Canal boat cruising past the dome of St. Nicholas Church in Amsterdam.
Canal cruise boat on Amsterdam canal with historic buildings and bridge.
Prinsengracht canal with historic buildings and boats in Amsterdam city.
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  • Experience a unique perspective on this 75-min Amsterdam cruise, featuring a multilingual audio guide and four optional boarding points.
  • Navigate through the city's renowned canals like Prinsengracht and Herengracht while admiring iconic houseboats moored along their banks.
  • Enjoy views of historic architecture from Amsterdam’s Golden Era as you pass landmarks such as Magere Brug, built in 1934, and Anne Frank House Museum.
  • Board a fully-electric boat for this tour where an audio recording provides fascinating insights alongside stunning canal vistas.
  • Optional: Enhance your experience with a snack box while exploring the UNESCO-listed canals of Amsterdam on this cruise.
  • Did you know? Known as the 'Venice of the North', Amsterdam's 165-kilometer network of 100+ canals is truly remarkable.

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Canal boat cruising past the dome of St. Nicholas Church in Amsterdam.
Canal cruise boat on Amsterdam canal with historic buildings and bridge.
Captain steering a boat on an Amsterdam canal cruise.

An eco-friendly way to tour Amsterdam

This 75-min canal boat journey through the Amsterdam canals, including the IJ and the Amstel, offers a unique perspective on some of the city's most renowned sights. With an onboard multilingual audio guide available for free earphones, you'll learn fascinating facts about each landmark along your route.

Admiring picturesque canals and historic landmarks

Your cruise will take you past iconic Amsterdam canals such as Prinsengracht and Herengracht. You’ll have the chance to see the Royal Palace, noted for its British architectural style, and the Anne Frank House where she hid during World War II. The tour also showcases other famous landmarks and examples of Dutch architecture while passing numerous houseboats. For an enhanced experience, consider upgrading with a delicious snack box.

Sights you'll come across

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

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • 75-min Amsterdam canal cruise
  • Boarding from Heineken Experience Pier, A’DAM Lookout, Anne Frank House, or Hard Rock Cafe Pier (option-based)
  • Audio guide
  • Earphones
  • Snack box (optional)
  • Personal expenses

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Must Know

  • This experience is wheelchair accessible.
  • The optional snack box contains chips, popcorn, cheese biscuits, salted peanuts, and a soft drink of your choice.
  • Most boats are covered and heated.

Ticket Delivery

  • 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 tour to avoid any delays.

Boarding point

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

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

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Booking FAQs

The cruise lasts for 75 minutes.

A fully electric canal boat will be utilized during your sightseeing experience.

Yes, you can choose to board at Heineken Experience Pier, A’DAM Lookout, Anne Frank House, or Hard Rock Cafe Pier based on your preference.

An audio guide with earphones will be available for you throughout the cruise to provide interesting information about what you see.

Yes, the experience is fully wheelchair accessible.

Most boats are covered and heated for your comfort during the cruise.

You have the option to upgrade with a snack box containing chips, popcorn, cheese biscuits, salted peanuts, and a soft drink of your choice.

The tour includes iconic Amsterdam canals like Prinsengracht and Herengracht, as well as sights such as the Royal Palace and Anne Frank House.

Yes, a multilingual audio guide will provide you with facts and information about all the landmarks along your route.

Personal expenses are not included in the price of the cruise. You'll want to budget for anything extra beyond what's provided, like additional snacks or souvenirs.

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