Amsterdam Sightseeing 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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
1-Hour Amsterdam Canal Cruise
Audio guide in several languages
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
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 Central Station
Starting point:
Rederij Lovers B.V., Prins Hendrikkade 25, 1012 TL Amsterdam, Netherlands
From Anne Frank House
Starting point:
Lovers canal cruise Anne Frank, Leliegracht 51, 1016 GT 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
Reviews
811 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good but too impersonal
aikaterini f,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00A good experienc, olite staff, all organised but a kind of supermarket of tours. I would recommend a smaller tour on a smaller boat with a guide. Audio tour was good but nothing special. Rather basic and commercial at places
A Beautiful and Relaxing Way to See Amsterdam
bridgetdX8407PZ,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Amsterdam sightseeing canal cruise was an absolute highlight of my trip! Gliding along the canals was such a peaceful and scenic way to explore the city, offering a completely different perspective of Amsterdam’s beautiful architecture and landmarks. The audio guide was excellent, informative, easy to follow, and available in several languages. It gave just the right amount of history and local insight without feeling overwhelming. The boat was comfortable, clean, and well-organised, and the crew were friendly and welcoming. I’d highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Amsterdam, it’s the perfect mix of relaxation and discovery!
Great tour
Caroline T,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Get in early to get good seats. They pack the boat. It is warm also due to enclosure but you can open a window.
To avoid if it rains....
Cassie B,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Avoid if it rains. Quiet walk with beautiful anecdotes that we discover about the city despite everything.
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Richard Q,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Best to do the tour in the evening, if it is dark. Through the lighting of the city center a beautiful experience
Great way to get a quick...
Gordon H,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to get a quick overview of the city, especially if it is your first time visiting Amsterdam.
Boat tour on Amsterdam canals
Jon P,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Limited visibility due to framework of overhead windows. If it wasn’t for the rain we would have preferred an open top boat
Boat did not show up at pick up point listed on the ticket.
Tricia S,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00My tickets were booked for 10/13/25 at 6:30pm. We were at the meeting point listed on our tickets at 6:20pm and no one ever showed up. When I tried to call the number, no one was available in the evening. I was not contacted that the canal cruise was cancelled. This was our last night in Amsterdam! Very unhappy! I will contact for a refund.
Accommodating the unexpected
chris U,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Missed the 7 pm cruise. Arrived hopeful to catch the 8pm experience. Explained the situation and was allowed to join the 8 pm group without question. This an enjoyable experience. I recommend this!
Good value, but pick a quiet time of day
ZKSUJ,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00A different perspective of the city which was great to see. The boat captain was great, funny and professional. It does get very crowded around the time I went (3:15pm departure) so would recommend going earlier or later as there were quite a few kids running around and being quite noisy, not any fault of the company
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