Amsterdam · 2-HOUR EXPERIENCES
Good 2-hour experiences fill up ahead of time; the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
2-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with drinks and Dutch snacks, cozy blankets, and a small-group route past the Canal Belt and Amstel River.
“Loved the boat and the tour. We had a marvelous experience. The vibe was excellent and the entire family really enjoyed the adventure.”
Private 2-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with live English guide, drinks, and a certified skipper, passing Jordaan, Golden Bend, and more.
“We were lucky enough to start our trip with a serenade at Westerkerk. Our skipper was very knowledgeable and had lots of interesting stories to tell.”
Enjoy a 2-hour evening Amsterdam canal cruise with a live English guide, Dutch snacks, and an onboard bar. Small group, city lights.
“It was easy to find the location. The boat was comfortable, and the food was good. However, the guide we had was the worst ever. I do not remember his name, but he said he was Norwegian and had long hair. He didn’t tell us much info about Amsterdam at all. He was pleasant but talked mostly about politics and beer. He ignored me when I asked a specific question and kept talking about beer. My sister was ready to jump out of the boat about 10 minutes into the cruise. It was that bad. I’m sure this could have been a wonderful experience for my sister and me but…”
2-hour private Amsterdam bike-taxi sightseeing with canal views, easy pickup in central town, and guide stops from the Begijnhof to museums.
“Excellent tour and very knowledgeable guide. We were able to see some off the beaten path sites and a lot of great pictures. Highly recommend!!”
Rent a private electric boat for up to 8 and self-drive for 2 hours through Giethoorn canals, with steering wheel, map, and free parking.
“All good, super efficient system to get the boat and start exploring. People were super nice as well and there is a free parking at the rental place.”
Two-hour guided walk in Rotterdam from Central Station, featuring Markthal, Cube Houses, Timmerhuis, and Erasmus Bridge.
“Edwin hat uns alles erzählt, was wir eigentlich vorab fragen wollten. Uns viel zu der Geschichte von Rotterdam und auch Holland erklärt. Auf dem Rundgang noch viele Details gezeigt und erklärt, die man selber übersehen hätte. Wie sagen herzlichen danke dafür.”
Private 2-hour Amsterdam orientation from Dam Square, with canal views, 16th-century merchants, the Red Light District context, and more.
“Great walking tour of all of the highlights and history of Amsterdam!”
2-hour Scheveningen surf lesson at The Hague Beach. Learn basics, stand up, and ride Dutch waves with a certified instructor, from $45.
“Trainer and all service was amazing! Extra thankful that trainer also took photos to remember this experience.”
A guided 2-hour walk through Rotterdam’s key architecture, Markthal, Cube Houses, and Maas River views, with an easy 3-4 km route.
“Tanya was excellent & very informative. . She took us to places in Rotterdam that we would never have seen or noticed. We were a group of 4 & all of us throughly enjoyed it . Highly recommend & what a lovely lady .”
Private 2-hour Anne Frank neighborhood tour in Amsterdam South with an expert guide, coffee, and the diary story, no Anne Frank House entry.
“June 2016 - Linda Verbeek was our tour guide. She did an wonderful job of bringing Anne Frank's experiences to life for us. Her descriptions of Anne's personality, family life, and life during the War were vivid. We had tickets for the Anne Frank House a couple hours before the neighborhood tour and didn't realize that Anne's neighborhood was so far from the House she hid in. The distance is not walkable. But, we figures out the tram system and got to Anne's neighborhood in plenty of time. The tour description should emphasize the distance between the House and Anne's neighborhood. We had a private tour for 4 adults. After…”
A private 2-hour pedicab tour through Amsterdam’s key neighborhoods, with a driver-guide who points out sights cars cannot reach.
“Our pedicab tour met our expectations and more! Alfonso was early and found us so we didn't have to search for him. He was informative and stopped at many points of interest, including photo opportunities (he was happy to take photos of us as a couple which will be good for us to have.) We had a very limited time in Amsterdam & the pedicab tour was a wonderful way to see a lot in 2 hours. We certainly wouldn't have been able to see anywhere near as much walking and without Alfonso's knowledge. The pedicab ride was comfortable & Alfonso adjusted the rain covers as needed during the on…”
Canoe through Watergang’s canals and Dutch wetlands just outside Amsterdam. Small group of 8, 2 hours, drink halfway included.
“A fantastic canoe tour with a truly lovely host. If you're looking to experience the Dutch spirit from a fresh angle, this is a must-do.”
A 2 hour, small-group Amsterdam history walk through canals, De Wallen, Begijnhof, and the Monet bridge with an English guide.
“When we arrived at the tour site, the operator had no idea we were coming, and no guide was available, although our voucher clearly showed we had booked the tour. The operator graciously agreed to substitute a 90 minute canal tour., which we enjoyed immensely. So, a not-so-great review for Viator, but a big thumbs up for Hit the Bricks/Those Dam Boat Guys Tours and our guide, Mark.”
Rent a private electric canal boat in Amsterdam, no license needed. You steer for 2 hours, bring snacks, and cruise your route.
Private 2-hour Amsterdam pedicab tour with guide Bram, covering Dam Square, Jewish sites, Chinatown, canals, and Museumplein from two wheels.
“A wonderful way to see the city. The guide, Bram, provided interesting information about many aspects of his home town. He had old maps and photographs that showed the growth of Amsterdam over time. I highly recommend this tour if want to see a cross section of Amsterdam.”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
