Amsterdam: City Centre Canal Cruise including Audioguide
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Enjoy the best views of Amsterdam’s canal houses and houseboats on a 1-hour canal cruise.
Highlights
- Take a 1-hour cruise through the UNESCO-listed canal district in Amsterdam
- Admire the elegant houses lining the canals and the lovely churches and bridges
- Learn more about Amsterdam with the audio guides provided
- Enjoy an optional evening cruise in the canals of Amsterdam
- Get an amazing view of Dam Square from the top floor of Ripley's
Description
Embark on a cruise takes you through the unique UNESCO World Heritage-listed canal district of Amsterdam. Enjoy the opportunity to take in many of the historic sights of the city center.
With this tour you will go on a one-hour sightseeing boat trip through some of the centre’s famous landmarks, with audio commentary available in 19 different languages.
This canal cruise has four departure points for you to choose between. Your cruise will end wherever it started. The primary location is just outside Amsterdam Central Station, the other three are close to tourist hotspots in the city.
One is near the incredible Anne Frank House, where Anne Frank and her family hid and she wrote her famous diary. Another is on the water near Leidse Square (Leidseplein), where you'll find street performers, bars and restaurants, as well as local theatres and iconic concert venues. And the final location is near the Rijksmuseum, the national museum of the Netherlands.
Admire the elegant merchant houses that date back to the Dutch Golden Age. See stunning gables, beautiful churches, the iconic Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge), and many other top attractions. Each boat tour follows a different route, so not all sights are guaranteed to be seen every time. This way, every cruise offers a unique and surprising experience.
To guarantee a specific time slot, we recommend reserving your cruise in advance. You can do this by visiting any Tours & Tickets shop to secure your spot. See below a few of the Tours & Tickets locations:
Damrak: Damrak 26, 1012 LJ Amsterdam
Amsterdam (Central Station Area): De Ruijterkade 34, 1012 AA Amsterdam
Leidsestraat: Leidsestraat 80, 1017 PD Amsterdam
Prinsengracht: Prinsengracht 277B, 1016 GW Amsterdam
Flower Market: Singel 528, 1017 AM Amsterdam
Museumplein: Paulus Potterstraat 3B, 1071 CX Amsterdam
Includes
1-hour canal cruise
Audio Guide
Sightseeing
Important Information
- Children under 4 years old go free of charge if they do not occupy their own seat
Child ticket: 4-13 years
The duration of the cruise itself it 1 hour, but please note that it takes some time to board the boat, so the total duration of the experience might be up to 90 minutes in peak season
Only service dogs (who must be identifiable as such) are allowed on the boat
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund