AMSTERDAM
Amsterdam’s best days out.
The 15 best amsterdam canal cruises in Amsterdam, with prices, run times and who you book through. The ones worth planning an afternoon around, and what each ticket actually includes.
Covered Amsterdam canal cruise with Dutch cheese, mustard, and unlimited drinks. Glide past Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, and Magere Brug.
Most Popular“Very nice tour. The crew was very friendly, and the boat was very nice. I would have enjoyed even more history, but still it was a fun experience!”
1-hour Amsterdam electric canal cruise with live guide, Jordaan sights, and an unlimited drinks & bites option for the canal-photo crowd.
“Four people paid extra money for unlimited drinks, but there was no alcohol left, and each of us was only able to have one drink.”
One-hour covered electric canal cruise in Amsterdam with live hosts, classic sights, and optional unlimited Dutch cheese and wine.
“Our tour guide Tom & boat captain Andre were top notch. The cruise was very relaxing, the cheese board was lovely, & a nice selection of wines /beverages available (this optional part of the tour was worth it). Tom was very engaging. He told us a lot of interesting facts but was very open to…”
75-minute Amsterdam canal cruise with 19-language audio, snacks, and kids stories, passing UNESCO canals, bridges, and major landmarks.
“Hi. Very friendly crew and in the morning was the best choice to avoid overcrowded trip. Recommend!”
Electric open-boat canal cruise with a live English guide, unlimited beer/wine/soft drinks, and a small bite in Amsterdam.
“Kayla G was very knowledgeable, personable and great! Red was an amazing captain too even though it was his second day.”
Amsterdam city-centre canal cruise from Central Station: a 1-hour UNESCO canal-belt ride with audio in 19 languages, from $18.
“Lovely tour at night and funny captain! You don’t get to see so much of Amsterdam unless you book a tour like this. Food and drink available to purchase at the cafe beforehand.”
Smoke-friendly lounge canal cruise from Amsterdam Central Station with optional drink packages and 70-minute views of canals and bridges.
“Brilliant boat!! Guide knew loads of information, I’d say do it at start of your trip, as you can get recommendations for your trip and it’s really helpful. Always better to go to locals first!!! Really good value for money, just loads of fun :)”
Amsterdam luxury canal cruise with captain narration, blankets, and cocktail options. See Old Church, Magere Brug, Amstel River.
“The boat left at 6:19 for a 6:20 tour and did not wait for us as we were at the dock when it departed. All the other operators check to see if they have all guests. The company has yet to respond to my request for a refund”
One-hour electric canal cruise through Amsterdam’s UNESCO canals with an open boat, photo stops, and an optional unlimited drinks toast.
“Really fun experience! Unfortunately, there was some miscommunications with the drink packages but the staff was super helpful.”
Van Gogh Museum ticket plus an Amsterdam canal cruise with audio in 21 languages. Timed museum entry, flexible boat boarding, UNESCO canals.
“Great tour of VanGogh museum. I chose to get the in- person tour instead of self guided audio option. Guide was great and gave insights I wouldn't have gotten with audio tour. After guided tour I could go back and look further”
1-hour Amsterdam canal saloon cruise with live guide, classic views on the Amstel, plus an unlimited drinks and bite option.
“Beautiful and relaxing cruise. Would recommend to anyone visiting Amsterdam. Definitely go in the evening.”
Hour-long Amsterdam evening canal cruise with live English commentary, an onboard bar, and electric boat views of the Westerkerk and Anne Frank House.
“Jesse was a great tour guide, very funny and personable. Loved the trip and the sites. Tge only problem was it was a bit unorganized at the begining with so many boats coming in. Also my Mom is 82 and had a hard time getting into the boat. Wish there had been a plank to…”
Timed Van Gogh Museum entry plus a 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with GPS audio in 19 languages, great for a tight schedule.
“We enjoyed are activities and found them easy to book and pay for .really worth booking in advance as places get very busy and it makes it hassle free when u get there”
Fast-track Heineken Experience plus a 1-hour GPS canal cruise with 19 languages. Learn brewing, taste beer, see Amsterdam Canal Belt.
“The Heineken Experience tour is short, but very enjoyable. The visit is fun, informative, and well organized. It all ends with a refreshing, ice-cold Heineken tasting, which is the perfect way to wrap up the experience. I totally recommend it!”
1-hour live-guided Amsterdam electric canal cruise with open-air views and unlimited Heineken, wine, and soft drinks.
“Loved our canal tour today. Boat was very easy to find, seating very comfortable, and the live tour very informative.”
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