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Brussels to Amsterdam Day Trip with a Guided Boat Tour

Cyclists riding along a canal in Amsterdam, Holland, with traditional Dutch architecture in the background.
Guided boat tour on Amsterdam's canals, showcasing historic architecture and vibrant city life.
Cheese wheels and traditional Dutch clogs displayed in Amsterdam, Holland day trip.
Windmills along a canal during an Amsterdam day trip with a guided boat tour.

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Guided tour

Transfers included

Escape Brussels and go on a day tour to Amsterdam. Enjoy a boat cruise along the iconic canal houses, spot windmills, and see cheese and clog-making!

    • Take a break from Brussels and escape to Amsterdam, located a hop, skip, and a jump away.

    • Tour a local crafts station and find out how traditional cheeses and clogs are made.

    • Enjoy photo-ops near a Dutch windmill and explore the center of the city.

    • Pass by the Dutch National Bank and the former Heineken brewery museum.

    • Hop on a boat and enjoy a guided tour through Amsterdam's UNESCO-listed canals.

    • Follow your guide around Dam Square and its iconic highlights, including the Royal Palace.

    • Use some free time strolling through the city on your own.

    • With return transfers from Brussels, this makes for a hassle-free experience.

    • Choose to have your tour conducted in English, Spanish, or French.

    • Expert English, Spanish, or French-speaking guide

    • Transportation by an air-conditioned coach

    • Visit to a craft center

    • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

    • Food and drinks

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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  • With its brick buildings, open skyline, and rich history Amsterdam has plenty on offer for first-time visitors. On this tour, you will get a perfect introduction to the Dutch capital as well as its lifestyle. Expect to see windmills, bikes, canals, cheese, and clogs galore - all quintessential Amsterdam things!

    Once you cross the border from Brussels, you will get sweeping views of polder landscapes and windmills. At Amsterdam, start your journey by visiting a local crafts center. Discover how traditional cheeses and clogs are made, before stopping a short photo opportunity near a Dutch windmill. When you reach the heart of the city, pass by the Dutch National Bank, as well as the former Heineken brewery museum.

    Top off your experience with a guided boat tour that takes you along Amsterdam’s scenic canals. This is undoubtedly the number one attraction in the city. Back on land, stroll through Amsterdam’s most famous square, called the “Dam”. Your guide will take you on a brief walking tour of the Royal Palace and other landmarks of the city. In the end, you will have some free time to wander along the shopping streets, stop by the flower market, or see the famed Red Light District!

  • Ticket Information

    This ticket has the following options you can choose from:

    • English-Guided Tour

    • Spanish-Guided Tour

    • French-Guided Tour

    Important Information

    • There is a lot of walking involved on this tour. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes.

    • This tour is pram/stroller accessible.

    Discounted Tickets

    Infants aged 0-3yrs go in for free. Children aged 4-12yrs, students aged 13-25yrs, as well as seniors aged 65yrs and above, enjoy reduced ticket pricing (carry a valid photo ID).

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID to your guide.

    • If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification. Students must show their valid student IDs.

    • Kindly ensure that you arrive 15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays.

    Meeting Point

    • Meet your tour guide at the Brussels City Tours office.

    • It is located next to Hotel Aris and the street next to the Grand Place of Brussels.

    • Address: Grasmarkt 82, 1000 Brussels.

    Get Directions to the Meeting Point

    Getting There

    • Catch bus #86 to Gare Centrale bus station. This is a 15-minute walk from the meeting point.

    Validity

    This ticket is valid for the time and date selected during checkout.

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