75-minute Amsterdam Canal Cruise by Blue Boat Company
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 15 minutes
Mobile ticket
The number one attraction in Amsterdam and a must do for a first time visitor of our beautiful capital!
Amsterdam is best viewed from the water and during this 75-minute canal cruise, you'll understand why. You'll experience the best of the historic city center.
Discover the city's top highlights, iconic bridges and the 17th-century buildings lining the canals. You'll come across new architecture and bridges, showing a historical city that is rooted in history but continues to develop and change.
While you're enjoying the views that pass you by, you'll listen to an audio guide (available in 19 languages) that tells you everything you need to know about Amsterdam; the stories, legends and historical facts. You can buy snacks and drinks in the ticket office prior boarding or a dd a snackbox to your booking!
Did you bring the kids? Great! Let them be a 'Fresh water pirate' with the special kids audio commentary including a free goodie bag to enjoy themselves while on board.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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
To reserve a wheelchair seat, please contact our reservations department.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Snackbox with sweet & savory snacks and 1 drink (if option selected)
Audio commentary in 20 languages
“Kids Cruise” audio story and booklet with every kids’ ticket bought
75-min Canal Cruise
Gratuities
What To Expect
Amsterdam is best viewed from the water. On this 75-minute canal cruise you’ll experience the best of our historical city.
Canal Ring (Grachtengordel)
Cruise along the famous canals of the old city of Amsterdam
Options
Dock Hard Rock + Wine & Cheese
Dock Heineken Experience: Select this option to include a Wine & Cheese tasting box including other snacks to your cruise.
Dock opposite Hard Rock Cafe: This cruise departs from our dock located at Stadhouderskade 501, opposite Hard Rock Cafe
Wheelchair accessible: To confirm your wheelchair seat, please call +31206791370
Dock Heineken + Snackbox
Snackbox with sofdrink &snacks: This option includes a snackbox including 1 softdrink and a variety of sweet and savory snacks with your City Canal Cruise.
Dock Heineken Experience: This cruise departs from our dock located at Stadhouderskade 550, opposite Heineken Experience
Wheelchair accessible: To confirm your wheelchair seat, please call +31206791370
Starting point:
Stadhouderskade 550, 1072 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands
Dock Hard Rock + Snack Box
Snackbox with sofdrink &snacks: This option includes a snackbox including 1 softdrink and a variety of sweet and savory snacks with your City Canal Cruise.
Dock opposite Hard Rock Cafe: This cruise departs from our dock located at Stadhouderskade 501, opposite Hard Rock Cafe
Wheel accessible: To confirm your wheelchair seat, please call +31206791370
Dock Heineken Experience
Dock Heineken Experience: Board at Stadhouderskade 550, opposite Heineken Experience.
Starting point:
Stadhouderskade 550, 1072 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands
Dock Hard Rock Cafe
Dock Hard Rock Cafe: Board at Stadhouderskade 501 opposite the Hard Rock Cafe.
Dock Heineken + Wine & Cheese
Wine & Cheese Box: Select this option to include a Wine & Cheese tasting box including other snacks to your cruise.
Departure dock: Departure dock is opposite Heineken Experience, Stadhouderskade 550
Dock Hard Rock Café
Reviews
708 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Canal cruise
Dave V,
Sep 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Wonderful experience. I’ve never seen a 4way traffic jam in A canal before but the driver managed the boat extremely well
Good boat ride in Amsterdam.
Rosemary P,
Sep 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00Boat ride was fine and the audio was good. We had a cold, rainy day so the cover was great. It wasn't crowded probably due to the weather.
It's okay
Gabriela F,
Sep 17, 2025
- Viator
3.00It's okay to get to pass through the canals and know the locations of certain places. Not what I expected
Was a very nice...
Kathy P,
Sep 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Was a very nice experience. You can buy snacks to take with you. Very informative and did not talk the entire so you could enjoy the sights.
Okay canal visit.
Carolyn C,
Aug 26, 2025
- Viator
3.00It was okay. The commentary and head phones didn’t work. So we had no idea where we were in Amsterdam.
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