De Negen Straatjes

Sit back and relax while you enjoy a 75-minute city cruise highlighting the city's famous landmarks and culture and listen to stories from its rich trading history. Seeing the city of Amsterdam aboard a covered and heated boat is the best way to discover one of Europe's most exciting cities.  During your cruise, your skipper will take you through to many of the city's highlights, as you relax and take in all the sights and sounds. This cruise is conducted in a group with a maximum of 24 people, and will provide you with both an immersive and interactive tour. There is also enough time during the tour for questions and recommendations you might require for the rest of your stay as you enjoy this beautiful city. Choose between a standard option where you can add unlimited drinks, or book right away with Dutch cheese, wine and other beverages all included.

Admire Amsterdam’s picturesque waterside landmarks on a 100% electric, luxury cruise. Take in incredible views of the city’s famous landmarks and experience the most relaxing way to sightsee, free of traffic. Learn informative and entertaining insights about the sites along the route. See the 17th-century buildings lining the famous canals, as well new stylish buildings showcasing the influential 21st-century city that Amsterdam has become. Sail by the Hermitage Museum then glide past the Skinny Bridge and the posh Amstel Hotel.  Enjoy an open-air boat experience on a sunny day or stay warm with a protective covering on cooler days. In the winter months, relax on an enclosed boat to keep you warm. Benefit from the flexibility of a one-use ticket that can be used on any one of the cruises departing within the hour you booked.

Discover the sights of central Amsterdam on a 3-hour bike tour. With an expert guide riding by your side, you’ll learn about the city’s culture, see important historical sites, and famous hotspot as well as lesser-known local favorites.  Start your journey near the central station, pass the impressive A’DAM Tower, and ride over to the Western Islands, which are filled with charming drawbridges, old warehouses, and chic artists studios.  Continue along the Brouwersgracht Canal and visit the trendy Jordaan and 9 Street districts flanked by indie boutiques, cozy cafes, and hip eateries. As you ride deeper into the city center, you will enter the Grachtengordel neighborhood and zoom past the Westerkerk (Western Church) and the historic Anne Frank House.  Feel the buzz of music and street performers around Leidseplein Square, a busy theater district with a buzzing nightlife.  After so much excitement, enjoy a pleasant break in the Vondelpark, the largest park in Amsterdam and the most famous park in the Netherlands. Feeling recharged, circle the Museum Quarter and ride through the narrow streets of the Bohemian-influenced De Pijp neighborhood.  Cross the iconic Magere Brug (skinny bridge), a wooden drawbridge over the River Amstel, and arrive at the famed Artis Zoo leading into the Maritime Quarter.  Admire the impressive replica of a 17th-century Dutch East Indian Company ship at the Salt Harbour, before returning to back where your bike journey began.

Join this activity for a unique way to experience Amsterdam's food scene. Learn about some of Amsterdam's hottest spots by getting clues that lead you from one location to the next. This self-guided tour starts at Restaurant Prins van Oranje, opposite the Anne Frank House. From there, you'll receive your first clue to find your next bite. In case you can't find the next stop, you can always use Whatsapp to get some help. Choose between the Jordaan neighborhood route and the 9 streets (9 straatjes) neighborhood route. Each route takes 2-3 hours and includes enough bites and drinks to fill you up for lunch.

During this half-day tour, you will go around Amsterdam, visit and photograph the most scenic spots of this picturesque city, with a professional photographer. Begin with a visit to the trendy Moco Museum, home of Banksy, with its distinct art, photogenic staircases and weird backgrounds. Head towards the De Pijp neighborhood, famous for its numerous trendy local bars and cafes, inspiring wall art and well-known local market, Albert Cuyp, where a traditional herring eating picture will be taken (don’t worry, you don’t have to eat it if you don’t want to). See the canal houses and romantic bridges. Enjoy a quick visit to one of Amsterdam's beautiful parks and a wonderful tram ride through the Utrechtsestraat, a fashionable street full of design shops and boutiques. The ride ends in Rembrandt Square where you will be photographed standing in between the characters of the well-known Night Watch from the Golden Age painter, Rembrandt. Pose in front of the canal houses and romantic bridges like the love lock bridge and many others. You won't miss the opportunity to see the drunken houses, the Amstel river, the Southern and Western Churches. As your photographer is also your tour guide, get ready for some entertainment, as well as historical storytelling along the way. Last but not least, on the widest bridge of Amsterdam, with a breathtaking view of the canal houses on the background, you will be photographed on one of these typical bikes. Your tour will end at Restaurant Prins van Oranje, in front of the Anne Frank House, where you can check out your pictures easily, scanning your personal QR code while enjoying a nice coffee or tea.

Join a private walking tour through the historic center of Amsterdam, passing through the Old Town, the Red Light District, and the Jordaan District. As you travel, learn about all the sights, including some hidden gems only known by locals. Get to know more about Amsterdam, beyond the Red Light District and the coffee shops. Learn about the city's rich history and interesting architecture, as well as about Dutch culture in general. Walk past hidden courtyards and beautiful sights like the Noordermarkt, Westertoren, and Anne Frank's House. See the palace on Dam Square which was originally built as the city hall. Visit the Nieuwe Kerk and pass the former main post office, as you learn about the origins of the canal district and the Dutch Royal Family. Discover interesting historic facts about the most famous places in Amsterdam.

This private cruise takes you along the Herengracht, Keizersgracht, and Prinsengracht, and by the Red Light district. Experience the history and the hotspots of the capital city. There are no concerns about the weather on this outing as the boat is equipped with a canopy and in wintertime, you can warm up under the heater with a blanket.  Pizza options: • Margherita • Hawaii • Hot Pepperoni • Quattro Formaggi • Funghi Refreshments: Unlimited beer, prosecco, and soft drinks Enjoy the sights on the scenic canals of Amsterdam, along with your choice of pizza on this private cruise that’s priced for group of at least 8 persons.

Whether your trip to Amsterdam is a family vacation, a romantic trip or a lively getaway with friends, the local partner will organize the locations for the photoshoot based on your own unique requirements. Once the details are sorted, you will simply meet the photographer on the day and let them work their magic, capturing your travels in a contemporary and candid style of photography. Photographers are handpicked and highly experienced. As local experts, they will share their knowledge of the city like an old friend. A few days after the tour, you will receive a link to your own personal online gallery, containing your professionally-edited images, all free to download. This photo tour allows you to look back over your travels with fond memories, when all too often you are left with rusty memories of your journeys. Make sure that the next time you travel you have mementos that will last a lifetime.

Enjoy your guide’s expertise as you begin with the roots of this unique maritime metropolis, Amsterdam’s medieval harbor. The most interesting architecture in the Dutch capital can be found along its waterfronts, from the historical canal area to artificial archipelagos. See the neighborhood’s most striking monuments, markets, street-art hot spots, and little-known local haunts that characterize this beautiful and lively area. It will be there that you will also learn how and from where the Dutch began to sail the seas of the world. You'll see Amsterdam’s unique housing boats, classic wooden sailing crafts and barges, and the wharf-lined docks which are a bustling place to investigate on foot. The area attracts many artists, and has a lot to offer visitors. See the picturesque and costly homes which in the past were warehouses used for storing the goods that came from Amsterdam’s port. Later, continue into the Jordaan, which is Amsterdam’s most famous neighborhood. Watch how the gentrification of decades has worked to attract more galleries, restaurants, specialty shops, and upwardly-mobile residents to its "higgledy-piggledy" picturesque streets. You will gain a deeper knowledge of how Amsterdam has evolved from a merchant stronghold to a predominant European cultural capital as you walk around its streets. Following that, travel with your guide to the "Nine Streets" on Amsterdam’s 17th-century canal ring area, and enjoy one of the marvels of this world’s architecture. Learn as your guide documents the history of this unique urban development, and find out just why this area has been designated by UNESCO as world heritage. The area offers a great overview of the architectural style of Amsterdam’s rich past. After 400 years it is still very lively with artisanal businesses, hidden cafés, restaurants, galleries, and a unique blend of specialized and authentic shops.

Experience Amsterdam like never before, and hire a professional photographer for an exclusive photo session in front of some of the city’s most picturesque backdrops or local sites. Your guide will create a photo-documentary portfolio that is just right for you. Perfect for capturing special occasions or the everyday moments of your vacation, the friendly and unobtrusive experience will leave you with memories that last a lifetime. Pose against the colorful canals and house boats of the Canal Belt. Discover quaint nooks that are buzzing with local life. Held in some of Amsterdam’s prettiest neighborhoods and locations, popular options include the Dappermart market, or De Negen Straatjes, the “Soho of Amsterdam.” You are free to choose the location(s) that suits your style or personality. Alternatively, your guide will provide great tips and guidance about where and what will work best for your requirements.