Discover the beautiful city of Amsterdam on a classic boat with this covered canal cruise. Sail past city sights like the Maritime Museum, the Golden Bend, and the Anne Frank House.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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Duration 1 hour: Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide: English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Brenda – United Kingdom

Very tranquil and comfortable. Guide friendly and informative

Ash – United States

Absolutely the best thing to start our trip with! We learned so much history about the city and excited to be able to pin points stories our guide shared with us as we walk around Amsterdam for the next week. The wine was amazing and the cheese was so delightful, and abundant on both sides! Our guide made sure we were always topped off. We had such a great experience! My only thing is that I wish I was told before hand to bring cash for tips, so I highly recommend others bring Nederland cash so you can tip the guide at the end.

Itinerary

2 starting location options:
Anne Frank House, Prins Hendrikkade 33A
Westerkerk
De Negen Straatjes
Prinsengracht
Royal Theater Carré
Magere Brug
H’ART Museum
Stopera
Groenburgwal
Dancing Houses, Amsterdam
Herengracht
Hotel Seven Bridges
Het Grachtenhuis
Leliegracht
2 drop-off locations:
Prins Hendrikkade 33A, Anne Frank House

Main sites passed

Other sites passed

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

Soak up panoramic views of the city's sights from the comfort of the boat
Enjoy an interactive tour with your friendly hostess and skippers
Kiss your loved ones under the famous Skinny Bridge
Glide past the posh Amstel Hotel and see trendy, waterside neighborhoods
Choose unlimited drinks and enjoy a relaxing trip on a fully electric boat

Full description

Relax on a canal cruise through the UNESCO Heritage listed Golden Age Canals of Amsterdam. View city highlights like the Skinny Bridge, the Red Light District, and the Old Harbor. Have the option to choose standard tour or a tour with unlimited delicious Dutch cheese, wine, and other drinks.

Board the ship and let your local skipper tell you about local history as you sail past sights in the Jordaan district and the Skinny Bridge on the the Amstel River. Admire views of parts of the Red Light District, the former city locks, and Old Harbor.

Capture pictures of the stately architecture of the Maritime Museum and the prestigious Gold Bend neighborhood. See pieces of history as you sail by places like the Anne Frank House. Ask your guide questions about the city and get recommendations for things to do and places to eat.

Includes

Boat cruise
Live guiding by the local skipper and hostess
Cheese with beer, wine, and soda (if option selected)

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

Warm clothing

Not allowed

Unaccompanied minors

Know before you go

Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum drinking age is 18
A fairly big step has to be made into the boat, the stewards will assist you with this
Large bachelor and birthday groups are not allowed on this trip. Call 020- 2252837 for the private boat rental

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 23395 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.7/5
Transportation
4.7/5
Value for money
4.5/5

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Oh my goodness! This was such a fun boat cruise! The drinks and cheese were awesome! The guides were super personable and fun. We loved every minute!

Amsterdam: Classic Boat Cruise with Optional Cheese & Wine