The 10 Private Luxury Tours in Amsterdam That Earn the Upgrade

1.Private Luxury Cruise with BBQ and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 30 reviews · 2 hours Our pick

You get a private two-hour cruise for up to 10 people, with a live-cooking BBQ, unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks, plus an English-speaking local skipper. The route passes the Red Light District, Amstel River, Skinny Bridge, Seven Bridges viewpoint, and Anne Frank House. The boat is covered and heated in colder weather, though conditions may vary.

“Me gusto mucho la atención que nos prestaron tanto la persona que nos preparo la barbacoa como nuestro capitán. La barbacoa fue excelente y la bebida todo lo que quisimos. Solo faltó decoración navideña en el barco y un poco de luz para ver lo que comíamos. Nuestro guía hizo todo lo posible con una linterna y nosotros con nuestros móviles. Unas velitas ambientales de plástico hubiesen arreglado el asunto y generado ambiente. Por lo demás perfecto y además el Pick up era al lado de nuestro hotel.”

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2.Luxury Private Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 19 reviews · 1.5 hours

Take a 1.5-hour private electric canal cruise with a live English- or Dutch-speaking skipper. Choose your route, enjoy beer, wine, soft drinks, and water, and pick from luxury boats for groups of up to 12 or 20. Captains such as Rob and Freek add local stories, while heated boats make cooler days comfortable.

“Fijne tour, schipper rob was een goede story teller. Boot was verwarmd en elektrisch. Erg leuk dat het zulke kleine groepen zijn. Echt wat anders dan de grote rondvaartboten. Een aanrader, helemaal voor deze prijs! En lekkere stroopwafels als extra.”

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3.Private Luxury Cruise with Drinks & Silent Disco

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 19 reviews · 1.5 hours

You get 90 minutes on a private luxury open boat for up to 10 people, guided by a Dutch or English-speaking local skipper. Beer, wine, and soda are included, along with headsets for your own silent disco playlist. The meeting dock is behind the Apple Store, beside the bridge.

“Vanaf het begin was de schipper onvriendelijk en werd ons verteld dat meezingen niet was toegestaan. Dit strookte niet met de beleving die we hadden verwacht bij een silent disco. Daarnaast waren de drankjes niet op orde: de wijn en het bier waren warm en er was te weinig voorraad, terwijl er ‘onbeperkt drinken’ beloofd was. Hierdoor moesten we zelf drank halen bij de supermarkt. Aan het einde van de tocht escaleerde de situatie. Toen enkele collega’s meezongen, werd de muziek plotseling uitgezet en werden we op een onaangename toon toegesproken. Bij het van boord gaan werd bovendien ruw een beker wijn uit mijn hand genomen met de opmerking dat…”

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4.Zaanse Schans, Edam, Marken & Volendam – Private Luxury Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $692

Spend 7 to 8 hours beyond Amsterdam with a private driver and local guide, visiting windmills, a clog workshop, Edam, a cheese farm, Volendam, Marken, Monnickendam, and Broek in Waterland. Elias and Ben are praised by name, but guide quality can vary, so confirm you are receiving a true guided tour.

“We spent a perfect amount of time in the Belgium countryside. The cheese was excellent and the story about and watching the wooden shoe being made was wonderful. Of course, seeing the windmills was nice also. Our tour guide gave us good information as well as let us have some time on our own.”

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5.Private Luxury Cruise with Pizza and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · 1.5 hours

Cruise Amsterdam’s historic canals for 1.5 hours in a private group of up to 10. Your English-speaking guide points out sights such as the Anne Frank House, Westerkerk, Dancing Houses, and Magere Brug while you enjoy a pizza of your choice, unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks aboard the boat Roos.

“Heel fijn gezellige rondvaart met lekkere pizza en drankjes naar keuze. We hadden ook mooi weer voor mij is de rond vaart van 1.30u ideaal. We hebben uitleg gehad over het stads gedeelte tijdens de vaart. Ik zelf hou van geschiedenis voor mij mocht er nog meer info gegeven worden. Maar verder top ervaring mvg”

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6.Amsterdam to Bruges – Private luxury Full-Day Tour Cristmasmarket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $720Top rated

You’ll travel from Amsterdam to Bruges in a private air-conditioned car or van, with pickup and drop-off at your chosen location. Driver-hosts such as Ahmed and Redone help you make the most of roughly four hours in Bruges, while you explore the Markt, Belfort, Basilica of the Holy Blood, and Church of Our Lady. Ghent can be added on request.

“Redone was a fantastic driver. He arrived on time. Showed us where to get tours in Bruges. The 4 hours was just enough time to do a canal tour, horse carriage tour, sit down for a nice lunch in the square and souvenir shop. Redone had said if we needed more time it was not a problem but there was an extra surcharge. He texted us at our meeting time and sent a pin with his location so we could meet him. Altogether a great day trip from Amsterdam.”

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7.Giethoorn Private Tour Guide Giethoorn in luxury Jaguar S Type

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.)

Travel from Amsterdam with private guide Remco in a Jaguar S Type, then cruise Giethoorn’s canals, visit a family farm for milk and cheese, and stop at twin windmills. Pickup is available from hotels, the airport, cruise ships, and riverboats. The tour lasts about 6 to 7 hours for up to four people.

“Remco was prompt and met us at our hotel and a great tour guide. We enjoyed Giethoorn and the added options where he shared some amazing sights and personal details of Netherlands. Private tours are always the best way to go to get a customized tour. Would highly recommend working this tour and the others he offers.”

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8.Volendam & Marken Private Tour in luxury Jaguar S Type 1/2 day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.)

Leave Amsterdam in a private luxury Jaguar with an English-speaking guide and explore Volendam’s fishing traditions, Marken’s peninsula history, Broek in Waterland, and Monnickendam. You set the pace, stop for Dutch food, visit a clog factory, and return via Amsterdam’s Magere Brug. Pickup is available from hotels, airports, ships, and other locations.

“Great driver with so much knowledge we had wonderful time going around all the places he took us !!!!”

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9.Kinderdijk private tour WINDMILLS in luxury Jaguar S Type

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews

Travel from central Amsterdam in a private Jaguar S Type with guide Remco, stopping at Kinderdijk for its 19 UNESCO-listed windmills. You’ll have about three hours on site, with optional windmill entry and a canal boat ride at your own cost. A cheese farm visit may be added if open.

“If you ever plan on visiting Holland, then you should definitely see the mighty Dutch windmills. They are a UNESCO World Heritage and a MUST SEE for anyone. We visited on a clear and windy day and saw the windmills in action. It was only a sRead more”

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10.Amsterdam Breakfast Cruise on Private Luxury Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $356Best value

Share a private Amsterdam canal cruise with only your group aboard the saloon boat Undine. Over about two hours, you’ll enjoy breakfast, pass the Amstel River, hear guided commentary, and shape the route to suit your interests. Choose from a classic, pancake, healthy, or simple croissant breakfast, with vegetarian options available.

“Great tour with a fantastic captain/ Tour guide. A very nice 90 minutes cruise close to our hotel. Highly recommended.”

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