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Canal Cruise Amsterdam

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Your visit to Amsterdam won't be truly fulfilled without embarking on a captivating cruise along its picturesque canals. Immerse yourself in the city's rich heritage and explore its most renowned landmarks during a 1-hour sightseeing cruise.

Tour Highlights

  • Experience the beauty of Amsterdam from the water.
  • Admire the UNESCO Heritage canals of Amsterdam.
  • Learn about the city's history from the comfort of a boat.

The Best Way to See Amsterdam!

Cruising along the canals of Amsterdam is one of the must-do activities on any trip to the Dutch capital. These waterways extend over 60 miles (100 km) throughout the city centre, offering the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the essence of the Netherlands.

During your boat tour, you'll navigate the historic Keizersgracht, also known as the Emperor's Canal, a waterway dating back to 1612. This 1.2-mile (2.8 km) long canal boasts a wealth of prominent tourist attractions, including the renowned House with the Heads, known as "Huis met de Hoofden" in Dutch. Its façade showcases the likenesses of Roman gods Apollo, Minerva, Ceres, Mercury, Bacchus, and Diana.

Next up, you'll visit the Prinsengracht area, where you'll be captivated by the picturesque charm of this quaint neighbourhood. Iconic landmarks await your discovery, including the Anne Frank House and the Houseboat Museum. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to admire the Duif Church and the Palace of Justice.

Starting Point Options

When booking, you'll be able to choose between the following starting points for the boat ride:

  • Centraal Station: the dock is located at Prins Hendrikkade 25, next to the Amsterdam Centraal Station
  • Anne Frank House: the dock is located at Prinsengracht, 265
  • Rijksmuseum: Stadhouderskade 511

Itinerary Changes

The itinerary may vary, as the captain of the boat will decide the route of the cruise. 

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Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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    August 23, 2026
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    Clare

    Lincoln, Reino Unido

    This was a relaxed way to see Amsterdam from the canals, listening to a prerecorded commentary. It was good value for money.

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    May 17, 2025
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    Ana Moreno

    London, Reino Unido

    No sabía que era un barco cubierto, si no no habría reservado. El audio con las explicaciones está en muchos idiomas, por esa parte bien. El patrón fu...

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    May 16, 2025
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    Leonnette

    Barcelona, España

    It was really fun and informative.

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    July 21, 2024
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    Xavier

    Barcelona, España

    Very entertaining. You see the life of Amsterdam in an hour.

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    July 9, 2024
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    Sofia

    Amsterdam, Países Bajos

    pretty nice, the views amazing and the tour was in different languages. I totally recommend

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    April 17, 2024
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    Catalina

    Madrid, España

    We had a great time during the boat cruise! We got to see very key areas of Amsterdam and the tour explanation was good. We all enjoyed the activity a...

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    July 3, 2023
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    Anonymous

    Brighton, Reino Unido

    Very enjoyable and both audio and driver knowledgeable

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    April 8, 2023
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    Sandra

    Cdmx, México

    Good

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    March 18, 2022
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    Meritxell

    Reino Unido

    The boat was really nice and the explanations were easy and we enjoyed a lot. I recommend this to everyone that wants to know more about the city.

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    December 6, 2021
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    Jaime

    Berlin, Alemania

    All great, nice tour and good explanations

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1 hour.
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The activity takes place with an audioguide in English.
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  • One hour canal cruise
  • Audio guide in English
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Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.
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Your visit to Amsterdam won't be truly fulfilled without embarking on a captivating cruise along its picturesque canals. Immerse yourself in the city's rich heritage and explore its most renowned landmarks during a 1-hour sightseeing cruise.

Tour Highlights

  • Experience the beauty of Amsterdam from the water.
  • Admire the UNESCO Heritage canals of Amsterdam.
  • Learn about the city's history from the comfort of a boat.

The Best Way to See Amsterdam!

Cruising along the canals of Amsterdam is one of the must-do activities on any trip to the Dutch capital. These waterways extend over 60 miles (100 km) throughout the city centre, offering the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the essence of the Netherlands.

During your boat tour, you'll navigate the historic Keizersgracht, also known as the Emperor's Canal, a waterway dating back to 1612. This 1.2-mile (2.8 km) long canal boasts a wealth of prominent tourist attractions, including the renowned House with the Heads, known as "Huis met de Hoofden" in Dutch. Its façade showcases the likenesses of Roman gods Apollo, Minerva, Ceres, Mercury, Bacchus, and Diana.

Next up, you'll visit the Prinsengracht area, where you'll be captivated by the picturesque charm of this quaint neighbourhood. Iconic landmarks await your discovery, including the Anne Frank House and the Houseboat Museum. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to admire the Duif Church and the Palace of Justice.

Starting Point Options

When booking, you'll be able to choose between the following starting points for the boat ride:

  • Centraal Station: the dock is located at Prins Hendrikkade 25, next to the Amsterdam Centraal Station
  • Anne Frank House: the dock is located at Prinsengracht, 265
  • Rijksmuseum: Stadhouderskade 511

Itinerary Changes

The itinerary may vary, as the captain of the boat will decide the route of the cruise. 

Points of interest in Amsterdam

Red Light DistrictJewish Cultural QuarterAnne Frank HouseVan Gogh MuseumRijksmuseum

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