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Amsterdam: 1-Hour Sightseeing Canal Cruise on Closed Heated Boat

Boat captain steering during Amsterdam city centre cruise.
Guests enjoying a luxury romantic cruise on Amsterdam's canals.
Tourists enjoying a canal cruise in Amsterdam, viewing city architecture.
Canal boat cruising past historic buildings and bridge in Amsterdam city center.

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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Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

Guided tour

4.5/5

(426)

Francisca Melim

Francisca

Jan 2026
Verified booking
I booked our cruise the day before. I went with my parents and it was absolutely amazing. We have already walked by the cute streets by the canals but the experience by cruise was something special. We saw things from different eyes and plus, we get to discover a lil bit more about Amsterdam's history and culture. It was awesome. I am going to recommend it to my friends, without a doubt.
Ka Tung Cheung Budde

Ka

Feb 2026
Verified booking
First all all, the weather was great, water is claimed so we are very lucky. Secondly, the captain is funny, we have lot of laughs. Lastly, the audio tour is one of the good one that we have been experienced, because it doesn't talk all the time where leave space for people talk and share through
Simone Spinner

Simone

Jan 2026
Verified booking
It was a special trip to take a sightseeing tour on the canals in Amsterdam, which was lit up for Christmas. The tour was in English for the international guests. The boat guide made the tour entertaining - everything was perfect.
    • Spend 60 mins cruising through Amsterdam’s canals, and benefit from a lowest price guarantee and discounted rates for children, ensuring great value for your money.

    • Hop on near Centraal Station or Anne Frank House, a convenient, centrally located boarding point, for flexible and easy sightseeing.

    • Stay cosy and dry aboard a heated glass-top roof boat, offering views of Amsterdam’s canals and landmarks such as the Anne Frank House and the Skinny Bridge.

    • Enjoy informative commentary in your preferred language with a multilingual audio guide, plus activities for kids, making your experience enriching.

    • Upgrade to a 75-min cruise from Rijksmuseum, or opt for a 1-hour luxury saloon boat tour featuring live commentary, wi-fi and a toilet onboard and unlimited drinks and Dutch cheese.

    • 60-min Amsterdam canal cruise

    • Boarding from Centraal Station or Anne Frank House

    • Onboard audioguide in English (on speakers), and Chinese, German, Spanish, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Thai, Turkish, and Cantonese (on mobile)

    • Children's colouring page or bingo (for kids)

    • Heated panoramic glass-top roof boats

    Additional paid upgrades:

    • 75-min Amsterdam canal cruise

    • Boarding from Rijksmuseum

    • Live guided commentary from local skipper and hostess

    • Dutch cheese and unlimited drinks (wine, beer, and soft drinks)

    • Luxury saloon boat

    • Free Wi-Fi onboard

    • Toilets onboard

    • Earphones (available at additional cost)
  • TOTAL DURATION60 minutes - 75 minutes
    FREQUENCYEvery 30 minutes
    MODE OF TRANSFERBoat

    3 Boarding points

    Anne Frank House Pier

    Get direction

    Rijksmuseum

    Get direction

    Centraal Station

    Get direction

    Sights covered

    Anne Frank House Museum

    Anne Frank House Museum

    Red Light District

    Red Light District

    Old Heineken Factory

    Old Heineken Factory

    Westerkerk Church

    Westerkerk Church

    Negen Straatjes (‘Nine Streets’) District

    Negen Straatjes (‘Nine Streets’) District

    Magere Brug (‘Skinny Bridge’)

    Magere Brug (‘Skinny Bridge’)

    Madame Tussauds Amsterdam

    Madame Tussauds Amsterdam

    The Amsterdam Dungeon

    The Amsterdam Dungeon

    Amsterdam Icebar

    Amsterdam Icebar

    Body Worlds

    Body Worlds

    Museum of Prostitution - Red Light Secrets

    Museum of Prostitution - Red Light Secrets

    Amsterdam Canal Ring

    Amsterdam Canal Ring

    Van Gogh Museum

    Van Gogh Museum

    Moco Museum Amsterdam

    Moco Museum Amsterdam

    Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam

    Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam

    Het Scheepvaartmuseum - The National Maritime Museum

    Het Scheepvaartmuseum - The National Maritime Museum

    A'dam Lookout

    A'dam Lookout

    H'ART Museum

    H'ART Museum

    Ripley's Believe It or Not!

    Ripley's Believe It or Not!

    NEMO Science Museum

    NEMO Science Museum

    ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo

    ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo

    Rijksmuseum

    Rijksmuseum

    Nieuwmarkt

    Nieuwmarkt

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

  • 426 reviews

    How do we collect reviews?

    These ratings include verified reviews from both Headout guests and our trusted partners who operate this experience locally. All reviews come from real travelers who've taken this experience.

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    Guests from France, Germany, Italy and over 10 countries have loved this experience

    What our guests say

    Stephanie Crossley

    Stephanie

    Feb 2026
    Verified booking
    The cruise itself was very enjoyable. However, I had booked a ticket for a 10h00 cruise and, when I arrived, I was told it had been cancelled and that I had to go somewhere else to catch a boat at 10h15. Despite having my previously contacted me via WhatsApp & e-mail, I never received any message either before or after the cruise informing me of the time change or apologising for any inconvenience.
    Ka Tung Cheung Budde

    Ka

    Feb 2026
    Verified booking
    First all all, the weather was great, water is claimed so we are very lucky. Secondly, the captain is funny, we have lot of laughs. Lastly, the audio tour is one of the good one that we have been experienced, because it doesn't talk all the time where leave space for people talk and share through
    Petra Giebner

    Petra

    Feb 2026
    Verified booking
    Everything is perfectly visible through the glass panes, unlike boats with plastic sheeting. Nice and warm in winter because the boat is closed, but you can open the roof to create a springtime feeling. We can recommend it!
    Diego Moreno

    Diego

    Feb 2026
    Verified booking
    Very good tour and very good guide. The captain was very funny and very confident in driving the boat. The air conditioning was very good; it was very cold outside, but inside it was perfect.
    Erik Damberg

    Erik

    Feb 2026
    Verified booking
    It was wonderful seeing all the sights, and the boat captain made the experience even better
  • What’s not allowed

    • Due to cruise restrictions, your pets are not allowed on board.

    • Strollers are not allowed onboard for safety reasons as the aisle must be kept clear. You can leave your stroller at the store before boarding.

    Accessibility

    • This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

    Additional information

    • Children up to and including 3 years old may board for free. Children between the ages of 4 and 12 years can board with discounted tickets available at €12.50. Children older than 12 pay the same price as adults.

    • Please arrive 15 mins before your departure.

    • All boats are covered, allowing you to be warm and comfortable regardless of the weather.

    • The English audio guide is played by default over the speakers, but if you prefer another language, scan the QR code on board and connect to the audioguide in any of the other languages on your smartphone via the free WiFi on board (no need to download an app). Use your own earphones to listen. If you don't have earphones, you can purchase them in the shop for €1.50.

    • The route may vary due to municipal work, offering new highlights on each cruise.

    • Some experiences may include alcoholic beverages. Availability is subject to age restrictions and local laws. Please carry a valid ID. Drink responsibly.

    • Facilities: Free Wi-Fi, restrooms onboard

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

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

    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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