Amsterdam Sightseeing Canal Cruise with Audio Guide

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Overview

Available languages

Hindi
German
Russian
Korean
Portuguese
Chinese
English
Italian
Javanese
French
Hebrew
Spanish
Arabic
Thai
Japanese
Polish
Turkish
Dutch

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

1

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.

Admission Not Applicable
2

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.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

From Central Station

Starting point:
Rederij Lovers B.V., Prins Hendrikkade 25, 1012 TL Amsterdam, Netherlands

From Leidsekade

Starting point:
Rederij Lovers B.V., Leidsekade t/o 97, 1017 PN 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

Reviews

3.56

799 reviews

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  • Great way to get a feel for Amsterdam

    Beth S,

    Sep 23, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    I would recommend this informative and interesting way to see Amsterdam in comfort. Great to hear about the history too. Captain very helpful.

  • We’re pissed off!!!

    William G,

    Sep 23, 2025

    - Viator

    1.00

    We were at the pick up location on time. The Boat never showed up! There was another couple there who experienced the same problem.. no way to contact Viator!

  • Amazing Amsterdam at night!

    Victoria A,

    Sep 21, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Really lovely to see the lights at night, great captain and commentary really informative. Would recommend

  • Relaxing tour

    Frannie L,

    Sep 19, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    A nice basic boat tour for 1st time visiting. Highly recommend when the weather gets a bit unstable.

  • Canal tour is a must

    Geraldine H,

    Sep 18, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    Good tour, the weather was out of anyone’s control. Informative guide, good pilot on the boat. . The ear phones didn’t work properly. Kept missing the information. The guide on the boat gave more information than the stupid ear phones.

From €15.50

3.56
799 reviews