Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Local Guide and Small Group
Overview
Available languages
1 hour
Mobile ticket
Amsterdam Canal Cruise
Discover the city’s highlights in the best way possible. Take a boat trip on Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canals in one of the newest electric boats.
Drink optional
Sit back and relax with a wine, beer or soda which you can book optional.
Small Group
We cruise with a maximum of 28 passengers
Guide language
Our skipper speaks English, but we have a free digital booklet with guided information in : English, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, German, French & Italian.
Departure Location
We depart in front of Amsterdam Central Station.
Bad Weather?
Our boats can be open or covered, with the weather conditions in Amsterdam we decide on the day if we cruise open or with cover.
Highlights
During the cruise, admire the Canal Belt, the Skinny Bridge, the Dancing Houses, and much more. Listen to your local skipper’s stories as you take in the city sights.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Departure point right in front of Central Station
The route may vary each time depending on external factors.
On the day itself (depending on the weather conditions) we decide to cruise with an open or half open boat (with shelter for rain).
On sunny days, please wear sunscreen, as cruising on water can get hot
On cold days, please wear warm, clothes, as cruising on water can get cold
We only serve alcoholic drinks for travellers 18 years old and above (proof of ID can be asked for). Minor travellers below 18 years old will be served non-alcoholic drink
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Canal Ring (Grachtengordel)
See Amsterdam on the UNESCO listed Canals of Amsterdam
St. Nicholas Basilica
This basilica features an impressive facade with twin towers and a central dome, while its interior boasts beautiful stained-glass windows, intricate artwork, and a majestic organ. The church is dedicated to Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of sailors and Amsterdam, reflecting the city’s maritime heritage. Visitors often appreciate its serene atmosphere and rich historical significance, making it a key landmark in the heart of Amsterdam.
What‘s Included
English speaking guide
Digitial booklet in 8 languages: English French,German, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian,Dutch & Chinese
Cruise with the proud winner of TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice 2025!
Snacks
a (Non) alcoholic beverage can be booked as optional
Options
Unlimited Drinks
Unlimited Drinks: Selfservice to unlimited drinks Soda Wine Beer
Cruise without Drinks
Central Cruise without Drinks: Depart from Central Station and Cruise without a Drink
Cruise with one drink
One soft drink, beer, or wine
Central: With a drink: Depart from Central Station Cruise with a Drink
Reviews
4,949 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Multitalented Max
kkbuckey,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Max was an amazing tour guide! He was very pleasant, knowledgable and a great captain. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and the price was very reasonable.
Pleasant boat ride of the...
Lindsay F,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Pleasant boat ride of the canal. They were flexible when we needed to change our tour time. Badr was a great guide!
It was an okay tour.
Donna M,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The tour was okay but nothing that overly impressed me. A lot of dead air time. I felt more information could have been shared. I went on a walking tour....hit some of the same areas and learned a lot more. It was a pretty ride.
Good way to see Amsterdam
850megh,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Overall, good experience. Jack’s was a good tour guide. I would recommend do not sit in the bow of the boat, the front, you’ll be looking backwards as you’re going down the canal. Also, looking in the sun. This boat had no cover on top. But it was a beautiful day, very sunny, so a lot of squinting and a lot of turning our neck to look at what was coming up. Maybe Management could offer extra drink for now sitters!?
Flexible and fun
T3523BVjennad,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour with captain jack. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Originally missed booking time. Was easy to re-book and get in touch with for next boat 30 mins later.
Great intro to city
F937MWandrewm,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marc was fun and informative.
Nice
coraahurst,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It was a really nice boat ride around golden hour, a good way to unwind after a long day. The guides were very nice, but I was hoping for a bit more commentary on the tour. The boat was also pretty crowded. The driver was good at navigating with all the other boats and made us feel safe.
The tour was great. All...
Cece G,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The tour was great. All the staff I interacted with were friendly My only small issue was that I had a hard time finding the meeting point even with Google maps. I walked around in circles trying to find the "dark green beach flag" but didn't see it. Eventually I found it after asking a couple of other nearby boat tours and saw that the flag was on the ground. No wonder I didn't see it! Other that that I had a great time on the tour.
Canal Cruise with Skipper Jack
HpYf,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun and educational tour with Jack! It was fantastic, highly recommended. Jack is friendly and knows a lot, thank you very much!
excellent tour
Sandrey2024,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jack our tour guide was very nice. we enjoyed the tour
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