Kayak in Amsterdam
Paddle a two-person kayak through Amsterdam's UNESCO-listed canals. Glide under bridges, past houseboats, and through the Jordaan's prettiest waterways. No experience needed.
Jordaan Canal Walk
Dry off and wander the Jordaan's most photogenic streets — Bloemgracht and Egelantiersgracht. Tiny bridges, flower boxes, and some of Amsterdam's prettiest canal houses.
Winkel 43
3 min walk. Famous for having the best apple pie in Amsterdam — huge slices with whipped cream. Also serves excellent Dutch lunch dishes and coffee.
Café 't Papeneiland
2 min walk. One of Amsterdam's oldest brown cafés (1642) on a perfect canal corner. Local beers, jenever, and legendary apple pie — the canal terrace is magic at golden hour.
Comments
Kayaking the canals was way more fun than a regular boat tour — you see everything from water level and can go wherever you want. We got splashed by a tour boat though 😂
Stick to the smaller canals like Bloemgracht, way less boat traffic.
Winkel 43 apple pie is unbeatable but the queue on Saturday was 20 min. Weekday mornings are way easier.
Active couples who want to see Amsterdam from the water
Weekend morning into afternoon
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🤫Secret Tips
- •Book the kayak in the morning for calmer canals — afternoon gets busy with tour boats.
- •Bring a waterproof phone case — you'll want photos from the water.
- •Winkel 43 apple pie is cash-friendly but also takes cards now.
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