

St. Nicholas Basilica (Sint Nicolaasbasiliek)
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Free admission
Amsterdam’s most important Roman Catholic church, the Basilica of Saint Nicholas was built between 1884 and 1887 and is one of the city’s most recognizable icons thanks to its striking neo-Baroque and neo-Renaissance features. An intricate rose window made in the acclaimed Van den Bossche and Crevels workshop adorns the facade.
Prins Hendrikkade 73, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1012
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Amsterdam Canal Cruise in Luxury River Boat - Small Group - from AnneFrank House
Glide through Amsterdam's canals in style and comfort aboard a luxury open-air boat with no windows or walls between you and the sights. Settle into comfy cushioned seats, and warm up with provided blankets and a drink from the cash bar if the weather is chilly. The cruise departs multiple times daily from the Anne Frank House, so it's easy to fit into most sightseeing itineraries.
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$22.12
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$22.12
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands

Amsterdam Canal Cruise in Classic River Boat With Drinks & Dutch Cheese
Cruise down the famous canals of Amsterdam during this 75-minute boat tour. Hop aboard the classic wooden saloon boat and sit back and enjoy the beautiful city pass you by. See landmarks while nibbling on Dutch cheese and having a drink.
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$35.64
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$35.64
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands

Amsterdam Small-Group, Guided Evening Canal Cruise with Bar on Board
Come and join us on one of our legendary and Tripadvisor top 3 boat tours and get ready to cruise along the Amsterdam canals on our unique, electric boats. We have small open boats so you are able to enjoy the full experience!
On our 1 hour evening cruise you will explore Amsterdam, its famous landmarks, culture, and rich trading history whilst relaxing on our luxury boat. At night all the bridges light up in the city so it will feel like sailing through a fairytale. The cruise will be done with a small group of people, so expect an interactive tour, with enough space for questions and any needed recommendations for your further stay in Amsterdam. Our canal cruise is a great alternative compared to those old-school tourist canal boats that your grandma probably recommended.
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands

City Canal Cruise with Bar on board and Departure to Anne Frank House
Amsterdam is a a canal city so see it the best way possible: from the water. Aboard a well-equipped boat, cruise through the city's canals, soaking up the sights, while your skipper and hostess provides background information about each of the landmarks.
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Luxury Canal Tour with Local Live Guide - Sightseeing - from Rijkmuseum
We depart from the Rijksmuseum and sail through a beautiful area that was created by the Dutch in the 18th century. From here we will discover old Amsterdam and the beauty of the canals. The view from our 100% electrical luxury boats is amazing and a must when visiting Amsterdam. Sit back and relax on our boats and let our skipper and hostess guide you through the small canals where all large boats can't come. Relax with a drink and enjoy the best tour of the city!
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

Luxury Summer Boat Tour with Bar on board
Board a customized electric boat for a one-of-a-kind cruise on the canals of Amsterdam. Choose your sailing time and relax during a luxurious 1-hour ride on a small, open boat. The narrated tour begins and ends at a convenient location, in front of the Anne Frank House. Blankets and pillows are provided.
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Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

Amsterdam City Center & History Guided Walking Tour - Private Tour
Get a true insider's view of Amsterdam on this 2.5-hour private walking tour. Stroll around the city with the knowledgeable local guide and head to some lesser-known hidden gems in the city. Along the way, stop and learn about some of the major sites, too. Visit such spots as Dam Square, artists squats, leaning houses, Prinsengracht, Begijnof, the thinnest house, the oldest canals, the Sea Dike and China Town, The New Market Square (Nieuwmarkt) and the medieval city gate
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$89.89
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$89.89
Price varies by group size
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Kids Tour in Amsterdam City Center
Make your visit to Amsterdam is one that your children will remember forever with our special ‘Kids Tour’. Your kids will love every minute as they explore the fun side of Dutch history and culture through a variety of activities, puzzles, and riddles! Our tour takes place in the heart of Amsterdam and is designed to be flexible and enjoyable for children of all ages (parents and grandparents will love it too!).
At each stop along the tour, there will be a new and engaging activity for children as they discover more about Dutch culture. Each activity is paired up with a story that will keep the kids and grownups entertained. We’ll explore many exciting sights together, including Amsterdam's highlights – De Waag, Rembrandthuis, Amstel River, the famous canals, and the impressive Dam Square.
Our guides will gladly assist you with tips and recommendations for the rest of your stay, including our favorite child-friendly restaurants and attractions (and bars for when the kids are in bed).
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$17.21
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$17.21
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

PRIVATE and SAFE Saloon Boat Ride: Amsterdam Canal Cruise & Unlimited Drinks
The combination of foot, bike, car and bus traffic on the cobblestone streets of Amsterdam can be overwhelming. Escape the crowds with this private canal tour. Experience the city’s waterways from a unique vantage point. Enjoy a chilled drink while a local guide gives you insight on the history and architecture of the city.
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$173.30
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$173.30
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Skip-the-line Rijksmuseum & Amsterdam City Center Tour - Semi-Private 8ppl Max
Skip the line at the popular Rijksmuseum, as well as get a comprehensive walking tour of Amsterdam's historic center during this half-day tour. Travel with a small group, which ensures personalized attention and the chance to ask questions. Your ticket to the Rijksmuseum is valid all day long, so you can explore at your leisure after the conclusion of your tour.
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$220.17
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$220.17
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

60 Minute Small Group Tour by Captain Jack
Cruising the canals of Amsterdam is a must for first-time visitors to the city. This family-friendly cruise provides a personalized experience with a small boat and a maximum of 20 passengers on-board. Get to know each other as you sip drinks, tuck into snacks, and enjoy entertaining commentary from Captain Jack. Cruise around the UNESCO-listed canal ring, spot landmarks including the Rijksmuseum and the Anne Frank House, and hear fun facts and stories about Amsterdam as you discover the city.
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$22.12
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitized between use

Skip-the-line Rijksmuseum & Amsterdam City Center Guided Tour - Private Tour
Combine a private walking tour of Amsterdam with skip-the-line access to the popular Rijksmuseum on this half-day tour. Breeze past the crowds at the often crowded Rijksmuseum for a guided tour with your dedicated guide, then stroll through the city to learn about what it was like during the 18th and 19th centuries. This private tour ensures personalized attention for you and your party.
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$220.17
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$220.17
Price varies by group size
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Personal Private Canal Cruise, all inclusive. 60 minutes
The best private canal tour on the famous canals of Amsterdam! The cruise is private for 1,5 hours and inclusive local skipper/guide and inclusive beer, wines, soda's and snacks (due the Corona virus, snacks are not available at this time). The luxe boat is equipped with pillows and in case of rain a roof top. Anamazing experience to enjoy with friends and family. You will see the famous hotspots of Amsterdam. The starting location is at the famous Rijksmuseum, the biggest museum of Amsterdam.
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$276.54
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$276.54
per group
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitized between use

Amsterdam City Center & History Guided Walking Tour - Semi-Private 8ppl Max
Immerse yourself in the history of Amsterdam during this walking tour of the city center. Spend time in the company of an engaging guide and small group of just eight people or fewer as you see famous landmarks including the Red Light District, the Flower Market, Dam Square, and walk around the city's famous canals which have been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
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$89.89
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$89.89
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

The Transformation of Amsterdam - Red Light District
Walking Amsterdam is a unique experience in the world, its canals, its history and its neighborhoods attract thousands of tourists. We invite you to know the history of its historic center and its particular red light district through the voice of a particular and funny journalist who takes you on a mission of deep research on the transformation of Amsterdam and its old neighborhoods. With this soundwalk you will know how over time the city has been transformed since its medieval times. Discover the city in a different way, from the wonderful church of San Nicolaaskerk, unique in its architecture, the oldest building in Amsterdam Oude Kerk, the Erotic Museum, and the most famous street in the world located in the Red Light District, among others. Dare to discover Amsterdam in a different way.
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$6.99
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$6.99
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

Amsterdam Walking Private Tour with Join-in Boat Ride
Discover the inspiring city of Amsterdam on a comprehensive walking tour from the narrowest house to the widest bridge of this beautiful city built on hundreds of canals and wooden foundations.
Tour Highlights:
• Scenic views of Amsterdam waterfront streets
• Highlights of the Dutch architecture
• Red Light District
• Dam Square
• St. Nicholas Basilica
• Royal Palace
• Hidden courtyards & passages
• Canal district & houseboats
• Canal boat tour
• Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance
We will enjoy the rich culture, history and striking architecture of Amsterdam as we visit the Dam Square, infamous Red Light district, Old and New Church and the Royal Palace. We will also pass the unique house boats lining the waterways and Begijnhof Covent courtyard, known as Amsterdam’s oldest inner courts — and one of the city’s best known landmarks.
Our walking tour comes to an end by the Central Railway Station, where you will board a canal boat for a memorable journey on the waters of Amsterdam.
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$529.00
Price varies by group size
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$529.00
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

Full-Day Tour to Zaanse Schans village and Amsterdam with Cheese Tasting
During the tour, you will travel to the village of Zaanse Schans, past the Dutch landscapes of polders and canals, where you will visit a windmill, a cheese farm with a tasting of Dutch cheese.
Then you will return to Amsterdam, where you take a panoramic tour. You will see Central Railway Station, St. Nicholas Basilica, Dam Square, Oude Kerk, Nieuwe Kerk, Royal Palace, Canals and bridges of the city, Canal houses, Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, Red Light District, etc.
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$1,274.00
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$1,274.00
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

Amsterdam: walk through the old city
The old inner city of Amsterdam is incredibly picturesque! Here you can see the narrowest houses, crooked alleyways, hidden yards and gardens for butterflies!
During this wonderful walking tour, we would like to tell you about Dutch history, traditions, national character and, most importantly, figure out how this place built below sea level, became one of the freest and progressive countries in the world!
We will meet you at the Amsterdam Centraal Station, where we will share some wonderful facts about its history, old transport system in the Netherlands and talk about relationships between catholics and protestants after the 80 Years War. Slowly strolling along cozy canals and enjoying the view of old brick buildings and majestic churches, we will find out more about this multifaceted city. We will talk about old and modern lifestyle of Amsterdammers, about their preferences in architecture, fashion, leisure or food and about many other interesting subjects.
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$223.69
per group
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$223.69
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Join-in Shore Excursion: Walking Tour of Amsterdam and Boat Tour
Tour includes walking City Tour of Amsterdam and 1 hr join-in public boat tour. You will see Central Railway Station, St. Nicholas Basilica, Dam Square, Oude Kerk, Nieuwe Kerk, Royal Palace, Canals and bridges of the city, Canal houses, Red Light District, etc.
At the end of the walking tour, you will say goodbye to a guide who will give instructions on how to return to the ship after a boat trip.
A boat tour starts and ends by the Central Railway Station.
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$403.00
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$403.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

Private Walking Tour of Amsterdam + Join-in public Boat Tour
Tour includes walking City Tour of Amsterdam and 1 hr join-in public boat tour. You will see Central Railway Station, St. Nicholas Basilica, Dam Square, Oude Kerk, Nieuwe Kerk, Royal Palace, Canals and bridges of the city, Canal houses, Red Light District, etc.
At the end of the walking tour, you will say goodbye to a guide who will give instructions on how to return to the hotel after a boat trip.
A boat tour starts and ends by the Central Railway Station.
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$429.00
Price varies by group size
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$429.00
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

Private Shore Excursion: The Best of Amsterdam on a panoramic tour
Sightseeing tour with a professional guide and driver on the highlights of Amsterdam. You will see Central Railway Station, St. Nicholas Basilica, Dam Square, Oude Kerk, Nieuwe Kerk, Royal Palace, Canals and bridges of the city, Canal houses, Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, Red Light District, etc.
The tour ends with a return transfer to your cruise ship.
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$624.00
Price varies by group size
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$624.00
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

Best of Amsterdam on a Private Panoramic Tour
Sightseeing tour with a professional guide and driver on the highlights of Amsterdam. You will see Central Railway Station, St. Nicholas Basilica, Dam Square, Oude Kerk, Nieuwe Kerk, Royal Palace, Canals and bridges of the city, Canal houses, Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, Red Light District, etc.
The tour ends with a return transfer to your hotel.
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$419.00
Price varies by group size
From
$419.00
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

Private Tour: Highlights of Amsterdam + Zaanse Schans village + Cheese Farm
During the tour, you will travel to the village of Zaanse Schans, past the Dutch landscapes of polders and canals, where you will visit a windmill, a workshop for making wooden shoes, a cheese farm with a tasting of Dutch cheese.
Then you will return to Amsterdam, where you take a panoramic tour. You will see Central Railway Station, St. Nicholas Basilica, Dam Square, Oude Kerk, Nieuwe Kerk, Royal Palace, Canals and bridges of the city, Canal houses, Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, Red Light District, etc.
The tour ends with a return transfer to your hotel.
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$761.00
Price varies by group size
From
$761.00
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

Amsterdam walking tour: first acquaintance with the city
Our route covers a lot of main sightseeing as well as some secret and extremely cozy places, which will make you fall deeply in love with Amsterdam. Of course, it is interesting to see Dam Square and the Royal palace, but they will never give you a complete image of how this city actually lives.
Therefore, we would love to show you our favorite hidden places too: humpback bridges, hidden chapels, cozy courtyards, mysterious brown bars, best pastry shop and a second-hand book market, hiding in the gateway of the old univercity.
We would like to share with you some interesting facts, starting from history of Amsterdam and ending with stories about social initiatives and innovation projects. Would you like to get to know more about history and political system of this country? Or are you more interested in modern life, street culture and innovations? Or would you like us to tell you about the most important, exciting or boring things for Dutch people and discuss the national character?
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$223.69
per group
From
$223.69
per group
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How much does it cost to visit St. Nicholas Basilica (Sint Nicolaasbasiliek) 2021?
Currently, an entrance ticket to St. Nicholas Basilica (Sint Nicolaasbasiliek) costs USD 6.99. Guided St. Nicholas Basilica (Sint Nicolaasbasiliek) tours start around USD 6.99 per person. See all 28 St. Nicholas Basilica (Sint Nicolaasbasiliek) tickets and tours on Viator.
What's the best way to experience St. Nicholas Basilica (Sint Nicolaasbasiliek)?
The best ways to experience St. Nicholas Basilica (Sint Nicolaasbasiliek) are:
- Amsterdam Canal Cruise in Luxury River Boat - Small Group - from AnneFrank House
- Amsterdam Canal Cruise in Classic River Boat With Drinks & Dutch Cheese
- Amsterdam Small-Group, Guided Evening Canal Cruise with Bar on Board
- City Canal Cruise with Bar on board and Departure to Anne Frank House
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