Sightseeing Cruises

Amsterdam: 1-Hour Sightseeing Canal Cruise on Electric Boat

Name: Amsterdam: 1-Hour Sightseeing Canal Cruise on Electric Boat
Start: 2026-11-13T16:45:00
End: 2026-11-13T18:00:00
Location: Amsterdam

4.7/5(2,731)

Italo V

Group

Verified booking

5 days ago

A fantastic and relaxing experience! Amsterdam seen from the canals offers a unique and charming view, with its historic bridges and characteristic narrow houses. The hour-long boat ride flew by: a perfect, scenic way to discover the city from a different perspective. Excellent service and flawless organization, highly recommended!

Nedijeljka C

Group

Verified booking

Oct 2026

Great combo :) The canal cruise is truly a MUST for any trip to Amsterdam, and the wax museum is simply a cool, quick highlight. With this combo you get around a lot and see the city from every angle. Really a top combo, no matter your age.

George N

Couple

Verified booking

Oct 2026

Enjoyed the comfortable seating at the back of the boat. Unfortunately we didn't hear one word of the commentary out there so we were disappointed by that.

Alessio E

Couple

Verified booking

Sep 2026

On Saturday we took the canal cruise and it was very beautiful because it allowed us to see some parts of the city we hadn't visited yet and learn about the history of the place. Captain Eddy also knew how to add a touch of cheerfulness and fun. Today, on the other hand, we visited the museum dedicated to one of our favorite painters, Van Gogh. Many works are on display, and the audio guide allows you to appreciate the experience even more and immerse yourself in it. Highly recommended!

Marina C

Group

Verified booking

Sep 2026

We went to Amsterdam for two days and decided to take this little cruise to explore this beautiful city. So I highly recommend this activity!

Allan J

Couple

Verified booking

Sep 2026

Canal cruise is a fantastic experience. A must see. The GVB all day passes is a fantastic way to get around Amsterdam. Unlimited changes and fares is just easy

Enjoy the sights of the Dutch capital on a relaxing 1-hour cruise through Amsterdam’s historic canal district, with three convenient boarding points to choose from.

Listen to engaging audio commentary available in 19 languages, highlighting landmarks like the Anne Frank House Museum and the Skinny Bridge.

Sail in comfort aboard a closed, glass-roofed electric boat that's both heated and eco-friendly for smooth and quiet sailing, with discounted tickets for kids under 14 years.

Admire the city’s iconic architecture and picturesque 17th-century houses as you glide past scenic waterways and charming bridges.

Upgrade to a semi-open solar-powered boat for a breezier experience through the UNESCO-listed canals that are also called the “Venice of the North.”

60-min Amsterdam canal cruise

Boarding from Centraal Station, Anne Frank House, or Leidse Square (as per option selected)

Audioguide in Dutch, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Catalan, Turkish, Polish, Thai, Indonesian, Russian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, Hebrew and Hindi

Glass-roofed electric boats

Additional paid upgrades:

Semi-open boat

Food and drinks

Live guide

TOTAL DURATION1 hour
FREQUENCYEvery 30 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERElectric boat
Timeline
Map
3 Boarding points
Leidse Square
Get direction
Anne Frank Pier
Get direction
Centraal Station
Get direction
Sights covered
Anne Frank House Museum
Red Light District
Old Heineken Factory
Westerkerk Church
Negen Straatjes (‘Nine Streets’) District
Magere Brug (‘Skinny Bridge’)
Madame Tussauds Amsterdam
The Amsterdam Dungeon
Amsterdam Icebar
Body Worlds
Museum of Prostitution - Red Light Secrets
Amsterdam Canal Ring
Van Gogh Museum
Moco Museum Amsterdam
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
Het Scheepvaartmuseum - The National Maritime Museum
A'dam Lookout
H'ART Museum
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
NEMO Science Museum
ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo
Rijksmuseum
Nieuwmarkt
Bloemenmarkt

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
Nedijeljka C
Group
Verified booking
Oct 2026
Great combo :) The canal cruise is truly a MUST for any trip to Amsterdam, and the wax museum is simply a cool, quick highlight. With this combo you get around a lot and see the city from every angle. Really a top combo, no matter your age.
Italo V
Group
Verified booking
5 days ago
A fantastic and relaxing experience! Amsterdam seen from the canals offers a unique and charming view, with its historic bridges and characteristic narrow houses. The hour-long boat ride flew by: a perfect, scenic way to discover the city from a different perspective. Excellent service and flawless organization, highly recommended!
Colin S
Group
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Lovely to see the canals in the night time
Mertens A
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
I thought it was a pity that the guide was in English and not in Dutch.
Kathy C
Group
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The access to the art pieces was close n organized well

What’s not allowed

Outside food and drinks, and large items, such as a suitcase or pram, are not allowed onboard.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Your guide dogs are welcome on the cruise.

Additional information

Children up to and including 3 years old may board for free. Children between the ages of 4 and 13 years can board with discounted tickets. Children older than 13 pay the same price as adults.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please arrive 15 mins before your departure.

Most covered boats are heated, making them comfortable even in the winter.

Accessibility: Free Wi-Fi, restrooms

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

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

Please arrive at the redemption point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your experience to avoid any delays.

Ticket redemption point

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