Sightseeing Cruises

Groningen: Historical Canal Cruise

Cruise through Groningen’s historic canals for 1-hour, spotting elegant merchant houses, bustling Noorderhaven, and the towering Martinitoren reflected across calm waters.

Your guide adds personality to the cruise with fun anecdotes, local history, and interesting details that bring Groningen’s waterfront landmarks to life.

Keep your glass topped up with beers, wines, sodas, and water while enjoying uninterrupted canal views and relaxed conversations onboard.

1-hour canal cruise around Groningen

Live guide

Unlimited beverages (wine, beer, soda and water) on the bar onboard

TOTAL DURATION1 hour
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
Timeline
Map
1 Boarding point
Schuitendiep 82
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Sights covered
Oude Museum
The Hoge and Lage der A warehouses
AA Church
Hoek van Ameland
Hotel Prinsenhof
Martinitoren
Stadsschouwburg Groningen

These tickets can't be cancelled. However, they can be rescheduled up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

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What our guests say
Dick V
Couple
Verified booking
Sep 2026
The view. Esoecially the part through the Aa's
Christine S
Couple
Verified booking
Sep 2026
Free drinks, interesting commentary
Tanya W
Group
Verified booking
Sep 2026
Jelle was a great tour guide!!
Anja T
Couple
Verified booking
Sep 2026
Lovely guide with nice details about the sights. Great atmosphere!
Per-ola B
Group
Verified booking
Aug 2026
Nice crew! Cheerful and funny students.

What to bring

Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.

What’s not allowed

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Safety is a priority so this experience is restricted for guests under the age of 12 years.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair and pram/strollers accessible.

Additional information

This cruise is designed for relaxed sightseeing and is not intended as a party or nightlife experience.

Guests under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult throughout the cruise.

Alcoholic beverages are served only to guests aged 18 years and above.

Boarding the boat requires stepping down into the vessel, though the captain will gladly assist if needed.

Since the boats are completely open air, tours may be canceled in case of forecasted rainfall.

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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