Sightseeing Cruises

Amsterdam: 75-Min City Centre Sightseeing Cruise

Name: Amsterdam: 75-Min City Centre Sightseeing Cruise
Start: 2026-05-30T11:30:00
End: 2026-05-30T12:45:00
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 mins

Free cancellation

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

Book now, pay later

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(4,857)

Jennifer F

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

This is the best way to see the sights of the city in a relaxing and confortable environment. The Captain made the experience even more enjoyable with his on board commentary. He was very funny and gave great descriptions in English to go alongside the sights. 100% recommended!

Carl J

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

Skipper was funny and polite, knew the area well, adapted when his favourite route was closed, all around pleasant experience. Learned a lot about Amsterdams history and challenges.

Caitlyn A

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Was a really interesting trip and a fun time to relax and take in the city from the canals. Very good value for money and is an experience you should 100% do whilst in amsterdam

Fernando N

Group

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

Great value for money, combined with the friendly service from the staff, and it’s also a great way to see much of the city from the canals

Carolyn P

Solo

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Tour guide was knowledgeable. However, had some issues with tickets which were not dealt with in a timely manner and then more issues for the London/Thames tours and boat tour.

Lanz P

Couple

Verified booking

Apr 2026

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.

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
Jennifer F
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
This is the best way to see the sights of the city in a relaxing and confortable environment. The Captain made the experience even more enjoyable with his on board commentary. He was very funny and gave great descriptions in English to go alongside the sights. 100% recommended!
Itthiya A
Family
Verified booking
4 days ago
It's very relaxing tour and very nice scenic view, only the boat is too loud on the back and we can not hear the tour guide explain properly, otherwise it's really great experience and would recommend for this trip.
Carl J
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Skipper was funny and polite, knew the area well, adapted when his favourite route was closed, all around pleasant experience. Learned a lot about Amsterdams history and challenges.
Caitlyn A
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Was a really interesting trip and a fun time to relax and take in the city from the canals. Very good value for money and is an experience you should 100% do whilst in amsterdam
Carolyn P
Solo
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Tour guide was knowledgeable. However, had some issues with tickets which were not dealt with in a timely manner and then more issues for the London/Thames tours and boat tour.

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.