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Amsterdam Canals
Leiden Canals
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Amsterdam & Leiden  ·  Private Canal Experiences

See the city
from within

Tom takes you to places no tour boat ever reaches. Exclusive private cruises through Amsterdam and Leiden for two to eighteen guests, with stories that are real.

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✦ From €69 p.p.
✦ Hotel pick-up available
✦ 2–18 guests
✦ Incl. finest local snacks & drinks
✦ Tailor-made on request
Tom — skipper and host

Your skipper & host

Meet Tom

25+ years on the water
2 cities, one passion
★★★★★ VIP experience

Tom has spent over 25 years in hospitality and on the water — a combination that defines every trip he leads. Born with one foot in Amsterdam and one in Leiden, he lives between the two cities he knows and loves most.

He has spent years researching the hidden histories of both cities: the merchants, the artists, the scandals, the secrets buried behind beautiful facades. Every trip is alive with stories that don't appear in any guidebook.

His hospitality background means guests feel genuinely looked after — the right drink at the right moment, a story perfectly timed, a door opened that was never open before.

"The canal is just the stage. The real journey is the story."

— Tom
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Exclusive canal tours

Choose your city

Amsterdam canal houses
Amsterdam — 01
Behind the Canal Houses
Tom sails past storied canal mansions, unfolding their history from the 17th century to today. One private residence — never open to the public — is visited exclusively by guests.
2.5 hrs on the water*Book →
Anne Frank mural — Let me be myself
Amsterdam — 02
Art in Amsterdam
A surprising tour past art in the open air and behind doors that open especially for you. Created in partnership with FOAM Photography Museum and Huis Marseille.
2.5 hrs on the water*Book →
Anne Frank's room in the Achterhuis
Amsterdam — 03
Famous Stories
The city holds extraordinary tales — from Anne Frank's secret annex to the kidnapping of Freddy Heineken. Tom connects the locations to the stories that truly matter.
2.5 hrs on the water*Book →
Leiden canals
Leiden — 01
Golden Age Leiden
Past the oldest university buildings in the Netherlands, the heroism of Leiden's Relief in 1574, and hidden almshouse courtyards. Plus: how the Pilgrim Fathers lived here before sailing to America.
2.5 hrs on the water*Book →
Leiden of Art
Leiden — 02
Leiden of Art
Birthplace of Rembrandt, Jan Steen and Lucas van Leyden. Tom sails past the places that inspired their work and opens doors to artists' studios and collections that normally remain closed.
2.5 hrs on the water*Book →
Still Waters Warmond
Leiden — 03
Still Waters
The unknown Leiden canals, windmills and the open lakes of Warmond. Stories of cloth merchants who supplied all of Europe. The trip ends at the silent Rapenburg by evening light.
2.5 hrs on the water*Book →

* All tours are 2.5 hours on the water. Optional add-ons — a private canal house visit, museum access or a gastronomic experience ashore — are available and will extend the total duration. Enquire when booking.

The experience

A five-star
day on the water

From the first minute to the final toast, every trip is a carefully composed experience. No tourist commodity — a complete private outing that stays with you.

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Hotel pick-up included

Tom collects your group from the hotel and handles all logistics. All you need to do is enjoy.

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The finest Amsterdam & Leiden has to offer

On board you'll find the very best local snacks and drinks — carefully sourced, seasonal, and always with vegetarian options and the main allergens covered. Tom selects personally for each group.

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Exclusive access

Via partnerships with leading hotels, the Rijksmuseum, FOAM and Huis Marseille, Tom opens doors that stay closed for everyone else.

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Tailor-made on request

Anniversary, corporate guests, family outing or a proposal on the water? Tom is happy to create a fully bespoke programme.

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Pricing

Complete experience,
transparent price

All tours include snacks, drinks and exclusive access. Hotel pick-up available at a small supplement.

Small Group
€69
per person · 8–18 guests
  • All 6 themed tours available
  • Premium local snacks & drinks on board
  • 2.5 hrs on the water*
  • Up to 18 guests
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Most popular
Private Group
€95
per person · 4–8 guests
  • Exclusive use of the boat
  • Finest local snacks, wine & champagne
  • Hotel pick-up included
  • Flexible departure time
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Ultra Exclusive
Bespoke
2–4 guests · fully private
  • Your own theme or route
  • Restaurant or private dining arranged
  • Museum, canal house or gastronomy add-ons
  • Half or full day possible
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All prices per person including VAT. * 2.5 hrs on the water; optional add-ons (museum, private canal house, gastronomy ashore) extend the duration. Vegetarian options and major allergens always accommodated. Gift vouchers on request.

Tom works with

Rijksmuseum FOAM Photography Museum Huis Marseille The Dylan Amsterdam Rosarium Leiden
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Ready for your
unforgettable trip?

Choose your city, your theme and your date. Tom takes care of the rest. Availability is limited — exclusivity is at the heart of the experience.

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