Get a fascinating overview of the “Venice of the North” as you walk Amsterdam’s most famous streets and glide along some of its 60 miles of canals. Primary focus is the Canal Ring area, dating back to the 17th century and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. After a 1-hour drive to the historic city center, you’ll spend about 90 minutes strolling with your guide past iconic landmarks like the floating Flower Market, the Mint Tower and Dam Square – as you learn the history of this remarkable, watery city spread out over 70 islands. After soaking up the landside scenery, you’ll board a glass-roofed boat to continue your journey of Amsterdam discovery along its labyrinthine canal network. Cruising the waterways of this cosmopolitan city, you’ll encounter bridges of every style (there are about a thousand of them here), houses ranging from palatial to classically austere, and a colorful procession of houseboats and tiny skiffs tied up along the stone canal banks.