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Amsterdam: Classic Boat Cruise with Cheese & Wine Option

1. Amsterdam: Classic Boat Cruise with Cheese & Wine Option

Relax on a canal cruise through the UNESCO Heritage listed Golden Age Canals of Amsterdam. View city highlights like the Skinny Bridge, the Red Light District, and the Old Harbor. Have the option to choose standard tour or a tour with unlimited delicious Dutch cheese, wine, and other drinks. Board the ship and let your local skipper tell you about local history as you sail past sights in the Jordaan district and the Skinny Bridge on the the Amstel River. Admire views of parts of the Red Light District, the former city locks, and Old Harbor. Capture pictures of the stately architecture of the Maritime Museum and the prestigious Gold Bend neighborhood. See pieces of history as you sail by places like the Anne Frank House. Ask your guide questions about the city and get recommendations for things to do and places to eat.

Amsterdam: Evening Canal Cruise with Unlimited Drinks

2. Amsterdam: Evening Canal Cruise with Unlimited Drinks

Drift through Amsterdam's canals on a boat suitable for all weather conditions. Sit back and relax with a drink in hand and discover some of the city's most iconic monuments and memorials. Cruise along the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Golden Age canals of Amsterdam, traversing the narrow canals of the trendy Jordaan, an area flanked by indie boutiques, hip eateries, and cozy pubs. Learn about the city and get insider tips on hidden gems and the best bars in town from your knowledgeable skipper and hostesses. Explore some of the most popular areas of Amsterdam as you travel down the famous Prinsengracht before sailing towards to most romantic bridge in the city, the Margere Brug. Learn about the Amstel River which this bridge crosses and find out about its connection to the Dutch beer trade. Cruise past the Golden Bend, a stretch of the Herengracht famous for its grand manor houses built during the Dutch Golden Age. Continue from here past the Nine Streets and to the Anne Frank House.

Amsterdam: Anne Frank Walking Tour

3. Amsterdam: Anne Frank Walking Tour

Join a walking tour through Amsterdam and learn about Anne Frank during the Second World War. Meet your guide at Waterlooplein and discover the most important sights related to Anne Frank and other Jews in Amsterdam during World War 2 including the Jewish Quarter, the Portuguese Synagogue, and the Jewish Council headquarters. Explore the heart of Amsterdam's Jewish neighborhoods, including the historic Jewish Quarter and the picturesque Plantage district. Learn about the centuries-old history of Jewish life in Amsterdam and the significant role that the community has played in shaping the city's culture and heritage. Walk through the narrow streets and alleys of the Jewish Quarter and you will see many historic buildings and landmarks, including the beautiful Portuguese Synagogue and the Jewish Historical Museum. Discover historical monuments and buildings that are still marked by traces of war. Learn about life during the Second World War and the struggles people endured like the February strike and the hunger winter. You'll also hear stories about the experiences of Amsterdam's Jewish community during World War II and the Holocaust, and the enduring legacy of this tragic period in history. Hear the story of Anne Frank, her family, and what they had to endure during this dark period of time. Learn about her diary, how it was published by her father after the war, and how it became one of the best-selling books of all time.

Amsterdam: Gin and Tonic Canal Sightseeing Cruise

4. Amsterdam: Gin and Tonic Canal Sightseeing Cruise

Come on board of a luxurious boat and enjoy the beautiful sightseeing cruise from the canals of Amsterdam. As you coast through the canals, take in the views and learn about the city as you sip on some delicious gin and tonics. Learn fun facts about the city, past, and present, as you cruise the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Canal Belt. Enjoy a wide choice of hot and cold drinks from our well-stocked bar, and stay cozy with the fleece blankets onboard. Set off in the heart of Amsterdam and start enjoying the best Dam citrus-forward gin. See Damrak harbor, the mooring place for merchant ships carrying exotic goods from across the globe. Several of the spices historically traded in Damrak harbor are used in the gin you will enjoy on the cruise. Sit back and relax as you look at the merchant houses, abundant trees, and beautiful gardens of the city center. Explore the network of canals that extends for 8.7 miles (14 km) and boasts some 80 bridges. Sail along the River Amstel and pass the Hermitage Museum. See the Royal Theatre Carré and marvel at the contemporary architecture of the NEMO Science Museum. See the famous Skinny Bridge and cruise along the famous 7 Bridges section of the Reguliersgracht.

Amsterdam Old City Private Walking Tour

5. Amsterdam Old City Private Walking Tour

Enjoy a private walking tour of Amsterdam with your own personal guide, and stroll through the medieval center to see parts of the old city wall. Continue along the famous canals to explore Chinatown, the former Jewish District, and the infamous Red Light District. Learn how Amsterdam was built on a reclaimed swamp, when the land was buried in mud and the harbor was almost inaccessible. Connection with the North Sea was not realised until the 19th century, but Amsterdam had already became one of the most important cities in the world. As you stroll, you will learn about its position as a major science and cultural center, and discover how in 1650 its population of 220,000 inhabitants made it the 3rd largest city in Europe. Your guide will explain key aspects of Amsterdam’s story, passing sights such as the 17th-century Oostindisch Huis, the Amsterdam headquarters of the East India Company. Discover old pawn shops and handsome merchant houses in the Jordaan district. Walk the banks of the Herengracht, one of the first 3 major canals of the city, and more.

Amsterdam: Private Guided Canal Cruise with Pizza and Drinks

6. Amsterdam: Private Guided Canal Cruise with Pizza and Drinks

Discover the UNESCO World Heritage-listed canals of Amsterdam on a private sightseeing cruise complete with pizza and unlimited drinks. Glide along the water in a comfortable boat and learn about the sights from your knowledgeable guide. Meet your guide and hop aboard a 100% electrically driven boat to begin your tour. Cruise along the canals, passing by iconic attractions like the Anne Frank House, the crooked Dancing Houses, the famous Blauwbrug, and much more. Listen as your guide shares some of the best stories about Amsterdam and enjoy a pizza of your choice and unlimited wine, beer, and soft drinks while you cruise. Have fun with friends and family as you discover the city from the water and leave your tour with a deeper understanding of Amsterdam's attractions, past and present.

Amsterdam: Old Town Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

7. Amsterdam: Old Town Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

The east side of old Amsterdam was once a centre of international trade and exploration, with parts of the city drawing a large Jewish community from the 1600s onwards. On this walking tour, I’ll tell you about this maritime history, and guide you through the old Jewish district, Jodenbuurt. As you roam the docklands, alleys and canals of the old east side, I’ll share the stories floating through its streets. You'll hear about the Dutch fleet, once the most powerful in the world, the eternal Anglo-Dutch wars, and how the old Navy Warehouse – now the National Maritime Museum – contributed to one of the worst defeats in the history of the British Navy. Speaking of museums, we’ll pass several that you may like to include in your Amsterdam explorations, including: • NEMO Science Museum, the green building shaped like a ship and built in what once was the arm of the sea that linked Amsterdam to the ocean • Hermitage Amsterdam, which houses a lot of Dutch artwork collected by the Russian Tsars • Rembrandt House Museum, modelled to look as it did in the 1600s • Verzetsmuseum Amsterdam (the Museum of WWII Resistance) where you can learn what life was like for locals during the war On this Amsterdam tour, you’ll also have the chance to: • Discover the rich traditions of Sephardic Jews while visiting the Portuguese Synagogue of Amsterdam, the largest synagogue in the world for centuries • Learn how WWII and the Holocaust almost fully wiped out Amsterdam’s Jewish population • Take in the many memorials around the Jewish District including the National Holocaust Names Monument and the Memorial to Auschwitz Victims • Stroll along Waterlooplein Market, one of the largest and oldest flea markets in the city • See Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam and ARTIS zoo, one of the oldest botanical gardens and zoos in the world • Hear about barges and traditional Dutch sailing ships including the magnificently refurbished East Indiaman Join me on this two-hour walk as we hop over a dozen artificial islands and past more than a dozen museums.

Amsterdam: Interactive Self-Guided City Exploration Game

8. Amsterdam: Interactive Self-Guided City Exploration Game

Enjoy an interactive city discovery experience across Amsterdam's city center and solve riddles via a web app in your phone’s browser. Solve 12 riddles and discover the city at your own pace as you make your way from one hidden location to the next. Your challenge starts in the bustling Nieuwmarkt. Unlock local recommendations and fun facts as well as the history of the city. Discover spots in Amsterdam that most locals don’t even know about and see popular sights from a different angle. Take a walk around the lesser-known areas of the city center and discover the hidden gems of the Dutch capital. Look closely at curious details all around to find answers ⁠— the trail will take you to unusual statues and secret courtyards, a vibrant flea market, the sunniest terraces along the beautiful river Amstel, as well as several other secret locations. During your game, explore highlights such as the Nieuwmarkt and the old city gate, Rembrandt Huis, the Waterlooplein flea market, strolling along the Amstel riverside, Utrechtsestraat (great for (window)shopping!) and the hustle and bustle of Rembrandtplein. This game is suitable for friends, couples, families with kids and team buildings. Enjoy being together while exploring the city and get creative to unearth the city’s secrets.

Amsterdam: Red Light District Self-Guided Audio Tour

9. Amsterdam: Red Light District Self-Guided Audio Tour

Download an engaging self-guided audio tour of the vibrant city of Amsterdam. Your tour is combined with a fully detailed map, enabling you to get the most out of your experience. On this incredible tour of Amsterdam around the red light district enjoy the bustling shopping district of Chinatown and see the house where the reowned painter Rembrandt lived. With over 50 museums, and hundreds of coffee shops, Amsterdam is an engaging and fascinating city. You will also see Church of our Lord in the Attic, the Old Church, the Rosseburt, Nieuwmarkt, Walloon Church, the Former Headquarters of the Dutch East India Company, Zuiderkerk and Waterlooplein.

Amsterdam: Age of Enlightenment City Exploration Game

10. Amsterdam: Age of Enlightenment City Exploration Game

Explore Amsterdam in the most adventurous and educational way. Discover the city as you solve riddles, answer questions and unlock hidden augmented and virtual reality elements. In this interactive treasure hunt, you follow the story of one of Europe's greatest thinkers of the Enlightenment, namely Baruch Spinoza. Even in the city known for its freedom, his ideas are not taken to heart by everyone. His latest and most controversial work has fallen into the wrong hands and it is your mission to find and ensure that this information is no longer hidden from the general public. The game takes you through the center of Amsterdam past many sights and historic buildings.You decide when to start and when to take a break. The adventure and flexibility makes this city game one of the best activities for during your stay in Amsterdam.

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What people are saying about Waterlooplein Market

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4.6 / 5

based on 4,610 reviews

I thought this tour included a visit to Anne Frank house but it didn’t. You have to book the house separately… Apart from that this was a very interesting & heart wrenching tour of the Jewish community & the area where they lived. Jack was a great guide & educated us all showing great compassion for what the Jews had had to endure. I never realised the extent of the heinous crimes that the Nazis committed against the all over Europe not just In Germany.

We enjoyed the views of the canal houses and had a good tasting of wine and proper Gouda cheese (information on whether this was included in the price or not, could be more clear). Timing could not have been better (had the 6pm tour) for the mix of daylight and nighttime experience. Tourguides did a good job as well.

Very enjoyable cruise of the Amsterdam canals. Our hosts were very friendly, informative and told the history with amusing tales. Cheese and wine was unlimited, nice cheese and wines on offer too. Definitely recommend Flagship cruises.

Excellent tour of the Jewish Quarters and history behind World War 2 and the Holocaust. Our tour guide, Earon was excellent and made the tour great despite the cold weather.

The guides were amazing and super nice. The boat tour seemed more personable and less like a tourist trap.