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

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Reserve now & pay later: Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
Duration 1 hour: Check availability to see starting times.
Audio guide included: Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Catalan, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Arabic, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Korean, Czech, Croatian

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

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Overall rating

4.1 /5

based on 4039 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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The cruise was absolutely wonderful - the weather, the views, everything. The only reason why gave 4 stars overall is audio guide quality. The were times when some guests couldn't hear anything in their earphones, so they missed a lot of information given... Also the captain was speaking a little too fast so not everything what he said was understandable.

June 26, 2023

Amsterdam: Canal Cruise with Audio Commentary

Amsterdam: Canal Cruise with Audio Commentary

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