1-Hour Canal Cruise from Leidse Square

See the sights of Amsterdam’s Canal Belt on a 1-hour sightseeing cruise with GPS audio guide. Marvel at the elaborate façades of the slim 16th and 17th-century merchant houses of the “Golden Age,” and see colorful barges and houseboats.

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Highlights

See the sights of Amsterdam on a cruise of the Canal Belt
Admire the elegant façades of the 16th and 17th-century merchant houses
Pass the Skinny Bridge and other iconic sites
Learn the history of Amsterdam from the pre-recorded audio guide

Description

Take a picturesque cruise through Amsterdam’s Canal Belt, added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 2010, and see many of the city’s most historic sights. Board the boat at the Leidsekade next to the Leidseplein, and feast your eyes on the iconic merchant houses of the Dutch “Golden Age.” See beautiful gables, and churches, and cruise by the iconic Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge). Along the way, listen to a recorded audio commentary (in your choice of 19 languages), and learn more about the city’s long trading history and some of the 1,550 monuments of the “Venice of the North.” Benefit from frequent departures throughout the day, 7 days a week.

Includes

1-hour canal cruise
GPS audio guide (available in 19 languages)

Important Information

Children aged 3 years or younger go free of charge (provided they do not occupy their own seat). During the Amsterdam Light Festival, which operates from 29 November 2018 until 20 January 2019, the 1-hour canal cruise runs from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (last departure)