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Combo (Save 13%): Amsterdam Light Festival Small Group Cruise & Walking Tour

Name: Combo (Save 13%): Amsterdam Light Festival Small Group Cruise & Walking Tour
Start: 2026-01-07T18:30:00
End: 2026-01-07T19:45:00
Location: Amsterdam

Small-group cruise on Amsterdam canal during Light Festival with illuminated art and historic buildings.

Couple enjoying mulled wine on Amsterdam Light Festival cruise.

Winter snowfall over a canal with traditional Dutch houses in Amsterdam.

Guests enjoying hot chocolate and Gluhwein during a festive tour.

Duration

1 hr 15 min - 2 hr

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Guided tour

4.6/5

(19)

Susana

Nov 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Both the Rijksmuseum and the Lights Festival boat tour was a great experience for my first time in Amsterdam! Museum staff and service was exceptional, they allowed us to enter outside of the booked window time after we explained to them our situation and cause of delayed arrival. The boat tour was lovely, great guide who was very friendly and got to see the great art pieces a part of the festival. The hot chocolate was perfect for us in the windowless boat, since it was cold.

Fabian

Dec 2025

Verified booking

5/5

There were four of us there (2 couples) and we were all very impressed! The check-in was friendly and uncomplicated. Our guide spoke good English, was very relaxed and told us lots of really interesting things about Amsterdam. There were blankets for everyone against the cold, so there was nothing to complain about. Experiencing Amsterdam from the water is a completely different experience! We would come again!

Elisa

Dec 2025

Verified booking

4/5

I couldn't see so much for the entire tour, always tried to lift my head over the boat or squeeze into other people's open windows. The guide was funny and engaging- her voice tone was a bit too higher for my standards but for one hour is manageable :)

A modern electric boat hosts your 75-min Amsterdam Light Festival journey with blankets, expert guide, included festival fee, and intimate group setting.

Stroll from Dam Square to Noordermarkt with an English-speaking guide, complete with winter hat, poncho & steaming glühwein or hot chocolate.

Why choose one perspective when this combo gives you both a small group canal cruise and an engaging two hour walking tour.

Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise

75-min cruise along the official Amsterdam Light Festival route

Fully modern, electric boat with a covered roof

Experienced guide and professional captain

Up to 30 guests on-board

Amsterdam Light Festival fee

Blankets on-board

Amsterdam Light Winters Walking Cruise

2-hour Amsterdam Light Festival walking tour from Dam Square to Noordermarkt

Local English guide

Gluhwein or hot chocolate, and a treat

Winter hat

Rain poncho (only in case of rainy weather)

Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise

Food & drinks (unless specified in your chosen ticket option)

Personal expenses

Transportation to and from the meeting point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

4.6
19 reviews
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What our guests say
De
Jan 2026
Verified booking
5/5
Commodité d utilisation de l application ,facilité de réservation et très belles prestations . Je recommande
Serhii
Jan 2026
Verified booking
5/5
Amsterdam Light Festival - No surprise there, I expected more. Rijksmuseum - classic is forewer. I like it!
Layac
Dec 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Very good experience, gives a good view of Amsterdam's architecture and the Festival of Lights. In the end, the cruise only lasted 1 hour and not 1h15... but we weren't disappointed!
Nicole
Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Very nice crew and tour guide! Very confortable on the boat with the blankets keeping us nice and warm while travelling through Amsterdam's canals, following the Light Festival.
Alexander
Dec 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Princess Diana and captain Pedro gave an amazing tour on the canals. Very informative and funny. The Amsterdam Light Festival was explained well.

Save more while getting the best of both worlds. This combo pairs a guided winter walking tour with a cozy small-group canal cruise during Amsterdam’s magical Light Festival.

Getting started

Kick things off at Dam Square, where your guide will meet you and check tickets before leading the way through glowing streets. For the cruise, simply present your ticket at the dock and climb aboard your covered boat.

What to expect

Amsterdam Light Festival Small-Group Cruise

See the Light Festival from the water on a relaxed cruise, gliding through sparkling canals and under illuminated bridges in a comfortable covered boat.

Features:

Small-group setting: Cruise with around thirty guests, keeping the vibe intimate and the views clear.

Festival highlights by water: Pass installations designed to be seen only from the canals for a unique perspective.

Convenient boarding: Head to the dock, show your ticket, and settle in with blankets for seventy-five minutes of glowing views.

Festival stories: Your knowledgeable guide and experienced captain share interesting anecdotes about the Light Festival, making every moment on the canal engaging and memorable.

Amsterdam Lights Winter Walking Tour

Spend two hours wandering Amsterdam during the city’s famous Light Festival, with your guide pointing out installations by artists from around the globe. The route takes you through the Nine Streets and Jordaan, ending near Noordermarkt.

Features:

Expert local guide: Learn fascinating stories about the artworks and Amsterdam’s winter culture from an English-speaking guide.

Artistic light displays: Watch city landmarks come alive with glowing pieces that explore life’s journeys and traditions.

Comfortable winter essentials: Keep warm with a complimentary hat, then finish with glühwein or hot chocolate plus a treat at a cozy local spot.

What to bring

Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise + Walking tour

Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.

Walking tour

Wear comfortable shoes and layer up warmly for this outdoor winter tour.

What’s not allowed

Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise + Walking tour

Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed on this experience.

Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise

Outside food & beverages and sharp metallic tools or objects are not allowed on this experience.

Your pets are not allowed on this experience, except for the private cruise option.

Walking tour:

Alcohol, drugs, and any form of intoxication are not allowed on this experience.

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Accessibility

Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise

For detailed accessibility information, please contact the operator in advance at sail@starboardboats.nl or +31 6 19909425.

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise

Cruises are conducted in English.

The boat is covered, but outdoor areas may still be cold during winter months.

The cruise operates during the Amsterdam Light Festival, with various departure times throughout the evening from November 27, 2025, through January 18, 2026.

Walking tour

Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.