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June 18100% refund
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Add all drinks to your cruise!
2 Adults x $28.11
$56.22
Approx Total
$56.22
Add all drinks to your cruise!: Choosing this option will give you ALL DRINKS INCLUDED during your cruise!
(Beer, Wine, Coffee, Tea and Soda's).
Toilet incl
Add 2 drinks to your cruise!
2 Adults x $25.30
$50.60
Approx Total
$50.60
Add 2 drinks to your cruise: If you buy this upgrade you will have 2 drinks added (Beer, Wine, Coffee, Tea or Soda's) during cruise.
Amazing Canal Cruise Amsterdam
2 Adults x $18.74
$37.48
Approx Total
$37.48
Inclusions / Exclusions
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English, Dutch
*Fresh Air and Natural Light*: Being in an open boat makes it more enjoyable and immersive.
*Intimate Experience*: Open boats often provide a more personal setting.
*Scenic Views*: An open boat canal cruise offers unobstructed views!
Small Open Electric boat with toilet on board
If you would like to have the drinks on board included, please upgrade your ticket to add drinks!
Overview
Discover the charm of Amsterdam's old city center with our top-rated open boat canal cruise! Glide through historic canals and see iconic sights up close in the comfort of our eco-friendly, quiet boats. Enjoy live commentary from our expert guides who bring the city's rich history to life. Perfect for both tourists and locals, our cruise offers a unique and unforgettable perspective of Amsterdam. Book now for an intimate, relaxed, and scenic adventure through the heart of this beautiful city. Don't miss out on the best way to experience Amsterdam's waterways!
Itinerary
Boat Amsterdam
The 1-hour cruise departs in front of the Hermitage Museum. Please be at the dock 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Please note that the following sights are examples of what we might pass by. Routes may vary due to traffic, constructions etc.
10 minutes
The Amstel (Pass By)
The Amstel is the main river and foundation of Amsterdam.
Dutch National Opera & Ballet (Pass By)
Dutch National Opera & Ballet are combined with the town hall and is the biggest building of the city center.
Red Light District (Pass By)
We will sail through the world famous Red Light District. It is a safe distance for children to also join this cruise.
Magere Brug (Pass By)
The Magere Brug is a national monument and one of the world famous icons of the city. With a magical story....
Herengracht (Pass By)
Herengracht is the most inner canal of the Unesco heritage.
Prinsengracht (Pass By)
Prinsengracht is the third canal of the Unesco area.
Boerejongens Coffeeshop Center (Pass By)
Boerejongens Coffeeshop Center is a high end coffee shop close to the Herengracht.
The Jordaan (Pass By)
The Jordaan is a traditional dutch area, with lots of small shops and bars.
Amsterdam Cheese Museum (Pass By)
Amsterdam Cheese Museum is part of our food history.
Amsterdam Cheese Company (leidsestraat) (Pass By)
Amsterdam Cheese Company is where you can buy cheese to bring home.
Museum of the Canals (Pass By)
Museum of the Canals
Cromhout House (Pass By)
Cromhout House is considered to be one of the most beautiful houses of the Herengracht of the 17th century.
Huis Bartolotti (Pass By)
Museumhuis Bartolotti was build in 1617 by a very rich tradesman in Amsterdam.
Westerkerk (Pass By)
Westerkerk is the famous tower Anne Frank was watching and describing in her diary.
Westertoren (Pass By)
Westertoren
Niek Engelschmanbrug (Pass By)
Niek Engelschmanbrug is named after a famous gay activist and resistance warrior during WWII.
Houseboat Museum (Pass By)
Houseboat Museum is the only way to see a houseboat inside without renting one to sleep on.
Amsterdam Canal Ring (Pass By)
Amsterdam Canal Ring is build up like the layers of an onion. We will explain more during the cruise.
Spiegelkwartier (Pass By)
Spiegelkwartier is the high end antique area. Nice to walk through after your cruise.
Amsterdam Icebar (Pass By)
Need to cool down? Try the Xtracold Icebar and drink a beer surrounded by ice.
Munt Tower (Munttoren) (Pass By)
Munt Tower is the place in the city centre where the dutch coin was made for a few years.
Rokin (Pass By)
Rokin is the entrance to the Dam Square.
Memorial to Koningin Wilhemina (Pass By)
Memorial to Koningin Wilhemina is located next to the water and can be seen during the cruise.
The Bulldog The First (Pass By)
The Bulldog Amsterdam is by far the most internationally knows coffee shop with many famous people who visited it.
Our Lord in the Attic Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder (Pass By)
Museum Ons'Lieve Heer Op Solder is a secret church in the Old City Center.
Brouwerij de Prael (Pass By)
Brouwerij de Prael is a brewer located on the waterside in the Red Light District.
Weeping Tower (Pass By)
Weeping Tower is where the women of the sailors would weep when their husbands would go out sailing.
NEMO Science Museum (Pass By)
NEMO Science Museum is great for children to explore from young until teenagers.
Het Scheepvaartmuseum| The National Maritime Museum (Pass By)
The Scheepvaartmuseum is all our nautical history combined. Where you can see how it developed over the centuries.
Architecture Centre of Amsterdam (Pass By)
Arcam is the source of modern architecture combined with history.
Waterlooplein Market (Pass By)
Waterlooplein Market is the world famous flee market in the Old Jewish quarter.
Hortus Botanicus (Pass By)
Hortus Botanicus is our botanical garden where students used to learn about the healing powers of plants and flowers. More than 300 years old.
Montelbaanstoren (Pass By)
Montelbaanstoren is the one of the very few remains of the Old City Center defense system.
Leprozenpoort (Pass By)
Leprozenpoort is a very character full small entrance of houses in the Old City Center.
Museum Het Rembrandthuis (Pass By)
Museum Het Rembrandthuis is the old residence of Rembrandt and is converted into a museum.
Anne Frank House (Pass By)
Depending on the available routes of the day we will pass by the historical Anne Frank House. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee that we will pass it during your cruise.
Sample Menu
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that the itinerary provided is just an example. Routes may vary due to traffic, construction works, and weather conditions
Please note that our boats are open in summer. In spring and in fall the boats can be open or covered, depending on weather. And in winter they will be covered and we will have heated seats.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
In case of bad weather we provide umbrella's. In some cases of bad weather or season we might use a covered boat. In case the tour is cancelled by the operator, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Our crew speaks both Dutch and English
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.
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We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her
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Tour guides were great and authentic!
Published on Dec, 2024
Our tour guides Pepyr and Michel were the best I could have asked for. They were both really captivating and told many cool stories about the city.
This boat ride was so fun!!!!
Published on Oct, 2024
Thomas and Michel were our Captain and Crew - favorite fun tour ! We just flew in - dropped off our bags at the hotel and was told to book this tour (if you drink book this canal trip with the drinks) we hopped on the boat and just relaxed and enjoyed the knowledge and history about the city ! The staff were hysterical! So fun and just made the day perfect! Great start to a fabulous weekend in Amsterdam ! Great crew - BOOK YOUR CANAL TRIP TODAY!
Best value for the money! Highly recommend!
Published on Oct, 2024
What a great experience! The boat was clean and comfy and the guides were awesome and knowledgeable! We were sad to see it end!
Must go super fun and educational
Published on Sep, 2024
Marco and Sunil they are the funniest and sweetest boat tour guide I have ever taken. Highly recommend taking this boat tour guid.
Great and authentic tour
Published on Aug, 2024
Jens and Michel were amazing and it was fun listening to their stories and jokes! The kids especially liked the stop at the zoo to spot the giraffes, elephants and zebras. The boat was lovely too- open deck, comfy seats
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