Duration: approx. 4 hours

Enjoy half a day off the ship on this city tour through Amsterdam’s historical centre on a route that will take you past Dam Square and the Mint Tower to arrive at Museum Square and the famous Van Gogh Museum. You will have sufficient time to explore the museum, which has the largest collection of works by the renowned Dutch master. Following your museum visit, you will also have a chance to view some treasures of another kind: diamonds, a luxury product for which Amsterdam is well known. Enjoy your special trip to a diamond store and, if you feel so inclined, treat yourself to one of the shiny rocks.

Depart from the port by coach along the Dam Square, taking in the Royal Palace and Nieuwe Kerk, the museum district and Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, the concert building and the lively Leidseplein district. On reaching the heart of the city, we will enjoy an hour-long canal cruise through the historic centre, admiring the gabled historic buildings such as Anne Frank’s house, Westerchurch, the Twin Houses and Amsterdam’s historic bridges from the water. We will end the tour with a visit to an exclusive diamond retailer.

This whistle-stop tour of Amsterdam makes the perfect ending to a wonderful cruise for guests who are booked on early flights from Schiphol Airport. Take advantage of this trip for a short, but succinct overview of this lovely city and its many beautiful canals. The sightseeing route will take you past all the main sights of Amsterdam: its elegant squares, charming streets and the vibrant flower market. Your tour ends with your transfer to Amsterdam’s huge Schiphol Airport in good time to make your flight.