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Amsterdam Open Boat Canal Cruise with Live Guide

4.0(39)Amsterdam1 hour
VIATOR4.1(14)TRIPADVISOR4.0(25)

Description

No visit to Amsterdam is complete without taking a boat tour and seeing the city from the water. Since this boat is uncovered, nothing will obstruct the beautiful views from the water, and you'll be able to enjoy the sunshine when the sun is out.

Tour Options

Open Boat Cruise

Itinerary

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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.

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he Grachtengordel (known in English as the Canal District) is a neighborhood in Amsterdam, Netherlands located in the Centrum district. The seventeenth-century canals of Amsterdam, located in the center of Amsterdam, were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in August 2010.[1] The Amsterdam Canal District consists of the area around the city’s four main canals: the Singel, the Herengracht, the Keizersgracht, and the Prinsengracht. From the Brouwersgracht, the canals are generally parallel with one another, leading gradually southeast into the Amstel river. Many of the canal houses in the Amsterdam Canal District are from the Dutch Golden Age, 17th century. Many of these buildings, however, underwent restoration or reconstruction in various centuries, meaning that these building display many different architectural styles and facades

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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A cruise on Amsterdam's canals is a must for any first-time visitor! By doing this early in your trip you will get a great perspective of the city. Amsterdam Canal Cruises doesn't only offer canal cruises, but also museums, attractions, tours and more! Am

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Cruise along the UNESCO World Heritage Canals of Amsterdam

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The Grachtengordel (known in English as the Canal District) is a neighborhood in Amsterdam, Netherlands located in the Centrum district. The seventeenth-century canals of Amsterdam, located in the center of Amsterdam, were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in August 2010.[1] The Amsterdam Canal District consists of the area around the city’s four main canals: the Singel, the Herengracht, the Keizersgracht, and the Prinsengracht. From the Brouwersgracht, the canals are generally parallel with one another, leading gradually southeast into the Amstel river. Many of the canal houses in the Amsterdam Canal District are from the Dutch Golden Age, 17th century. Many of these buildings, however, underwent restoration or reconstruction in various centuries, meaning that these building display many different architectural styles and facades

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The famous skinny bridge on the Amstel River

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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.

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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.

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Van Gogh museum

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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.

Admission included75 min

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Highlights

Amsterdam canal cruise of 75 minutes
Small groups
Personal commentary from the captain

What's included

Included
Amsterdam canal cruise of 75 minutes
Small groups
Personal commentary from the captain
Not included
Food and drinks
Gratuity

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • 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
  • The weather in Amsterdam can sometimes be rainy, just like anywhere else. Please keep this in mind. When the weather is too bad to make the cruise, you will be transferred to a regular canal cruise.
  • This is a non-refundable booking

Reviews(39)

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_P7542EX
August 11, 2025
Attention!!! Not really a kids cruise

Attention! The "Kids Cruise" aren't really a kids cruise I was ordering in advance for a kids cruise. The advertising, and even the short movie on the official website was showing a cruise that offered some small toys and coloring notebooks to "create a comfortable experience for the parents as well". What we really had was: nothing like that. We sat in the heat, with no shade at all, with three children, on the back of the boat, near the toilet, with no chairs and table It could have been nice cruising around the canals for one hour with no children, but with three children who had nothing to do, in a very small space... You can imagine... I will definitely will not recommend for families, or anyone who doesn't like to get tricked by false commercial

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Marti_Schweiz
August 7, 2025
Beautiful small boat ride with exciting live explanations from the captain!

Very nice tour with small boat and sympathetic captain, who explains a lot about the city and the individual houses and buildings. We were 14 people and there could have been 3 to 4 more guests without things getting tight. Why the Tour Tripadvisor advertises the tour with a maximum group size of 10 people is a mystery to me. You lose confidence when such promises are not true.

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catherineannem2025
July 29, 2025
Perfect

I recommend everyone should spend a few extra quid to go in a small open boat tour rather than a large covered window tour. It is much more personal and max is 10 but we had 6 which made it even better. Our captain Hans obviously is not just incredibly knowledgeable on his history of the canals but blatantly loves his city and adores sharing both with everyone. He was amazing and captivating. If I could rate him more than 5 stars then I would!

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jackirmic
July 9, 2025
Relaxing way to see the city on a sunny afternoon

We enjoyed an open boat cruise on a sunny day in Amsterdam. It was a relaxing way to get to see the city and understand its buildings and development. We enjoyed seeing so many bridges and canals. Our captain was friendly and informative. He was happy to answer questions. We would highly recommend this trip

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K6469PUrichardw
June 27, 2025
Perfect

I have been to Netherlands , several times, and the canal boat trip was the last thing of our trip with my wife, this canal boat tour was perfect and Tina on reception was wonderful

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Escape641441
May 11, 2025
Best Open Boat Tour

Blue Boat Company offers the perfect 75-minute open boat tour of Amsterdam’s canals. Captain Tim offered informed, charming commentary and happily answered all passenger questions. He also kept us safe steering the boat through “rush hour” traffic! Highly recommended.

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mayccm2018
April 27, 2025
Relaxing

Great experiences to enjoy small open boat cruise. We could see all around through smaller waterways or bridges. However, it was little bit crowded on the boat. The captain was knowledgeable and professional to navigate. Recommendation.

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Kara_S
April 16, 2025
Great time - open air boat is the best way to see the canals

We had a wonderful experience - saw beautiful views and learned a lot from the knowledgeable and friendly captain.

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RussellAS
October 26, 2024
Family trip to kids

So glad we opted for the smaller Skyboat tour. Our captain was great, very engaging full of info about this beautiful city. The smaller vessel meant we could travel along narrower waterways and glimpse parts of the city and history we would otherwise miss. Highly recommend!

Operator response

Dear Guest, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the smaller Skyboat tour and that our captain provided an engaging and informative experience. It’s fantastic that you were able to explore the narrower waterways and discover hidden gems of the city. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon! Best regards, Blue Boat Company

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Jenny_C
October 5, 2024
Great way to see so much!

Great way to see so much of the city and a very affordable option. Our original cruise was cancelled due to the rain but they were quick to accommodate us on which tour we rescheduled.

Operator response

Dear Jenny_c, Thank you for your kind review! We're glad you enjoyed seeing the city and found it to be an affordable option. We're also happy to hear that our team quickly accommodated your rescheduling. We hope to see you again soon! Best regards, Blue Boat Company

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