route Vecht River

What we offer

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LUXURY PRIVATE TOUR

Embark on a unique culinary and sightseeing attraction with a luxury private tour & boat cruise on the historical Vecht River. This river was favored by the wealthy Dutch Golden Age merchants to escape the bustle of Amsterdam. Includes pick up & drop off from your hotel in/around Amsterdam or Utrecht for a seamless and memorable day trip.

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CULTURE & CULINARY

During the cruise, through what is often mentioned the back-yard of Amsterdam, you will make a stop with the classical semi-open boat at a great local restaurant with a terrace at the river for a multi-course dinner/lunch/high tea of your choice.

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TAILOR-MADE

We can also tailor the tour to your specific interests, perfect for returning visitors to the Netherlands. The Vecht River has many different -also UNESCO- attractions and is considered one of the most beautiful rivers in the Netherlands.

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Testimonials

I want to thank you for what you did for me, allowing me to enjoy a wonderful day, where I was able to meet two castles and the beauties of the Vecht River. 

 

– ReginaN, Sào Paulo, Brasil, Sept 2019

 


A super hot day in the river Vecht in the arms of Breukelen and Maarssen

 

Being four of us plus the guide made our tour very relaxing. It was very warm but being close to the river water and the breeze coming from the navigation made all so enjoyable. Martin is absolutely discrete and informative at the same time. So we enjoyed the chatting and the information about the scenery and the mansions. We also rewied our options on how to conduct the boat trip. We could then swim too at the end, as we liked and refreshing ourselves . The high tea was high quality and very well served on a lovely terrace.

 

 – ***** A Tripadvisor Reviewer, Aug 2020

 

Had a very nice day thanks to our guide, with many beautiful stories full of history. Despite the weather, it was a perfect day, thanks in part to this activity and the guide :) 

 

– 5 out of 5, Kenny, NLD, Get your Guide, Aug 2021

 

Very different and very special experience. Not what usually a tourist can see. The guide was very pleasant and polite. I would rate it 10 stars if possible. It's totally worth it.

 

– 5 out of 5, Martha P, Greece, Get your Guide, Apr 2022

Everything about this tour was exceptional. Martien was the perfect host and a wonderful guide. From the leisurely Vecht river cruise, to the stroll through the castle grounds and beautiful gardens, it did not disappoint. We had a nice little lunch in a lovely little village near the Castle which was a real treat. This private day tour is a do not miss. You will love every minute.

 

– 5 out of 5, Laura C, USA, Get your Guide, May 2023

SERVICES

Sunset Dinner Cruise

“17th-century summer life along the Vecht river”

Starting from your hotel or a central location of your choice in Amsterdam or Utrecht at 16.00 pm, your private party will be picked up by the guide in a comfortable car and driven to the Vecht river to board on a classical open-topped boat. Next, toast with a glass of bubbly, and enjoy the next two hours cruising by scenic castles, old draw bridges, and 17th-century river estates with their tea domes and colorful gardens along the route. As your local skipper/guide spin tall tales of life on the river, you will get a good impression of the summer life of the wealthy merchants in the Dutch golden age. Next, enjoy the delicious 3-course dinner of your choice at a classy local restaurant with a terrace at the river. After this relaxing private tour of 6 hours in total, you will be returned around 22.00 pm to your hotel.

 

From EUR 145.00 all-in

BOOK SUNSET DINNER CRUISE

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Afternoon High Tea Cruise

Dutch Golden age along the Vecht river

Starting from your hotel or a central location of your choice in Amsterdam or Utrecht at 13.00 pm, your private party will be picked up by the guide in a comfortable car. The guide will take you to the river and next via an ‘insider route” along the banks of the river to various tiny villages with old draw bridges and beautiful historical estates. Next board a classical open-topped boat, toast with a glass of bubbly, and enjoy the next two hours cruising by scenic castles and 17th-century river estates with their tea domes and colorful gardens along the route. You can make a stop to visit one of the museums or windmills, or to do a guided tour with Slot Zuylen. Next, enjoy a delicious High Tea at a classy restaurant with a terrace at the river. After this relaxing private tour of 5 hours in total, you will be returned around 18.00 pm to your hotel. 

 

From EUR 125.00 all-in 

BOOK AFTERNOON HIGH TEA CRUISE

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Day tour & Lunch Cruise

“Windmills and castles along the Vecht River”

Starting from your hotel or a central location of your choice in Amsterdam or Utrecht at 10.00 am (don’t forget your camera), your private party will be picked up by the guide with a comfortable car and taken to an ’insider’ route along the Vecht river, passing small old villages, windmills and old castles. Next, a stop to board a classical open-topped boat to enjoy the next one and a half hours cruising by scenic castles and 17th-century river estates with their tea domes and colorful gardens. With the Day tour, you can make a stop to visit one of the attractions or do a guided tour with Slot Zuylen. Along the way, enjoy a delicious 3-course lunch of your choice at a great local restaurant with a terrace at the river. After this relaxing private tour of 6 hours, you will be returned around 4.00 pm to your hotel.

 

From EUR 135.00 all-in

BOOK DAY TOUR & LUNCH CRUISE

Tailor-made tour & cruise 

“Design your own dream tour” 

One size doesn't fit all, so we are more than happy to tailor the tour to your request. Perfect for returning visitors to Amsterdam. The Vecht River area has almost too many exciting attractions to visit, but you are touring with an insider. So if you are for example interested in a specific theme to the river, such as the historical Unesco water defense line ('Stelling van Amsterdam') and the related 'Hollandse waterlinie', we can adjust the tour for that in particular. Perhaps you would like to follow your ancient family roots in this area, or you want to combine a private boat cruise with paying a visit to the unique Healey sports car museum in Vreeland including hotel pick up/drop off. 

 

Another suggestion, do a guided tour of the Slot Zuylen Castle and its gardens, situated in the tiny picturesque village of Oud-Zuilen and known by its most famous resident Belle van Zuylen (Isabelle de Charrière), writer of fame and feminist Avant la Lettre. 

 

Just let us know what you would like to do, and we will come up with a customized proposal to meet your dream tour. 

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ABOUT US

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Vecht-River-Tours provides off-the-beaten-track luxury private tours and boat cruises with a personal touch.

Our goal is simple; to give your private party a relaxing, comfortable day with valuable memories to take home from the beautiful and historic Vecht river area. 

OUR TEAM

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Martien

Martien is a guide who has a big heart for the Vecht region. Born and raised along the river Vecht, he is a real 'insider' with extensive knowledge of both the Vecht region and Amsterdam. With cheerful enthusiasm, he makes sure as your host that you get to know the area. Martien is also a guide/skipper on the canals of Amsterdam and started his company Vecht River Tours in 2017.

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Bernadet

Bernadet is our secret force, with her partiality for delicious food and style, she ensures that the food and beverages are excellent, either as dinner or lunch, or high tea in excellent local restaurants. On the road, we have her famous “Bernadet's picnic basket" with tasty healthy snacks, fruits, and drinks to enjoy in the stylish, classic boat. And for in case non da ultimo.., Bernadet loves to practice her favorite language Italian.

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FAQ

We have some frequently asked questions and answers listed below, but if you have questions that are not answered on this site, please feel free to send us an email or give us a direct call.

 
 
What can you tell more about the Vecht River region?

On our Facebook page, we frequently post short stories and various things worth knowing about the Vecht region. For a quick image overview of the Vecht River region, please look at our Pinterest page. Just search with Facebook or Pinterest using as keyword 'Vecht-River-Tours'. 

What exactly do you mean by a private tour?

On our tours, your group will be the only customer. Vecht River Tours offers guided tours for private parties only (up to 4 persons). We offer your private party a seamless combination of a customized guided tour with a local guide by private car and boat including a tasty dinner, lunch, or high tea. 

What can we expect to see during the tour and boat cruise?

You can expect an off-the-beaten-track tour and boat cruise. The river Vecht is still a hidden gem for most tourists and is like a pearl necklace with various smaller and larger pearls of different colors. Attractions like medieval Castles, old windmills, historical river estates, romantic gardens with tea domes, traditional drawbridges, industrial heritage... All of this and more can be found along the river.

What are the language options for these tours?

Your host/guide speaks the following languages: English, Dutch, German

What in case of bad weather?

We think that our boat tours are the best with decent weather. So what we always do, is check a few days upfront the weather forecast if we can expect decent weather. If not, we advise our guests to either reschedule or cancel the tour according to the cancellation policy or to take the chance and dress for the weather.

Can we tailor our private tour?

Sure, we like specials! One size doesn't fit all, so we are happy to modify the tour depending on your wishes. We can tailor the tour to a specific theme of your interest like maybe a visit to Slot Zuylen (still a lovely hidden gem) or maybe you want to combine a river tour with a visit to the canals in Utrecht. To give you an idea about what we can tailor: the times (possible throughout the day), the route by car and boat, the stops, and the restaurant visit. If you, for example, want to visit a specific typical local attraction like the UNESCO Dutch defense water line, and/or want to skip the restaurant visit, we can arrange that. Just let us know and we will come up with a suggestion to meet your wishes and our possibilities. 

Can we choose the pick-up/drop-off location and time?

We are happy to adjust the pick-up/drop-off location in Great Amsterdam or Utrecht at your convenience. Same for the departure/return time.

 

What can you tell about the boats?

We perform our cruises with classy, wooden half-open boats made for smaller private parties that we can accommodate comfortably. The classical semi-open boat has a top that can be fully opened in sunny weather or can be closed in case of unexpected rain. Just relax on the soft pillows with a drink and enjoy the boat cruise with beautiful sights.

 

What is your cancellation policy?

In case you would cancel at least 1 day before the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.

 

And finally, what can you tell me about the restaurants?

We have a selection of excellent local restaurants, each with a great combination of a nice ambiance, tasty food, and a terrace at the riverside. You can compile your multi-course menu. There is of course also a vegetarian option available.  Please advise of any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking.

 

Book with us directly

You can book your tour in a huge number of ways. There are of course benefits to each of the various sales and booking channels, and as tour operators, we also benefit from the number of distribution channels. When you BOOK DIRECTLY, however, you are in direct contact with us. This allows us to discuss all your questions and personal requests straightforwardly, and provide you with the answers you need. Direct contact is important to us: we will guarantee you the best price and our full attention. You can choose your preferred method, by phone, email, or our booking tool on this website.

 

Contact

If you have questions that are not answered on this site, please sent us an email, or please feel free to give us a direct call. 

 

+31 6 14178720

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