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Amsterdam: 75-Min City Centre Sightseeing Cruise

Canal cruise boat on Amsterdam canal with historic buildings and bridge.
Captain steering a boat on an Amsterdam canal cruise.
Canal cruise boat on Amsterdam canal with historic buildings in the background.
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Duration

1 hr - 1 hr 15 min

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Operator: Amsterdam Circle Line

4.5/5

(4,692)

Christophe FRIESS

Christophe

Apr 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Clean and punctual boat. Friendly staff speaking different languages... but not French. At the start of the tour, headsets are provided and you can either use the boat's audioguide (including a French version) or use your own cell phone with a Qr code. The tour lasts an hour and a half and covers a good part of the city center. The landing stage is just opposite the heinecken museum. I recommend this tour. A version with lunch is also available.
Stanley Collins

Stanley

May 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Learned so much about this beautiful city. Your Captain was pleasant and helpful. Boat was very clean and I would recommend it to anyone I know. It was all as advertised ! My girlfriend and I thank you for a nice time. We're not here long, but maybe we will try for one more time before we go back to the 🇺🇸 USA ! Thanks again !!
Daniel Janzen

Daniel

Apr 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Everything was fine on the boat. In Amsterdam, however, I didn't like the fact that the cyclists all seemed to ride quite recklessly through the crowds. You always have to expect to be knocked down everywhere except on the water. It's really stressful, especially with children. Once in Amsterdam is enough!
    • Get to see Amsterdam from a new perspective on this 75-min canal cruise with a multilingual audio guide, and the option to choose from four boarding points.

    • Sail through the city's most famous canals, such as the Prinsengracht and the Herengracht, and catch glimpses of moored iconic houseboats.

    • Cruise past Amsterdam's Golden Era architecture and sites like the Skinny Bridge – built in 1934 – and the Anne Frank Home, now a biographical museum.

    • This tour takes place on a fully-electric boat and an audio recording will give you interesting information in addition to the views.

    • Upgrade your tickets to enjoy a snack box as you cruise the UNESCO-listed canals of Amsterdam.

    • Fun fact: Amsterdam's canal ring is often called the 'Venice of the North' due to its 165 canals that stretch over 100 kilometers in total!

    • 75-min Amsterdam canal cruise

    • Boarding from Heineken Experience Pier, A’DAM Lookout, Anne Frank House, or Hard Rock Cafe Pier (as per option selected)

    • Audio guide

    • Earphones

    • Snack box (as per option selected)

  • TOTAL DURATION75 minutes
    MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
    FIRST DEPARTURECanal Ring (Grachtengordel)
    LAST DEPARTURECanal Ring (Grachtengordel)

    4 Boarding points

    Anne Frank House Pier

    Get direction

    Heineken Experience Pier

    Get direction

    A'DAM Lookout

    Get direction

    Hard Rock Cafe Pier

    Get direction

    Sights covered

    Canal Ring (Grachtengordel)

    Canal Ring (Grachtengordel)

    Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American

    Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American

    Westerkerk

    Westerkerk

    Anne Frank House Museum

    Anne Frank House Museum

    IJ

    IJ

    A'dam Lookout

    A'dam Lookout

    Centraal Station

    Centraal Station

    NEMO Science Museum

    NEMO Science Museum

    The Amstel

    The Amstel

    Magere Brug

    Magere Brug

    Heineken Experience

    Heineken Experience

    Rijksmuseum

    Rijksmuseum

    Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam

    Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam

    Holland Casino Amsterdam Centrum

    Holland Casino Amsterdam Centrum

    Van Gogh Museum

    Van Gogh Museum

    Moco Museum Amsterdam

    Moco Museum Amsterdam

    ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo

    ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo

    Nieuwmarkt

    Nieuwmarkt

    Bloemenmarkt

    Bloemenmarkt

    H'ART Museum

    H'ART Museum

    Het Scheepvaartmuseum - The National Maritime Museum

    Het Scheepvaartmuseum - The National Maritime Museum

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • 4.5
    4,692 reviews

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    What our guests say

    Sascha Rickert

    Sascha

    Sep 2025
    Verified booking
    4/5
    Nice captain, who was able to provide all kinds of additional information. This was also very amusing. The trip was well worth the money.
    Badebana Auguste Walla-Sobo

    Badebana

    Jul 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    The boat was almost empty and because of that the cruise had more of a charm. My favorite part was the Herengracht. And that’s why i loved the cruise.
    Regina Orgler Sordi

    Regina

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    The timetable, the explanations, the tour itself
    MFMCD Fransen

    Mfmcd

    Sep 2025
    Verified booking
    4/5
    Cozy crew who do everything to make you feel comfortable. Informative about Amsterdam.
    Freddy Vandevoorde

    Freddy

    Sep 2025
    Verified booking
    4/5
    Nice look through a different side of the city. Good guide
  • An eco-friendly way to tour Amsterdam

    This 75-min tour of the Amsterdam canals (including the IJ and the Amstel) on a 100% electric canal boat will have several of Amsterdam's most famous sights line your route. Listen to a multilingual audio guide to learn facts about everything you see!

    Admiring picturesque canals and historic landmarks

    Explore some of the most iconic canals in Amsterdam such as the Prinsengracht and the Herengracht. Spot the Royal Palace which is famous for its British architecture and rich history, the Anne Frank House where she lived in hiding with her family for more than two years during World War II, and more. These are a few of the city's most famous landmarks and finest examples of Dutch architecture. Some of the numerous houseboats in the city may also pass you by. To further enhance your experience upgrade to enjoy a delicious snack box during the cruise.

    Sights you'll come across

    • Westerkerk

    • Anne Frank House Museum

    • IJ

    • A'dam Lookout

    • Centraal Station

    • NEMO Science Museum

    • The Amstel

    • Magere Brug

  • Accessibility

    • This experience is wheelchair accessible.

    Additional information

    • The optional snack box contains chips, popcorn, cheese biscuits, salted peanuts, and a soft drink of your choice.

    • Most boats are covered and heated.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

    • Please arrive at the boarding point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

    Boarding point

    • Please check your final voucher for the boarding point details and specific instructions.

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