Amsterdam: City Centre Canal Cruise

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4.229091 out of 5 stars
13248 reviews
Activity provider:Tours & Tickets
Amsterdam: City Centre Canal Cruise
4.229091 out of 5 stars
4.2
4.229091 out of 5 stars
13248 reviews

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

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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

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Barbara – United States

Captain Louie did a great job of welcoming us and giving us other tidbits of pieces of information along our tour. He also had a very good sense of humor and made everybody feel welcomed. I would highly recommend this city tour. There are restrooms at the location where you check in. However, you do need a credit card to use the restroom. They charge a little over a dollar to use the restroom.

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Eleanor – United Kingdom

Wonderful, you learn so much about the history of Amsterdam

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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

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 13248 reviews

Review summary

  • Transportation
    4.4/5
  • Value for money
    4.2/5

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Barbara – United StatesJune 20, 2025 – Verified booking
Captain Louie did a great job of welcoming us and giving us other tidbits of pieces of information along our tour. He also had a very good sense of humor and made everybody feel welcomed. I would highly recommend this city tour. There are restrooms at the location where you check in. However, you do need a credit card to use the restroom. They charge a little over a dollar to use the restroom.
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Eleanor – United KingdomJune 15, 2025 – Verified booking
Wonderful, you learn so much about the history of Amsterdam
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James – AustraliaJune 12, 2025 – Verified booking
The cruise was good value for money. Probably not as great a view as a roofless boat but the weather was cold so this worked for us.

Product ID: 56671

Activity provider:Tours & Tickets

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