AMSTERDAM
Amsterdam’s best days out.
The 15 best 2-hour experiences in Amsterdam, with prices, run times and who you book through. The ones worth planning an afternoon around, and what each ticket actually includes.
2-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with local drinks, Dutch snacks, and blankets, passing Anne Frank House, the Canalbelt, and the Amstel.
Most Popular“Loved the boat and the tour. We had a marvelous experience. The vibe was excellent and the entire family really enjoyed the adventure.”
Private 2-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with live English guide, eco boat, drinks onboard, and views from Jordaan to Herengracht Golden Bend.
“Huge thanks to Captain Cynthia for making our daughters 18th Birthday celebrations extra special. Great knowledge of the area and history of the city. Such a friendly and lovely lady. Thank you! Travelling from UK”
2-hour Amsterdam evening canal cruise with a live English guide, Dutch cheese and snacks, and an onboard bar. See Skinny Bridge at night.
“So easy to book and the directions were really clear, making the pick-up point simple to find. The boat was clean, cosy, and super comfortable. The Dutch snacks were a hit and it was very easy to grab a drink along the way. The best part was our captain — a young guy but incredibly…”
Private bike-taxi rickshaw tour through Amsterdam’s canals and landmarks in 2 hours, with pickup in central areas and photo stops.
“Great morning. Jan on time, checked what we had seen before we set off and tailored the tour to what we wanted”
A 2-hour private Amsterdam history tour from Dam Square, covering canals, merchant houses, Red Light District, and flower-market stops.
Private 2-hour Anne Frank neighborhood walk in Amsterdam South with a guide, coffee, and the diary story from Miep Gies to Otto.
Private 2-hour Amsterdam pedicab tour with pickup and rainproof comfort, seeing Museumplein, Vondelpark, Anne Frank area, Jordaan, Dam.
“We had an awesome time exploring Amsterdam on these pedicabs! It was a perfect way to see the city during the cold, wet winter season. The pedicabs had a plastic zip-up covering and extra blankets, which kept us warm and comfortable. Our drivers were very knowledgeable and happily stopped anytime we wanted to hop out…”
A small-group 2-hour walk through Amsterdam’s canals, churches, and street corners, with humor and practical tips for first-timers.
“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’s canals and meadows on a small-group guide tour, with wetlands stories and a halfway drink.
“Great activity! Great guide! Great everything!!!”
Captain your own private electric Amsterdam canal boat for 2 hours, no license needed, route map included for your group.
Private 2-hour Amsterdam pedicab tour with Bram: Dam Square, Jewish quarter, canals and Museumplein, plus photo stops and pickup.
“Had a great time! Asked if we had any special interests and highlighted those specific areas in the city. Highly recommend!!!”
Learn clogmaking in Volendam, shape your own wooden shoe, then tour a cheese factory with tastings of Gouda, Edam, stroopwafel.
“Don’t expect to leave with a shoe you created. Even if there is enough time, the equipment is extremely dull and not sufficient for the job. My instructor tried three different blades before switching back to the first one which had one small semi sharp spot close to the hinge. She then told me my…”
A 2-hour private rickshaw tour through Amsterdam’s big sights, canal-side corners, and parks, with hotel pickup and easy photo stops.
“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 the Amstel on a 2-hour SUP tour with gear, a guide, and photos, from Het IJ to the city center.
“Wonderful experience!!!”
Private 2-hour Amsterdam canal-ring cruise with live commentary, Jordaan narrow canals, Skinny Bridge, and drinks on board.
“We had a fun ride with Cynthia. We saw many sights. I would recommend this private two hour canal tour.”
From the canal ring to the great museums to the windmills and tulip fields, and every way to spend a day in the city.
