Guided boat tour
Context, but a fixed route
You hear the basics, but you follow the guide's timing, route, and group.
Boat rental Amsterdam audio guide
Rent the boat. Hear the stories around you.
Amsterdam Mokum Tour turns your self-drive boat rental into a flexible canal audio tour. Sail your own route, keep your own pace, and hear GPS-triggered stories about the bridges, houses, and hidden details you pass on the water.
iPhone only for now. Keep mobile data on while you sail.
Why not just book a boat tour?
The freedom of a rental boat, with the context of a guide.
A guided Amsterdam boat tour gives you stories, but not much freedom. A self-drive rental gives you freedom, but you can miss what you are looking at. This is the middle ground: rent a boat without a skipper and let the app add the Amsterdam stories along the way.
Self-drive rental
Freedom, but easy to miss details
You choose where to go, but the canal houses, bridges, and hidden stories can pass by without explanation.
Amsterdam Mokum Tour
Your route, with local audio
Sail where you want. The app shows nearby stories and helps you hear what makes each spot worth noticing.
How it works
Three steps before you sail
No timetable, no group, no fixed route. Start the app when your rental boat is ready and use it as a flexible canal audio guide.
01
Rent a self-drive boat
Book a boat with a rental company. Amsterdam Mokum Tour does not rent boats.
02
Open the app on your iPhone
Choose boat mode, keep mobile data on, and let location-based stories appear around you.
03
Sail your own route
Pause for photos, change direction, or stop for a drink. The stories follow your route.
Sample route
What you might hear from the water
The app is built for classic Amsterdam canal moments: the canal belt, leaning houses, old warehouses, bridges, and waterfront landmarks. You do not need to follow this exact route. It is an example of the kind of stories that can appear while you sail.
Canal belt houses and warehouses
The skinny bridges and old water crossings
Jordaan side streets seen from the canal
Museum Quarter landmarks from the water
Inside the app
GPS stories while you sail
Amsterdam Mokum Tour is made for exploring without a guide standing over your shoulder. It helps you notice what is nearby and gives you short stories you can actually use while you are moving.
No fixed route. Choose the canals that work for your boat rental and your group.
200+ Amsterdam stories. Hear local context about places you pass by boat, bike, or on foot.
Text backup. Read along on screen when the canal gets busy or your group is talking.
Boat rental partner
Need a self-drive boat?
You rent the boat separately. If you are still choosing a rental company, Mokumboot offers self-drive electric boats that pair well with the audio tour.
Important
Amsterdam Mokum Tour provides the audio guide. Boat availability, prices, deposits, route rules, and cancellation terms are handled by the rental company.
FAQ
Practical questions before you sail
Do you rent the boats?+
No. Amsterdam Mokum Tour provides the audio guide. You rent the boat separately from a boat rental company.
Do I need a license to drive a boat in Amsterdam?+
Many self-drive rentals in Amsterdam do not require a boating license, but requirements can vary. We recommend checking directly with your rental company to be sure.
Is it legal to drive my own boat?+
Self-drive rentals are common in Amsterdam. Always follow your rental company's instructions and local boating rules.
What if it rains?+
Check the weather and your rental company's cancellation policy before booking. If you still sail, keep your phone dry and use earbuds or a speaker at a sensible volume.
Do I need headphones?+
Earbuds are recommended on the water because wind and canal noise can make phone speakers hard to hear. With a group, one person can also share the best bits out loud.
Does this replace a guided boat tour?+
It is different. A guided tour is best if you want a fixed route and someone else leading the whole experience. Amsterdam Mokum Tour is for people who want their own boat and their own pace.
Turn your boat rental into a canal audio tour.
Rent the boat you want, sail the route you like, and let Amsterdam Mokum Tour add the stories.