Secret Amsterdam Boat Tour: Off the Beaten Canals
- 1.5 hours
- Off The Beaten Track
- Amsterdam
Your local for this experience
Experience hosted by Beer & Jannah
- Private Tour
- Carbon Neutral
- Destination
- Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Category
- Off The Beaten Track
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Transport mode
- Boat
- Available languages
- Nederlands, English
- Included
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- Private guide
- Private Captain
- Pick-up Included
5 reasons to book this tour
- Historic 1920s boat with lounge deck for chilling
- Covered boat—we're good to go rain or shine
- Born and raised Amsterdammers sharing personal city secrets
- Personal stories and insider tips from childhood locals
- Small group where you can actually chat and ask questions
What you can expect
People often ask, "Can you show us your favourite spot?" Well, this tour is where we share our secrets.
We're not just your captains—we're born and raised Amsterdammers who grew up on the canals
Kick off your shoes and relax in our floating living room!
Along the way we'll take you to the places we visit with our friends: quiet canals, local swimming spots, and hidden corners of the city that even most locals forget exist.
Along the way, we'll tell you funny facts, local quirks, and lesser-known history you only get from people who grew up dodging bikes.
No fixed script, no big groups, and no tourist traps—just stories that come up as we go. We're not your average canal cruise company (unless you want us to be!)
It's all about chill vibes, surprise beauty, and feeling the city's real, rough charm.
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.
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Meeting point
You will be picked up anywhere in Amsterdam. Your local host will contact you regarding the exact pickup point.
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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.
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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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.
I can personalize this tour for you
I can personalize this tour for you
- Tell me your preferred date and group size
- Tell me your preferences and wishes so I can customize the tour for you
- Wait for my personal offer in your inbox!
Flexible cancellation policy
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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.
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Change of plans?
Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.
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Loved by travelers worldwide
Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.
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More about me
I had the privilege of growing up in the very center of Amsterdam in one of those beautiful and old canal houses. About 10 years ago, my parents bought a really cool boat and my passion for boating and cruising through the city had been ignited.
Ever since, I have been organising fun and relaxing private boat tours. People love the unique perspective that they get when cruising through the world's most beautiful city! I look forward to show you around as well and tell you more about the city's intruiging history!
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