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.
Canal cruise boat on Amsterdam canal with historic buildings in the background.
Person holding smartphone displaying audioguide app interface.
Amsterdam canal with tour boat passing historic buildings and Montelbaanstoren tower.
Canal cruise boat on Amsterdam's scenic canal with historic buildings and bridge.

Amsterdam: 75-Min City Centre Sightseeing Cruise

Amsterdam
Sightseeing Cruises
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Duration: Varies (1 hour to 1.5 hours)

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Experience Amsterdam's charm with this eco-friendly, 75-minute City Centre Sightseeing Cruise on an electric canal boat. Glide through iconic canals like the Prinsengracht and Herengracht while admiring historic landmarks such as the Royal Palace and Anne Frank House. Enhance your tour by listening to a multilingual audio guide that shares fascinating facts about each sight along the way.

Get to see Amsterdam from a new perspective on this 75-min canal cruise with a multilingual audio guide, and the option to choose from four boarding points.

Sail through the city's most famous canals, such as the Prinsengracht and the Herengracht, and catch glimpses of moored iconic houseboats.

Cruise past Amsterdam's Golden Era architecture and sites like the Skinny Bridge – built in 1934 – and the Anne Frank Home, now a biographical museum.

This tour takes place on a fully-electric boat and an audio recording will give you interesting information in addition to the views.

Upgrade your tickets to enjoy a snack box as you cruise the UNESCO-listed canals of Amsterdam.

Fun fact: Amsterdam's canal ring is often called the 'Venice of the North' due to its 165 canals that stretch over 100 kilometers in total!

75-min Amsterdam canal cruise

Boarding from Heineken Experience Pier, A’DAM Lookout, Anne Frank House, or Hard Rock Cafe Pier (as per option selected)

Audio guide

Earphones

Snack box (as per option selected)

Canal boat cruising past the dome of St. Nicholas Church in Amsterdam.

Canal boat cruising past the dome of St. Nicholas Church in Amsterdam.

An eco-friendly way to tour Amsterdam

This 75-min tour of the Amsterdam canals (including the IJ and the Amstel) on a 100% electric canal boat will have several of Amsterdam's most famous sights line your route. Listen to a multilingual audio guide to learn facts about everything you see!

Admiring picturesque canals and historic landmarks

Explore some of the most iconic canals in Amsterdam such as the Prinsengracht and the Herengracht. Spot the Royal Palace which is famous for its British architecture and rich history, the Anne Frank House where she lived in hiding with her family for more than two years during World War II, and more. These are a few of the city's most famous landmarks and finest examples of Dutch architecture. Some of the numerous houseboats in the city may also pass you by. To further enhance your experience upgrade to enjoy a delicious snack box during the cruise.

Sights you'll come across

  • Westerkerk

  • Anne Frank House Museum

  • IJ

  • A'dam Lookout

  • Centraal Station

  • NEMO Science Museum

  • The Amstel

  • Magere Brug

Canal cruise boat on Amsterdam canal with historic buildings and bridge.

Canal cruise boat on Amsterdam canal with historic buildings and bridge.

Captain steering a boat on an Amsterdam canal cruise.

Captain steering a boat on an Amsterdam canal cruise.

Canal cruise boat on Amsterdam canal with historic buildings in the background.

Canal cruise boat on Amsterdam canal with historic buildings in the background.

Accessibility

  • This experience is wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

  • The optional snack box contains chips, popcorn, cheese biscuits, salted peanuts, and a soft drink of your choice.

  • Most boats are covered and heated.

Person holding smartphone displaying audioguide app interface.

Person holding smartphone displaying audioguide app interface.

Amsterdam canal with tour boat passing historic buildings and Montelbaanstoren tower.

Amsterdam canal with tour boat passing historic buildings and Montelbaanstoren tower.

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FAQs

The cruise lasts for 75 minutes.
An audio guide with earphones will be available for you throughout the cruise to provide interesting information about what you see.
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.
Yes, the experience is fully wheelchair accessible.
You have the option to upgrade with a snack box containing chips, popcorn, cheese biscuits, salted peanuts, and a soft drink of your choice.
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.
Most boats are covered and heated for your comfort during the cruise.
A fully electric canal boat will be utilized during your sightseeing experience.

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