Amsterdam 750 years canal cruise
Privately through more than 750 years of city history, from € 425 per boat
Request a private tourSee the routes750 years of Amsterdam from the water
Amsterdam has more than 750 years of history, and you can read most of it along the canals. Want to hear those stories without sitting on a crowded boat with strangers? At Mokumboot your canal tour is always private. The boat is just for your group and the skipper tells you about the city along the way, in English and Dutch.
You sail on a classic tugboat or a luxury open sloop, with room for up to 35 people. A tour lasts 2, 2.5 or 3 hours. The price is per boat, not per person: with ten people it comes to about € 42.50 per person.
- Only your group on board
- A skipper who tells you about the city's history
- Route and time agreed with you
- Food and drinks on board available
- 100% electric and quiet
Plan your private canal tour
Choose your boat, date and extras. You see the price right away, then choose: book and pay now, or request a quote first.
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A journey through 750 years of Amsterdam
The skipper takes you along the Singel, Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht: the canal ring that has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2010. You pass the canal houses of wealthy merchants, sail under the Magere Brug and past Royal Theatre Carré.
Because the boat is yours, you plan the route together. Want to see the Golden Bend on the Herengracht, or sail past the Schreierstoren? Let us know in advance and the skipper will plan the tour around it.
Sailing on a classic tugboat
Our tugboats are built after the traditional Amsterdammertje, the tugboat designed especially for the Amsterdam canals. You sit on cushions at a long table, with a bar and a toilet on board. Prefer to sit low on the water with a clear view? Then choose the luxury open sloop.
In autumn and winter the boats are covered, with umbrellas and blankets on board. Our regular caterers can provide snack boards, lunch or dinner; you can also bring your own for a corkage fee.
Reviews
Our customer experience
Read our guests’ experiences on Google and Tripadvisor.
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“We had an amazing tour with a beautiful guide … definitely recommend”
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“The best few hours spent in Amsterdam. The boats are easy to self navigate and it definately doesn’t require training or a licence. The views from the canals are so different of those one sees walking. We were asissted by Lucas and he is a gem of the entire team. Thank you, Lucas!!”
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“Loved the experience and Lucas was very helpful and friendly!”
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“Excellent boat, friendly staff and we had a wonderful experience overall!”
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Boarding at Central Station
You board at our boarding point near Amsterdam Central Station or at the NEMO Science Museum. Rather board somewhere else, such as your hotel or restaurant? That's possible on request, for an extra charge. Prams and pushchairs can come along and assistance dogs are welcome; unfortunately our boats are not wheelchair accessible.
Boarding locations
Our boarding locations
Rent a boat from a dock near you. Private tours depart from Central Station.
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Amsterdam Centrum
Boat rentalNassaukade 351, 1053 LZ Amsterdam
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Amsterdam Westerpark
Boat rentalPolonceaukade 20, 1014 DA Amsterdam
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Amsterdam de Pijp
Boat rentalJozef Israëlskade 48, 1072 LH Amsterdam
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Amsterdam Amstel
Boat rentalMauritskade 1E, 1091 EW Amsterdam
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Amsterdam Oost
Boat rentalMauritskade 65, 1092 AD Amsterdam
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Amsterdam RAI
Boat rentalWielingenstraat 9, 1078 KK Amsterdam
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Amsterdam Weesper
Boat rentalSchollenbrugstraat 1, 1091 EX Amsterdam
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Amsterdam Zuid
Boat rentalStadionkade 73B, 1076 BJ Amsterdam
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Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about the Amsterdam 750 years canal tour
Can I buy tickets for an Amsterdam 750 years canal tour?
No. At Mokumboot you always sail privately with your own group. You rent the whole boat with a skipper, from € 425 for 2 hours. With ten people that's about € 42.50 per person.
How much does a private canal tour cost?
A private tour costs € 425 for 2 hours, € 530 for 2.5 hours and € 640 for 3 hours. The price is per boat, including skipper and VAT. Tourist tax of € 2.70 per person is added.
Can I choose which places we pass?
Yes. You plan the route with the skipper. Tell us in advance which places you'd like to see and the skipper will take them into account.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes. Prams and pushchairs can come on board. Unfortunately our boats are not wheelchair accessible.
Where do I board?
At our boarding point near Amsterdam Central Station or at the NEMO Science Museum. Boarding somewhere else is possible on request, for an extra charge.
