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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What is included in activity

1-hour canal cruise
Audio Guide
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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
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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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David L.
The captain Simon was amazing entertainer and guide. I recommend this to anyone visiting Amsterdam.
3 days ago
Callum
the captain was very funny and welcoming . gave us some additional insights beyond the audot guide. Great value for money
3 days ago
Alex
Great one hour canal cruise. Rey informative about Amsterdam. Highly recommend taking it.
3 days ago
Michael B.
This is my second time taking the tour with Lovers, and the staff is always very friendly and welcoming. If you don’t have much time to walk around Amsterdam, this tour is 100% recommended.
4 days ago
Danny D.
Guide was very funny. It was great learning about all the history of Amsterdam. Definitely recommend doing this. This was the second time I’ve been to Amsterdam and the second time I’ve done a tour with this same company. Definitely recommend.
4 days ago
Lilli
The canal cruise is overrated, not many things to see
6 days ago
Michae
The easy, gentle pace of the boat combined with educational commentary.
8 days ago
Melvin M.
I loved it. The meeting point was very easy to find, very straightforward. I had a great time touring the canal of Amsterdam.
9 days ago
Jack T.
Great one hour canal cruise. Rey informative about Amsterdam. Highly recommend taking it.
9 days ago
Chris L.
Our boat trip with Captain Dimitrov, Stijn, and Willem was pure joy from start to finish! I haven’t laughed this much in years - honestly, I’m counting it as my daily ab workout. These three aren’t just great sailors, they’re top-class entertainers who definitely deserve a raise. We’ll be back for sure… partly for the views, but mostly for the jokes!
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