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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
Free Cancellation
June 18100% refund
June 19No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Cruise + snackbox - HEX
2 Adults x $28.37
$56.74
Approx Total
$56.74
Snackbox with sofdrink &snacks: This option includes a snackbox including 1 softdrink and a variety of sweet and savory snacks with your City Canal Cruise. Dock Heineken Experience: This cruise departs from our dock located at Stadhouderskade 550, opposite Heineken Experience Wheelchair accessible: To confirm your wheelchair seat, please call +31206791370 Starting point: Stadhouderskade 550, 1072 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands
Dock Hard Rock Cafe
2 Adults x $18.91
$37.82
Approx Total
$37.82
Dock Hard Rock Cafe: Board at Stadhouderskade 501 opposite the Hard Rock Cafe. Starting point: Stadhouderskade 501, 1071 ZD Amsterdam, Netherlands
Dock Heineken Experience
2 Adults x $17.86
$35.72
Approx Total
$35.72
Dock Heineken Experience: Board at Stadhouderskade 550, opposite Heineken Experience. Starting point: Stadhouderskade 550, 1072 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands
Cruise+Wine & Cheese Box -HRC
2 Adults x $35.20
$70.40
Approx Total
$70.40
Dock Heineken Experience: Select this option to include a Wine & Cheese tasting box including other snacks to your cruise. Dock opposite Hard Rock Cafe: This cruise departs from our dock located at Stadhouderskade 501, opposite Hard Rock Cafe Wheelchair accessible: To confirm your wheelchair seat, please call +31206791370 Starting point: Stadhouderskade 501, 1071 ZD Amsterdam, Netherlands
Cruise + snackbox - HRC
2 Adults x $29.42
$58.84
Approx Total
$58.84
Snackbox with sofdrink &snacks: This option includes a snackbox including 1 softdrink and a variety of sweet and savory snacks with your City Canal Cruise.
Dock opposite Hard Rock Cafe: This cruise departs from our dock located at Stadhouderskade 501, opposite Hard Rock Cafe Wheel accessible: To confirm your wheelchair seat, please call +31206791370 Starting point: Stadhouderskade 501, 1071 ZD Amsterdam, Netherlands
Snackbox with sweet & savory snacks and 1 drink (if option selected)
Audio commentary in 20 languages
“Kids Cruise” audio story and booklet with every kids’ ticket bought
75-min Canal Cruise
Gratuities
Overview
The number one attraction in Amsterdam and a must do for a first time visitor of our beautiful capital!
Amsterdam is best viewed from the water and during this 75-minute canal cruise, you'll understand why. You'll experience the best of the historic city center.
Discover the city's top highlights, iconic bridges and the 17th-century buildings lining the canals. You'll come across new architecture and bridges, showing a historical city that is rooted in history but continues to develop and change.
While you're enjoying the views that pass you by, you'll listen to an audio guide (available in 19 languages) that tells you everything you need to know about Amsterdam; the stories, legends and historical facts. You can buy snacks and drinks in the ticket office prior boarding or a dd a snackbox to your booking!
Did you bring the kids? Great! Let them be a 'Fresh water pirate' with the special kids audio commentary including a free goodie bag to enjoy themselves while on board.
Itinerary
N/A
Amsterdam is best viewed from the water. On this 75-minute canal cruise you’ll experience the best of our historical city.
1 hour 15 minutes
Canal Ring (Grachtengordel) (Pass By)
Cruise along the famous canals of the old city of Amsterdam
N/A (Pass By)
This waterside hotel is perched above Amsterdam’s famous canals on the vibrant Leidseplein with many bars and music venues. Explore Vondelpark and the museum district with the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum just around the corner. Return to our historic Art Nouveau building and power up at the famous Café Americain. Unwind with signature cocktails at the iconic Bar Americain. More musical amenities await in your room with guitar program Picks®, Record player program Wax® and curated music with our Tracks® playlists. Let the set begin.
Westerkerk (Pass By)
The Westerkerk was built between 1620 and 1631 in Renaissance style according to designs by architect Hendrick de Keyser (1565-1621). He is buried in the church he designed earlier: the 'Zuiderkerk'. The building of the Westerkerk was finished and completed by his son Pieter de Keyser (1595-1676) and inaugurated on June 8, 1631. The church has a length of 58 meters and a width of 29 meters. The high nave is flanked by the two lower aisles. The three-aisled basilica has a rectangular plan with two transepts of equal dimensions. As a result, the plan for this church was given the form of two Greek crosses connected with each other.
IJ (Pass By)
Cruising over the IJ river
A'dam Lookout (Pass By)
A’DAM LOOKOUT is an observation deck with an unrivalled panoramic view of Amsterdam. You’ll see the city’s historical centre, its pulsating port, the unique Dutch polder landscape and you’ll spot the famous canals which belong to the UNESCO World Heritage list. Complementing the experience is a state-of-the-art interactive exhibition and free audio tour about Amsterdam’s history and culture. A’DAM LOOKOUT is located on top of the A’DAM Tower in Amsterdam North.
Centraal Station (Pass By)
Amsterdam Centraal was designed by Pierre Cuypers, who is also known for his design of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. While Cuypers was the principal architect, it is believed that he focused mostly on the decoration of the station building and left the structural design to railway engineers
NEMO Science Museum (Pass By)
NEMO Science Museum is an interactive, informal learning environment in which the general public comes into contact with science and technology. Visitors see, hear and experience how scientific phenomena and technology play an important part in their lives. NEMO works closely with the fields of science and education. NEMO is a registered museum and the owner of a significant historical collection.
The Amstel (Pass By)
Cruising the Amstel river
Magere Brug (Pass By)
The famous skinny bridge on the Amstel River
N/A (Pass By)
The InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam Hotel, commonly referred to as the Amstel Hotel, is a hotel in Amsterdam, capital city of the Netherlands, on the east bank of the river Amstel.
In 2007, it was the only hotel in the Netherlands on the list of World's Best Hotels, and was ranked in 90th place.[1]
The Amstel Hotel is part of the InterContinental Hotels chain. In 2006 the building was sold to Morgan Stanley. In 2011 the Lebanese businessman Toufic Aboukhater bought the hotel. In 2014 the hotel was acquired by Qatar-based Katara Hospitality, but is still operated by the InterContinental Hotels Group
Heineken Experience (Pass By)
On a 1.5-hour self-guided tour you’ll learn about the company’s heritage, the beer brewing process, Heineken’s innovations, and about what it takes to serve a world-famous beer.
Find out the four natural ingredients that make this beer, and discover the brand’s sponsorship activities with Formula 1, the UEFA Champions League and the Rugby World Cup. And sure enough, at the end of the tour you can raise your glass with new friends.
Rijksmuseum (Pass By)
This iconic museum in the heart of Amsterdam is a must-visit for any culture lover. The Rijksmuseum houses more than 8,000 works of art from Dutch and European history, including masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh.
N/A (Pass By)
Enjoy the legendary flavors of classic American dining in an energetic, modern setting right on the waterside at Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam. We're located on Max Euweplein, just a two minute walk from the Leidseplein entertainment area. We're just steps away from the Paradiso live music venue, the Holland Casino, Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and plenty of other attractions. Our restaurant is not only the perfect spot to kick off any day or night, but we are also a museum of pop culture with authentic memorabilia from rock 'n' roll legends like Jimi Hendrix and Elvis Presley.
Holland Casino Amsterdam Centrum (Pass By)
Fancy an exciting evening out in a relaxed setting? Then come to Holland Casino Amsterdam Centre! You'll find us in the heart of Amsterdam, with the largest selection of table games in the Netherlands. Play a variety of exciting table games, such as American Roulette, Black Jack, Poker and Punto Banco or take a seat behind one of the many slot machines.
9 Little Streets (Negen Straatjes) (Pass By)
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Moco Museum Amsterdam (Pass By)
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ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo (Pass By)
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Nieuwmarkt (Pass By)
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Bloemenmarkt (Pass By)
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H'ART Museum (Pass By)
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IJ (Pass By)
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Het Scheepvaartmuseum| The National Maritime Museum (Pass By)
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Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
To reserve a wheelchair seat, please contact our reservations department.
Free Cancellation
June 18100% refund
June 19No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
5 stars
283
4 stars
191
3 stars
90
2 stars
42
1 star
41
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Nice tour
Published on Feb, 2025
Relaxed and interacting. Friendly captain. Headphones for audio guide included and easy to use. The best way to see beautiful Amsterdam is via the canal !
Informative Cruise
Published on Feb, 2025
This was a nice cruise to take to learn about the history of Amsterdam. It was very informative but not overly factual to the point of boredom. We went in the winter and the boat is closed in and warm so we were not cold. It’s not a live guide, it’s a pre recorded audio. If you want a quick history about Amsterdam and a way to see the north and south of the beautiful city; this tour is it. I also liked that it was in the daytime so you could really see the city!
Excellent option
Published on Dec, 2024
There are so many canal cruise options but this is the one you want! The staff were friendly and prompt with our departure, the boat was spacious and comfortable and the recorded tour headsets easy to use with so much information along the way. Because this tour is a little longer you don’t see the same route twice and get off the beaten path a bit which was great! We had a few sprinkles on the day we booked our cruise, but the glass top roof kept us dry while the side windows opened for lots of fresh air still. Would definitely recommend going with this tour!
beyond awesome.
Published on Sep, 2024
was the most awesomest trip ever. so much fun. best cruise yet. you must give it a try. best in summer though. and the guide is very nice and food awesome.
Fabulous way to enjoy Amsterdam
Published on Jul, 2024
We have used this company before and this trip was just as good. We had a trainee captain being supervised and he provided extra commentary to the ear phones. Blue Boats is an excellent trip and we will definitely go on them again.
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