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Amsterdam: 75-Minute City Canal Cruise

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Canal Cruise under a bridge in Amsterdam
Boat cruising through Amsterdam canal with historic buildings and bridges in view.
Woman aboard the Amsterdam Canal Cruise

Duration

1 hr 15 min

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

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Hop on a peaceful 75-min cruise and uncover secrets of Amsterdam's Golden Age while also enjoying the beauty of 17th-century Netherlands!

    • Explore the Dutch capital from aboard the waters on this 75-min cruise down the Amsterdam canals, with the option to choose from two boarding points.

    • Immerse yourself in engaging audio commentary in 19 languages, discover hidden gems, learn fascinating stories, and experience the city like a local.

    • Admire the rich baroque architecture lining the canals, and don't miss sights like Nieuwmarkt, a former execution site now bustling with markets and cafes.

    • Swing for a ticket upgrade that includes a snack box, and snack on chips, popcorn, cheese biscuits, salted peanuts, and a soft drink of your choice.

    • Fun fact: In 2012, the former Princess of the Netherlands, Queen Máxima participated in the Amsterdam City Swim event where she swam in the canals.

    • 75-min Amsterdam canal cruise
    • Boarding from Heineken Experience Pier or Hard Rock Cafe Pier or Stadhouderskade 501 (as per option selected)
    • Audio guide in English, French, Russian, Spanish, German, Chinese, Dutch, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Japanese, Turkish, Polish, Czech, Croatian, Indonesian, Cantonese, Korean, and Hindi
    • Earphones
    • Snack box (as per option selected)
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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    Guests from United States, Italy, France and over 17 countries have loved this experience

    Christophe FRIESS

    Christophe

    Apr, 2025Verified 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.
    Mohamed Laban

    Mohamed

    Jun, 2025Verified booking

    3/5
    The advantage went straight to the people sitting by the windows .people who were aisle sitter like me were not able to see most of the buildings and bridges announced by the boat broadcast or by the Captain. Next time I will book an open boat canal tour. Really very disappointing experience.
    Stanley Collins

    Stanley

    May, 2025Verified 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 !!
    Timothy Atwood

    Timothy

    May, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    It was very beautiful and relaxing. The captain was very attentive and willing to answer questions not covered by the audio.
    Christine Ingram

    Christine

    Jun, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Lovely chilled cruise through the canals, weather was fab too.
  • Floating down charming canals

    Marvel at the beauty of Amsterdam from the canals as you go on a 75-min cruise covering the best parts of this historic city. Take in the Dutch Baroque architecture that spreads across the canal banks and feel the artistic expression radiate from this UNESCO World Heritage Site. On your cruise, you’ll cover not just the 17th-century Renaissance age; but also the modern-age 21st-century look of Amsterdam. From the poignant Anne Frank House to the famous Van Gogh Museum, this cruise covers it all.

    Snacking and cruising

    Learn about this magical country, its past glory, and present hype; as a part of this scenic and breathtaking cruise, using your audio guide which is available in 19 languages. Enhance your experience by upgrading your tickets to include a snack box, which you can pick up at the ticketing office before boarding. The snack box includes chips, popcorn, cheese biscuits, salted peanuts, and a soft drink of your choice.

    Sights you'll come across

    • Westerkerk
    • Anne Frank House Museum
    • IJ
    • A'dam Lookout
    • Centraal Station
    • NEMO Science Museum
    • The Amstel
    • Magere Brug
  • What to bring

    • Have your entry tickets ready for a seamless experience.

    Accessibility

    • This experience is wheelchair accessible.

    • 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 cruise to avoid any delays.

    Boarding point

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

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