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Located where Reguliersgracht meets Herengracht, the Seven Bridges View Point is one of Amsterdam’s most photogenic locations. The view through seven historic bridges creates a rare visual effect, especially striking at sunrise or sunset. This tranquil area is known for its beautiful architecture and relaxing canal-side atmosphere.

Why choose a canal that covers Seven Bridges Amsterdam?

  • Cruising along Reguliersgracht offers the only view in Amsterdam where seven arched bridges align perfectly, creating a rare and stunning visual effect best seen from the water.
  • A cruise through the Seven Bridges area often includes commentary sharing stories about 17th-century canal engineering, historic homes, and the role these waterways played during Amsterdam’s Golden Age.
  • This route offers a calm, romantic setting where golden light reflects off the water and bridges, especially beautiful at sunset or when the arches are lit up at night.
  • As you glide through this area, you’ll pass colorful houseboats, small cafés, and charming shops, offering an authentic look at everyday life along Amsterdam’s quieter canals.
  • A canal cruise gives you a relaxed and comfortable way to explore this historic district, offering unobstructed views of elegant canal houses and beautifully preserved urban design.

Key landmarks to see along Seven Bridges Amsterdam

Seven Bridges Viewpoint (Reguliersgracht)

This iconic canal stretch offers a perfectly aligned view of seven perfectly aligned arched bridges in a row. Best seen from a boat at dusk, it's a top photo and romance spot.

Bridge of Fifteen Bridges

Stand at the intersection of Herengracht and Reguliersgracht to spot 15 bridges in different directions. It’s a rare optical trick showcasing Amsterdam’s extraordinary canal layout and layered infrastructure.

Amstel Church and Amstelveld Square

Located by Reguliersgracht and Prinsengracht, this 17th-century wooden church anchors a peaceful square with a playground, trees, and a popular café—ideal for a relaxing local break mid-walk.

Stork House

Look for the stone stork above the door. Once the home of a midwife, this house features a traditional gable marker showing how professions shaped canal house identities.

Tante Saarbrug

Part of the seven bridges lineup, this newly named bridge is a serene viewing spot. Locals love its quiet charm, making it great for peaceful canal photos or reflection.

Keizersgracht Intersection

Where Reguliersgracht meets Keizersgracht, canals curve gracefully and bridges frame the view. It’s a classic postcard corner often captured on walking tours and small-boat canal cruises.

Historic Gable Stones

As you pass canal houses along Reguliersgracht, spot gable stones—small carvings above doors showing professions or family stories. These acted as house markers before official numbering systems.

History of Seven Bridges Amsterdam

  • Reguliersgracht was built in the 17th century as part of Amsterdam’s Golden Age canal expansion, known as the Grachtengordel.
  • The canal features seven arched bridges in perfect alignment, creating one of the city’s most iconic and romantic viewpoints.
  • These bridges are flanked by beautifully preserved 17th- and 18th-century canal houses, showcasing Amsterdam’s historic architecture.
  • In 1901, local protests successfully blocked plans to fill in the canal, preserving its historic charm and importance.
  • The nearby intersection with Herengracht offers the “Bridge of Fifteen Bridges” view, highlighting Amsterdam’s intricate and layered canal system.

Visitor tips

  • Book a smaller open-top boat for the Seven Bridges stretch because larger vessels or covered boats can block the iconic view of the aligned arches.
  • Sit at the front or on the right side of the boat when entering from the Amstel for the best straight-on view of all seven bridges.
  • Ask the captain or guide to pause at the alignment point so you can take photos or enjoy the full view without rushing past it.
  • Bring a wide-angle phone lens or camera to capture the full series of bridges especially helpful in this narrow and scenic canal.
  • Select a route that also covers nearby highlights like the Bridge of Fifteen Bridges or the Skinny Bridge for a more complete experience.
  • Opt for an electric or eco-friendly boat which glides quietly through Reguliersgracht and preserves the calm setting of the Seven Bridges area.
Luxury open boat cruise in Amsterdam with view of the National Maritime Museum and historic ship.
Amsterdam canal cruise with passengers enjoying drinks near Anne Frank House.
Open boat with seating and flowers cruising Amsterdam canal.
Guests enjoying the Luxury Open Boat Cruise in Amsterdam with a view of the Magere Brug.
Guests enjoying a Luxury Canal Cruise in Amsterdam with a view of historic bridges.
Luxury boat cruising Amsterdam canal near historic building.
Luxury canal cruise boat with passengers enjoying a sunny day in Amsterdam.
Guests enjoying drinks on a luxury open boat cruise in Amsterdam canal near historic buildings.
Guests enjoying a canal view on the Luxury Open Boat Cruise in Amsterdam.
Guests enjoying drinks on a luxury canal cruise in Amsterdam with cityscape views.
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Amsterdam: Luxury Open Boat Cruise with Onboard Bar

  • Ensure your entry tickets and ID are on hand for a smooth experience.
  • Food, beverages, smoking, large bags, and luggage are not permitted in this experience.
  • Large bachelor and birthday groups are not permitted on this cruise.
  • This experience is not accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.
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1 hr.
Guided tour
  • Ensure your entry tickets and ID are on hand for a smooth experience.
  • Food, beverages, smoking, large bags, and luggage are not permitted in this experience.
  • Large bachelor and birthday groups are not permitted on this cruise.
  • This experience is not accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.

Inclusions

  • 60-min luxury Amsterdam canal cruise

  • Boarding point near Centraal Station, Anne Frank House, or City Centre (which includes two docks: Oudezijds Voorburgwal 230 or Meet at Amstel 178) (as per option selected)

  • Luxury open boat

  • Interactive skipper and English-speaking guide

  • Hostess (as per option selected)

  • Open bar with drinks for purchase including alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, sparkling water (as per option selected)

  • Heating on board (blankets on board during winter) (as per option selected)

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Sightseeing boat on Amsterdam canal passing under a bridge with bicycles.
Boat captain steering during Amsterdam city centre cruise.
Tourists enjoying a canal cruise in Amsterdam, viewing city architecture.
Canal cruise boat on Amsterdam canal with passengers and city buildings in the background.
Passengers using audio guides on a canal cruise.
Canal boat cruising past historic buildings and bridge in Amsterdam city center.
Canal boat cruising past the National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam.
Mother and daughter enjoying Amsterdam city centre sightseeing cruise.
Canal cruise boat on Amsterdam canal with historic buildings and bridge.
Captain steering a boat on an Amsterdam canal cruise.
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Amsterdam: 1-Hour Sightseeing Canal Cruise

What to bring

  • Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.

What’s not allowed

  • Pets are not allowed on this experience

Accessibility

  • This experience is not wheelchair and pram/strollers accessible.
  • Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

  • All boats are covered, allowing you to be warm and comfortable regardless of the weather.
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1 hr. - 1 hr. 15 min.
Audio guide
Guided tour

What to bring

  • Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.

What’s not allowed

  • Pets are not allowed on this experience

Accessibility

  • This experience is not wheelchair and pram/strollers accessible.
  • Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

  • All boats are covered, allowing you to be warm and comfortable regardless of the weather.

Inclusions

  • 1-hour Amsterdam sightseeing canal cruise

  • Boarding point near Centraal Station, Anne Frank House, Hard Rock Cafe, or A'DAM Lookout (as per option selected)

  • Glass-top roof boats

  • Multilingual audio guide

Additional paid upgrades:

  • 75-90-min Amsterdam sightseeing canal cruise

  • English-speaking guide

  • Live skipper commentary

  • Retractable glass-top roof electric boats

  • Heating on board

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Interiors of a canal cruise boat in Amsterdam with tables set for dining.
Wine being poured into a glass with cheese platter on a luxury cruise in Amsterdam.
Guests enjoying cheese and wine on a canal cruise in Amsterdam.
Guests enjoying a canal cruise with cheese and wine in Amsterdam.
Guests enjoying cheese and wine on a classic Amsterdam cruise.
Amsterdam canal cruise boat passing under a bridge with Westerkerk tower in the background.
Guests enjoying cheese and wine on a canal cruise in Amsterdam.
Steering wheel and interior view from a canal cruise boat in Amsterdam, with Westerkerk in the background.
Guests enjoying the Classic Cruise with cheese and wine in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam canal cruise boat passing the National Maritime Museum.
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Amsterdam: Luxury Classic Cruise with Unlimited Cheese & Wine

What to bring

  • Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.

What’s not allowed

  • Entry to unaccompanied minors, large bachelor & birthday groups is not included with these tickets.

Accessibility

  • This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

  • Alcoholic beverages will not be served to anyone under 18.
  • All boats are covered and heated, allowing you to be comfortable regardless of bad weather. During winter, most boats have plenty of blankets on board to keep you warm.
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1 hr.
Guided tour

What to bring

  • Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.

What’s not allowed

  • Entry to unaccompanied minors, large bachelor & birthday groups is not included with these tickets.

Accessibility

  • This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

  • Alcoholic beverages will not be served to anyone under 18.
  • All boats are covered and heated, allowing you to be comfortable regardless of bad weather. During winter, most boats have plenty of blankets on board to keep you warm.

Inclusions

  • 60-min Amsterdam Canal Cruise

  • Boarding point near Centraal Station or Anne Frank House (as per option selected)

  • Unlimited cheese

  • Unlimited drinks (beer, wine, and soft drinks)

  • Luxury seating saloon boat

  • Interactive skipper and English-speaking guide

  • Heating on board (blankets during winters)

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Tourists enjoying drinks on a canal cruise in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam canal cruise with passengers enjoying drinks near Anne Frank House.
Pouring wine on Amsterdam open boat cruise with people socializing.
Guests enjoying drinks on a luxury canal cruise in Amsterdam.
Open boat with seating and flowers cruising Amsterdam canal.
Guests enjoying a Luxury Canal Cruise in Amsterdam with a view of historic bridges.
Luxury open boat with drinks cruising Amsterdam canals near historic ship and museum.
Luxury canal cruise boat with passengers enjoying a sunny day in Amsterdam.
Guests enjoying drinks on a luxury canal cruise in Amsterdam with cityscape views.
Tourists enjoying a canal cruise in Amsterdam with cityscape views.
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Amsterdam: Luxury Canal Cruise with Unlimited Drinks

What to bring

  • Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.

What’s not allowed

  • Entry to unaccompanied minors, large bachelor & birthday groups is not included with these tickets.

Accessibility

  • This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

  • Alcoholic beverages will not be served to anyone under 18.
  • In the winter, all open-sloop boats are installed with a canopy. Blankets are also on board to ensure you stay warm.
  • All saloon boats have closed windows, a fixed roof, and heating, so you will be dry and warm.
  • The open boats have umbrellas on board to protect you from both the sun and the occasional summer shower. During heavier rain, your experienced skipper will try to find shelter.
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1 hr.
Guided tour

What to bring

  • Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.

What’s not allowed

  • Entry to unaccompanied minors, large bachelor & birthday groups is not included with these tickets.

Accessibility

  • This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

  • Alcoholic beverages will not be served to anyone under 18.
  • In the winter, all open-sloop boats are installed with a canopy. Blankets are also on board to ensure you stay warm.
  • All saloon boats have closed windows, a fixed roof, and heating, so you will be dry and warm.
  • The open boats have umbrellas on board to protect you from both the sun and the occasional summer shower. During heavier rain, your experienced skipper will try to find shelter.

Inclusions

  • 60-min luxury Amsterdam canal cruise

  • Boarding from near Centraal Station or City Centre (which includes two docks: Oudezijds Voorburgwal 230 or Starboard Dock, Amstel)

  • Luxury seating in an open boat

  • Unlimited drinks (beer, wine, and soft drinks)

  • Unlimited bites (as per option selected)

  • Interactive skipper and English-speaking guide

  • Heating on board (blankets during winters) (as per option selected)

  • Open bar, including alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, sparkling water (as per option selected)

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Amsterdam canal cruise with passengers enjoying an evening ride past historic buildings.
Amsterdam canal cruise boat with onboard bar passing under illuminated bridge at sunset.
Hand reaching for drinks in an ice-filled bowl on an Amsterdam canal cruise boat.
Amsterdam canal cruise boat with onboard bar passing historic buildings in the evening.
Amsterdam canal cruise boarding with passengers near modern buildings.
Magere Brug over the Amstel River in Amsterdam with historic buildings in the background.
Amsterdam open boat cruise with view of iconic Dancing Houses and canal.
Carré Theater along the Amstel River in Amsterdam.
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Amsterdam: Eco-Friendly Canal Cruise with Onboard Bar

What to bring

  • Ensure your entry tickets and ID are on hand for a smooth experience.

What’s not allowed

  • Food and beverages, smoking, vaping, sharp metallic tools and objects, large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not permitted on this experience
  • Your pets are not permitted for this experience.

Accessibility

  • This experience is not accessible to wheelchair users.

Additional information

  • The boat may be open or partially covered depending on weather and operational factors.
  • The route may vary each time depending on canal conditions and traffic.
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1 hr.

What to bring

  • Ensure your entry tickets and ID are on hand for a smooth experience.

What’s not allowed

  • Food and beverages, smoking, vaping, sharp metallic tools and objects, large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not permitted on this experience
  • Your pets are not permitted for this experience.

Accessibility

  • This experience is not accessible to wheelchair users.

Additional information

  • The boat may be open or partially covered depending on weather and operational factors.
  • The route may vary each time depending on canal conditions and traffic.

Inclusions

  • 1-hour canal cruise on an electric boat

  • Boarding from Central Station

  • Open or partially covered boat

  • Local skipper

  • Bar onboard

  • Small group

  • Multilingual digital booklet available in English, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, German, French and Italian.

Exclusions

  • Meals not included
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Guests enjoying a winter evening cruise in Amsterdam, taking photos through the boat window.
Winter evening canal cruise in Amsterdam with illuminated buildings.
Maritime Museum illuminated at night during a winter evening cruise in Amsterdam.
Guests enjoying a cozy evening cruise on a canal boat in Amsterdam.
Winter evening canal cruise in Amsterdam with city lights and historic buildings.
Guests taking a selfie on a winter evening cruise in Amsterdam with city skyline in the background.
Maritime museum ship illuminated at dusk during Amsterdam Winter Evening Cruise.
Winter evening cruise boat on Amsterdam canal with city lights and church in background.
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Winter Evening Cruise with Hot Drink and Cookies

What to bring

  • Ensure your entry ticket and ID is on hand for a smooth experience.
  • Bring your own headphones or earphones if preferred, or use the complimentary earphones provided on board.

What’s not allowed

  • Outside food & beverages, sharp metallic tools or objects, and large luggage bags are not permitted on this experience.
  • Strollers are also not permitted on the cruise, so you must fold and leave them on the dock.
  • Your pets are not permitted on this experience.

Accessibility

  • This experience is accessible to wheelchair users; advance reservation is required for the same.
  • For your convenience, guide dogs are welcome to join you.

Additional information

  • Available facilities: restroom and complimentary earphones.
  • Arrive at the dock at least 15 minutes before departure to ensure timely boarding.
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1 hr. 30 min.
Audio guide

What to bring

  • Ensure your entry ticket and ID is on hand for a smooth experience.
  • Bring your own headphones or earphones if preferred, or use the complimentary earphones provided on board.

What’s not allowed

  • Outside food & beverages, sharp metallic tools or objects, and large luggage bags are not permitted on this experience.
  • Strollers are also not permitted on the cruise, so you must fold and leave them on the dock.
  • Your pets are not permitted on this experience.

Accessibility

  • This experience is accessible to wheelchair users; advance reservation is required for the same.
  • For your convenience, guide dogs are welcome to join you.

Additional information

  • Available facilities: restroom and complimentary earphones.
  • Arrive at the dock at least 15 minutes before departure to ensure timely boarding.

Inclusions

  • 90-minute evening canal cruise

  • Audio guide in 20 languages

  • Complimentary earphones

  • Free "Kids Cruise" audio story and booklet with every kids' ticket

  • Beverages, including Glühwein or hot chocolate

  • Dutch spiced cookies created in memory of Mayor Eberhard van der Laan

  • Wine & cheesebox (as per option selected)

  • Snackbox with one soft drink and a variety of sweet and savory snacks (as per option selected)

Exclusions

  • Gratuity
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Amsterdam canal with boats and Westerkerk tower during evening guided cruise.
Guests enjoying drinks on an Amsterdam evening cruise with onboard bar.
Couple enjoying drinks on a luxury boat in Amsterdam's canals with historic buildings in view.
Evening canal cruise in Amsterdam with people enjoying drinks and a view of a lit-up bridge.
Guests enjoying an Amsterdam evening canal cruise, capturing city lights.
Boat passing under illuminated Skinny Bridge in Amsterdam at dusk.
Amsterdam canal houses and boats reflecting in the water during a cruise.
Evening canal cruise in Amsterdam with illuminated bridge in the background.
Evening cruise in Amsterdam with people enjoying drinks on a boat.
Passengers using audio guides on a canal cruise.
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Amsterdam: Luxury Evening Canal Cruise with Bar on Board

What to bring

  • Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.

What’s not allowed

  • Food & beverages, smoking, large bags, and luggage are not allowed in this experience

Accessibility

  • This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

  • Pets can tag along on this experience.
  • During the summer, the boats are not equipped with a canopy. There are enough umbrellas on board the boat to keep you dry during your cruise. If there is heavy summer rain, the skipper will seek refuge.
  • If the weather is bad, the cruise will be cancelled. You will be notified in advance so you can rebook or cancel the reservation.
  • All salon boats are heated. During winter, there are plenty of blankets on board to keep you warm.
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1 hr.

What to bring

  • Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.

What’s not allowed

  • Food & beverages, smoking, large bags, and luggage are not allowed in this experience

Accessibility

  • This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

  • Pets can tag along on this experience.
  • During the summer, the boats are not equipped with a canopy. There are enough umbrellas on board the boat to keep you dry during your cruise. If there is heavy summer rain, the skipper will seek refuge.
  • If the weather is bad, the cruise will be cancelled. You will be notified in advance so you can rebook or cancel the reservation.
  • All salon boats are heated. During winter, there are plenty of blankets on board to keep you warm.

Inclusions

  • 1-hour evening Amsterdam canal cruise

  • Boarding from Centraal Station Pier, Rijksmuseum Pier, or Anne Frank House Pier (as per option selected)

  • Bar onboard (drinks available for purchase)

  • Luxury seating boat

  • Interactive skipper & host

  • Heating on board (blankets during winters)

Exclusions

  • Drinks (available for purchase)
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Couple enjoying a luxury romantic cruise in Amsterdam with city views.
Host pouring drinks for guests on a luxury romantic cruise in Amsterdam.
Guests enjoying a luxury romantic cruise on Amsterdam's canals.
Cheese cubes with Dutch flags and wine on Amsterdam luxury cruise table.
Host serving drinks to guests on a luxury cruise in Amsterdam with a bridge in the background.
Guests enjoying champagne on a luxury romantic cruise in Amsterdam.
Pouring wine into a glass on a luxury romantic cruise in Amsterdam.
Couple enjoying a romantic cruise in Amsterdam with snacks and drinks.
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Amsterdam: Luxury Romantic Cruise with Bubbles & Bites

What to bring

  • Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.

What’s not allowed

  • Food & beverages, smoking, large bags, and luggage are not allowed in this experience.
  • Large bachelor and birthday groups are not permitted on this cruise.

Accessibility

  • This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

  • The food contains allergens like nuts, peanuts, sesame, mustard, milk, and gluten.
  • Pets can tag along for this experience.
  • The boat is covered, keeping you warm even in harsh weather.
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1 hr.
Guided tour

What to bring

  • Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.

What’s not allowed

  • Food & beverages, smoking, large bags, and luggage are not allowed in this experience.
  • Large bachelor and birthday groups are not permitted on this cruise.

Accessibility

  • This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

  • The food contains allergens like nuts, peanuts, sesame, mustard, milk, and gluten.
  • Pets can tag along for this experience.
  • The boat is covered, keeping you warm even in harsh weather.

Inclusions

  • 60-min luxury romantic cruise

  • Boarding from Centraal Station or Anne Frank House (as per option selected)

  • Comfortable seating on an electric saloon boat

  • Unlimited bubbles and a serving of yummy snacks

  • Live commentary by an interactive skipper

  • A local English-speaking guide

  • Heating on board (blankets during winters)

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Canal boat cruising past the National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam.
Guide serving wine on Amsterdam canal cruise boat with Westerkerk in background.
Luxury canal cruise in Amsterdam with cheese and wine setup on a boat.
Steering wheel and interior view from an Amsterdam canal cruise boat with Westerkerk in the background.
Boat passing under illuminated Skinny Bridge in Amsterdam at dusk.
Cozy seating with snacks on a wooden table inside a canal boat in Amsterdam.
Canal boat under bridge in Amsterdam with Westerkerk tower in background.
Guests enjoying an evening canal cruise in Amsterdam.
Evening canal cruise boat with illuminated bridge in Amsterdam during winter.
Guests enjoying an evening canal cruise in Amsterdam, passing illuminated bridges and historic buildings in winter.
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Amsterdam: Luxury Saloon Boat Tour

What to bring

  • Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.

What’s not allowed

  • Entry to unaccompanied minors, large bachelor & birthday groups is not included with these tickets.

Accessibility

  • This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

  • Alcoholic beverages will not be served to anyone under 18.
  • Most boats have a roof that closes fully and have central heating on board. So even if it is cold outside, you will be warm inside the boat. The boats mostly sail within the city centre, where the water stays very calm, so they can sail in almost any weather.
  • If a cruise cannot take place due to extreme weather circumstances, the company will contact you to reschedule your ticket to another date.
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1 hr.

What to bring

  • Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.

What’s not allowed

  • Entry to unaccompanied minors, large bachelor & birthday groups is not included with these tickets.

Accessibility

  • This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

  • Alcoholic beverages will not be served to anyone under 18.
  • Most boats have a roof that closes fully and have central heating on board. So even if it is cold outside, you will be warm inside the boat. The boats mostly sail within the city centre, where the water stays very calm, so they can sail in almost any weather.
  • If a cruise cannot take place due to extreme weather circumstances, the company will contact you to reschedule your ticket to another date.

Inclusions

  • 60-min day or evening cruise

  • Boarding point near Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum & Centraal Station (as per option selected)

  • Luxury saloon boat

  • Interactive skipper and host

  • Heating on board (blankets during winters)

Exclusions

  • Drinks (available to buy onboard)
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Amsterdam canal cruise on a flower-adorned boat with passengers enjoying the view.
Group enjoying Amsterdam canal cruise on a flower-adorned boat.
Guides on Amsterdam canal cruise boat with flowers and life preserver
Group enjoying Amsterdam canal cruise on a flower-adorned boat.
Amsterdam canal cruise on a flower-adorned boat with smiling passengers.
Three people holding tulips on a flower-adorned boat during an Amsterdam canal cruise.
Guests enjoying tulip cruise on Amsterdam canal with historic buildings in background.
Guests enjoying tulip cruise on Amsterdam canal with colorful flowers.
Guests enjoying tulips on a luxury cruise in Amsterdam.
Tulip-filled boat on Amsterdam canal with Westerkerk in background.
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Amsterdam: Exclusive Flower or Tulip Experience on a Luxury Open Boat

What to bring

  • Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.

What’s not allowed

  • Pets are not allowed in this experience

Accessibility

  • This experience is not wheelchair and pram/strollers accessible.
  • A boat with a roof is always used in case of rain, but if bad weather comes unexpectedly, the boat cannot be modified anymore. For open boats, umbrellas are available.
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1 hr.

What to bring

  • Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.

What’s not allowed

  • Pets are not allowed in this experience

Accessibility

  • This experience is not wheelchair and pram/strollers accessible.
  • A boat with a roof is always used in case of rain, but if bad weather comes unexpectedly, the boat cannot be modified anymore. For open boats, umbrellas are available.

Inclusions

  • 60-min luxury cruise with flowers or tulips on board

  • Boarding from Centraal Station, Red Light District, or Anne Frank House (as per option selected)

  • Luxury boat filled with life-like tulips or other flowers (as per option selected)

  • Interactive skipper

  • Onboard bar with drinks available for purchase

  • Small group of 15 people (as per option selected)

Exclusions

  • Drinks (available for purchase)
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions about Seven Bridges Amsterdam

Where exactly can I see all seven bridges aligned?

The best view is from a boat looking north along Reguliersgracht, just before the canal crosses over Keizersgracht. Ask your skipper to pause here for a photo.

Why are open boats better for viewing the Seven Bridges?

Covered boats can obstruct your line of sight. Open or semi-open boats provide an unobstructed view of the perfectly aligned arches.

Is the Seven Bridges viewpoint visible from land?

Partially yes, but the iconic alignment is only fully visible from the water. The perspective from a boat is the most dramatic.

What time of day offers the best lighting for photos?

Golden hour and dusk are ideal. The soft light enhances the arches and reflections, and the bridges are often illuminated after sunset.

Is it easy to photograph the bridges from the boat?

Yes, especially from the front or side of the boat. Bring a wide-angle lens or use panorama mode to capture all seven arches.

What else can I see along the Seven Bridges route?

Highlights include historic canal houses, decorative gable stones, the Bridge of Fifteen Bridges, and nearby spots like Amstelveld and the Stork House.

Are the Seven Bridges part of a UNESCO World Heritage area?

Yes, they fall within the Canal Ring (Grachtengordel), which is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its urban planning and cultural value.

What’s the difference between the Seven Bridges and the Bridge of Fifteen Bridges?

The Seven Bridges is a straight alignment on Reguliersgracht. The Bridge of Fifteen Bridges is a viewpoint at the Reguliersgracht-Herengracht intersection where 15 bridges are visible at once.