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Amsterdam: City Centre Canal Cruise including Audioguide

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Enjoy the best views of Amsterdam’s canal houses and houseboats on a 1-hour canal cruise.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
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  • Audio guide
    Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish
  • Duration
    1 hour
  • Includes
    • 1-hour canal cruise
    • Audio Guide
    • Sightseeing
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Take a 1-hour cruise through the UNESCO-listed canal district in Amsterdam
  • Admire the elegant houses lining the canals and the lovely churches and bridges
  • Learn more about Amsterdam with the audio guides provided
  • Enjoy an optional evening cruise in the canals of Amsterdam
  • Get an amazing view of Dam Square from the top floor of Ripley's

Description

Embark on a cruise takes you through the unique UNESCO World Heritage-listed canal district of Amsterdam. Enjoy the opportunity to take in many of the historic sights of the city center.

With this tour you will go on a one-hour sightseeing boat trip through some of the centre’s famous landmarks, with audio commentary available in 19 different languages.

This canal cruise has four departure points for you to choose between. Your cruise will end wherever it started. The primary location is just outside Amsterdam Central Station, the other three are close to tourist hotspots in the city.

One is near the incredible Anne Frank House, where Anne Frank and her family hid and she wrote her famous diary. Another is on the water near Leidse Square (Leidseplein), where you'll find street performers, bars and restaurants, as well as local theatres and iconic concert venues. And the final location is near the Rijksmuseum, the national museum of the Netherlands.

Admire the elegant merchant houses that date back to the Dutch Golden Age. See stunning gables, beautiful churches, the iconic Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge), and many other top attractions. Each boat tour follows a different route, so not all sights are guaranteed to be seen every time. This way, every cruise offers a unique and surprising experience.

You can use your ticket to board directly at any of our four departure locations:
Prins Hendrikkade (opposite Amsterdam Central Station): Prins Hendrikkade 33A
Leidseplein: on the canal across from Leidsekade 97
Westerdok (near the Anne Frank House): Westerdok 806
Europakade (at the Rijksmuseum): Museumstraat 1
To guarantee a specific time slot, we recommend reserving your cruise in advance. You can do this by visiting our Tours & Tickets shops (such as Damrak 26) or any of the LOVERS departure locations to secure your spot.

Good to know before you go
  • Children under 4 years old go free of charge if they do not occupy their own seat
  • Child ticket: 4-13 years
  • 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
Meeting point

Amsterdam 1-Hour Canal Cruise from Central Station

Amsterdam 1-Hour Canal Cruise from Anne Frank House

Amsterdam 1-Hour Canal Cruise from Leidse Square

Amsterdam 1-Hour Canal Cruise from Rijksmuseum

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    14-99 years
  • Children
    0-13 years
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