Sightseeing Cruises

Amsterdam: 75-Min City Centre Sightseeing Cruise

Name: Amsterdam: 75-Min City Centre Sightseeing Cruise
Start: 2026-04-14T13:45:00
End: 2026-04-14T13:45:00
Location: Amsterdam

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.

Person holding smartphone displaying audioguide app interface.

Duration

1 hr - 1 hr 15 min

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

Operator: Amsterdam Circle Line

4.5/5

(4,788)

Lanz P

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

The one-hour canal cruise was, overall, a very pleasant and relaxing experience. A particular highlight was the enclosed, heated boat, which made the trip very comfortable even in cooler temperatures. Throughout the tour, we had a great view of the city and were able to discover many landmarks from a whole new perspective. That really made the trip special. The captain narrated the entire tour in English, providing lots of interesting information and historical background on the various sites. Despite being in English, everything was easy to understand and very informative. All in all, a clear recommendation for anyone who wants to experience the city in a relaxed way from the water while learning about its history.

Iryna P

Group

Verified booking

Last week

Wonderful tour of the canals of Amsterdam. Very friendly and cheerful captain. Warm, comfortable. Audio guide in many languages of the world. There is a toilet on the ship.

Anjeza S

Family

Verified booking

3 days ago

The sights and the guide. We got lucky with the weather on the day. The boat filled up pretty quickly, so you need to go a bit in advance to make sure you got a seat.

Daniel H

Group

Verified booking

4 days ago

The crew—and especially the captain—were incredibly friendly and helpful; they gave us an excellent tour of the canals and provided insightful commentary along the way

Antonio R

Group

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

A short tour, but long enough to see the countless architectural highlights along the canals that make Amsterdam such a special city. The guides were very friendly and provided helpful information. I highly recommend it.

Pilar G

Group

Verified booking

Feb 2026

The captain was really welcoming and caring. He gave us some insight of the tour complementary to the audio guide and he even provided some complementary explanations in Spanish. The boat was clean and confortable. It was a lovely cruise.

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
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)
Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American
Westerkerk
Anne Frank House Museum
IJ
A'dam Lookout
Centraal Station
NEMO Science Museum
The Amstel
Magere Brug
Heineken Experience
Rijksmuseum
Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam
Holland Casino Amsterdam Centrum
Van Gogh Museum
Moco Museum Amsterdam
ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo
Nieuwmarkt
Bloemenmarkt
H'ART 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.

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What our guests say
Lanz P
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
The one-hour canal cruise was, overall, a very pleasant and relaxing experience. A particular highlight was the enclosed, heated boat, which made the trip very comfortable even in cooler temperatures. Throughout the tour, we had a great view of the city and were able to discover many landmarks from a whole new perspective. That really made the trip special. The captain narrated the entire tour in English, providing lots of interesting information and historical background on the various sites. Despite being in English, everything was easy to understand and very informative. All in all, a clear recommendation for anyone who wants to experience the city in a relaxed way from the water while learning about its history.
Iryna P
Group
Verified booking
Last week
Wonderful tour of the canals of Amsterdam. Very friendly and cheerful captain. Warm, comfortable. Audio guide in many languages of the world. There is a toilet on the ship.
Mihaela F
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Everything was really nice, and the ride was calm and safe ❤️I really liked that the guide was available in many languages, and the captain was so friendly.
Sophia M
Family
Verified booking
Last week
The scenery is good, being on the water was pleasant and the views were good. The audio guide was unimpressive. It had lots of gaps even though I'm sure there was a lot more that could be said about the buildings and canals and history of Amsterdam. We passed a lot of interesting-looking places that the audio guide didn't comment on. My daughter had the kids audio guide and said that also had lots of gaps which was annoying. Because we didn't know when the guide would resume, we had to keep the headphones in the whole time. The hammy American accents were a bit irritating too but I wouldn't have minded that if the content had been more interesting. So none of the options in the tickboxes above, but I had to tick one!
Anjeza S
Family
Verified booking
3 days ago
The sights and the guide. We got lucky with the weather on the day. The boat filled up pretty quickly, so you need to go a bit in advance to make sure you got a seat.

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.