Historische rondvaart Amsterdam

HISTORIC ROUND AMSTERDAM FROM € 67,50 p/p

Amsterdam's rich history is reflected in the water. The breweries along the canals, the old merchant houses, the inconspicuous (hidden) churches, the courtyards, the museums but also the houseboats along the canals give the city its unique character.

Rederij Mokum organizes a tour through the history of Amsterdam in authentic salon boats. Aboard the salon boat our Amsterdam guide will tell you about the secret, romantic and unknown places of the city.

CANAL TOUR THROUGH THE HISTORY OF AMSTERDAM

Sailing through Amsterdam, through wonderful stories of the skipper/guide, the history of the city comes to life. On board you can taste the atmosphere of the city. Drink a delicious jenever from Stokerij van Wees. Enjoy our Amsterdam snacks with real ox sausage and Amsterdam sour from De Leeuw....

During a two-hour canal cruise you will get to know Amsterdam in a different way. Our guide will take you to places you would not normally visit. Are you about to organize a company outing, or do you want to surprise the family with an original party, inquire about our Historical Canal Cruise Amsterdam.

Want to learn the secrets of the city? Book a Historic Canal Cruise Amsterdam

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WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM REDERIJ MOKUM

  • Private cruise of two hours
  • Skipper and guide included
  • Welcome with Amsterdam drink from 'van Wees
  • Unlimited Dutch bar
    Beer, good wine and soft drinks
  • Well filled dishes with Amsterdam snacks
    - Authentic Amsterdam ox sausage
    - Real Amsterdam liver sausage
    - Amsterdam grilled sausage
    - Amsterdam sour
    - Old and young cheese
    - Optional Amsterdam bitterballen
    - Vega also possible
  • Departure and arrival from our home port
    Room Mate Aitana hotel, 10 minutes walk from CS)
  • Parking garage with plenty of places
    Paid parking at own expense
  • Starting price € 67,50 per person ex vat
    Our prices are based on a minimum group size of 15 guests and a maximum.
    We also provide arrangements for fewer guests. Please note that the price per person will then be higher.
  • Did you know that we are also the publishers of the one and only Amsterdam Sailing Guide?
    At departure you will receive one.

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OUR SHIPS

The ships used for the Historic Amsterdam Canal Tours are at least 100 years old and have an impressive past. Whether it's a saloon boat, barge or former cargo ship, authenticity is paramount. The skipper and guide know a lot about the ships.

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    HISTORY OF THE CANALS OF AMSTERDAM

    Among other things, the Dutch capital, Amsterdam, is known for its canals. The 17th-century canal belt with its main canals (Singel, Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht) and a stretch of surrounding area were included in the UNESCO World Heritage List on Aug. 1, 2010.

    Around 1270, a dam was built in the Amstel River. On both sides of the canalized and dammed stretch of Amstel (today's Damrak and Rokin), the inner city of Amsterdam emerged in the Late Middle Ages. Aeme Stelle Redamme is medieval Dutch for: "Dam in a watery area."

    After the city grew in the 16th century, the center continued to expand and new canals were needed. The creation of the ring of canals as we know it today came during the Golden Age. In 1612, Mayor Frans Hendricksz. Oetgens decided that the city needed to expand to accommodate all of its residents and merchants. To this end, the Keizersgracht, named after Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I, the Herengracht, named after the Lords Rulers of the city of Amsterdam and the Prinsengracht, named after the Prince of Orange, were dug out.

     

    GOLDEN AGE

    Amsterdam's three main canals were dug at the same time. An ambitious expansion project by "City carpenter" Cornelis Staets was accepted and executed by the Municipality in1612. Upon completion 50 years later, the city was four times larger and possessed the most efficient and finely-meshed waterway system in the world. Through a spider web of connecting canals, merchant goods from all over the world could be delivered to the doorsteps of more than a thousand warehouses. A fleet of thousands of barges and prams provided the "pipeline" to the port. In those days, more freight was transported through the canals, either by rowing, bombing, or with a drawstring, than would even be possible today with trucks along the canals.

     

    THE SKINNY BRIDGE AMSTERDAM

    On the Amstel River at the level of Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht, you will find the Skinny Bridge. With its characteristic lights and narrow path, this is truly a unique bridge in the city. The Skinny Bridge got its name because of its width and the skinny years when it was refurbished. When you visit the bridge during dusk or dawn, you will find out why people find the Skinny Bridge so enchanting.

     

    THE GOLDEN BEND

    This is the stretch of canals where the wealthiest merchants, statesmen, artists and bankers used to live. And actually still live or hold offices. The house of the mayor of Amsterdam, for example, can be found at the corner of Herengracht and Vijzelstraat. The canal houses on this stretch of Herengracht are larger and wider than those on the rest of the canals. That's also why only really rich people could afford these houses. The canal houses in the Golden Bend are built in a style that harkens back to the time of the ancient Greeks, among others, and have marble halls and high stuccoed ceilings. It is definitely worth a look! Both inside and out.