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
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
Mobile ticket
English
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

Check-in at Lovers Canal Cruises, Prins Hendrikkade 25, in front of Amsterdam Central Station with your (mobile) voucher. Reach the meeting point with tram numbers 2, 4, 12, 13, 14, 17, 24, and 26, metro numbers 51, 52, 53, and 54, or bus numbers 21, 22, 43, and 48. The nearest GVB tram, metro and bus station is Central Station.

Places you will see

• Magere Brug

Reviews by travellers

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Marshall B.
Wonderful, you learn so much about the history of Amsterdam
3 days ago
Monika
Good value for money. The boats are filled quickly, with no breaks in between, no long waiting times. No one has to stay on the quay and be "devastated" (quote from another review). The audio guide was appropriate (GPS-oriented) and the instructions from our "captain" were useful.
4 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!
10 days ago
David L.
The captain Simon was amazing entertainer and guide. I recommend this to anyone visiting Amsterdam.
13 days ago
Roy R.
Convenient location to meet and have a coffee beforehand. Covered boat. Good audio-guide.
22 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.
22 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
22 days ago
David H.
It was a very relaxing activity to do with all ages , lovely family activity. Very interesting to hear different stories about the different buildings.
23 days ago
Anya
Great boat tour of Amsterdams city centre. Very informative and well organized.
24 days ago
James W.
It was a amazing experience, I really recommend for all!
26 days ago
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Starting point of the tour
Check-in at Lovers Canal Cruises, Prins Hendrikkade 25, in front of Amsterdam Central Station with your (mobile) voucher. Reach the meeting point with tram numbers 2, 4, 12, 13, 14, 17, 24, and 26, metro numbers 51, 52, 53, and 54, or bus numbers 21, 22, 43, and 48. The nearest GVB tram, metro and bus station is Central Station.