Canal Boat Tour with Audio Guide for All Ages

Glide through Amsterdam’s iconic canals on a 75-minute cruise with engaging audio commentary. Explore notable landmarks like the Anne Frank House and Westerkerk while stories, legends, and city history unfold around you.

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Embark from Stadhouderskade and enjoy a 75-minute canal cruise that showcases Amsterdam’s historic canal ring, passing elegant 17th-century canal houses, iconic bridges, and charming neighborhoods. Landmarks en route include the Anne Frank House, Westerkerk, Golden Bend, and more.

Throughout the journey, an audio guide in 19 languages enriches your experience with tales, historical insights, and local legends. Kids also have their own version—dubbed the "Fresh Water Pirate"—which comes with a special audio story and a goodie bag to make the cruise fun for younger explorers.

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What is included in activity

Canal cruise
Audio commentary in 19 languages
Kids Cruise” audio story and booklet with every kids’ ticket bought
Entry to Amsterdam

What is not included

Snackbox with sweet and savory snacks and 1 drink

Important Info

• The city canal cruise is wheelchair accessible, but you must contact our reservations department before booking your ticket to confirm a time slot from our departure dock in de opposite of the Hard Rock Cafe. If you do not contact us, a wheelchair space cannot be guaranteed.
1 hr 15 min
Group size up to 35 persons
Mobile ticket
English
Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

Your motor boat

Please note that transport and route in different days subject to change.

Tour program

Please note that the program and conditions are subject to change.
Starting location
Amsterdam-Centrum
Prinsengracht
Westerkerk
Herengracht
Amsterdam Centraal Station
Grachtengordel
IJ River, Amsterdam
A’DAM Lookout - Amsterdam Observation Deck
NEMO Science Museum
The Amstel
Magere Brug
Museum Quarter
Van Gogh Museum
Heineken Experience
Rijksmuseum
Drop-off location

Meeting point

The dock is located at Stadhouderskade 550 (opposite the Heineken Experience). Take tram 2, 5, or 12 and stop at Rijksmuseum. From there the dock is a 5-minute walk. Alternatively, take metro No. 52 and stop at Vijzelgracht. From there, the dock is only a 2-minute walk.

Places you will see

• Anne Frank House
• Westerkerk
• Golden Bend
• Overhoeks
• Music Building
• Maritime Museum

Reviews by travellers

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Herbert B.
This cruise was so relaxing and educational. We enjoyed learning more about Amsterdam and picking up ideas of more things to do. Our captain was so funny with the best personality. 10/10
5 days ago
Lillie T.
Very informative and just really lovely to spend 75 minutes on the water. I learned a lot, but mostly it was just the best way to see Amsterdam at its best I think. Recommend.
6 days ago
Joseph M.
Great experience, Captain Peter was one of a kind!
7 days ago
Matthew S.
Gorgeous day to take this awesome boat tour down the canals in Amsterdam. We elected to sit outside in the back and enjoy the fresh air and the sites. As such we missed the audio guide but so enjoyed the trip nevertheless. The captain came on the microphone often enough to give us some information about the current surroundings. All in all, an awesome way to spend a great afternoon seeing the gorgeous sites in Amsterdam.
15 days ago
Cleo
Very informative tour and friendly captain and staff. We got there on the nick of time but the lady staff was very friendly and assured us we can relax a bit and take the next one coming in the next 15 minutes. 5 stars! 😊
19 days ago
Scott M.
The audio guide was just amazing, i was completely surprised by it. Usually I find it a bit boring. We went at the sunset and even with the rain it felt so cozy and really beautiful! Truly recommend!
19 days ago
Izabela
Very relaxing and enjoyable.
20 days ago
Melina
The tour was a nice change and wonderful as an overview from the water. However, we only sailed on the outer canals because the boat was very large. The inner smaller canals were not seen. We then made up for it on foot. There were only chairs and no comfortable benches. The boat was also quite old.
23 days ago
Katja
A very pleasant atmosphere, good route. A little more storytelling would have been nice.
28 days ago
Eddie A.
Really nice to see the city from the water and the audio guide was very informative. Staff were very friendly.
28 days ago
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Starting point of the tour
The dock is located at Stadhouderskade 550 (opposite the Heineken Experience). Take tram 2, 5, or 12 and stop at Rijksmuseum. From there the dock is a 5-minute walk. Alternatively, take metro No. 52 and stop at Vijzelgracht. From there, the dock is only a 2-minute walk.