Amsterdam: Sightseeing Canal Cruise

Name: Amsterdam: Sightseeing Canal Cruise
Start: 2026-06-15T19:00:00.000+03:00
End: 2026-06-15T20:00:00.000+03:00
Location: Amsterdam

Explore Amsterdam on a scenic canal cruise through the historic city centre. Glide along the Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht and Herengracht, passing landmarks such as the Anne Frank House, the Skinny Bridge and the Westerkerk. As you travel through the UNESCO-listed Canal Belt, an audio guide shares stories from the city’s 800-year history. Modern boats with panoramic roofs and open-air decks ensure clear views and great photo opportunities at any time of day.

Details

Discover Amsterdam from the water on a scenic canal cruise through the heart of the city. See historic monuments, charming merchant houses and lively districts as you glide along the famous canals, including the Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht and Herengracht. Along the way, pass well-known landmarks such as the Anne Frank House, the Skinny Bridge and the Westerkerk.

This cruise takes you through the impressive 17th-century Canal Belt, offering a relaxed way to explore Amsterdam’s historic canal ring. Whether you sail during the day or later in the afternoon, the city reveals its character through elegant gabled façades, picturesque bridges and bustling waterfront scenes.

As you travel through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed canal district, the captain and onboard audio guide share stories from Amsterdam’s 800-year history. The journey takes place on modern, comfortable boats equipped with panoramic roofs, sliding windows and open-air rear decks, ensuring clear views and excellent photo opportunities throughout the cruise.

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What is included in activity

1-hour evening canal cruise

Audio-Guide (Dutch, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Catalan, Turkish, Polish, Thai, Indonesian, Russian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, Hebrew and Hindi)

Departure: Prins Hendrikkade 25, Amsterdam, Netherlands

On map

Duration: 1 hour

Group size up to 50 persons

English, Italiano, Português, Русский язык, Español, castellano, Türkçe, Français, Deutsch

Mobile ticket

Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

River cruise ship

Change time

Lovers Cruise fleet

Open deck

Audio guide

Restroom

Enclosed deck

Meeting point

Check in at LOVERS Canal Cruises, located at Prins Hendrikkade 25, in front of central station of Amsterdam.

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

4.9 out of 5

1019 reviews

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Beth

Perfect amount of time 1 hour, lovely and relaxing way to see the history and learn about it with the audio guide included. We had perfect weather for it today too. So that was a bonus. Nice and sunny. So we could see it all clearly. Enjoyed it. Recommend.

3 days ago

Ariela

Great canal cruise. Very informative, we had a good time

9 days ago

AnnaCarin

The boat was nice, but with it being under cover, and having to wear headphones for the commentary, you were a little restricted in taking photographs. The cover was glass so you could see everything, but you were a little restricted. You got headphones to plug in, which you took away with you, then you selected the language you wanted to hear. That all worked, but we were unable to alter the volume. A very enjoyable hour, and would have been a godsend if it had been raining. Would recommend, but preferred the open top cruise.

11 days ago

Mohammad

good timing and comfortable sitting. we really enjoyed it.

12 days ago

Elma

Lovely canal cruise in the city, very informative audioguide and friendly staff made the cruise memorable!

14 days ago

Eileen M.

Guide was informative and answered our questions. Nice activity

25 days ago

Alen

The boat was very good . Really enjoyed it . Highly recommend.

29 days ago

Dainty Y.

The tour guide was entertaining, and he was also very knowledgeable about the history of Amsterdam. Overall, it was a fun tour.

about 1 month ago

You will discover

Anne Frank House

Canals of Amsterdam