Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comAmsterdam Canals Candlelight Cruise
based on 89 reviews
Duration: 2 hours (approx.)
Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Product code: 2550LIN9
89 reviews of Amsterdam Canals Candlelight Cruise
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Took the Mrs. for her 40th, and it was absolutely fantastic!! Guide was very funny and made it perfect!! It wasn't by candlelight, and everywhere wasn't lit up as stated and shown in the pictures, which was the reason I bought the tickets--cause it just looked so romantic--but you can't win them all! Definitely recommend to anyone visiting Amsterdam!!!!
Reviewed by: Robert Anthony B, United Kingdom, July 2008
A lovely, lovely trip. We did it on my husband's 40th birthday, and he said it was the best boat trip he'd ever done. Great guide, and Captain, a lot of fun.
Reviewed by: Gillian M, United Kingdom, July 2008
This is a really pleasant way to spend an evening and get the orientation of the city. They give you a map to follow your journey. Enough information was given to inform one of potential sites to visit, but not so much to spoil the ambiance. The guide was knowledgeable and witty. It was exclusively in English, so one did not have to listen to the same thing being said in four languages. Highly recommended.
Reviewed by: Deborah C, United States, June 2008
This was a very good value for money. We had a knowledgeable guide who made a successful attempt to be friendly with everyone. We also appreciated the unlimited wine and tasty nibbles. It felt like a treat.
Reviewed by: Paula H, United Kingdom, June 2008
It was the perfect end to a day of traveling, as we did the cruise the same day as flying out to Amsterdam. It was very informative and it allowed us to get our bearings for the rest of the trip. There were only two choices of cheese, but the wine was nice and there was plenty of both. The captain and the guides were terrific fun. I highly recommend this trip.
Reviewed by: Silas H, United Kingdom, June 2008
My fiance and I went the night of our engagement and had a wonderful time. The guide was informative and cheerful and greeted us warmly as we boarded. We indulged in plenty of wine and great Dutch cheeses the best cheese I have ever had and a small mix of spiced nuts. Our cruise was on Saturday evening and we were still able to have a table to ourselves. Great way to see the city!
Reviewed by: Andrew F, United States, June 2008
Very enjoyable!
Reviewed by: Lisa H, United States, June 2008
Very romantic. We loved it. It was very friendly, warm, informative, funny. We will highly recommend it to others.
Reviewed by: Tatiana R, United States, May 2008
My wife and I highly recommend that first-timers to Amsterdam book this canal cruise for their first night. We treated our college aged daughter in May and it was well worth the reasonable fee to spend 2 leisurely hours slowly maneuvering the canals sipping wine and eating snacks and cheese. We felt this was much more relaxing and low-key than a dinner or theme cruise. The narration was interesting and was in both English and German. The tables are set up in semi-circles so 6 can sit comfortably at each one. The view gave us a unique view of the city and a glimpse into the life of those who live in the 1000 house boats. After the cruise we still had two hours to spend walking around the same areas we had just boated through. Would be perfect also for a private group of 30 50 persons. We will be back!!!
Reviewed by: Barbara H, United States, May 2008
Really enjoyable trip.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, Ireland, May 2008
I planned the canal tour as a nice little surprise after proposing to my new fiance! It was definitely what we needed, a beautiful romantic canal wandering ride while we sat back and enjoyed every moment of our special night.
Reviewed by: Matthew O, United States, April 2008
We loved it! Our cruise was not full, so we got our own table and seating area. I would recommend this tour to anyone. My husband said this was the best tour we had on our trip to Holland.
Reviewed by: Angela R, United States, April 2008
We ended up being 2 of 4 people and it was wonderful! Great hosts!
Reviewed by: Julie R, United States, April 2008
The best time to cruise the canals, there is so much more to see. The architecture along the canals is wonderful, the commentary was very interesting and there was plenty of wine and cheese. I would strongly recommend this evening tour.
Reviewed by: Trudy S, United Kingdom, April 2008
It made a really good impression on my girlfriend who had never been to Amsterdam. It's great to see the city during the day but it's just as nice yet different to see it at night, all lit up, riding through the canals with a soft hum of the engine and the gentle sound of the water against the boat. The love music was good but cheesy which made us laugh and feel nostalgic which was all part of the fun. I would recommend this trip to friends. In fact I already have.
Reviewed by: David O, Spain, March 2008
