Amsterdam Layover Tours
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6-Hour Layover: Private City Walk & Canal Cruise

6 hours

Easy

Explore Amsterdam like a local on a 4-5 hour private walking tour & 1-hour canal cruise, all between your flights! Fun and efficient exploration guaranteed!

Overview
Make the most of your layover in Amsterdam with a private walking tour led by an expert guide. Discover top attractions and hidden gems, then enjoy a relaxing canal cruise to experience the city from the water.

What to Expect

  • Guided City Walk (4-5 hours):
    Explore the historic city center with your private guide, learning about Amsterdam's history, culture, and architecture. See iconic landmarks like Dam Square, the Royal Palace, and the UNESCO-listed canals.
  • Optional Stops:
    Personalize your tour with stops for Dutch herring, local markets, cheese tasting, jenever (Dutch gin) sampling, or traditional Dutch apple pie.
    • Indulge in "bitterballen" at a traditional brown café.
    • Sample fresh "poffertjes" (mini pancakes) or "stroopwafels" at Albert Cuyp Market or Noordermarkt.
    • Discover the history of jenever (Dutch gin) with a tasting experience.
    • Delve into the world of Dutch cheese at a cheese tasting shop like Henri Willig or Reypenaer Tasting Room.
    • Take a break at a cozy café for a slice of "appelgebak" (Dutch apple pie) with whipped cream and coffee or tea.
    • Enjoy a specialty beer tasting, exploring Amsterdam's craft beer scene.
    • Satisfy your sweet tooth at a candy shop or chocolaterie, sampling Dutch chocolates and licorice
  • Private Transfers: Enjoy hassle-free transportation to and from the airport with our comfortable taxi service.
  • Canal Cruise (1 hour):
    Enjoy a scenic cruise on Amsterdam's charming canals, admiring the 17th-century houses and picturesque bridges.

Itinerary

  • Meet your private driver at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol upon arrival.
  • Embark on a guided walking tour of Amsterdam's historic city center.
  • Take a 1-hour canal cruise to see the city from a different perspective.
  • Enjoy optional stops based on your interests.
  • Relax and have a hassle-free transfer back to the airport for your connecting flight.

Additional Information

  • Duration: Approximately 6 hours (depending on your connecting flight time).
  • Inclusions: Private guide, walking tour, canal cruise tickets, airport transfers, optional stops.

Why Choose Us

Layovers Amsterdam specializes in creating personalized layover experiences. We ensure you make the most of your time in Amsterdam with our private tours and hassle-free airport transfers.

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Don't waste your layover! Book your unforgettable Amsterdam adventure today!

What's included?
    • Airport, port or hotel Pick-up and Drop-off.
    • Canal Cruise, enjoy a captivating cruise, embracing the city's architectural charm and vibrant ambiance.
    • Private Walking Tour, stroll through Amsterdam's treasures: history, culture, and charming streets.
    • All fees and taxes.
    Exclusions
      • Food and drinks
      • Anything not part of this itinerary
      • Costs for storage of luggage (if applicable)
      Please note
        • We recommend booking your tour at least two days in advance to avoid dissapointment.
        • Our driver will pick you up at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (or your hotel) and take you to town where you will meet your tour guide. Guests arriving in Amsterdam by cruise ship will be met by our guide at the ship's arrival point, Passenger Terminal Amsterdam.
        • After the Walking Tour and the Canal Cruise you will be dropped off at the airport / port on time for your connecting flight / departure (or any other spot in Amsterdam if desired). Due to opening times the earliest Layover Tour can be booked at 9.00 AM local time. 
        • We will contact you well before the tour to communicate the pick up and drop off details and to provide you with phone numbers of the driver (if applicable) and your tour guide. We will make sure you will experience a hassle free layover! 
        • If you’re traveling from one destination to another, but you have a stopover along the way and both your flights are on the same ticket, most likely your bags will be checked to the final destination. If this is not the case, upon arrival you can leave your luggage in the baggage lockers at Schiphol Airport Schiphol | Baggage storage at the depot or in lockers
        • We are happy to tailor the walking tour to your wishes, ensuring that your experience in Amsterdam reflects your personal interests and tastes.
        • Layovers Amsterdam will do its utmost to ensure you will be back on time at the airport for your connecting flight, nevertheless Layovers.Amsterdam assumes no responsibility for any missed flights due to cases of force majeure or fortuitous events like long waiting times at security checks or exceptionally long traffic jams.
        What to bring
          • Camera, umbrella, comfortable walking shoes.
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