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
388 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Trip cancelled without notifying us
Doris C,
Aug 3, 2025
- Viator
1.00No canal boats could leave from the departure point because of the Pride Parade in the canal. Viator should have known not to schedule a trip on that date and time. How do we get a refund?
Great cruising through...
Deborah W,
Jul 19, 2025
- Viator
4.00Great cruising through the canals, just wished there was a live guide onboard who explained about the buildings we were passing. It was difficult to hear the taped recording.
Great driver with very little tour information
Lois S,
Jul 14, 2025
- Viator
1.00The boat ride was nice but I was looking for more information about the area. This trip scenic but not informative
Thanks for a lovely ride!
Gina H,
Jul 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00What a comfortable and smooth boat ride! Our narrator shared lots of fun and useful facts and trivia.
Great way to see the city of Amsterdam
Rossitza I,
Jul 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great canal cruise, the captain was friendly and informative. Verry interesting route covers both historic and modern parts if Amsterdam.
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