hidden Gems Canal Cruise I am so glad that we chose the "Off the Beaten Path" canal cruise for our boat trip in Amsterdam. The boat itself is gorgeous and so comfortable. Our skipper Beer was so kind, knowledgeable, relaxed and thoughtful. He encouraged us to kick our shoes off and put our feet up, had drinks and umbrellas for shade on hand and generally made us feel right at home. The cruise itself was so wonderful. He took us first through areas which no other boat tour goes through and we got to see where and how the real locals live which was not only beautiful and fascinating but also so quiet and peaceful, it was like medicine to the soul. He also took us through the Jordaan area (stunning) and then past the Anne Frank Haus and a little of the more usual tour areas which was great to do too. My daughter and I were also the only people who'd booked for that session so we had the boat to ourselves, what a treat! And with a full 90min trip it was unbelievably good value. By far the best canal trip I've done here. So, do yourself a favour and book it! I cannot recommend this trip highly enough. NB. When we arrived early for the trip I was a little unsure I was in the right place as Beer was yet to arrive and there was no sign or anything on the little jetty to indicate we were in the right place but if you're on a little jetty next to a little play park on Brouwersgracht with a chic restaurant on the corner by the bridge, hold your nerve, you are in the right place!Best Amsterdam canal cruise decision I ever made!

314ram

8 July 2025

We booked the boat for 3 hours and had loads of fun! the captain was friendly and open to our wishes. Drinks and food were great and would definitely come back!Great experience

Moun82

7 July 2025

Tripadvisor review: Semi-private Boat Tour in Small & Comfy Boat It was a very nice and relaxed boat tour with a very friendly captain. He even stopped on the way to get drinks from a grocery store.Relaxing boat ride.

665Laura

7 July 2025

Amazing tour, clean and neat boat with amazing drinks. Worth every penny the captain knows what hes doin with a little introduction of historical placed around the canals. Highly recommendedCanal boat tour

Martijn

4 July 2025

Top! Hele leuke vent. Dank voor de gezelligheid Beer!Top!

Moun82

3 July 2025

Tripadvisor review: Semi-private Boat Tour in Small & Comfy Boat It was a very nice and relaxed boat tour with a very friendly captain. He even stopped on the way to get drinks from a grocery store.Relaxing boat ride.

jenlam

2 July 2025

Tripadvisor review: Semi-private Boat Tour in Small & Comfy Boat A very friendly skipper, with a nice, clean boat made for the most enjoyable evening cruise. I would highly recommend this small company. They were easy to communicate with, and made the entire process from request to booking to arrival back at the dock seamless.Wonderful experience

X4391

1 July 2025

Tripadvisor review: Semi-private Boat Tour in Small & Comfy Boat Fascinating and worth your while! I recommend it for you your family and friends. Don’t lose the chancePerfect

tourist3

29 June 2025

Tripadvisor review: Boat Local Beer was an amazing tour guide. His boat was lovely with scenic views of Amsterdam. Beer was very knowledgeable, friendly and personable. Highly recommend! Amazing boat tour and tour guide

Arjano

28 June 2025

Leuk! Chill! Fijne captain en makkelijk contact!Leuk!

Pushpika

28 June 2025

Pushpika has rated Diana withGreat boattrip! The captain (Beer) was super nice, and he shared interesting insights about the city. He navigated the busy canals very well and we felt that we were in good hands! The boat was very comfortable and spacious, and because it was electric, there was no noise at all. Will definitely consider him again for another boat ride!Pushpika has rated Diana withGreat boattrip!

tourist3

25 June 2025

Tripadvisor review: Boat Local Beer was an amazing tour guide. His boat was lovely with scenic views of Amsterdam. Beer was very knowledgeable, friendly and personable. Highly recommend! Amazing boat tour and tour guide

Annabel

24 June 2025

Tripadvisor review: Off The Beaten Path Hidden Gems Canal Cruise I am so glad that we chose the "Off the Beaten Path" canal cruise for our boat trip in Amsterdam. The boat itself is gorgeous and so comfortable. Our skipper Beer was so kind, knowledgeable, relaxed and thoughtful. He encouraged us to kick our shoes off and put our feet up, had drinks and umbrellas for shade on hand and generally made us feel right at home. The cruise itself was so wonderful. He took us first through areas which no other boat tour goes through and we got to see where and how the real locals live which was not only beautiful and fascinating but also so quiet and peaceful, it was like medicine to the soul. He also took us through the Jordaan area (stunning) and then past the Anne Frank Haus and a little of the more usual tour areas which was great to do too. My daughter and I were also the only people who'd booked for that session so we had the boat to ourselves, what a treat! And with a full 90min trip it was unbelievably good value. By far the best canal trip I've done here. So, do yourself a favour and book it! I cannot recommend this trip highly enough. NB. When we arrived early for the trip I was a little unsure I was in the right place as Beer was yet to arrive and there was no sign or anything on the little jetty to indicate we were in the right place but if you're on a little jetty next to a little play park on Brouwersgracht with a chic restaurant on the corner by the bridge, hold your nerve, you are in the right place!Best Amsterdam canal cruise decision I ever made!

Kim

19 June 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed this PRIVATE customized tour through the canals of Amsterdam. Couldn’t have been a better experience. If you don’t want crowds and need a rain or shine option, this is your tour boat. More than your typical ride through the canals. We took amazing pictures which I will not post as they would ruin the surprises around every corner.Private Tour? This is the one.

Katie

17 June 2025

A wonderful way to spend the afternoon. A beautiful blue sky day, we were happy to be in the open air instead of the closed roof saloon boats. Our guide J was so fun and full of interesting information but also just easy to relax and chat with on our 2-hour cruise. We loved it. Highly recommend!Beautiful 2 hours on the water with charming guide

Martijn

17 June 2025

Top! Hele leuke vent. Dank voor de gezelligheid Beer!Top!

tourist3

15 June 2025

Tripadvisor review: Boat Local Beer was an amazing tour guide. His boat was lovely with scenic views of Amsterdam. Beer was very knowledgeable, friendly and personable. Highly recommend! Amazing boat tour and tour guide

Dorbuch

12 June 2025

The Best Amsterdam boat experience Tripadvisor review: Semi-private Boat Tour in Small & Comfy Boat The best experience that I could ever imagined, and it all because of these guys. So patient to all my requests and my concerns about it to be perfect for a marriage proposal. So fair prices for everything, excellent boat and friendly captain Janneke!! She was amazing! Great vibes and took a lot of special pictures for us, with explanations and tips about Amsterdam. I was lucky guy to find them somehow on the web. For me it was 100/100 in everything!The Best Amsterdam boat experience

X4391

12 June 2025

Tripadvisor review: Semi-private Boat Tour in Small & Comfy Boat Fascinating and worth your while! I recommend it for you your family and friends. Don’t lose the chancePerfect

665Laura

11 June 2025

Amazing tour, clean and neat boat with amazing drinks. Worth every penny the captain knows what hes doin with a little introduction of historical placed around the canals. Highly recommendedCanal boat tour

devis886

9 June 2025

Tripadvisor review: Off The Beaten Path Hidden Gems Canal Cruise Unsere Rundfahrt war sehr entspannt und wunderschön. Beer hat uns viele spannende Geschichten über die Stadt erzählt & alle unsere Fragen beantwortet. Die kleine Reise auf dem Wasser hat sich angefühlt wie ein Besuch bei Freunden. Wir werden die Fahrt nie vergessen und empfehlen sie von Herzen.unvergesslich

Arjano

8 June 2025

Leuk! Chill! Fijne captain en makkelijk contact!Leuk!

314ram

1 June 2025

We booked the boat for 3 hours and had loads of fun! the captain was friendly and open to our wishes. Drinks and food were great and would definitely come back!Great experience

Martijn

31 May 2025

Top! Hele leuke vent. Dank voor de gezelligheid Beer!Top!

devis886

28 May 2025

Tripadvisor review: Off The Beaten Path Hidden Gems Canal Cruise Unsere Rundfahrt war sehr entspannt und wunderschön. Beer hat uns viele spannende Geschichten über die Stadt erzählt & alle unsere Fragen beantwortet. Die kleine Reise auf dem Wasser hat sich angefühlt wie ein Besuch bei Freunden. Wir werden die Fahrt nie vergessen und empfehlen sie von Herzen.unvergesslich

118maxib

27 May 2025

Super nice and relaxing boat tour! Nice and clean boat and a very caring guide! Absolutely recommended to everyone who is looking for something private, chilled and keen to find some secret spots in Amsterdam.Nice&relaxing boat tour with great insider tips!

tjs668

26 May 2025

Highly Recommended! Tripadvisor review: Semi-private Boat Tour in Small & Comfy Boat We booked a boat tour for 5 people as a company outing. We had an amazing experience. Bas was a great captain and the boat was very comfortable. We spent 2 hours cruising around the Amsterdam canals on a beautiful summer evening. What more could you ask for?! Highly recommended!Highly Recommended!

Dorbuch

25 May 2025

The Best Amsterdam boat experience Tripadvisor review: Semi-private Boat Tour in Small & Comfy Boat The best experience that I could ever imagined, and it all because of these guys. So patient to all my requests and my concerns about it to be perfect for a marriage proposal. So fair prices for everything, excellent boat and friendly captain Janneke!! She was amazing! Great vibes and took a lot of special pictures for us, with explanations and tips about Amsterdam. I was lucky guy to find them somehow on the web. For me it was 100/100 in everything!The Best Amsterdam boat experience

Annabel

25 May 2025

Tripadvisor review: Off The Beaten Path Hidden Gems Canal Cruise I am so glad that we chose the "Off the Beaten Path" canal cruise for our boat trip in Amsterdam. The boat itself is gorgeous and so comfortable. Our skipper Beer was so kind, knowledgeable, relaxed and thoughtful. He encouraged us to kick our shoes off and put our feet up, had drinks and umbrellas for shade on hand and generally made us feel right at home. The cruise itself was so wonderful. He took us first through areas which no other boat tour goes through and we got to see where and how the real locals live which was not only beautiful and fascinating but also so quiet and peaceful, it was like medicine to the soul. He also took us through the Jordaan area (stunning) and then past the Anne Frank Haus and a little of the more usual tour areas which was great to do too. My daughter and I were also the only people who'd booked for that session so we had the boat to ourselves, what a treat! And with a full 90min trip it was unbelievably good value. By far the best canal trip I've done here. So, do yourself a favour and book it! I cannot recommend this trip highly enough. NB. When we arrived early for the trip I was a little unsure I was in the right place as Beer was yet to arrive and there was no sign or anything on the little jetty to indicate we were in the right place but if you're on a little jetty next to a little play park on Brouwersgracht with a chic restaurant on the corner by the bridge, hold your nerve, you are in the right place!Best Amsterdam canal cruise decision I ever made!

314ram

24 May 2025

We booked the boat for 3 hours and had loads of fun! the captain was friendly and open to our wishes. Drinks and food were great and would definitely come back!Great experience

H

11 May 2025

Super gezellig tochtje over de grachten gemaakt. Gezellig met de Fam. Gezellige kapitein zonder opdringerig te zijn.Super gezellig tochtje over de grachten gemaakt.

H

10 May 2025

Super gezellig tochtje over de grachten gemaakt. Gezellig met de Fam. Gezellige kapitein zonder opdringerig te zijn.Super gezellig tochtje over de grachten gemaakt.

118maxib

8 May 2025

Super nice and relaxing boat tour! Nice and clean boat and a very caring guide! Absolutely recommended to everyone who is looking for something private, chilled and keen to find some secret spots in Amsterdam.Nice&relaxing boat tour with great insider tips!

Katie

3 May 2025

A wonderful way to spend the afternoon. A beautiful blue sky day, we were happy to be in the open air instead of the closed roof saloon boats. Our guide J was so fun and full of interesting information but also just easy to relax and chat with on our 2-hour cruise. We loved it. Highly recommend!Beautiful 2 hours on the water with charming guide

Christina

3 May 2025

Great 2 hour boat trip with friends. Very nice and responsible Skipper. Comfortable boat with cushions. Everything was great! Respond to reviewGreat evening!

tjs668

1 May 2025

Highly Recommended! Tripadvisor review: Semi-private Boat Tour in Small & Comfy Boat We booked a boat tour for 5 people as a company outing. We had an amazing experience. Bas was a great captain and the boat was very comfortable. We spent 2 hours cruising around the Amsterdam canals on a beautiful summer evening. What more could you ask for?! Highly recommended!Highly Recommended!

Kim

29 April 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed this PRIVATE customized tour through the canals of Amsterdam. Couldn’t have been a better experience. If you don’t want crowds and need a rain or shine option, this is your tour boat. More than your typical ride through the canals. We took amazing pictures which I will not post as they would ruin the surprises around every corner.Private Tour? This is the one.

Moun82

27 April 2025

Tripadvisor review: Semi-private Boat Tour in Small & Comfy Boat It was a very nice and relaxed boat tour with a very friendly captain. He even stopped on the way to get drinks from a grocery store.Relaxing boat ride.

Dorbuch

27 April 2025

The Best Amsterdam boat experience Tripadvisor review: Semi-private Boat Tour in Small & Comfy Boat The best experience that I could ever imagined, and it all because of these guys. So patient to all my requests and my concerns about it to be perfect for a marriage proposal. So fair prices for everything, excellent boat and friendly captain Janneke!! She was amazing! Great vibes and took a lot of special pictures for us, with explanations and tips about Amsterdam. I was lucky guy to find them somehow on the web. For me it was 100/100 in everything!The Best Amsterdam boat experience

Volkan

25 April 2025

Beer was a great skipper and we had a great canal tour with him. He mentioned about the interesting facts and told the stories of the neighbourhoods in Amsterdam while we were cruising through the canals. We super enjoyed with our friends!Beer was a great skipper

Kim

25 April 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed this PRIVATE customized tour through the canals of Amsterdam. Couldn’t have been a better experience. If you don’t want crowds and need a rain or shine option, this is your tour boat. More than your typical ride through the canals. We took amazing pictures which I will not post as they would ruin the surprises around every corner.Private Tour? This is the one.