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Amsterdam: 1-Hour Sightseeing Canal Cruise on Electric Boat

Cruise boat passing under the Skinny Bridge in Amsterdam.
Woman enjoying view on Amsterdam canal cruise.
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Anne Frank House exterior along Amsterdam canal with visitors and bicycles.

Duration

1 hr

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Guided tour

    • 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.

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

    • 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.

    • 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 DURATION60 minutes
    FREQUENCYEvery 30 minutes
    MODE OF TRANSFERElectric boat

    3 Boarding points

    Leidse Square

    Get direction

    Anne Frank Pier

    Get direction

    Centraal Station

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    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

    Bloemenmarkt

    Bloemenmarkt

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

  • 4.7
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    What our guests say

    Jordi-Schafroth Beatrice

    Jordi-schafroth

    Aug 2025
    Verified booking
    4/5
    You learned a lot about Amsterdam on this trip
    Pernilla Kerstin Kristina Karlsson

    Pernilla

    Jul 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Everything really. Our guide was well prepaird and he was a funny guy
    Marcel Hastenteufel

    Marcel

    Jun 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    It was a great stay on the boat! Nice and helpful personal!
    Hanspeter Hunger

    Hanspeter

    May 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Easy check-in, possibility to buy snacks and drinks
    Anette Schäfer

    Anette

    Sep 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
  • 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 12 years can board with discounted tickets. Children older than 12 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

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

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