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Amsterdam: 1-Hour City Centre Sightseeing Cruise

Amsterdam canal boat cruising past historic city center buildings.
Cruise under Skinny Bridge, Bridge in Amsterdam
Canal boat cruising through Amsterdam city center with historic buildings and bridges in view.
Tourists enjoying drinks at the A'DAM Lookout in Amsterdam with a panoramic city view

Experience Amsterdam's history via a 1-hour canal cruise. Marvel at iconic landmarks, and learn about the city's vibrant past through an audio guide.

Highlights

  • Choose from four boarding points and go on a 1-hour canal cruise in Amsterdam, sailing past the city's iconic landmarks and modern architecture.

  • Unveiled via an informative audio guide in 18 languages, discover Amsterdam's history from its Golden Age to the present day.

  • Marvel at sights such as the Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, and old warehouses, creating a vivid picture of Amsterdam's past and present.

  • Fun Fact: Amsterdam's canals spread across 100 kilometers with 1500 bridges, forming a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Inclusions

  • 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise

  • Boarding from Central Station, Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, or Damrak (as per option selected)

  • Audio guide in Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Arabic, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian

Itinerary

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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PISTENON SOPHIE

Pistenon

4/5

Oct, 2024

Boat on time, comfortable, but lack of explanations at time of installation, headphones, route, recommendations...
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Maria Fernanda N.S.Bassères

Maria

4/5

Oct, 2024

I discovered you by chance. I chose two activities that worked as expected, on time and quiet. I just suggest a little more information about the app and the meeting point for those who are in the city for the first time.
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MR PECQUEUX Jacques

Mr

4/5

Sep, 2024

The captain was great, telling lots of anecdotes in Dutch/English/German/French and Spanish. A great time It's a pity that the boat's windows didn't slide open to take photos.
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Oscar Barbosa Garcia

Oscar

5/5

Sep, 2024

Everything was excellent, the guide knows the city and explains the sights very well, the boat, the canals and the atmosphere of the city, they are charming.
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Gabriela Adriana Mellado Intelisano

Gabriela

5/5

Aug, 2024

On my second visit to Amsterdam I have made the tour of the canals aboard a boat of the company LOVERS, really very well, with audio guide in Spanish, with basic and curious information about the city, its beginnings and architecture. Very nice ride. Impressive the dimension of the tour boats with the small private boats of the locals who go out for a walk around. The drivers have an incredible skill! Very nice to see the houseboats throughout the tour, you pass really close to some of them. Thanks for such a nice ride
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Sailing through Amsterdam's historic heart

Begin your scenic journey by choosing from four boarding points, as per your convenience, where you'll board a comfortable cruise boat and go on a 1-hour journey through Amsterdam’s historic waterways. Glide away from the IJ waterfront, and marvel at the city's stunning modern architecture and the trendy district of Amsterdam-Noord. As you drift past old warehouses and boatyards, your audio guide, available in 18 different languages, will transport you back to the Dutch Golden Age. Learn about the city's 13th-century origins and how the Dutch East India Company propelled it to global prominence.

Uncover hidden gems: Iconic landmarks & modern marvels

Sail past iconic landmarks like the Anne Frank House and the Rijksmuseum. Compare the sleek lines of the IJ Lake's modern architecture with the charmingly old-world houses of the city center. The journey concludes back at your starting point, leaving you with a wealth of knowledge and a fresh perspective on this vibrant city.

Sights you'll come across

  • Anne Frank House Museum

  • Red Light District

  • Old Heineken Factory

  • Westerkerk Church

  • Negen Straatjes (‘Nine Streets’) District

  • Magere Brug (‘Skinny Bridge’)

  • Madame Tussauds

  • The Amsterdam Dungeon

  • Rijksmuseum

What to bring

  • Don’t forget your trusty headphones for an immersive audio guide experience.

What's not allowed

  • Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Accessibility

  • This experience is not accessible by wheelchair.

Additional information

  • During summers when the heat is intense, often around 30 degrees, children under the age of 4 are not allowed aboard for safety reasons.
  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

  • Please arrive at the boarding point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Boarding point

  • Please check your final voucher for the boarding point details and specific instructions.

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