Open Boat Tours Amsterdam with small private boat Tzar

Discover the Amsterdam Canals with our open boat tour on the iconic canal boat Tzar. The private canal cruise will pass by many famous sights of the Amsterdam city centre like the Anne frank house, Skinny Bridge and many of the picturesque canals of Amsterdam.

1hr private open boat tour in Amsterdam starts from 250 EUR incl welcome drink and tax.

The captains of Grachtenrestaurant Amsterdam are also fantastic tour guides which can explain you more fascinating stories of Amsterdam’s history. The beautiful city and its hidden gems are perfectly viewed with our open boat Tzar. The fully electric boat gives a pleasantly silent and smog free private tour through the famous canals of Amsterdam.

Amsterdam Boat Tour on a luxury open boat

Grachtenrestaurant Amsterdam boats offer exclusive experiences on private cruises. The open boat cruise is particular popular for those seeking for unobstructed views on the chocholate box canal houses. With the open deck in the front of the boat, the design of open boat Tzar is especially handy. As a guest, you can watch the stunning canal houses and their hooks on top of the roofs. The hooks are nowadays still used for moving furniture up the small canal houses. If you are lucky enough – you might even see some Amsterdamers moving their furniture up their canal house.

The history of Amsterdam canals – discover it during the open canal cruise

What many visitors do not know is the fact that Amsterdam was built on a swamp. The Amstel river was the only natural river and the canals were all manmade. When Amsterdam was founded, they were unsure how popular the city will become. Thats why they first started to built 1/3 of the canal ring to see if it the properties are easily sold or not. After quick and enormous popularity, they also finished the remaining part of their artificially created canal city.

Private Amsterdam Canal Cruise – a must do in our open boat tour in Amsterdam

The tour guides of Grachtenrestaurant Amsterdam are happy to give you a fully guided tour. The Tzar boat is perfectly suitable for guided tours in Amsterdam as you are close to the captain and he/she can easily share anecdotes about the city and its rich history. On our private open boat tours Amsterdam we aim for a personal experience and the knowledgeable guides share fascinating stories about the golden age of Amsterdam. Your captain, which is also your personal guide, will make it an unforgettable experience on the small open boat. Our Amsterdam boats offer the perfect setting for sunny days. Planning on taking your friends on a eco friendly open boat cruise in Amsterdam? We got you covered! The Tzar is perfectly suitable for small or medium sized groups up to 12 persons. As we all know, the dutch weather can be unpredictable, so its perfect that the small open boat also has a enclosed saloon – so you can stay dry also in case of rainfall. For colder months, this is also a great choice if you still want to explore the Amsterdam canals and want to use the outdoor space for limited time only. The indoor seating seats up to 6-7 persons comfortably. The outdoor seating is also for around 6-7 persons.

Luxury Boat Cruise on our comfortable seating and teak wood interior

For those seeking more comfort than the average open boat operators, we got you covered. The Tzar boat is not a regular open boat, it is a premium boat that offers more amenities on board then the standard tour boats. Grachtenrestaurant Amsterdam only operates their open boat tours as private canal cruises, making this a very popular activity for those seeking comfort, style and a personal touch. All our Amsterdam canal tours include a welcome drink and we have a minibar on board for additional drinks to purchase. Our small group boat offers the perfect cruise around the canal belt. Pass by the beautiful bridges or the famous Heineken experience. Once you step aboard of our boat, the cruise will be part of a memorable experience of your Amsterdam visit. Most customers choose for the Tzar boat to see iconic landmarks and enjoy the unobstructed views while sailing the city canals. The cruise duration can be from 60 min to 2 or 3 hours depending on how much you like to explore of the city. Our eco friendly engine and batteries allow a long cruise time all day long, making sure we can get you anywhere you like during your Amsterdam private cruise. Amsterdam’s charm is certainly increased during sunny days – making the Amsterdam open boat tours even more popular. In case you travel with a group where some rather would like to seek some shadow – our enclosed saloon has enough space to cool down. It even has a sliding roof so you can get a nice breeze inside as well! Cooled soft drinks are always on board so you can stay hydrated during the private tour in Amsterdam.