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Amsterdam Live Guided Sightseeing Canal Cruise

4.7(152)Amsterdam1 hour
VIATOR4.8(90)TRIPADVISOR4.5(62)

Description

This is Boat Amsterdam's newest cruise! Small traditional canal Cruise! Set sail with Boat Amsterdam! This cruise is perfect for those who want to fit a little city sightseeing into their busy day in Amsterdam! To get a feeling about the set-up of the city, or just for fun. You can add drinks to your cruise if you like. Learn all about the city, canals, bridges, and more on this 60-minutes tour through Amsterdam’s unique waterways. Our live guided tour includes a program to inform you about the most important aspects of Amsterdam! Bring your friends and family for this authentic Amsterdam experience.

Tour Options

Canal Cruise with Live guide
Live Guided Cruise+Two Drinks
  • Add two drinks to your cruise!: If you buy this option, you will get the live guided cruise and two complementary drinks! Beer, wine, soda's, coffee and tea.
Live Guided Cruise + Open Bar
  • Cruise Incl. Dutch Open Bar: If you choose this option you wil have the Dutch Open Bar (Beer, Wine, Soda's, Coffee, tea and hot chocolate) during cruise.

Itinerary

Pass by

The Amstel River

Pass by

Herengracht

Pass by

Prinsengracht

Pass by

Anne Frank House

Pass by

Museum of Bags and Purses

Pass by

The Cat Cabinet

Pass by

9 little streets

Pass by

Museum of the Canals

Pass by

Houseboat Museum

Pass by

Museumhuis Bartolotti

Pass by

Westertoren

Pass by

Amsterdam Pipe Museum

Pass by

Hermitage Museum

Pass by

Magere Brug - Skinny Bridge

Highlights

1-hour Canal Cruise in the Historic Canal Belt of Amsterdam
Toilet available on board
Live guided tour in English

What's included

Included
1-hour Canal Cruise in the Historic Canal Belt of Amsterdam
Toilet available on board
Live guided tour in English
Not included
Drinks are not included, but please look at our drink options you can add to the cruise for comfort!

Traveller Ratings

4.7
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Important Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(152)

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Barry_R
June 19, 2026
Friendly, engaging crew....

Friendly, engaging crew. Very nice trip! Clean boat. Knowledgeable and entertaining guide. Very chilled - we were running a little late due to uber cancellation. We messaged ahead to let them know. They said they always wait a little for latecomers.

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720susanr
June 18, 2026
Recommend going for the small boat tour.

Helpful friendly staff. It was lovely day, nice being on a small boat instead of one of the big boats. Seemed more personable, able to ask questions. Staff were informative.

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Fiona_B
June 17, 2026
Amsterdam viewed best from the canals!

So interesting to see Amsterdam from the canal! Guide gave us lots of insight and history. So much more relaxing than from the streets and the million cyclist coming from all directions

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Paul_S
June 15, 2026
It is an uncovered...

It is an uncovered boat…not covered as is in the picture. They did provide blankets and luckily it didn’t rain.

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Isidora_A
June 14, 2026
Best tour in Amsterdam

The guide was very funny. The tour was very informative and interactive. I would definitely do it again with my partner and family! The views were beautiful.

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Stay08939873916
June 10, 2026
Family fun but deceiving

It was really fun but deceiving. In the picture it was a boat that was covered and I chose that one in case it rained but when the boat came it wasn’t covered. Wasn’t a huge deal and luckily it didn’t rain but still kind of a “huh?” moment. I didn’t mind much as the price is smaller than others. I was there I. June so it was sunny but windy and cold.

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Karen_M
June 8, 2026
Canal boat excursion

If you have booked a closed boat, make sure you read the fine print. The company can change to an open boat. We were disappointed that it was opened, however, the experience was wonderful, nevertheless. And they closed boat, would not have afforded as much enjoyment.

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Krystyna_L
June 2, 2026
Great value, informative tour

A smaller boat tour of Amsterdam, felt more personalised than previous tour I did with a different provider a few years ago. Our guide Goose was very friendly and happy to take questions / pics etc. Really good price when booked online a day early too.

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Alvaro_F
June 1, 2026
Good 1 hr trip around the...

Good 1 hr trip around the city, It's a guided tour, with local people. It was worth it, we had a great time. Amsterdam's architecture and history are spectacular.

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GoPlaces631455
May 30, 2026
Relaxing Ride

We had a great time. Our guide, Luke, was very knowledgeable. It was very relaxing, cruising through the beautiful canals. The only complaint I have is that when I booked it the boat, they showed a picture of a boat with a top. I specifically wanted that because I don’t like being in the hot sun. However, when we got there, it was open boat. The good thing is that they did provide umbrellas to protect us from the sun, so it turned out okay. Overall, it turned out to be a wonderful trip.

Operator response

Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re very happy to hear you enjoyed your Amsterdam canal cruise with Boat Amsterdam and found the sightseeing cruise through the canals both relaxing and beautiful. Luke will be delighted to know you appreciated his knowledgeable guiding during the tour. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the boat type shown during booking. We understand how important comfort is, especially on sunny days, and we’re sorry for any confusion about the open boat experience. Due to the beautiful weather we choose to sail with an open boat. The covered boats tend to get hot inside, which is also a downside. We’re glad the umbrellas helped make the canal cruise through Amsterdam more enjoyable and comfortable for you in the end. That is exactly the reason why we provide them. Thank you again for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back on board for another wonderful boat tour in Amsterdam!

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