Amsterdam City Center Canal Cruise with Audio Guide
Overview
Available languages
1 hour
Mobile ticket
Step aboard a glass-topped sightseeing boat with this 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise, and see the city sights by water. Then, cruise along the city’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed canals to see the "skinny bridge" of Magere Brug, the affluent Golden Bend district, the Anne Frank House and more, as you learn about Amsterdam’s history from an audio guide. Boats depart at frequent intervals from morning till mid-evening.
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.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Check-in at Lovers 10 minutes before the reserved time
Children up to 3 years join for free
What To Expect
Lovers Canal Cruises began offering boat tours in Amsterdam in the 1950s, becoming one of the city's most popular ways to explore its historic canals. With a fleet of glass-roofed boats, the company provides scenic and narrated cruises showcasing Amsterdam's architecture, bridges, and waterways.
Centraal Station
The Central Station in Amsterdam was designed by Dutch architect Pierre Cuypers and constructed between 1881 and 1889 on three artificial islands in the IJ lake. Its Gothic/Renaissance Revival style and iron platform roof reflect both historical grandeur and modern engineering of the time.
Options
From Anne Frank House
Starting point: Lovers canal cruise Anne Frank, Leliegracht 51, 1016 GT Amsterdam, Netherlands
From Central Station
Starting point: Rederij Lovers B.V., Prins Hendrikkade 25, 1012 TL Amsterdam, Netherlands
From Rijksmuseum
Starting point: Stadhouderskade 511, 1071 ZD Amsterdam, Netherlands
From Leidsekade
Starting point: Rederij Lovers B.V., Leidsekade t/o 97, 1017 PN Amsterdam, Netherlands
What‘s Included
1-Hour Amsterdam Canal Cruise
Audio guide in several languages
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
858 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Simple and relaxing canal tour
Chelsey F,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00There are headsets that you can listen to the history of the city. Audio comes in 18 different languages. If you’re going on a warm sunny day, bring a hat and wear sunscreen.
We need to do it in...
Maryury C,May 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00We need to do it in Amsterdam to better understand its history. Which you will learn about during the tour.
Enjoy the view
waterlogged65,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a solid professional entertaining canal tour. We have done this several times on different trips to Amsterdam. Weather today was beautiful and it was a pleasant enjoyable hour with a friendly guide with a good sense of humor. You get an excellent overview of the canal system one of amsterdam,s foremost attractions. This a great way to orient to this wonderful city. Available on the Amsterdam city card. Enjoy!
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bartg837,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was great fun.... highly recommended.
Canals Amsterdam
ERICK L,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Travel in the canals interesting. Good audio commentary. Despite the rain, nice experience. To advise.
Closed boat , visibility on canals very reduced.
Veronique K,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Boat driver very pleasant with a lot of humor. But the configuration of the boat does not allow to see the canals correctly. We're low in the boat. I'm disappointed with this cruise.
Okay
Joanna C,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Audio from headphones and driver over intercom which was difficult to understand. Audio assumes everyone is facing the same direction
Great voyage with Captain Stein
zelko519,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Stellar 1 hour cruise of Amsterdam's canal system. Tour with alcoholic beverages is well worth it - being 8 euros more than non package. Drinks are regularly flowing. Great narration during outing. Nice mix of scenery, facts and levity. Sunscreen up with sunglasses and hat before tour. Gets toasty on water. One hour duration was perfect. Almost 4 miles covered off a leisurely speed.
Pleasant moment
MlineMS,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Pleasant cruise during 1 hour Organisation ok and on time Audio guide in several languages This allows to have information about amsterdam or some monuments It's still a pretty global visit We don't see very well
A great experience
FandLgreaves,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Friendly and very humouring. Informative and punctual. Loved it!
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