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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Audio guide
Restroom
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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
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

Reviews by travellers

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James W.
It was a amazing experience, I really recommend for all!
2 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.
3 days ago
Kenneth D.
Captain Louie did a great job of welcoming us and giving us other tidbits of pieces of information along our tour. He also had a very good sense of humor and made everybody feel welcomed. I would highly recommend this city tour. There are restrooms at the location where you check in. However, you do need a credit card to use the restroom. They charge a little over a dollar to use the restroom.
3 days ago
Roy R.
Convenient location to meet and have a coffee beforehand. Covered boat. Good audio-guide.
5 days ago
Marshall B.
Wonderful, you learn so much about the history of Amsterdam
5 days ago
Richard N.
Absolutely gorgeous, my 6 year old loved seeing all the views
6 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
10 days ago
David L.
The captain Simon was amazing entertainer and guide. I recommend this to anyone visiting Amsterdam.
14 days ago
Amie
Great facts and language options with souvineer…lots of room and easy booking
14 days ago
Katie
Was a nice boat ride. However the audio part of the door wasnt aligned with where we were on the canals so got confusing and had already gone past some of the places before it had told us about it
15 days ago
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Boat departs from Lovers Canal Cruise