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90 Minutes
Private Experience
It is possible to have up to 12 guests
Private Captain and Storyteller
Classic ship can be opened and closed
Discover the romance of Amsterdam’s iconic canal district on an intimate small boat tour. Experience all the stories and romantic spots on this original 90-minute tour!
Private Small Boat Tour Amsterdam – Original 90 min. Experience
Imagine being on a small boat tour in Amsterdam. You are sitting in a gentle embrace with your special someone. Just the two of you and your private tour guide. Waves are flowing against the sides of the boat. The sound of their ripples echoes as we sail below the arches of Amsterdam’s breathtaking bridges and bask in the magnificence of its well-preserved 17th-century canal houses. The romance of the gorgeous canal district is unveiled before your eyes. You feel connected to all the couples who have lived their love in one of Europe’s most romantic city.
For the heart to open, silence is ideal. To ensure this we sail through the small, tucked away canals on our quiet solar-powered boat. This private boat tour will show you the most famous canals but take extra time to include the less-traveled, but certainly more intimate and charming corners of Amsterdam’s city center.
This small boat tour in Amsterdam’s beautiful historic centre is a fantastic choice for a special occasion such as an anniversary, honeymoon or celebration and makes for a truly unforgettable date!
A unique blend of love stories carefully researched and compiled by your guide is the backbone of this one-of-a-kind experience. This is the original Romantic small boat tour. Whilst the mini 45-minute trip offers only a selection, on this tour you get to experience all the stories and get the complete narrative. The full 90-minute duration allows for just the right time for you to sink deep into the romantic atmosphere of Amsterdam and makes it possible to visit locations such as the oldest defense tower, all Seven Bridges of Love and the old harbor. We highly recommend booking the original experience as it is undoubtedly the one our guests enjoy the most!
During winter the boat will be closed and we have blankets and heating on board. If the timeslot you like to book is not available always contact us on: +3120 3086 019 or info@romantictouramsterdam.com. Often we can still arrange a tour for you!
Romantic Small Boat Tour Amsterdam Highlights
Romantic Stories
Experience all stories of the Romantic tour, including the hidden message of love in Rembrandt’s masterpiece The Night Watch.
The Seven Bridges of Love
Get a breathtaking view of all Seven Bridges of Love and find out what happens when you sail under all of them.
Skinny Bridge
Experience the glory of the river Amstel and sail under this historic wooden bridge with a romantic story.
Monet’s Bridge of Love
See the best view of the Bridge of Love captured by Claude Monet in one of his most famous paintings.
Hidden Canals
Experience the quieter hidden canals, including a spot from a famous movie and sail on the shortest canal in Amsterdam.
Floating Houseboats
Learn what it’s like to live on the water on a traditional houseboat.
Oldest Defense Tower and Historic Harbour
Learn the bitter-sweet love story of the last remaining defense tower of Amsterdam’s historic center and get an open view of where the old harbor once was.
Route of Small Boat Tour Amsterdam
This is the route we will sail on the private small boat tour Amsterdam lasting 90 min.
Small Boat Tour Amsterdam Inclusions:
Personal Captain
Your dedicated captain also takes on the role of your romantic storyteller, guiding you through the experience.
Exclusive Experience
This canal boat tour is entirely private—just you, your partner, and the captain sharing the journey.
Prosecco Included
Enjoy a glass of prosecco and water to enhance your trip.
Gourmet Treats
Pair your drinks with a selection of Dutch cheese, premium nuts, chocolate, and crackers.
Adjustable Boat
Our fully electric boat comes with a retractable roof and windows, adaptable to any weather condition.
Cozy Comfort
We provide warm blankets to keep you comfortable as you cuddle up with your partner.
Small Boat tour Amsterdam Exclusions
Gratuity
If you feel the tour exceeded your expectations, you're welcome to leave the captain a gratuity.
Expand Your Romantic Small Boat Tour Amsterdam
11 Red Roses
Elegant floral arrangement (11 Red Roses) €50,-
Big Bottle of Prosecco
Premium sparkling wine (large format) €35,-
Champagne
Luxury Champagne (standard bottle) • Boucche Pere Et Fils Reserve 750 ml €65,- • Veuve Clicquot Signature 750 ml €98,-
Instant photo memories
Polaroid photo memories: €50,- for a set of 10 photos (Additional captures: €6,- each)
Small Boat Tour Amsterdam Details
Tour Length
1.5 hours standard. Extend to 2 hours or longer for a more immersive journey with added personalized elements.
Language
Tours offered in English and Dutch. Kindly specify your preference when booking. Additional languages (Spanish, German and French) available upon request.
Meeting point
Herengracht 605 (in front of Museum"Huis Willet-Holthuysen" Bespoke pick-up locations possible for an additional fee, subject to suitable docking availability.
Scheduling
Flexible time slots. Check our online calendar for current openings. Can't find a suitable time? Always Contact us - we may be able to accommodate you.
Group Size
Intimate experience designed for couples. Also possible for larger parties (up to 12 guests), please contact us to discuss options or add extra people when booking.
What Our Guests Say
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I had a light festival tour on a small group tour with our skipper Glynn and it was absolutely amazing. Props to the skipper for making us feel welcome with snacks and drinks and giving us a wonderful walkthrough of all the different artworks.
The weather was super cold but the boat was well warmed enough and cozy for us to be able to enjoy the trip. 5 stars experience truly! :)
The weather was super cold but the boat was well warmed enough and cozy for us to be able to enjoy the trip. 5 stars experience truly! :)
We took the 9 p.m. tour. Scott is the best guide! He had great facts about Amsterdam and interesting insights into the Light Festival artworks—in short, we had a blast! Oh yeah, and did we mention Scott is amazing?!
Glynn gave my family and I the best experience in the Amsterdam light boat . I recommend her for all your private boat trips experience.
What a wonderful way to see this beautiful city! And we were so lucky that it is also the annual Light Festival right now. The boat is the perfect intimate size, the skipper really pleasant en knowledgeable - it couldn’t have been better. Thanks!
It was super nice and friendly captain with a lot of fun facts that he could share.
Fantastic boat ride with our skipper Scott! Our family took an evening boat ride through the light festival and Scott was able to share details of all the light installations but also tell us more about the city. He balanced it perfectly with guiding us while also leaving us time to chat amongst ourselves. We had a perfect evening and I couldn’t recommend this more. Finally, after the usual route to see all the light installations, we had some time left and he showed us a few hidden spots of the city by boat. 10/10 would recommend this tour with Scott.
Fantastic boat trip around the gorgeous canals of Amsterdam, seeing the light festival displays with really insightful commentary. The complimentary gluwine and snacks were great too!
Great tour! Warm welcome in cozy boat, with best host / captain in Amsterdam
Fantastic Amsterdam Light Festival tour with Rocco. Highly recommended!
Rocco is the sweetest captain in Amsterdam! He makes you feel at home at his clean boat, with snacks and drinks and heating onboard. He also knows a lot about Amsterdam, a great plus. Nothing felt rushed, best way to see Amsterdam and her canals. Book Rocco!
Our tour boat on November 26,2025 was just so lovely. To be able to view the city and city lights from the canals was amazing, weather was chilly but clear and our tour guide Glenn was a wonderful guide with a bit of history and knowledge of the area gave us a great deal of information and appreciation for Amsterdam. Glenn was very warm and friendly and answered all of our questions. I would definitely recommend this tour company and Glenn for a lovely ride through the canals
I proposed to my boyfriend today and I am incredibly happy. I would like to thank everyone at Romantic Tour, especially Scott. My boyfriend (and now fiancé) and I had a fantastic evening! Everything went exactly as I had planned! The playlist was perfect, as were the snacks, the view, the tour, etc. Everything was perfect! I highly recommend it. I would like to thank the Romantic Tour team again, especially Scott. I am very happy with every moment I had tonight.
Thank you and especially Scott who was our host for the best night of our life!! He made everything really special for us, it was not just another tour, and we will always remember how special you made it for us!! I recommend and we will definitely come back and ask for Scott!!
Thank you so much to Rocco and the team for such a wonderful experience! My partner (now fiancé!!) and I had a three and a half hour canal cruise on the Saloon boat and the Unlimited Love package. The email communication to arrange the evening was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our three course meals picked up along the way, and Rocco picked a perfect, quiet intimate canal for the proposal itself. We will fondly look back on this special day for the rest of our lives (and will regularly look back at the Polaroids!). For everything that was included I feel the price was very reasonable!
Thanks so much for making our engagement so special ❤️
Thanks so much for making our engagement so special ❤️
We had the most incredible experience with Romantic Amsterdam Tour. From the very first email, their communication was warm, professional, and reassuring. The private boat tour felt so special.
The storytelling made it unforgettable. We didn’t just see the city, we heard its love stories and hidden secrets. It felt authentic, thoughtful.
The team are true professionals, and they clearly care deeply about creating magical experiences for couples. Our proposal was handled beautifully.
If you’re visiting Amsterdam as a couple, I can’t recommend this enough. It’s romantic, personal, and worth every penny.
The storytelling made it unforgettable. We didn’t just see the city, we heard its love stories and hidden secrets. It felt authentic, thoughtful.
The team are true professionals, and they clearly care deeply about creating magical experiences for couples. Our proposal was handled beautifully.
If you’re visiting Amsterdam as a couple, I can’t recommend this enough. It’s romantic, personal, and worth every penny.
We loved this romantic cruise so much we came back AGAIN for year 2! Rocco is the best and this tour is the best. Cannot recommend it enough!
Scott gave us an unforgettable night on the water. Fun, informative, and picked the perfect route for us to maximize the night sights. He knows when to chime in vs when to step back and really let the romance of the moment build. What a wonderful city to explore from the water. The whole experience blew me away and made for a really special evening.
Scott did a great job! Leading us through the eye of the storm while telling us great stories. 5/5 stars
Skipper Scott was AMAZING!!!! Great tour of Amsterdam through the many beautiful canals. Scott was extremely funny, easy going and very knowledgeable about the city. Loved it!!!
I worked with the Romantic Tours team for about 6 months to plan my proposal to be just the way I envisioned it. The entire team was very friendly, professional and helped me get every detail right. Ciska was very responsive and helped me think through additional details to make the day as special as possible. Skipper Scott was a true pleasure to be with on the boat. I was pretty nervous arriving to the boat, but his calm and lighthearted demeanor and fun stories helped calm my nerves immediately. Justina was our incredible photographer and helped capture each special moment and we couldn’t have asked for a better team. My new fiancé even told me yesterday was the best day of her life, which wouldn’t be possible without the team helping make it all possible. I cannot thank you all enough!!!
That was very good and interesting. Our captain Dip told us a lot of stories about the city and made our journey brilliant and perfect. I really recommend.
We really enjoyed our canal tour with captain Mare. She was funny charming and knowledgeable. The snacks and drinks on board were of high quality. We took an evening tour as the sun was setting so it made for nice lighting and no glaring sun to deal with. I recommend this tour to anyone who doesn't want to ride on a party boat.
We had the most magical experience with Proposal Romantic Tour Amsterdam! From the very beginning, communication via email was amazing—quick, friendly, and incredibly helpful. They provided great support in planning the actual proposal, making the whole process smooth and special.
A huge thank you to my tour guide, Glyn, who truly made the experience unforgettable. She was not only warm and kind but also took so many beautiful photos, brought us to lovely romantic spots, and adjusted the tour perfectly to our needs.
I honestly couldn't imagine the proposal being more perfect. My now-fiancée was over the moon, and it’s a moment we will never forget.
Thank you so much for making it all so perfect! 💍🚤❤️
A huge thank you to my tour guide, Glyn, who truly made the experience unforgettable. She was not only warm and kind but also took so many beautiful photos, brought us to lovely romantic spots, and adjusted the tour perfectly to our needs.
I honestly couldn't imagine the proposal being more perfect. My now-fiancée was over the moon, and it’s a moment we will never forget.
Thank you so much for making it all so perfect! 💍🚤❤️
Response from the owner 14:32 03 Jun 25
Hi Oktawia, Thank you for your kind words. Our entire team is dedicated to make every proposal a special event. With our personal approach we make sure that we meet the wishes of our guests. I will thank Glynn again on your behalf for this beautiful trip. We wish you all the best for the future together!With Love,Ciska
We enjoyed this private boat tour of Amsterdam. It was the perfect ending to our multi-country trip to Europe. Rocco was very informative about what we were seeing and answered all of our questions. It was such a beautiful tour. We are grateful for the experience. Thank you Rocco!
Response from the owner 14:25 03 Jun 25
Thank you Janice, It was a pleasure to have you on board and to be able to share my love for Amsterdam with you! Thank you for booking your tour with us!With Love,Rocco
Enjoyed a romantic, private cruise immensely. Snacks, drinks, fun facts, everything was perfect!
Response from the owner 13:40 01 Jun 25
Hi Tomas,Bedankt voor je 5 star review. Met onze tours proberen we onze gasten op een ontspannen en persoonlijke manier de romantische kant van Amsterdam te laten zien en we zijn blij dat we erin geslaagd zijn om een perfecte ervaring voor jou en je partner geleverd te hebben! With love,Ciska
I used this tour service to propose to my fiancée, and everything was excellent. It was a beautiful experience, the company was very easy to work with and quick to communicate, and the photographer they enlisted was phenomenal. We are both extremely happy with the experience and highly recommend this service.
Response from the owner 13:39 27 May 25
Hello Sam, Congratulations on your engagement!Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled that you chose our private boat tour services for your marriage proposal in beautiful Amsterdam. We are delighted to deliver our signature romantic experience and are glad that we met your expectations. We also appreciate your kind words about our team; we are pleased that they were easy to work with and provided effective communication throughout the process. This is what we strive for, as we understand the stress involved in coordinating such an event.We aim to create memorable and unique experiences, like our private boat tours, that make marriage proposals unforgettable. Your engagement is an important milestone, and we take pride in helping couples like you celebrate such a significant occasion. We appreciate your high recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back in the future for many anniversaries to come.Wishing you both all the best for you exciting new chapter.With love, Linda
Excellent service all as expected and nothing bad to say at all from the experience. Thank you very much for helping me achieve the perfect proposal
Response from the owner 11:40 12 May 25
Dear Jossue,Thank you so much for sharing your 5-star experience with us! We are thrilled to have met your expectations, especially for such a beautiful event as your marriage proposal. Although we have organized close to 400 proposals, it is always a privilege and an honor when guests allow us to play a small part in arranging the details and coordination. We greatly appreciate your trust in us and for letting us witness your beautiful proposal.I will pass on your lovely review and kind words to your skipper, Glynn.Thank you again for joining us. We wish you both the very best as you embark on this exciting new chapter together.With love, Linda
The communication and planning were great, and we really enjoyed the Romantic Amsterdam Tour. However, we were unhappy with the photographer we were assigned—both the photos and editing didn't meet our expectations. When we brought this up, responses were slow, and we ultimately just asked for the RAW files. Surprisingly, we liked the polaroids more than the professional photos. If photography is a priority for you, I recommend asking in advance who your photographer will be.
Response from the owner 12:42 10 May 25
Dear Aileen,Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback. We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Romantic tour and appreciate your kind words about our communication and coordination. However, we are very sorry to learn that the photography experience did not meet your expectations. Your feedback is important to us, and we take it seriously. To assist you further, we could not find your details in our system. Please email us at info@romantictouramsterdam.com with the name under which the booking was made. Once we have the booking details, we will look into the matter and explore how we can resolve it.Thank you again for sharing your experience. We hope to assist you soon.With love, Linda 
Magnific experience! It was the perfect touch to my girlfriend's birthday and the stories told touched our heart. Thank you so much!
Response from the owner 08:33 02 May 25
Dear Rodrigo, Happy belated birthday to your partner! Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are absolutely thrilled to have met your expectations and left you both with such a memorable experience. We are lovers of romance and Amsterdam; your experience is exactly why we do what we do. We are passionate about leaving beautiful, lasting impressions of Amsterdam with our guests. We are grateful that we can share Amsterdam's magic and romance through our eyes, experience, and storytelling. Thank you so much for choosing to sail with this; we can't wait to welcome you back in the future. With love,Linda 
Linda, Rocco and everyone else that helped setup our proposal in Amsterdam were nothing short of perfect. We are extremely grateful we got to have such a beautiful proposal done in such a unique way. Every step along the way Linda went out of her way to make sure everything was perfect for us and despite there being many issues on my end Linda made sure everything turned out smoothly and it ended up being the most beautiful proposal. Thank you! I give my highest recommendation to the Romantic Amsterdam Tour team.
Response from the owner 19:49 27 Apr 25
Dear Cooper,Congratulations on your engagement. Thank you so much for your heartwarming review! We're thrilled to hear that your private tulip field proposal during your visit to Amsterdam was a magical experience for you both. We're so happy that we met your expectations. Coordinating a marriage proposal is very special for us, and it's incredible to know that our efforts made your special moment unforgettable. This makes us very happy. Even as we approach 400 proposals, each one motivates us to create unique and beautiful experiences, just like your sunset backdrop picnic set up in the tulip fields. Your kind words inspire us to continue providing exceptional service for couples looking to celebrate their love in the most memorable way. Thank you again for your high recommendation and for trusting us to fulfill your vision. I wish you all the best in your exciting new chapter ahead. With love,Linda 
A highly recommended experience, personalized and exquisite treatment with all kinds of details, a great discovery!! Thank you
Response from the owner 19:14 26 Apr 25
Hello Mario,Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed your romantic private canal tour in Amsterdam. It's always a joy to share the magical ambiance of our beautiful city with guests like you. We take great pride in personalizing experiences, allowing you to discover our hidden gems and hear the romantic stories that make Amsterdam special. These details create an unforgettable moment, and we aim to make our tours unique to every visitor. We appreciate you spreading the word about our tours and look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable experience on the canals of Amsterdam. Thank you again for sharing your 5-star experience. With love,Linda 
Thank you for making this day so special. Everything was prepared perfectly!
Response from the owner 19:05 26 Apr 25
Hello Kuba, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your recent experience with us. We appreciate you allowing us to help plan such a magical moment. We aim to prepare everything as best possible to make the moment memorable for our guests visiting Amsterdam. Amsterdam is a romantic and beautiful city, and I know that Rocco enjoyed hosting you both. We wish you all the best and can't wait to see you sail around the beautiful Amsterdam canals in the future. All the very best for your next chapter. With love, Linda 
Thank you Deep for this beautiful romantic boat tour through Amsterdam! I couldn't have wished for a more romantic place for a marriage proposal🙏 Thank you so much for your cooperation! You are a very nice person and organized the whole surprise together with my boyfriend or more like my future husband! Thank you so much for this special moment!!!
Truly a one of a kind experience and worth every penny. Rocco and his Team are the best. From the initial email inquiry to the follow-up after was impeccable. Our canal guide was Dirk and we couldn't have asked for a better person to share this once in a lifetime experience. He is an amazing individual who took great care in making sure we would never forget this day. Kristin and I are so unbelievably happy and had the absolute best time ever. I would highly recommend Team Romantic Tour Amsterdam.
Love always,
Steven and Kristin
Love always,
Steven and Kristin
Our weather policy
On our delightful boats, we are fully equipped to handle all types of weather! For rainy days, we can close up the boat while still providing clear views through the windows. To keep you cozy on colder or winter evenings, we offer heating and blankets. Our tours are rarely canceled due to weather conditions and will only be postponed if local authorities advise against going on the canals. In such instances, you can either reschedule your tour or receive a full refund. For more information, please refer to our full cancellation policy. Rest assured, we are prepared to take care of you no matter the season.
FAQ
What can be seen on this Romantic Small Boat Tour Amsterdam?
On this Small boat Tour Amsterdam we fully immerse you in the iconic landscape of Amsterdam, sailing underneath the historic bridges and between the 17-century canal houses and sharing romantic stories of their residents. The stillness of the canals offers a unique atmosphere offering intimacy not found elsewhere in the city.
The smaller and more hidden canals are the focus of the tour, locations which are not visited by most bigger canal boats. The small boat tour AMSTEDAM pays a special visit to the breathtaking seven bridges which are only visible from the canals. We sail on the magnificent river Amstel, the namesake of the city, where the iconic Skinny Bridge is located. All along the route of this small boat tour we share stories from across the ages.
This small boat tour is not complete without visiting the The Canal district which is Unesco world heritage site, which is often called the most famous city district in the Netherlands. The cruise sails along the municipal building, the location of the first gay marriage in the world. The small boat tour Amsterdam can be customized to your wishes so if you would like to visit a special location do let us know in advance. Whatever the route, you are sure to not be disappointed!
Why was this Romantic small boat tour Amsterdam created?
A small boat tour Amsterdam is one of the most popular activities for visitors, however many of them tend to be very similar. We decided to create a special small boat tour with a focus on the intimate and romantic side of Amsterdam. All skippers are locals with a strong passion for sharing the stories of the city they call home.
The small boat tour by Romantic Amsterdam Tour aims to give you and your private group an in-depth introduction to the greatest romantic highlights of Amsterdam. All from the front row seat on the canals. We can tailor the route to your wishes, so if there is something special you would like to see, let us know at the beginning of the boat tour. This tour can be extended to 2 hours or longer. Reach out to see what is possible info@romantictouramsterdam.com
What are the inclusions of this romantic small boat tour of Amsterdam?’
This romantic small boat tour Amsterdam we can add some special extras to make cutomized tor your wishes. As we strive for an intimate, romantic experience, why not add special decorations or a fresh bouquet of flowers? To top it off you can also request a photographer to help you remember your trip forever!
On this small boat tour Amsterdam we already include some drinks and snacks. A glass of Prosecco, some soft drinks and water to enjoy alongside some crackers, local Amsterdam cheese, nuts and stroopwafels. If you would like extras, please let us know!
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Meeting Point
to start your Tour
Our tour will start and end at Herengracht 605, 1017 CE Amsterdam. The start point is in front of a building with the red sign “Museum Willem-Holthuysen". When you arrive, please keep an eye out for an off-white boat with a cream top.
