Amsterdam: Historic City Sightseeing Canal Cruise
Overview
Available languages
1 hour
Mobile ticket
Step aboard the city's finest cruise just by the Anne Frank House or choose for our boarding location at the Central Station. Cruise past the city's finest highlights in all comfort. From our photo deck you get to capture the most stunning photos.
Our skippers have true Amsterdam DNA, and have been cruising the canals for years. They know all the facts about Amsterdam and guide you through this experience in a personal manner. Feel free to ask them anything about the beautiful city of Amsterdam!
Do you prefer to listen to the most intriguing tales about Amsterdam in your language? We have got you! At Amsterdam Circle Line, we offer audioguides in 7 languages for an optimal experience.
All our boats are covered, heated and in dispose of a toilet for your comfort. During summer, you can enjoy the sun from our exterior photodeck in the back of the boat. Therefore, you get to enjoy our canal cruise all year round!
Additional Info
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
Audio guides are available in Dutch, English, German, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese. Kindly ask te skipper for your desired language.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Sunny rear deck & flexible roof
Coloring page with pencils for children
All Fees and Taxes
Audio commentary in 7 languages
Restroom on board
What To Expect
Museum of the Canals
Adventure into Amsterdam’s past and present, through exploring the history of the city’s canals. Start your journey of discovery as you travel back 400 years at the Museum of the Canals.
Anne Frank House
The Anne Frank House (Dutch: Anne Frank Huis) is a writer's house and biographical museum dedicated to Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank. The building is located on a canal called the Prinsengracht, close to the Westerkerk, in central Amsterdam in the Netherlands. During World War II, Anne Frank hid from Nazi persecution with her family and four other people in hidden rooms at the rear of the 17th-century canal house, known as the Secret Annex (Dutch: Achterhuis). She did not survive the war but her wartime diary was published in 1947. Ten years later the Anne Frank Foundation was established to protect the property from developers who wanted to demolish the block
Options
Cruise from Anne Frank Museum
Boarding/drop-off location: The exact address of the boarding location is: Prinsengracht 261A, Amsterdam.
Starting point:
Prinsengracht 261a, 1016 GV Amsterdam, Netherlands
Cruise from Central Station
Boarding/drop-off location: The exact address of the boarding location is: Prins Hendrikkade 33A, Amsterdam
Starting point:
Prins Hendrikkade 33A, 1012 AB Amsterdam, Netherlands
Reviews
409 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Enjoyed the cruise
Scott R,
Oct 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Just be on time. Easy to locate. Nice overview. Staff very friendly and. Funny too. Easy to get On board.
Relaxing hour
David L,
Oct 6, 2025
- Viator
4.00Pleasant relaxing hour touring the canals. Shame about the rain. Commentary could do with being clearer but overall a positive experience
Great experience!
John D,
Oct 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was an amazing experience where we saw many historic and important sights in Amsterdam. The captain of the boat was very knowledgeable and also funny 🤣 . I highly recommend this tour
Canal Cruise
Andrea E,
Oct 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great guide Robert showed off the beautiful sights of ultra-charming Amsterdam - lovely & very interesting!
This canal tour was the...
DonnaSimley,
Sep 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00This canal tour was the perfect way to begin our visit to Amsterdam. We enjoyed cruising through the many canals, seeing highlights of the city.
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