Enjoy Amsterdam Differently With These 6 Experiences

With so many big-hitting sights, it can be hard to get a fresh look at Amsterdam. These handpicked tours and experiences take you away from the crowds and show the Dutch capital in a whole different light.

One way to get a different perspective on a city is to leave it. No, really! Head to the outskirts to get an insider feel for how the place knits together. We’re fans of the kayak and custom bicycle tours. If you prefer to soak up the sights centrally, why not take a Segway tour, or kick back and enjoy canal views from a covered boat, local beer in hand. Amsterdam will never seem the same again.

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This guided waterland canoe tour takes you through nature and the villages in Old Holland near Amsterdam, only 15 minutes from the city centre. See the ‘real’ Dutch way of life and explore Old Holland’s nature. Paddle through the village and the area’s reed lands, hear the birds sing and smell the plants around you on this outdoor adventure with a group size of maximum 10 adults.

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This 1.5-hour small-group Segway sightseeing tour with a maximum of 7 people will show you the best of Amsterdam’s city centre on two wheels. Glide effortlessly through the historic streets of Amsterdam, along the city’s canals and over its many canal bridges. Segway is the first of its kind — a self-balancing personal transport device that is a lot of fun!

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Get on board of one of the comfortable boats. Sail the canals and experience Amsterdam in peace from the water.Our hosts and captains will make sure that you have the best canal cruise of your life! They will guide you through the canals of Amsterdam and tell you everything you have always wanted to know. From the comfort of our boat you can enjoy Amsterdam from the water. Cruise along Amsterdam’s most beautiful canals, Amstel River, 7 bridges and the Skinny Bridge. Listen to the host tell you some fun stories about Amsterdam while you consume free drinks; 70 minutes of pleasure, for only €20.Please note that some of our boats are currently partly covered, with a glass top, while some are open.

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Come and explore the enchanting streets of one of the most photogenic cities in the world. Follow along with your private photographer-guide as you discover the most captivating angles of iconic Amsterdam, as well as new sights you will not forget. All the while, you will demystify the complexities of your camera and learn how to capture the perfect shot.

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.