The 5 Best 1-Hour Experiences in the Netherlands

1.1-Hour Sightseeing Splash Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,299 reviews · 1 hour · from $35Our pick

Board Splashtours Rotterdam’s amphibious bus in the city center for a one-hour route past major sights, then watch it become a boat on the Maas. English and Dutch guides, including lively hosts such as Francis and Kenny, add facts and humor. The bus is not wheelchair accessible, and large bags, luggage, pets, and strollers are not allowed onboard.

“It was something totally different, and a unique way to see the port of Rotterdam, with the opportunity to sit at the front for a short while made it extra special.”

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2.Guided Amsterdam Canal Cruise – Snacks & Drinks on board(1 Hour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,049 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $21Best value

Set out from Oudezijds Voorburgwal on a small boat for a one-hour tour through Amsterdam’s oldest canals. A local guide such as Ties, Huib, Tallon, Debbie, or Sam may point out crooked houses, hidden waterways, the Red Light District, grand Herengracht mansions, and seven bridge arches. Drinks and Dutch cheese are available to buy.

“We didn’t realize we’d booked this canal tour on King’s Day which I think definitely altered our experience. The city and canals were packed with everyone playing loud music so there wasn’t an opportunity to hear about the architecture and history like the listing says. We would have changed our booking date had we known this would be the case. However, it was a nice reprieve to be on the water rather than the packed city streets for a bit and to see the city from a new perspective.”

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3.Amsterdam 1-Hour Canal Cruise With Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 868 reviews · from $26

Cruise Amsterdam’s historic canal ring for about an hour in a quiet electric boat with cushioned seats, blankets, and a live guide. Starting in the Jordaan, you pass sights such as the Anne Frank House area, Rijksmuseum, Magere Brug, Amstel, and Westerkerk. Boats carry up to 30 people, with drinks and snacks available to buy.

“The tour itself was great. Excellent guide, very informative. The only reason I gave it a 4 instead of a 5 is because the departure started over 10 minutes late, and we had planned a walking tour on the other side of town based on having enRead more”

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4.Combo Ticket: Van Gogh Museum Ticket and 1-Hour Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 676 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $45

Visit the Van Gogh Museum at a reserved time, then take a one-hour canal cruise with a GPS audio guide in 19 languages. You explore independently, with no museum guide included. Cruise options depart from several Amsterdam locations, but you must arrange the cruise time separately through Tours & Tickets.

“Easy, beautiful...but did not get to see some of .y favorite painting that's were on loan to other museum s like the sunflowers and starry night. Went at 2 pm and was not too crowded.”

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5.Combo Ticket: Xtracold Icebar Amsterdam and 1-Hour Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 400 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $44

Visit Amsterdam’s Xtracold Icebar at minus 10°C, where you’ll sip three complimentary drinks from ice glasses in a frozen room. Then cruise Amsterdam’s canals aboard a glass-topped boat with a multilingual audio guide. The Icebar time is fixed, but you must reserve a separate cruise time at a Tours & Tickets office.

“Loved every minute had a special birthday even got a free drink. Staff cheerful and happy . Brilliant experience will be back. But please get some warmer gloves”

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