AMSTERDAM
Amsterdam’s best days out.
The 15 most popular 2-hour experiences in Amsterdam. A short list of the ones worth booking ahead, with prices, run times and who you go with.
2-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with drinks and Dutch snacks. Small-group boat passes Anne Frank House, the Amstel, and the canalbelt.
Most Popular“A fun and relaxing way to see Amsterdam from a different perspective. Ample snack plates and generous wine and beer servings, too. Informative guide.”
Private 2-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with live guide, your own boat, UNESCO canals, and drinks included.
“Deep gave us the 90 minute tour. He was on time. He mentioned that he recently had returned to Amsterdam after several years. While the boat is great and Deep has great experience with boats, we found his attitude off putting and hence the 3 stars. We had arranged our requests ahead of time but…”
A 2-hour live-guided Amsterdam canal cruise at sunset-friendly hours, with Dutch snacks and a bar for purchase, passing top landmarks.
“Loved this tour. Beautiful evening. The boat was cozy, lovely food and drink, and our skipper was outstanding!”
Private 2-hour Amsterdam bike-taxi tour by rickshaw with a guide, canal views, Red Light District sights, and photo stops.
“My driver, Jan was excellent.. Told me so much about the city and took me to lots of back streets. Kept me dry when it poured ! And gave me extra time.. :)”
Private 2-hour Amsterdam orientation from Dam Square through canal views, the Red Light District, and end points near Rembrandtplein.
Private 2-hour walk in Amsterdam South tracing Anne Frank’s childhood, with coffee and diary context, starting at Merwedeplein.
Private 2-hour Amsterdam pedicab tour with pickup, rain-ready comfort, and an expert narration through Museumplein, Vondelpark, Jordaan, and Dam Square.
“Great way to see all the sights of Amsterdam! Christian picked us up at our hotel for a 2 hour ride that took us places we wouldn't e able to get to in a car. He stopped whenever we wanted for pictures and talked about the history of Amsterdam.”
Two-hour Amsterdam history walking tour: canal ring, De Wallen, Begijnhof, and the Monet bridge. Small group, English, mobile ticket.
“When we arrived at the tour site, the operator had no idea we were coming, and no guide was available, although our voucher clearly showed we had booked the tour. The operator graciously agreed to substitute a 90 minute canal tour., which we enjoyed immensely. So, a not-so-great review for Viator, but a big thumbs…”
Paddle a canoe through Watergang canals and Dutch wetlands on a small 2-hour guided trip from Amsterdam, with a midway drink.
“A fantastic canoe tour with a truly lovely host. If you're looking to experience the Dutch spirit from a fresh angle, this is a must-do.”
Be your own captain on a private, 2-hour electric boat ride through Amsterdam’s canals, no license needed, with a route map and your own pace.
Private Amsterdam pedicab tour with a local guide. See Dam Square, Jewish quarter, canals, and Museumplein in about 2 hours.
“This was a great way to get around the city in three hours. Bram was a very nice & knowledgeable guide and allowed us to extend our two-hour tour, and we got to see so much of the city that we never would’ve seen otherwise. We saw the Jewish quarter, Chinatown, the Holocaust Memorial, lots…”
2-hour Haarlem history highlights walking tour in English with a small group, covering Grote Markt, Spaarne, De Koepel, windmill history, and Corrie Ten Boom.
“Ronald was very personable and knowledgeable about his town's history and architecture. Haarlem is one of the most charming towns we visited as we felt we stepped back in time. Preservation of homes, churches, and markets are a top priority.”
Hand-carve a clog at a Volendam workshop, then tour a cheese factory with Gouda tastings, biscuits, and a take-home wooden shoe.
“Super we hebben goede uitleg gehad en super leuk geholpen door het meisje”
Private 2-hour Amsterdam rickshaw with hotel pickup, rain protection, and tight stops from Dam Square to Vondelpark and the 9 Streets.
“We weren't able to physically walk around Amsterdam and this provided us with a quick, fun way to see some of the sights in a short amount of time”
Paddle Amsterdam’s canals and Amstel on a 2-hour SUP tour, with gear, photos, and a calm start before you glide through bridges and museums.
“Wonderful experience!!!”
The whole canal city, and every day trip beyond it.
