Underground tours

From depths to heights: Amsterdam’s Untold Journeys, Guided by Underground tours.

Delve into the hidden layers of Amsterdam’s soul with our transformative Underground Tours, uniquely offered on a boat and guided by people living on the fringes of society. Navigate the city’s waterways as these remarkable guides, who are themselves homeless or former addicts, share their intimate stories and perspectives.

Board the boat, where authenticity and empathy merge into an experience that defies conventional tourism. With your guide’s personal insights, you will travel through parts of Amsterdam that are often overlooked and hear stories that shed light on both the struggles and strengths of those who took to the streets.

As the boat glides through the canals and takes in the picturesque landscape, your guide will recount their own journey and share stories of resilience, hardship and ultimately transformation. Their stories transcend stereotypes and offer a humanising perspective that bridges gaps of understanding and compassion.

This tour is a powerful exchange, an opportunity for participants to actively engage in meaningful dialogue, ask questions and embrace the profound connections that arise when different lives intersect. By the end of the trip, you will not only have explored the hidden corners of Amsterdam, but also gained a deep appreciation for the resilience of the human spirit.

Underground Tours on a boat in Amsterdam are a tribute to human stories that often go unheard. With every ripple in the water, these guides ripple the boundaries of society and bridge different worlds. Join us for an experience that transcends tourism, forging connections and igniting empathy as you sail through the city’s waterways with these extraordinary guides by your side.

What can you expect from Amsterdam Boat Events

  • A two and a half hour cruise through the Amsterdam’s canals
  • All our boats have a toilet on board
  • This price includes unlimited drinks (beer, wine and soft drinks). Do you want the bar on tab? No problem, please let us know this when requesting the quotation
  • All our boats can fully open in summer and are covered and heated in winter
  • Cruise on one of our historic boats, all of which are at least 100 years old
  • Our free boarding location is Westerdokskade, would you prefer to board somewhere else? See our boarding locations HERE. Do take into account an additional charge.
  • Below you can see our different snacks menus
  • All our menus can be made either vegetarian or vegan
  • Notice! This is a FROM price
  • All offers are without obligation
  • Any special requests? Like a diet or a package that is not listed here? Let us know, we’ll work it out together!

Need help? Call: 020 419 4141 or mail to info@amsterdamboatevents.nl

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What does it costs?

From € 62,50 per person

Price includes

  • Boat rent
  • Mixed appetizers
  • Unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks
  • Hostess
  • Guide

Price excludes

  • Other pick-up or drop-off location
  • Other snacks
  • VAT

Menu

Mixed appetizers, assuming 4 per person € 5,00

  • Spring rolls
  • Bitterballs
  • Cheese soufflés
  • Vlammetjes

Amsterdamse bites, 8 appetizers per person € 9,50

  • Amsterdam Ox Sausage ( can be replaced with salami if desired)
  • Amsterdam liver sausage
  • Amsterdam Grill sausage
  • Cervelate
  • Old, young and cumin cheese
  • Stuffed egg
  • Silver onions, gherkin

Shared Tapas, 6 appetizers per person € 14,50

(not a complete meal, but good for next to drinks)

  • Roll of serrano ham with mozzarella, basil and aceto balsamic vinegar
  • Platter with Spanish meats
  • Manchego cheese
  • Marinated olives
  • Lollipop wrap spicy tuna
  • Tortilla of potato and chorizo
  • Blini with cream of goat cheese
  • Spicy meatballs (cold, but also warm if desired)
  • Assorted bread with various dips such as herb butter, pesto aioli, tapenade, humus
  • Side plate and fork included

Snacks package Mokum, 3 snacks per person € 8,50

  • Lollipop fresh tuna with wasabi
  • Bite sized wrap roast beef with truffle mayonnaise and pine nuts
  • Spicy chicken with allspice and spring onion
  • Naan bread with brie, mint and strawberry
  • Homemade humus with walnut and red onion

Vrijmibo snacks € 9,60

  • Bite sized wraps Caprese
  • Old Amsterdam
  • Ox sausage
  • 2 kinds of raw vegetables with dip
  • Olives
  • Crusted tray of Barneveld chicken with a salsa of chili and spring onion