City Centre Canal Cruise including Audioguide

Explore Amsterdam’s canals at a leisurely pace on this 1-hour city centre cruise, guided by an engaging audioguide. Glide past historic bridges, elegant canal houses, and charming houseboats while discovering the stories behind the city’s architecture, culture, and famous landmarks.

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Step aboard a modern canal boat and set off on a relaxed journey through the heart of Amsterdam. As you sail past elegant 17th-century houses and arched bridges, your audioguide brings the city’s history and culture to life with stories of the people and places that shaped it.

Glide along the central canals and spot landmarks such as the Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge), the Anne Frank House, and the soaring tower of the Westerkerk. Photograph the graceful merchant houses reflected in the water and watch daily life unfold along the lively quays.

Throughout the cruise, the audioguide shares fascinating details about Amsterdam’s trading past, its artistic heritage, and the neighborhoods that make the city so distinctive. The calm pace of the journey gives you time to relax, enjoy the views, and see the city from a fresh perspective.

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Open deck
Audio guide
Restroom
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from €15.50
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What is included in activity

1-hour canal cruise
Audio Guide
Sightseeing

Important Info

• Children under 4 years old go free of charge if they do not occupy their own seat
• The duration of the cruise itself it 1 hour, but please note that it takes some time to board the boat, so the total duration of the experience might be up to 90 minutes in peak season
• Only service dogs (who must be identifiable as such) are allowed on the boat
• Not suitable for Wheelchair users
1 hr
Group size up to 50 persons
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English, Deutsch, Italiano, Português, Русский язык, Español, castellano, Türkçe, Français
Children allowed
Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

Tour program

Please note that the program and conditions are subject to change.
Starting location
IJ River
Amsterdam Centraal Station
NEMO Science Museum
Amstel
Stopera
H’ART Museum
Magere Brug
Prinsengracht
Westerkerk
Anne Frank House
Drop-off location

Meeting point

Boat departs from Lovers Canal Cruise

Places you will see

• IJ River
• Amsterdam Central Station
• NEMO Science Museum
• Amstel
• Stopera
• H’ART Museum
• Magere Brug
• Prinsengracht
• Westerkerk
• Anne Frank House

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Reviews by travellers

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Marshall B.
Wonderful, you learn so much about the history of Amsterdam
5 days ago
Willie M.
When we arrived it was clear the trip was oversubscribed and to make it worse, the people behind us acted like children and pushed in front of us to get seats, leaving us not being able to join the boat ride that we booked. The staff were very apologetic and put us first in the queue for the next boat, offered a free drink and a cookie each. The trip we went on was brilliant, plenty of space and it was open top with tables so we could enjoy the beautiful evening sun. Thank you to the staff who were working the evening 17/07, your excellent customer service made it a joyous experience for us to end our trip to Amsterdam 😊
6 days ago
Mary D.
The cruise was good value for money. Probably not as great a view as a roofless boat but the weather was cold so this worked for us.
11 days ago
LeAnn
get in the queue early so you can get a window seat otherwise you will have strangers taking 409 selfie in your photos of historic buildings and bridges
11 days ago
Lorna M.
It was a simple enough tour The boat captain was competent The narration in English highlighted some interesting sights and history But it was difficult to identify some areas of interest since the narration didn’t coincide with where the building was Sometimes the captain did try to ensure that we looked in the right direction and did not miss it All in all a smooth relaxing boat ride in the canals around the city Would need to go visit the areas of interest after
11 days ago
Roy R.
Convenient location to meet and have a coffee beforehand. Covered boat. Good audio-guide.
14 days ago
María M.
They were very punctual and with the highway in Spanish we sailed through the three main canals of Amsterdam, seeing everything very comfortably from the boat and sheltering from the rain. Highly recommended
16 days ago
Amy G.
A must do in Amsterdam, you will to get almost everywhere in the city, with guided audio and a captain who also a guide too. Easy to use, access and good value too
17 days ago
Amie
Great facts and language options with souvineer…lots of room and easy booking
18 days ago
Anya
Great boat tour of Amsterdams city centre. Very informative and well organized.
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