3 Morning Tours in the Netherlands to Build a Day Around

1.Morning Canal Cruise Amsterdam in Small-Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 618 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $52Our pick

Join Captain Dave Amsterdam for a 90-minute morning cruise from Prinsengracht 397 in a restored 1928 saloon boat. With up to 12 people aboard, your local captain may be Dave, Tony, Gisella, or another guide from the small team. Expect flexible routes, unscripted stories, warm drinks, Dutch treats, heating, blankets, and roof or window views.

“The trip was brilliant. Our captain was not Dave but a very knowledgeable and personable young man who made the cruise very enjoyable and informative. It was great to be out on the canals early in the morning before they got busy. I would certainly recommend the experience.”

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2.Amsterdam Small-Group Breakfast Morning Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $70

Start at Keizersgracht 401 for a two-hour morning cruise aboard a large luxury sloop. With room for no more than 12 passengers, you’ll see Amsterdam’s canals before the rush, enjoy a light breakfast plus soft, hot, beer, and wine drinks, and hear local stories from captains such as Mare, Eric, or Storm.

“We booked the canal tour and it was such a great way to explore and see the city of Amsterdam! The weather was beautiful, some snacks and drink were included and captain storm was funny and able to answer all questions we had! A lot of other tours on the canals we passed were larger boats with more people and it just didn’t seem as intimate. I would definitely recommend a smaller tour like this one! Captain storm was able to point out some special spots for us and give us more about the history of the city. He really was a wealth of information and just a great guy…”

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3.Discover Amsterdam’s Culinary Scene: Morning Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $113

Join food writer and local host Fusina at 10:30 am for a two-hour walk through Amsterdam’s canal streets, Albert Cuyp area, and Utrechtsestraat. With no more than six people, you’ll sample Dutch favorites and local foods such as stroopwafels, chocolate truffles, cured sausage, and fresh seafood.

“This tour gave a real insight in to the food scene in Amsterdam as well what and where the locals eat.”

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