Lovers: 1 Hour Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Audio Guide
- Fall in love with Amsterdam aboard a glass-roofed boat cruise along its famous canals.
- Capture the serene beauty of Amsterdam's world-famous canals from the water.
- Catch sight of popular landmarks like the Skinny Bridge and admire the canal's Baroque architecture.
- Upgrade your ticket to a semi-open boat tour and enjoy the unobstructed views and fresh air of Amsterdam.
- Enjoy the hustle-bustle of the city from the semi-open boat that runs on solar energy and is completely silent, ensuring an eco-friendly tour.
- Audioguides are available in a selection of 19 languages, enhancing your visit with insightful and entertaining commentary.
- You can get an audioguide in Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Catalan, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Arabic, Polish, Portuguese and Russian.
This ticket has the following options that you can choose from:
- Regular Canal Cruise
- Semi-Open Boat Canal Cruise
- Infants aged 3 and below go free. Children aged 4-13 enjoy reduced prices on their tickets (carry a valid photo ID).
- Get a full refund on canceling this ticket up to 24 hours before the schedule.
Amsterdam: 1.5 Hour Evening Canal Cruise
- Board your cruise and explore the canals of Amsterdam in the warm glow of the city illuminated at night.
- You will be welcomed onboard the comfortable boat by the cruise staff and can kick off your journey by ordering a cold drink.
- As you explore the UNESCO-listed canal belt, listen to the onboard audio guide with your free headphones, available in up to 21 different languages.
- Learn about the history of Amsterdam, its former glory, and how it came to be what it is today.
- The cruise will also drift past the canals that run through the district where most day cruises do not go - the infamous De Wallen or De Walletjes.
- It is the largest and best known red-light district in Amsterdam, and its interesting history allows for quite the cultural exploration.
This ticket has the following options you can choose from:
- Canal Cruise
- Canal Cruise & Snackbox
- 90-minute cruise.
- Evening cruise with bar service
- Multilingual audio guide
- Snackbox - contains chips, popcorn, cheese biscuits, salted peanuts, and a soft drink of your choice (optional)
Available in the following languages:
English | French | Russian | Spanish | German | Chinese | Dutch | Italian | Portuguese | Arabic | Japanese | Turkish | Thai | Polish | Czech | Croatian | Indonesian | Cantonese | Swedish | Korean | Hindi
- Infants aged 0-5 can enter for free. Children aged 6-12 enjoy reduced ticket pricing (carry a valid photo ID).
- Get a full refund on canceling this ticket up to 12 hours before the schedule.
Skip the Line Tickets to Van Gogh Museum + 1-hour Canal Cruise
- Get a healthy dose of Dutch history and art thanks to this pocket-friendly combo ticket!
- This tour brings together a canal cruise with a skip-the-line entrance ticket to the Van Gogh Museum.
- Set sail on a 1-hour cruise through Amsterdam's canals, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Float past top Amsterdam attractions such as the Anne Frank House and City Hall.
- Enjoy priority entry to the Van Gogh Museum, where you can admire over 200 paintings, 500 drawings, and 750 letters from the Dutch artist.
- Infants aged 0-3 go free. Children aged 4-13 enjoy reduced ticket pricing (carry a valid photo ID).
- This ticket cannot be canceled, amended, or rescheduled.
Flagship Amsterdam: Luxury Canal Cruise from Anne Frank House
- Admire unobstructed views of Amsterdam and see the famous UNESCO Heritage-listed canals from the Golden Age on the only cruise with an expert live guide!
- Depart from Anne Frank House in a closed saloon boat that takes you away from the city crowds.
- The heated and covered boats are 100% electric. Originally built in 1910, with a capacity varying between 25 and 60, they are rife with history and character.
- Fun Fact: Flagship Amsterdam is our highest-rated experience and is recognized worldwide as one of the must-do things when in Amsterdam!
- Sip on a delicious drink from the onboard bar as you enjoy the stunning Amsterdam views from the luxury boat.
- See the famed Seven Bridges, the crooked historic Dancing Houses, the prestigious Golden Bend, and the remarkable Anne Frank House.
- Get an understanding of Dutch history, fun facts, and spot famous landmarks along the canals, with the help of your guide.
- Infants aged 2 and under can enter for free. Children aged 3-10 enjoy reduced ticket pricing (carry a valid photo ID).
- Get a full refund on canceling this ticket up to 24 hours before the schedule.
Amsterdam Canal Cruise with New York Pizza & Drinks
- Sign up for a night of sightseeing and pizza as you step aboard a cozy boat
- Admire the wonderfully lit 17th-century canals and vintage houses that gracefully stand by the waters
- Choose your favorite Italian homemade pizza and couple it with Heineken beer, wine, and soft drinks
- For dessert, you have Cookie Dough Chocolate Chip ice cream
- See noteworthy landmarks like the Skinny Bridge and the historic Heritage Museum
- Infants aged 3 and under go free. Children aged 4 - 13 enjoy reduced prices on their tickets (carry a valid photo ID)
- Get a full refund on canceling this ticket up to 24 hours before the schedule
Heineken Experience Tickets with Free Drinks and Cruise
- Get fast-track access to the Heineken Experience, and enjoy a 1.5-hour self-guided tour in the interactive museum.
- Tour the historic factory where all Heineken beer was made until 1988.
- Enjoy a tasting session that will teach you how to best enjoy your beer.
- Learn about the world-famous brand's brewing process.
- Have a go at crafting the perfect beer in the oldest Heineken brewery.
- Admire the best views of the Dutch capital as you sail along its canals on a relaxing cruise.
- Capture the beautiful merchant homes and cobblestoned pathways of the city as you listen to an engaging audioguide.
- Please note: The Heineken Experience is only open for adults aged 18 and above.
- Tickets to Heineken Experience
- 2 free beer samples
- Access to the cruise
- GPS audio guide in 19 languages during the cruise
######COVID-19 Safety Measures
- As of the 25th of September 2021, a COVID-19 Certificate with a negative test result (no older than 24 hours), proof of vaccination or proof of recovery, will be mandatory in order to visit bars/ restaurants (indoor), events, sports events and museums/ attractions in the Netherlands.
- Please note that this is only mandatory for the age of 13 years and older.
- Please bring your own mask and wear it during the tour. Of course, nobody expects you to be able to fully enjoy your Heineken beer with a mask on. You can take it off when taking a sip, but please make sure to keep a distance from others.
- Make sure to follow the advice of the staff at all times.
- For the cruise, children aged 4-13 enjoy reduced pricing tickets (carry a valid photo ID).
- The Heineken Experience is only open for adults aged 18 and above.
- This ticket cannot be canceled, amended or refunded.
Skip the Line Rijksmuseum Tickets & Amsterdam Canal Cruise
- Explore the ever-revered Rijksmuseum, home to some of the rarest abstract art pieces of all time.
- Your skip-the-line access grants you direct entry without having to while your time away in ticketing queues.
- Be astounded by the artistically constructed building of the Rijksmuseum.
- Hop from gallery to gallery as you explore over 8,000 pieces of displayed art by famous artists.
- Gasp at stunning Dutch masterpieces like Van Gogh’s Self-portrait and Vermeer’s Milkmaid.
- Find works of the internationally-acclaimed Dutch painter, Rembrandt van Rijn within these hallowed walls.
- A serene hour-long cruise along the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Amsterdam's canals makes your trip worthwhile.
- Watch rustic bridges, striking cathedrals, and charming 17th-century merchant houses sail past you.
- Use the informative audio commentary on board (available in 19 languages) to learn more about this enchanting city.
- Infants aged 0-3 can go for free. Children aged 4-13 enjoy reduced ticket pricing (carry a valid photo ID).
- This ticket cannot be canceled, amended or rescheduled
Pancake Cruise in Amsterdam
- Set sail on an all-you-can-eat pancake adventure that takes place on a 75-minute boat trip.
- Cruise past top Amsterdam highlights like A'DAM Tower and the Eye Museum.
- Load up your Dutch pancakes with plenty of toppings like cheese, bacon, fruit, chocolate, marmalade, and more.
- Whatever you choose, it's bound to be flippin' good! Simply sit back and enjoy your all-you-can-eat pannenkoek adventure.
- Infants aged 0-2 go for free. Children aged 3-11 enjoy reduced ticket pricing (carry a valid photo ID).
- Cannot be canceled, amended, or rescheduled.
I amsterdam City Card: Canal Cruise, Public Transport And Attractions Entry
- Explore the best of Amsterdam seamlessly with this handy I Amsterdam City Card that allows you access to 70+ fascinating attractions over the course of 24, 48, 72, 96, or 120 hours (depending on the option chosen at checkout).
- Your card includes access to the famed Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum, Stedelijk Museum, blissful hour-long canal cruise, and many more.
- Along with entry to several attractions, you will also benefit from unlimited access to the city’s public transport (tram and bus only) to help you get around hassle-free.
- Save up to 40% on access to attractions, discounts at cafes, bike rentals, and much more!
- Note: Because of current safety measures you are now required to book time slots before visiting City Card venues. This also includes visits to restaurants and bars.
- The I amsterdam City Card allows you to comfortably visit the attractions of your choice over the course of 24, 48, 72, 96, or 120 hours (depending on the option chosen at checkout).
- Enjoy an extended ticket validity until 31 Dec 2021.
- All discounts at restaurants and cafes are valid for the calendar year of 2021.
- Once booked, this card cannot be amended, canceled, or rescheduled.
The capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam, is famous for its beautiful houses, coffee shops, culture, museums, and canals. What can only be considered a result of systematic planning is that the Amsterdam Canals stretch over 62 miles or 100 kilometers, with over 1500 bridges and about 90 islands. Built alongside 1550 monumental buildings of Amsterdam, the canals form concentric belts around the city, making Amsterdam Canal Cruise one of the major attractions and a primary thing to do if you are in the city, as it offers experiences with sights that are not only memorable but also exclusive to the city itself. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, taking an Amsterdam Canal Cruise is a unique and special way to explore the ‘Venice of the North.’
COVID-19 Safety Measures and Regulations on Amsterdam Canal Cruise
- The wearing of masks is mandatory throughout their journey except during the hours of drinking or dining.
- Guests will have to undergo temperature checks before boarding the cruise to ensure the safety of the crew and the visitors.
- Online booking of tickets is encouraged to ensure contactless experiences.
- You can avail the option of contactless payment to ensure social distancing.
- Visitors are encouraged to wash their hands using the disinfectant hand gels that will be provided to them.
- Visitors are encouraged to practice social distancing.
- To ensure the safety of the visitors, frequent touchpoints are regularly sanitized.
What Makes Amsterdam Canal Cruise a Unique Experience?
Amsterdam Canals cover over a quarter of the city, earning its title ‘Venice of the North.’ Dug in the 17th Century during the era which is known as the Dutch Golden Age, the canal ring area is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has gone through renovation and beautification projects to help with its maintenance.
The canals run alongside historic, important, or interesting buildings and sites of Amsterdam, making it one of the city's major tourist attractions, carrying over 3 million passengers every year, offering an amazing waterborne experience with a unique form of entertainment that is exclusive to Amsterdam.
With a diverse fleet of boats and cruises, Amsterdam Canal Cruises has multiple options to choose from, offering experiences that are unique and different from one another.
All Your Amsterdam Canal Cruise Tours Explained
Boat Tours
Amsterdam Boat tours and sightseeing tours take you around the city on a luxurious cruise as you get to admire the historic, important, or interesting buildings and sites of Amsterdam as the canals run alongside them. The luxurious experience comes with several inclusions and facilities explicitly curated to make your Amsterdam Canal Cruise experience memorable.
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Dinner Cruises
Enjoy the city of Amsterdam from an entirely different perspective. Admire the skyline and the city's scenic beauty from the historic Amsterdam Canals while enjoying a delicious dinner meal on a luxurious cruise. With multiple options to choose from, Amsterdam Canal Dinner Cruise offers you an unforgettable dining experience on a cruise with an admirable view.
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Evening & Night Cruises
Get to admire the stunning views of the city by taking the Amsterdam Evening and Night Cruises. The luxurious cruise boats on the iconic Amsterdam Canals offer you a 360-degree view around you as the canals run alongside several historic and iconic landmarks of the city. With optional drinks and other lux available, make your trip memorable with Evening Cruises.
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Amsterdam Canal Sightseeing Cruises
Explore Amsterdam like never before by experiencing the sightseeing adventure from a luxury cruise on the Amsterdam Canals. The Sightseeing Cruises lets you enjoy the experience of exploring a city from a different perspective as your adventure includes experiencing a canal cruise and Amphibian Bus tours, to enjoy the panoramic views of the city from the deck of the cruise.
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Amsterdam Canal Harbor Cruises
Amsterdam Canal Harbor Cruises are an amazing way of enjoying the enchanting panoramic views of the Amsterdam harbor from the deck of a luxurious cruise. Enjoy a long cruise ride through the Amsterdam Canals and sail off to the former historic NDSM yard and get to explore the areas of Amsterdam Port and the historic town of Zaanse Schans where you get to experience the authentic Dutch cultural heritage.
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Combo Cruises
Amsterdam Canal Combo Cruises has a lot to offer. With Amsterdam being a tourist’s perfect destination with serval important sites to visit and an amazing canal as a highlight, you get to enjoy the best of both worlds as the combo cruises get you to skip the line access to an important historical building in Amsterdam followed by a memorable Amsterdam Canal Cruise experience.
Book Amsterdam Combo CruisesDiscounted Amsterdam Canal Cruise Tickets
Amsterdam Canal Cruise Tickets are available at a discounted price for children and various age groups, depending on the tickets you purchase. Buy Amsterdam Canal Cruise tickets to avail of these offers. For further information, please check your tickets.
Which Amsterdam Canal Cruise Tickets Is Perfect For You?
1. If You Need A Budget Friendly Way To Get Around
Taking a basic canal cruise is one of the most cost and time-efficient ways to get around the city, and not to mention the most fun. The 75-minute Day Canal Cruise is perfect if you find yourself short on money as it costs around €13, and it takes you all around the city. More than just transporting you from one place to another, you even get the chance to learn some interesting tidbits, aboard the cruise, about Amsterdam and find some new places to visit that you might have never heard of before!
2. If You Are You Short On Time
If you find yourself short on time but still want to make the most of your experience, try the Amsterdam Canal cruise & attraction combos. These tours will ensure you get to experience and enjoy the beautiful canal system of Amsterdam while at the same time taking you to where you need to go quickly! With the Amsterdam Canal cruise & attraction combo, pick your favorite place that you want to visit and just hop on the boat. You get direct entry to the attraction once you reach there, ensuring you save valuable time by skipping the long ticketing lines.
3. If You Are Craving For The Perfect Dutch Getaway With Your Significant Other
If you find yourself in Amsterdam with your loved one, there’s no better to treat yourselves than to take a romantic boat cruise with food and drinks. The Dutch Wine & Cheese Candlelight Cruise is a perfect way to spend the evening with your partner. Enjoy the lovely sight of the city in the evening as the city is lit up with sparkling lights and bathed in a lovely twilight hue, and gorge on some delicious local cheese. Pair that with exquisite wine, and you have the most magical dinner date ever.
Sights Covered On Amsterdam Canal Cruise
Amsterdam Canals are over 100kms long and are built alongside 1550 monumental buildings of Amsterdam. Here’s a list of some of the interesting sights you get to see from your Amsterdam Canal Cruise.
Amsterdam Canals
Enjoy a relaxing and memorable cruise experience on the iconic Amsterdam Canals that was built in concentric circles alongside the historic and important sites of the city to facilitate trade and transportation.
About Amsterdam Canals
Amstel River
Known for being the site of the iconic Amsterdam Canals, the Amstel River plays an important role in the identity and ambiance of the city as most of the major landmarks, historic buildings, and bridges are found beside the river.
Magere Brug
One of the iconic bridges on the Amstel river of Amsterdam, the Magere Brug is also known as the skinny bridge due to its narrow width. Made of white-painted wood, this important landmark connects the river banks at Kerkstraat.
De Negen Straatjes
Nine Little streets is a small neighborhood in Amsterdam, within the larger western canal belt comprising nine side streets. Constructed in the early 17th century, the area features several shops and restaurants.
Dancing Houses
Known for being one of the important symbols of the city of Amsterdam, the dancing houses are crooked houses found along the Damrak canal. Its unusual structure has led to the origination of its name and thus become a tourist attraction.
The Golden Bend
Also known as the Gouden Bocht, it is the most prestigious part of the Herengracht Canal as it is home to some of the richest citizens of the city. The area is known for its city palace houses with classicist facades of well-to-do families.
Hermitage Museum
Located on the banks of river Amstel in Amsterdam, it is a branch of the Hermitage Museum of Russia. It opened on 20th June 2009, with two permanent exhibitions, focusing on the relations between the Netherlands and Russia and the history of Amstelhof.
Royal Theater Carré
It is a Neo-Renaissance theatre that is located near Waterloopein, right next to the Amstel River. Founded in 1887, it is primarily used for musicals, concerts, and cabaret performances.
Maritime Museum
Dedicated to the country’s maritime museum, Amsterdam National Maritime Museum houses artifacts related to shipping and sailing, including paintings, scale models, weapons, and world maps. Constructed in 1656, it is located in a former naval storehouse.
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NEMO Museum
Built in 1923, it is located in Oosterdokseiland. It is known as the largest science center and eight-most visited museum in the Netherlands, housing five floors of science exhibitions, which attracts several tourists and visitors from around the world.
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Amsterdam Light Festival
It is an annual festival held every year during the months of December and January, during the festival period as the city sky gets illuminated with artworks of light designed by artists, made and installed specifically for the festival.
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Anne Frank House
The house now serves as a biographical museum honoring the Jewish wartime diarist. The building once [preserves the hiding place of Anne Frank and her family, throwing light on the persecution faced by her people during that period.
Anne Franke ToursPlan Your Amsterdam Canal Cruise Experience
Amsterdam Canal Boat tour timings depend on the type of ticket you purchase. Most Amsterdam Canal Boat Tour has a timing of 10:30 AM – 9:30 PM, lasting for 1 hour to 1 hour 30 mins.
Yes, some Amsterdam Canal Boat tours include audio guides. It also depends on the kind of ticket you purchase.
There are multiple Amsterdam Canal Boat tour options, each with a different facility and inclusions. You can enjoy the facilities, depending on the ticket you purchase. The facilities include:
- Audio guides
- Live guide
- Heated blankets
- Bar with drink options
There are multiple ticket options available for the Amsterdam Canal Boat tours. The details about your boarding point and timings will be provided in the tickets Amsterdam Canal Boat tours tickets. Please refer to the tickets for more information.
Amsterdam Canal Evening & Night Cruise timings depend on the type of ticket you purchase. Most Amsterdam Canal Evening & Night Cruise has a timing of 10:30 AM – 9:30 PM, lasting for 1 hour to 1 hour 30 mins.
Yes, some Amsterdam Canal Evening & Night Cruises include audio guides. It also depends on the kind of ticket you purchase.
There are multiple Amsterdam Canal Evening & Night Cruise options, each with a different facility and inclusions. You can enjoy the facilities, depending on the ticket you purchase. The facilities include:
- Audio guides
- Live commentary
- Entrance to the Holland Casino
There are multiple ticket options available for the Amsterdam Canal Evening & Night Cruise. The details about your boarding point and timings will be provided in the tickets Amsterdam Canal Evening & Night Cruise tickets. Please refer to the tickets for more information.
Amsterdam Canal Dinner Cruise timings depend on the type of ticket you purchase. Most Amsterdam Canal Dinner Cruise is in the late evening hours, aligned with proper dinner timings, with a duration of around 75 minutes to 3 hours, depending on your ticket, to help you enjoy your meal while admiring the iconic canals and the view from the cruise.
Yes, along with other features and inclusions, some Amsterdam Canal Dinner Cruises include audio guides or live guides, depending on the kind of ticket you purchase.
There are multiple Amsterdam Canal Dinner Cruise options, each with a different facility and inclusions along with a luxurious dinner. You can enjoy the facilities, depending on the ticket you purchase. The facilities include:
- Live guides
- Welcome drinks
- Skip The Line Tickets for Heineken Experience
- Welcome Drink
- Open bar
There are multiple ticket options available for the Amsterdam Canal Dinner Cruises. The details about your boarding point and timings will be provided in the tickets Amsterdam Canal Dinner Cruise tickets. Please refer to the tickets for more information.
The Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruise timings depend on your ticket as they are planned around the Amsterdam Light Festival, offering you the best views of the light art. Most of the cruises are open from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM daily from Dec 2, 2021, to Jan 24, 2022, following a duration of over 1 hour 30 minutes, depending on your ticket. For more information, please check your tickets.
Yes, along with other features and inclusions, some Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruises include audio guides or live guides, depending on the kind of ticket you purchase.
There are multiple Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruise options, each with a different facility and inclusions along with a luxurious dinner. You can enjoy the facilities, depending on the ticket you purchase. The facilities include:
- Live guides
- Welcome drinks & Open Bar
- Appetizers
- Food
There are multiple ticket options available for the Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruises. The details about your boarding point and timings will be provided in the tickets Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruise tickets. Please refer to the tickets for more information.
Visitor Tips
- Visitors are requested to reach the boarding point at least 15 minutes before the departure time.
- The wearing of masks is mandatory throughout their journey except during the hours of drinking or dining.
- Guests will have to undergo temperature checks before boarding the cruise to ensure the safety of the crew and the visitors.
- It is always advisable to book your tickets online in advance as tickets to cruises often get sold out on the offline counters.
- Make sure to check the details in your ticket before purchasing, which includes timings, redemption point, boarding point, inclusions, and exclusions.
- Make sure to carry a valid ID with you during your experience.
All Your Questions About Amsterdam Canal Cruise Tickets Answered
A. Amsterdam Canal Cruise tickets are available online and offline ticket centers. But it is advisable to buy your tickets online in advance to get the best deals and discounts along with amazing combo offers.
A. There are multiple Amsterdam Canal Cruise ticket options available, each with its unique features and facilities, starting from €19.
A. Yes, Amsterdam Canal Cruise tickets are available online.
A. Amsterdam Canal Cruise tickets come with features and facilities such as an audio guide, live guides, and commentary, depending on the ticket you purchase. Make sure to check your ticket details before purchasing.
A. Amsterdam Canal Cruise tickets include Amsterdam Canal Boat tours, Amsterdam Evening & Night Cruise, Amsterdam Dinner Cruises, and Amsterdam Canal Cruise combos.
A. Yes, you can find Amsterdam Canal Cruise has dinner options with Amsterdam Dinner Cruises.
A. Yes, there are Amsterdam Canal Cruises that are specifically planned around the Amsterdam Light Festival offering the best views of the light festival. You can buy the Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruise tickets online.
A. Yes, Amsterdam Canal Cruise is safe post-COVID.
A. Yes, Amsterdam Canal Cruise is worth experiencing as the Amsterdam Canals are an iconic aspect of the city of Amsterdam.