Are you planning a visit to the official capital of the Netherlands? You're not alone; the city is one of the most popular European destinations for tourists to visit. Famous for its canals and bridges, so, what would be better way to see the Amsterdam than discovering the city from a boat? Stromma offers different options for sightseeing in Amsterdam:
- Amsterdam Canal Cruise: Our one-hour canal sightseeing tour for the best views and pictures of the canals
- Pedal Boat Amsterdam: With the classic pedal boats explore the city your way and at your own pace
- Open Boat Tours: Cruise the canals (even the ones the larger boats cannot sail through) in a smaller group and on an open electric boat
Read more about our Amsterdam Canal Tours.
Do you want to combine a sightseeing cruise with some drinks and some food, checkout our variety of Food and Drink cruises.
Sightseeing Amsterdam by Boat – a great way to discover the city
In this vibrant city there’s a story about every corner and canal house. The city was founded in the 13th century as a small fishing village at the banks of Amstel River. Over the centuries, the city has flourished and been an important center of historical events in Europe. Stromma offers you a bunch of sightseeing options to explore the canals, squares, bridges, and even museums to make sure we meet your wishes in the best way possible.
Amsterdam and all its famous sights
Depending on what tour you choose, you will see the most important sights Amsterdam has to offer, like:
- The Anne Frank House The famous house where Anne Frank and her family hid during World War 2, now a well-attended museum
- Rijksmuseum The national museum of the Netherlands where you find works from famous artists like Vermeer and Rembrandt
- Rembrandt house, The actual studio and house in which the dutch master and his students painted
- Westerkerk The largest protestant church in the Netherlands, built between 1620 and 1631
- Magere Brug or “The skinny bridge”. The bridge over the river Amstel is regarded by many as the most romantic in Amsterdam, a popular site for proposals and kisses
- Maritime musuem, the national museum about the rich history of dutch naval exploration, war and trade.
Day excursions departing from Amsterdam
Looking to explore outside of Amsterdam? Great! The Netherlands has so much to offer besides this beautiful city. Book a bus tour to Keukenhof from Amsterdam and visit the world-famous flower gardens. Explore over 700 million bulbs planted over 32 hectares of land in what will truly be a sighty to behold.
