I'm planning to propose in Amsterdam. Where should I do it, and how do I get us there without giving it away?
Pick the place for the moment and let the car handle the minutes around it. The spots forum regulars keep suggesting are the Magere Brug, the "Skinny Bridge" over the Amstel, lit by rows of small lights after dark; a private canal boat with a skipper; and, in spring, Keukenhof. What goes wrong is rarely the question; it is arriving flustered, late, or with an obvious reason for being dressed up. A chauffeur collects you under any pretext you like, drops you at the bridge at the planned minute and waits around the corner. First Class is €100 an hour; the Maybach for two, with reclining rear seats and champagne flutes, is available on request and confirmed individually on WhatsApp.
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With a chauffeur by the hour: prices per vehicle
| Option | Price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Class, with a chauffeur by the hour | €65 / hour | per hour · minimum 2 hours · 40 km included per hour · E-Class, EQE, EQE SUV, BMW i5, BMW 5 Series · up to 3 passengers, 3 bags |
| Van Class, with a chauffeur by the hour | €80 / hour | per hour · minimum 2 hours · 40 km included per hour · V-Class, EQV · up to 7 passengers, 7 bags |
| First Class, with a chauffeur by the hour | €100 / hour | per hour · minimum 2 hours · 40 km included per hour · S-Class, EQS, EQS SUV, BMW i7 · up to 3 passengers, 3 bags |
By the hour: minimum 2 hours, 40 km included per hour, starting and ending in the same city. The chauffeur waits between stops. Prices are per car, not per person, with 9% Dutch VAT included, and the same day and night. During ADE week (pickups October 20 to 26, 2026) fixed ADE-week prices apply, shown before you book; promo codes cannot be used that week. Booked less than 12 hours before pickup: +10%. At an airport or an intercity station the first 60 minutes of waiting are free, elsewhere 15 minutes; after that waiting is charged per minute at the class's hourly rate (Business €65 an hour). Free cancellation up to 1 hour before pickup.
What is included in the price
- A fixed price confirmed at booking, with VAT included: no meter and no surge
- The chauffeur’s name, car and phone number before pickup, plus e-mail reminders 24 hours and 2 hours ahead
- Water and phone chargers (iOS and Android) in the car
- Status updates to the person who booked, if that is not the passenger: confirmed, chauffeur en route, guest in the car, arrived
Where couples ask
| Spot | Best time | How the car fits |
|---|---|---|
| Magere Brug over the Amstel | After dark, when the lights are on | Drop on the Amstel side, pickup two minutes away |
| Private canal boat | Sunset | Drop at the jetty, collect at the end |
| Keukenhof | Opening hour in April | See Keukenhof for a special occasion |
| Windmills at sunrise | Dawn, when the paths are empty | See windmills at sunrise |
A Skinny Bridge evening, minute by minute
19:30 pickup at the hotel ("dinner reservation") · 20:10 a slow drive along the canals · 20:25 drop on the Amstel · 20:30 the question · 20:45 into the waiting car · 21:00 the real dinner reservation.
Related questions
What if it rains on the night of the proposal?
Keep a plan B under a roof: a covered boat, a hotel bar with a canal view, or simply the back seat on a lit-up canal.
Should we book a photographer?
Many couples do; tell dispatch where the photographer will stand so the drop-off doesn't spoil the shot.
Can you collect us from Schiphol with a surprise already set?
Yes; book with your own contact details, and the plan stays between you and dispatch.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Magere Brug (checked October 31, 2026)
- TripAdvisor: Where to propose in Amsterdam (checked October 31, 2026)
Book it, or ask dispatch first
Book online in a few minutes (no account, no app), or send your flight number and address on WhatsApp and dispatch replies in English, 24 hours a day.