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Boathouse Amsterdam

Leliegracht 51, Amsterdam 1016 GT, The Netherlands
0031 (0) 20 33 797 33
Ranked #29 of 70 tours in Amsterdam
4.0 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: We organise daily 1 hour canalboat cruises on our own classic boat. A unique way to see the highlights from the water during a canaltour. Also boats...... more » Owner description: We organise daily 1 hour canalboat cruises on our own classic boat. A unique way to see the highlights from the water during a canaltour. Also boats for private tours with captain and dinner cruises. We have a daily Jordaan walk with local guide + our own bicycles for individual rental or small groups.Located next to Anne Frank House and opposite Jordaan area. Boat departure in front of Annefrank house at Prinsengracht in Amsterdam.Please pay us a visit in our shop. « less
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Grand Cayman
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121 reviews 121 reviews
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43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

The Boathouse seems to have the Cadillac of the canal boats, not too big! We were there on a cool afternoon so it was nice to spend an hour sitting inside and being shown the sites. The trees were not in full leaf yet so it meant we could see the buildings brought the branches, though I am sure it... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

A great start to the night canal tour with the information and booking in the boathouse. Very helpful and knowledgeable staff when we booked. The tour itself was also great, again very knowledgeable tour guide. Overall a great tour. Thank you. More

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Huntingtown, Maryland, USA
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012

Since many attractions in Amsterdam were closed today (New Year's Day), we discovered that the canal cruises were running. Found Boathouse Amsterdam on the internet, walked to the office, purchased our tickets for a 2 pm cruise and when we arrived at the dock around 1:45 pm found that the boat appeared to be full. The "captain" checked us in... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

never felt so bored in a "touristic trap" as here, don't go, it's sooooo boring! More

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London, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2011

Stay here only if you want to experience the novelty of staying on a boat converted into a hotel, location is off Amsterdam n schedule is dictated by the ferry that brings you to the wharf where the boat is moored. Nothing much in the surrounding area around the hotel except for a restaurant More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2011

Well we had been in Amsterdam for a couple of days and before we left we wanted to go on a canal cruise and found this one by the Anne Frank house. Our cruise was at 5 which is the perfect time if you plan on eating later, and luckily all the passengers spoke English so the guide didn't have... More

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Tel Aviv, Israel
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2011

It was a freezing day and we couldn' t walk anymore after standing 3 hours in the line for Anne Franks House and then we found the sweetshop in the corner of the boat house. Erik (the owner) was there and we bought the tickets for the boatride. Beside that he gave us some good tips where to go else... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2011

My wife and some friends wanted to go on a boat cruise on the canals in Amsterdam and were helped at the Boathouse by a very helpful young lady. Sadly enough there normal boat trip was not running as the skipper was of sick. The shop assitant however was very helpful in organizing a private water taxi for us which... More

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Waterville, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2011

We were only in Amsterdam for one day, but the canal cruise was on the top of the list. The guide was funny and informative. We definitely enjoyed the ride even though it was raining. I wish that we would have been there the night because they have a wine and cheese cruise available as well. The shop attendant was... More

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London
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110 reviews 110 reviews
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38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2010

this is a lovely little shop which i would reccomendon any trip to amsterdam, they organise great walking tours and a lovely canal trip. We must have been in 5 times in out 3 day trip!!! definitely give it a visit More

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