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Amsterdam: City Centre Canal Cruise

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Water activity
Amsterdam: City Centre Canal Cruise
Certified by GetYourGuide
Activity provider:Tours & Tickets
4.2  / 58858 reviews

Enjoy the best views of Amsterdam’s canal houses and houseboats on a 1-hour canal cruise.

About this activity

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Duration 1 hour
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Audio guide included
English, Dutch, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Arabic, Catalan, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Thai, Turkish, Croatian, Czech

Experience

Highlights

  • Take a 1-hour cruise through the UNESCO-listed canal district in Amsterdam
  • Admire the elegant houses lining the canals and the lovely churches and bridges
  • Learn more about Amsterdam with the audio guides provided
  • Enjoy an optional evening cruise in the canals of Amsterdam

Full description

Embark on a cruise takes you through the unique UNESCO World Heritage-listed canal district of Amsterdam. Enjoy the opportunity to take in many of the historic sights of the city center. Depart from Central Station and discover the historic buildings and canals of the city. Admire the elegant merchant houses that date back to the Dutch Golden Age. See stunning gables, beautiful churches, the iconic Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge), and many other top attractions.  During the cruise, listen to the recorded audio commentary in your choice of 19 languages. See merchant buildings from the 16th and 17th centuries, Amsterdam’s Golden Age, when trade flourished and was reflected in elaborately decorated facades. Arrive back at Central Station to finish the tour.

Includes

  • 1-hour canal cruise

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

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Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

Not allowed

  • Pets (assistance dogs allowed)

Know before you go

  • Children under 4 years old go free of charge if they do not occupy their own seat
  • Child ticket: 4-13 years
  • The duration of the cruise itself it 1 hour, but please note that it takes some time to board the boat, so the total duration of the experience might be up to 90 minutes in peak season
  • Only service dogs (who must be identifiable as such) are allowed on the boat

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.2 /5

based on 8858 reviews

Review summary

  • Transportation
    4.3/5
  • Value for money
    4.1/5
  • Service
    4.3/5
  • Organization
    4.3/5

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Julie – Netherlands10 September 2024  – Verified booking
Fully enjoyed the commentary and views and brilliant captain
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Joanan – United Kingdom29 August 2024  – Verified booking
A really lovely experience and really worth going on it. The staff were helpful, funny and very knowledgeable about Amsterdam as we were going around the city via its many canals. I would highly recommend people going on this boat trip/experience. Thanks again.
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Puspasara – United Kingdom29 August 2024  – Verified booking
I really enjoyed being able to see the city from the water and from a way that is common by everyone that lives there.
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