Glow through Amsterdam’s canals on a cozy small‑group cruise
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J. K.(.G.
“Wunderschöne Tour mit ansprechenden Ambiente. Beste Kapitänin Mare in Amsterdam. Hervorragende Kommu…”
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·1 hour & 30 minutes
For all ages! • 90 min • Admire the light artworks with a local captain and enjoy a drink and snack!
duration: 90 minutes
cancellation_summary: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your tour
meeting_point: Dock in front of Keizersgracht 196
group_size: Maximum 10 people
description: From November 27th, 2025, till January 18th, 2026, we will include the Light Art Festival route into our tours so you can enjoy all the beautiful art works and light decorations on and next to the canals of Amsterdam!
Join our shared tour and sail past all the light art works while enjoying a nice glass or two of gluhwein (mulled wine), wine, beer, soda etc., Dutch cheese, and Dutch sweets. We will provide a 90-minute intimate (max. 10 passengers) canal tour. Captain Sebi will tell you all about the different art works along the route!
what_is_included: - View of the light artworks
- Boat tour with local Captain Sebi
- Drink & Snack on board
- Covered, heated boat with windows all around
- Blankets for the deck outside
J. K.(.G.
August 2026
“Wunderschöne Tour mit ansprechenden Ambiente. Beste Kapitänin Mare in Amsterdam. Hervorragende Kommunikation und Organisation.”
Rafeal S.
August 2026
“Mare was great. Tour so much fun. Thank you.”
Liam K.
August 2026
Pat S.
August 2026
“This is a personal tour, on an historic boat, that fit us well. The tour guide was so in tune to her passengers which comes with such a small boat. You need to search out this hidden gem but it’s well worth it”
Alfredo L.
August 2026
“The canal tour with Captain Mare was fantastic. She was so kind, professional, funny, and gave us a lot of important cultural context about the Dutch which really made our whole trip a lot more enlightened and enjoyable. Absolutely recommended.”
Larissa W.
August 2026
“Sebi was knowledgeable, witty, and genuinely fun to spend time with. We learned so much about Amsterdam, from its fascinating history to the stories behind the city that you wouldn’t get on a typical tour. The food was excellent, there was a great variety of beverages, and the small group made the experience feel personal and relaxed. This was easily one of the highlights of our trip, and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Amsterdam!!!”
Dylan G.
August 2026
“Great canal tour! So friendly, informative, and great food and drink”
Aya T.
August 2026
“I had an amazing time on Captain Sebi’s boat! The ride was relaxing and an amazing way to experience the city from a whole new perspective. The freshly fried Dutch snacks and drinks were a great touch and made the trip even more enjoyable. Captain Sebi was super friendly and welcoming!. Highly recommended if you’re looking for a fun and memorable way to explore the city! Definitely a highlight of my trip :)”
R C.
August 2026
“We had a wonderful tour with Seb! He is super knowledgeable about all the canals and city history, the boat is beyond charming, and the food and drinks were fantastic. I’m recommending to all my friends.”
Thomas M.
July 2026
“We booked a private tour with Captain Sebi for our team offsite, and it was wonderful. Everything was taken care of; not only did we get to see the touristy Old Town of Amsterdam, but we also got to see hidden gems with no other sightseeing boats nearby. During the tour, Captain Sebi shared personal anecdotes and interesting facts about the neighbourhoods we visited. I can't recommend them highly enough!”
Daniela B.
July 2026
“What an amazing experience our company wanted to do a team event and this has been best choice ever highly recommend it. Private tour was worth it we were all super happy so highly recommend it!”
Никита Б.
July 2026
Kate G.
July 2026
“Absolute must when in Amsterdam - it felt like we were out with family the entire time! Highly recommend!”
GJR
July 2026
“Captain Sebi AND his boat were Amazing! I can see now why he has a 5.0 rating. First off, he and his Biz partner at the dock were Super friendly! We departed on time with a tour which only takes the most 10 people out. So you get a very personal experience with his boat tour. Sebi provides all the drinks you could imagine starting off with a quaint charcuterie. A little bit later into the canal excursion, he makes a very brief stop to pick up our warm tapas to enjoy for lite bites. Throughout, the entire trip, Sebi pointed out not only historical facts about Amsterdam and how it was built, but he also will point out beautiful canal landmarks too. What a very pleasant 2 hour excursion and really one of the best ways to see Amsterdam. As Sebi put it, many of the back yard canals we saw from the boat you really wouldn’t get some of those views from the street. Highly recommend Captain Sebi and his boat tour!”
Daniel B.
July 2026
“I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone who is visiting Amsterdam. Sebi is a wonderful guide and the smaller boat made it so much more intimate to really get a personalized tour.”
Karina
July 2026
“Erstklassige Bootstour durch die Kanäle Amsterdam''s. Der Kapitän Sebi.manövruert sein wunderschönes Boot sicher und gekonnt durch die Kanäle, und erzählt seinen maximal 10 Gästen enorm viel Wissenswertes über Amsterdam. Nebenbei bietet er seinen Gästen auch noch erstklassige Getränke und eine originelle holländische Jause. Wir können diese individuelle Tour mit Sebi allen Amsterdam Besuchern nur wärmstes empfehlen. Danke, lieber Sebi für dieses tolle Erlebnis🙏🏼💜”
Yves S.
July 2026
“Sehr persönlich und freundlich. Wunderschönes Boot und sehr herzlicher Kapitän. Das Getränkeangebot war vielseitig und sorgfältig ausgewählt. Die Snacks waren lokal und lecker. Würde ich jederzeit wieder buchen.”
Stephan M.
July 2026
“Wir hatten einen wunderbaren Abend bei Sebi Boat Tours! Unsere Kapitänin Maren hat die zweistündige Grachtenfahrt mit ihrer sympathischen und unterhaltsamen Art zu einem echten Highlight unseres Amsterdam-Besuchs gemacht. Neben leckerem Essen und Getränken an Bord hat sie uns viele interessante Geschichten über Amsterdam, die Grachten und die Geschichte der Stadt erzählt. Man merkt, wie viel Leidenschaft und Wissen sie mitbringt. Die Atmosphäre auf dem Boot war entspannt und persönlich – wir haben uns rundum wohlgefühlt. Absolute Empfehlung für alle, die Amsterdam einmal aus einer ganz besonderen Perspektive erleben möchten. Vielen Dank, Maren!”
Anders N.
July 2026
“We wanted a tour on a smaller boat to get a more cosy and intimate experience. Captain Mare was entertaining and informative and navigated the canals while telling tales and making sure we understood the true nature of the Dutch people. We can only recommend this beautiful vessel and it's crew.”
Kart M.D.
July 2026
“Super Kapitän, tolle Atmosphäre, gerne wieder”
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your tour
This operator's policy: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your tour.
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