Total Amsterdam Relax Tour: Pancakes, Souvenirs and a Boat Cruise
Amsterdam, Netherlands
From EUR 101.00
Office phone number: +31 64 367 21 86
Total Amsterdam Relax Tour: Pancakes, Souvenirs and a Boat Cruise
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Eat, shop and float your way through Amsterdam and discover the city’s most famous foodie export, meet local artisans and buy one-of-a-kind souvenirs. Finish off your day by exploring the famous canals on a highly entertaining boat cruise. This tour covers all your Amsterdam must-dos in one handy day package, so what are you waiting for?!
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Highlights
- Join us for some ‘real deal’ Dutch pancakes at a friendly local café and a chat about life in Amsterdam
- Discover three unique shops selling locally designed items in the heart of the city
- Shop for cool craft pieces, artistic portraits and sustainable t-shirts from talented local entrepreneurs
- Treat yourself with a delicious, one-of-a-kind dairy treat
- Join a super fun boat tour (open bar included!) and experience Amsterdam from its famous canals
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Schedule details
- Duration: 4 hours
- Meeting point:
Spui Square next to the statue of the little boy. Spui 14-16, 1012 XA Amsterdam.
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- Starting time: 1.00 PM
- Ending point:
Universe on a t-shirt, Eerste Bloemdwarsstraat 14 (near Anne Frank House)
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, a pancake lunch including a tea or a coffee, one photography portrait per person, a treat at an ice cream shop and a one-hour canal cruise voucher with open bar.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal purchases in any shops.
This Total Amsterdam tour combines lunch with a local, our popular city shopping experience, Made in Amsterdam, plus a very special boat cruise that will help you see the city from a totally different angle.
After you meeting your local guide, you’ll head to one of our favourite cafes for lunch and taste why the traditional Dutch pancake is such a special treat. As you indulge your pancake fantasies, you’ll have the opportunity to ask your guide about daily life in the capital and pick up some tips on what else to see and do during your stay.
After your lunch, we’ll take a short walk through the Netherlands’ largest shopping street, using the back alleys and short cuts the locals use, towards the Wallen district where the shopping portion of our tour will commence.
Each shop on the tour has a variety of cool, locally-made products available with a wide range of pricing too. There is absolutely no pressure to buy, this is just a great opportunity to learn more about the city via the creative and inspirational people that are driving the local shopping scene. We have carefully chosen these stores because of their responsible business approach; from environmental sustainability to reintegrated employment schemes, these shops offer you truly unique souvenirs to take home that boast serious sustainability credentials.
After all that shopping, we’ll sort you out with an authentic local sweet treat, which is similar to ice cream to give you a much-needed energy boost!
The guided portion of your tour ends at the world-famous Anne Frank House and from here, you will be responsible for catching the boat for your cruise, which can be taken at your own leisure, so if you fancy doing something else first, that’s totally up to you. You’ll be given a prepaid ticket for your canal cruise, so you can do it at your leisure, convenient huh?!
Your mode of transport is not your average tour boat, it’s a small and funky affair run by a Dutch Youth Yachting Club. They love to tell interesting stories about the city as you cruise the canals and, best of all, they provide an open bar of beer, wine and soft drinks to assist your good time! Groups are small too (less than 35 passengers), so you’re guaranteed a personal and intimate experience.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, a pancake lunch including a tea or a coffee, one photography portrait per person, a treat at an ice cream shop and a one-hour canal cruise voucher with open bar.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal purchases in any shops.
Dress standard: Please be aware that the weather in Holland is all part of the experience when cycling. We suggest you plan like the natives and wear layers. We offer ponchos if you happen to be caught out by a sneaky rain shower. Our tours will run in most weather conditions but if you’re not sure, please contact us to confirm your tour.
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Additional Information: You will leave the home-cooked experience and be responsible for meeting up with the shopping tour, which will involve an unguided, 5 min walk to the meeting point. Boats depart hourly and daily and you’ll be given a prepaid ticket for your canal cruise, so you can do it at your leisure.
Child Policy: Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children below the age of 6 can join at no cost.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +31 64 367 21 86
Email address: info@amsterdamurbanadventures.com
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