Amsterdam: Sightseeing Canal Cruise

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.

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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.

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
€17.50
per person
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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
Duration: 1 hour
Group size up to 50 persons
English, Italiano, Português, Русский язык, Español, castellano, Türkçe, Français, Deutsch
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Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

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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

€17.50
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Starting point of the tour
Check in at LOVERS Canal Cruises, located at Prins Hendrikkade 25, in front of central station of Amsterdam.