An Enjoyable Evening Cruise with Great Staff…read more We enjoyed our evening canal cruise with Those Dam Boat Guys. It was a wonderful way to see Amsterdam from the water, and the cruise was just the right length; plenty of time to enjoy the sights without feeling rushed. A special thanks to the excellent office staff, who were extremely helpful in arranging our cruise. They were also incredibly patient in helping us find the departure location, especially since Apple Maps and Google Maps couldn't seem to agree on where it was! Our captain was friendly, entertaining, and made everyone feel welcome and comfortable. He really added to the experience. The boat itself was a little more basic than some of the others we saw on the canals, and for the price, I think we could have gotten a bit more. That said, we certainly weren't disappointed. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves, and several of us tipped the captain at the end. Overall, a very pleasant experience made even better by the excellent staff and personable captain. While the boat may not have been the best value among Amsterdam's many canal cruise options, the friendly service made it a memorable evening. 4 1/2 stars.

If you come to Amsterdam and your schedule allows it, book a canal cruise. If you want to book a…read morecanal cruise, and you aren't afraid of an adult-humored, BYOB canal cruise, book it with Those Dam Boat Guys. Their website will give you a preview of what to expect. I love the reviews on here (not many) where people are surprised by the vibe here. We loved it. Captain Lee and her first mate Pixie provided for a very memorable experience during our October 2025 cruise. She gave us some valuable tidbits of Dutch, local, and cinematic (Amsterdamned for the movie trivia score) history. She also gave us relevant information about local current events and social movements. Captain Lee was funny, yet also notably well-informed. All in all, this was one of the highlights of our trip.

I can't say enough good things about this tour. From the start Esther made a point to connect to…read moreeach person and check in throughout the tour to see how we were doing. It was a family adventure with our kids and my mom, 80yo, and everyone had a great time. The food was amazing but made better as we learned about the history and influences in the neighborhood and country.

So there we were, in Amsterdam chatting with other folks from the hotel. They spoke about food tour…read moreand we've done them before as well so we decide to delve in. After a bunch of research we decide on hungry birds, and it was a good decision. Our guide for the tour was Anne, as you proved to be a little ball of positive energy that was totally appreciated. She handled controversial issues well, and introduced us to many of the tastes of the market. We tasted everything from fresh Herring to smoke deal to sought after, cookies and we seem to have a back door, no line access to everything. If you'd like to stop reading now is a good point but know that we are big fans of Angry Birds We met at the designated location, introduced ourselves to the other people on the tour and then Anne showed up. She arrived bearing cookies, and my wife and I had actively sought out these cookies just the day before as we had seen them on Instagram. We waited for 15 minutes in line to buy our Van Stapele cookies and here she was showing up with a fresh batch to share with us to get the party started. It was a great start. We then moved onto multiple quality tastes. My wife, ever the brave soul, volunteered to taste the whole fresh Herring that was offered to her, served in the traditional fashion of the seasonal run of the fresh Herring. So it arrived on a plate with onions and pickles, and Leah was taught how to hold the Herring by picking it up from its tail, adding the onions and the pickles and then taking a bite. Mind you the fish had been deboned and cleaned, but it looked every bit of a fish without the head. I volunteered to try a couple of bites as well and enjoyed it. This was at the Volendammer Vishandel, and there was no doubt about the fish being fresh as the place was very busy I don't want to go on and on and ruin your trip to the food tour and so I'll stop here but the combination of the energetic tour guide and the unique stories told made it a very quick four hour tour that I would encourage my friends to take.

I did the 4hr Country Ride and it was absolutely fantastic! We were able to see some really nice…read moreparts of Amsterdam! We had great weather and so the city was busy, but once we got out to the country it was easy going. We rode out to a farm and tasted cheese and pet some cows. The staff at the farm were super nice too! I can't say enough about how great our Tour guides were. Clog wearing/riding Aaron and his quite little buddy Benjamin were great. Aaron was so easy-going, he took his time so you could enjoy everything and he was great at anticipating problems and keeping our group safe!!! He was fantastic!!! Along with the rest of the Team at Mike's, from the blond who greeted me with a smile in the morning and got us checked in, to the tattooed guy with the gauges who took my bike upon our return so I could finish my recording, everyone was great!!! I will be back!!!

The entire day was wonderful. What an awesome experience. SIMON AAS GREAT! We were extremely lucky…read moreto have a sunny day. Picturesque. Electric assist bike was amazing. Not too stressful, most of the ride was flat.

Excellent tour. 1)…read moreThis is pay as you wish tour. 2) The tour is worth every penny. Honestly my tour in the USA will have cost 50 bucks. 3) The tour is very informative. It is a must if you are in Amsterdam.

I booked this well in advance (6 - 8 weeks). You pay a nominal booking fee (maybe a Euro or two…read moreper person) to book, the tour is free, and you are expected to tip a decent amount at the end (at least 10 Euros). I figured it would be a good orientation and we'd have some flexibility if our plans changed late. We ended up sleeping later than planned on our first full day in Amsterdam (thanks, jet-lag). We did, however, manage to arrive at the rendezvous point (the monument in Dam Plaza) at least 5 minutes before tour time (10:30 a.m.). There were about 3 tour groups assembling at the same time. The company divided us up among appropriate guides and the tours began. Our guide was Paul Bierman. He was a lifelong resident of Amsterdam and had the associated level of knowledge about things. The tours are somewhat free form, and can focus on whatever the group likes - architecture, history, etc. Our group wasn't super decisive so we got a broad overview (which was fine). Paul walked us around the city center pointing out old churches, the first stock exchange, whimsical local canal lore, canal-side houseboats (one of which was a dedicated cat sanctuary), etc. It was a bit of a potpourri of local facts and trivia but everyone enjoyed it. We ended up back near the starting point close to 2 hours later. Overall, I thought this was a good introduction to the central city. It is a good option for a first-time visitor's first day in Amsterdam.

This was a good tour that started rather inauspiciously as our small group was blocked twice from…read moreentering the Red Light District due to a heavy police presence and an on-site uniformed forensics team collecting physical evidence. It turned out that a working prostitute was stabbed to death by a customer while inside her window space just a matter of minutes before our group arrived. On a third try geographically farther down we successfully entered Amsterdam's main Red Light District. Different than Hamburg, where women are not allowed inside the city's designated Red Light District, here men and women are permitted to congregate together, and bars and restaurants abound in addition to sex shops, live shows, and working girls standing in windows along narrow alleyways off main streets. The women showing themselves to potential customers were by and large tall and quite attractive. Except for the presence of the human window displays, a passerby might think he or she was just in any other fun area of a major metropolitan city. Tour guide Kimberly provided interesting facts and historical commentary about the district as Diane, I, and the rest of our group walked several blocks as sightseers. The atmosphere on the streets was convivial, as several loud bar goers could be seen and heard imbibing beer and other alcoholic beverages just inside the front of several taverns dotting a main street. Both tourists and locals were in abundance in the early evening when our 90-minute tour unfolded. It ended with an included drink at a local bar/restaurant just outside the Red Light District. From what we were told, this type of tour inside the district may soon be legislated out of existence by local lawmakers, and strong political interests are seeking to push the prostitutes out of this special zone altogether. The recent murder of a professional prostitute here in plain daylight will likely provide additional fodder for the critics who argue that prostitution is inherently dangerous, and should not be legally protected or allowed in a special authorized geographical zone. So, if such a tour as this is of interest, it should be booked very soon.

This was a great tour. It was hilarious and informative…read more It was best way to be a tourist incognito. And the best way to see the city at night with a local as your guide. Kim (the fantastic tour guide) takes you all around the city and shows you where to find the good coffeeshops, smartshops, bars, sex shops, live sex shows, hookers and anything else you'd like to spend your money on. Kim was friendly, funny and answered ANY questions we had. The tour lasted about an hour and a half and was €12.50. We went on the 10pm tour on a Saturday night and really had a good time. So thank you Kim, I'm an Amsterdam hooker specialist now thanks to you.

My daughter and I recently took a trip to Amsterdam for our birthday celebrations. I cannot say…read moreenough about Tom's Travel Tours. Our guide, Joyce, took us to the Keukenhof where she filled our tulip tour with much interesting and fun information. She took us to an organic farm, several roadside tulip fields, and lunch in Bergen. Excellent guide. Our guide, Jacky, was so accommodating and fun taking us on our walking tour and food tour. She kept us moving but at a comfortable speed. We had a private canal cruise with Wim, who, also, was so knowledgeable and shared so much information along the way. It is so worth it to book a tour company and I highly, highly recommend Tom's Travel Tours. Thank you for the most enjoyable visit to Amsterdam!

My parents, husband, and I booked the 4 hour walking tour of Amsterdam and the full day countryside…read moretour with Tom's Travel Tours. Tom was our guide and our experience with him was exceptional. We enjoyed our half day walking tour and covered much more ground in just 4 hours than we thought we would. He picked us up at our hotel, guided us through town, and dropped us off at a restaurant that he had recommended we reserve for lunch. He knew we had reservations for the Anne Frank Museum that afternoon and made sure to suggest a spot nearby. Between the walk, recommended lunch, and Museum, our first day in Amsterdam was covered. It's worth mentioning that our weather forecast for our stay in the Netherlands was abominable. Heavy rains, winds, and cool temps for the summer were predicted. Tom was flexible and well prepared - even going so far as to bring along disposable ponchos and umbrellas just in case. The following day we traveled to various towns outside of Amsterdam. We enjoyed a morning of riding bikes and an afternoon of exploring Edam, the Windmills, and De Beemster. Tom even knows a Miller personally and scheduled time for us to privately walk through his Windmill (also his home) and property. We learned so much and are confident that we would not have had the same experience with anyone else. Tom knew that we have a sweet tooth and went out of his way to pick up cookies and chocolates to have as an afternoon treat while exploring the countryside. He even packed an IPA for my husband and cava for me. Tom displayed absolutely exceptional guiding, service, and attitude both days. Additionally, Tom has a passion for photography and gladly photographs his guests. We so enjoyed his skills and appreciated his willingness to take pictures of our family. We know that his shots will be the best of our entire trip to Europe. We will, without hesitation, recommend Tom to any friends and family that travel to Amsterdam. 5/5 stars. Book with him now!

This was so great. Truly a one of a kind experience…read more Kevin, Isis and Tommy (and Phil ) were absolute perfection. Did the wine and cheese tour around the canals and along the way got some amazing pics, fun facts and many a laugh! I will absolutely be doing this tour again in the future, and honestly I think it'll be a regular Occitan with everyone I bring to Amsterdam. Terugkomen is niet hetzelfde als blijven

I was supremely disgusted with my experience with this excursion group and their chosen tour guide…read more She was from Aruba and was difficult to understand. Not only was she difficult to understand, she screamed the entire time in an ear-piercing pitch similar to that of Yzma from Emperor's New Groove. It was so loud and grating it made it impossible to relax and enjoy the cruise. She also found it wise to sprinkle in expletives whenever possible and repeatedly told us stories about the "sh*tty" bike she rides so it doesn't get stolen. In addition, my tour was originally booked for 4 people but had to be switched to 3 when our co-traveler's mother died the morning before our flight. We were discussing the funeral on the tour when this Aruban grand stander stopped in the middle of her screaming spiel, looked at me in front of everyone and said, "Ma'am. Can you not?? I can't hear myself think!". I'm sorry, but this is absolutely unprofessional and abhorrent behavior. This girl was more concerned with her little 'performance' than any kind of customer service. It was a miserable time and I will NEVER recommend Flagship Amsterdam to anyone. In fact, I will warn anyone, given the opportunity.

This was the highlight of our Amsterdam vacation, we booked the cruise for our final night in the…read morecity and it was a perfect end to our trip. The overall experience was amazing, sadly we forgot the names of the two awesome staff members however this post applies to whomever was working on 12/30. The boat was beautiful and intimate. The two staff members were gracious and helpful. Our captain was especially friendly, and was able to provide fun facts/knowledge about the area as we sailed. We sat up front near the captain which I HIGHLY recommend because we were able to interact w/ the captain and ask questions about the city as we toured. We happened to be present for the Amsterdam light festival, and our captain took us past the light exhibitions while explaining each one. The FOOD WAS AMAZING!! We booked thinking it would be a great experience and did not expect the food to be as top notch as it was. Each course was delicious, there was vegetarian options, and the dessert platter was to die for. Between the romantic ambiance, friendly staff, beautiful canal views, and amazing food -- it is definitely worth the price and more. This is BY FAR the highest quality dinner cruise in the city and I have already recommended this experience to my friends/family who are traveling here in the future.

Great location here for vegetarian type food! Enjoyed a GMO free menu and fast natural food!…read moreServers are amazing and friendly and the ambience is awesome next to a busy street with lots of small shops

D is the man! My girlfriend and I had an amazing time with him on the tour. He's extremely…read moreknowledge, personable and downright hilarious at times. We were laughing half the time with him. I felt like I was hanging out with a friend, while going on a fun scenic tour. We were at the museum so he picked us up there. We did the countryside first, stopped in Volendam for a walkthrough and bite to eat. We then finished the countryside and went back into Amsterdam to finish the tour. After that he dropped us off wherever we wanted (somewhere to eat again). I highly recommend this tour. Thanks again for a great time, D!