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Highlights

  • Enjoy a 60-minute canal journey through Amsterdam with the added benefit of our lowest price guarantee and discounted rates for children.
  • Board your cruise conveniently at Centraal Station or near Anne Frank House, providing easy access to sightseeing in central locations.
  • Experience comfort on board with heated glass-top roof boats that offer panoramic views of famous sights like the Anne Frank House and Skinny Bridge along Amsterdam’s canals.
  • Enhance your tour with a multilingual audio guide offering commentary in Dutch or English, alongside engaging activities such as bingo and colouring for children.
  • Opt for an extended 75-minute cruise starting from Rijksmuseum, or choose our 1-hour luxury saloon boat experience featuring live commentary, onboard wi-fi, toilets, unlimited drinks, and delicious Dutch cheese.

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Cruise through Amsterdam's iconic canals on a 1-hour sightseeing journey that offers great value with lowest price guarantees and discounts for children. Board your heated glass-top roof boat conveniently near Centraal Station or Anne Frank House to start an easy and flexible sightseeing experience.

As you glide along the waterways, enjoy views of Amsterdam's landmarks like the Anne Frank House and Skinny Bridge from the comfort of a cozy, dry vessel. The onboard multilingual audio guide provides informative commentary in your preferred language, ensuring that everyone in your group can fully appreciate the sights. For kids on board, there are activities such as colouring pages or bingo to keep them entertained.

For those looking for an enhanced experience, consider upgrading to a 75-minute cruise departing from Rijksmuseum with live commentary provided by local experts. Alternatively, opt for a luxury saloon boat tour that includes unlimited drinks and Dutch cheese, free Wi-Fi onboard, and the convenience of toilets available during your journey.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • 60-min Amsterdam canal cruise
  • Boarding from Centraal Station or Anne Frank House
  • Onboard audioguide in English (on speakers), and Chinese, German, Spanish, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Thai, Turkish, and Cantonese (on mobile)
  • Children's colouring page or bingo (for kids)
  • Heated panoramic glass-top roof boats
  • 75-min Amsterdam canal cruise (additional paid upgrade)
  • Boarding from Rijksmuseum (additional paid upgrade)
  • Live guided commentary from local skipper and hostess (additional paid upgrade)
  • Dutch cheese and unlimited drinks (wine, beer, and soft drinks) (additional paid upgrade)
  • Luxury saloon boat (additional paid upgrade)
  • Free Wi-Fi onboard
  • Toilets onboard
  • Earphones available for an extra charge

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Must Know

  • Please arrive 15 minutes before your departure time to ensure a smooth boarding process.
  • Pets and strollers are not permitted on board due to cruise restrictions; you can leave your stroller at the store prior to boarding.
  • This experience is not wheelchair accessible, so plan accordingly if accessibility is needed.
  • Children up to 3 years old can join for free, while those aged 4-12 have discounted tickets available at €12.50; children over 12 pay the adult rate.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

Due to cruise restrictions, your pets are not allowed on board. Strollers are not allowed onboard for safety reasons as the aisle must be kept clear. You can leave your stroller at the store before boarding.

This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Children up to and including 3 years old may board for free. Children between the ages of 4 and 12 years can board with discounted tickets available at €12.50. Children older than 12 pay the same price as adults. Please arrive 15 mins before your departure. All boats are covered, allowing you to be warm and comfortable regardless of the weather. The English audio guide is played by default over the speakers, but if you prefer another language, scan the QR code on board and connect to the audioguide in any of the other languages on your smartphone via the free WiFi on board (no need to download an app). Use your own earphones to listen. If you don't have earphones, you can purchase them in the shop for €1.50. The route may vary due to municipal work, offering new highlights on each cruise. Some experiences may include alcoholic beverages. Availability is subject to age restrictions and local laws. Please carry a valid ID. Drink responsibly. Facilities: Free Wi-Fi, restrooms onboard

Pets are not allowed due to cruise restrictions. Strollers must also be left at the store before boarding for safety reasons.

The canal cruise is not wheelchair accessible, so please plan accordingly if accessibility is a concern.

Children up to and including 3 years old can board for free. Children between ages 4 and 12 get discounted tickets at €1.

You can board near Centraal Station or Anne Frank House, both centrally located boarding points in Amsterdam.

The heated glass-top roof boats offer panoramic views and include an onboard audioguide. Kids' activities like colouring pages or bingo are also provided.

Yes, you can upgrade to a 75-minute cruise from Rijksmuseum or opt for a luxury saloon boat tour with live commentary and unlimited drinks and Dutch cheese.

Earphones are not included but available at an additional cost if you prefer to use them during your cruise.

The boats have limited space, so it's best to keep bags small and manageable for a comfortable experience onboard.

Yes, you can enjoy taking photos as there are no restrictions mentioned regarding photography on this canal cruise.

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