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Open Boat Canal Cruise in Old City Centre of Amsterdam

By Boat Amsterdam
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €20 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Discover the charm of Amsterdam's old city centre with our top-rated open boat canal cruise! Glide through historic canals and see iconic sights up close in the comfort of our eco-friendly, quiet boats. Enjoy live commentary from our expert guides who bring the city's rich history to life. Perfect for both tourists and locals, our cruise offers a unique and unforgettable perspective of Amsterdam. Book now for an intimate, relaxed, and scenic adventure through the heart of this beautiful city. Don't miss out on the best way to experience Amsterdam's waterways!

Activity location

  • Boat Amsterdam
    • Amstel 51F, In front of the Hermitage Museum
    • 1018 EJ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Amstel 51F
    • 51F Amstel
    • 1018 EJ, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

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Amazing Canal Cruise Amsterdam
  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English
Price details
€22.50 x 1 Adult€22.50
Total
Price is €22.50
Add 2 drinks to your cruise!
  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English

Add 2 drinks to your cruise: If you buy this upgrade you will have 2 drinks added (Beer, Wine, Coffee, Tea or Soda's) during cruise.

Price details
€29.50 x 1 Adult€29.50
Total
Price is €29.50
Add all drinks to your cruise!
  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English

Add all drinks to your cruise!: Choosing this option will give you ALL DRINKS INCLUDED during your cruise!
(Beer, Wine, Coffee, Tea and Soda's).
Toilet incl

Price details
€32.50 x 1 Adult€32.50
Total
Price is €32.50

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    *Fresh Air and Natural Light*: Being in an open boat makes it more enjoyable and immersive.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    ⁠*Intimate Experience*: Open boats often provide a more personal setting.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    *Scenic Views*: An open boat canal cruise offers unobstructed views!
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Small Open Electric boat with toilet on board
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    If you would like to have the drinks on board included, please upgrade your ticket to add drinks!

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note that the itinerary provided is just an example. Routes may vary due to traffic, construction works, and weather conditions
  • Please note that our boats are open in summer. In spring and in fall the boats can be open or covered, depending on weather. And in winter they will be covered and we will have heated seats.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • In case of bad weather we provide umbrella's. In some cases of bad weather or season we might use a covered boat. In case the tour is cancelled by the operator, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • Our crew speaks both Dutch and English
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Boat Amsterdam
  • 10m
The 1-hour cruise departs in front of the Hermitage Museum. Please be at the dock 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Please note that the following sights are examples of what we might pass by. Routes may vary due to traffic, constructions etc.
The Amstel (Pass by)
The Amstel is the main river and foundation of Amsterdam.
Dutch National Opera & Ballet (Pass by)
Dutch National Opera & Ballet are combined with the town hall and is the biggest building of the city centre.
Red Light District (Pass by)
We will sail through the world famous Red Light District. It is a safe distance for children to also join this cruise.
Magere Brug (Pass by)
The Magere Brug is a national monument and one of the world famous icons of the city. With a magical storey....
Herengracht (Pass by)
Herengracht is the most inner canal of the Unesco heritage.
Prinsengracht (Pass by)
Prinsengracht is the third canal of the Unesco area.
Boerejongens Coffeeshop Center (Pass by)
Boerejongens Coffeeshop Centre is a high end coffee shop close to the Herengracht.
The Jordaan (Pass by)
The Jordaan is a traditional dutch area, with lots of small shops and bars.
Amsterdam Cheese Museum (Pass by)
Amsterdam Cheese Museum is part of our food history.
Amsterdam Cheese Company (Pass by)
Amsterdam Cheese Company is where you can buy cheese to bring home.
Museum of the Canals (Pass by)
Museum of the Canals
Cromhout House (Pass by)
Cromhout House is considered to be one of the most beautiful houses of the Herengracht of the 17th century.
Huis Bartolotti (Pass by)
Museumhuis Bartolotti was build in 1617 by a very rich tradesman in Amsterdam.
Westerkerk (Pass by)
Westerkerk is the famous tower Anne Frank was watching and describing in her diary.
Westertoren (Pass by)
Westertoren
Niek Engelschmanbrug (Pass by)
Niek Engelschmanbrug is named after a famous gay activist and resistance warrior during WWII.
Houseboat Museum (Pass by)
Houseboat Museum is the only way to see a houseboat inside without renting one to sleep on.
Amsterdam Canal Ring (Pass by)
Amsterdam Canal Ring is build up like the layers of an onion. We will explain more during the cruise.
Spiegelkwartier (Pass by)
Spiegelkwartier is the high end antique area. Nice to walk through after your cruise.
Amsterdam Icebar (Pass by)
Need to cool down? Try the Xtracold Icebar and drink a beer surrounded by ice.
Munt Tower (Munttoren) (Pass by)
Munt Tower is the place in the city centre where the dutch coin was made for a few years.
Rokin (Pass by)
Rokin is the entrance to the Dam Square.
Memorial to Koningin Wilhemina (Pass by)
Memorial to Koningin Wilhemina is located next to the water and can be seen during the cruise.
The Bulldog The First Coffeeshop (Pass by)
The Bulldog Amsterdam is by far the most internationally knows coffee shop with many famous people who visited it.
Museum Ons'Lieve Heer Op Solder (Pass by)
Museum Ons'Lieve Heer Op Solder is a secret church in the Old City Centre.
Brouwerij de Prael (Pass by)
Brouwerij de Prael is a brewer located on the waterside in the Red Light District.
Weeping Tower (Pass by)
Weeping Tower is where the women of the sailors would weep when their husbands would go out sailing.
NEMO Science Museum (Pass by)
NEMO Science Museum is great for children to explore from young until teenagers.
Het Scheepvaartmuseum| The National Maritime Museum (Pass by)
The Scheepvaartmuseum is all our nautical history combined. Where you can see how it developed over the centuries.
Architecture Centre of Amsterdam (Pass by)
Arcam is the source of modern architecture combined with history.
Waterlooplein Market (Pass by)
Waterlooplein Market is the world famous flee market in the Old Jewish quarter.
Hortus Botanicus (Pass by)
Hortus Botanicus is our botanical garden where students used to learn about the healing powers of plants and flowers. More than 300 years old.
Montelbaanstoren (Pass by)
Montelbaanstoren is the one of the very few remains of the Old City Centre defence system.
Leprozenpoort (Pass by)
Leprozenpoort is a very character full small entrance of houses in the Old City Centre.
Museum Het Rembrandthuis (Pass by)
Museum Het Rembrandthuis is the old residence of Rembrandt and is converted into a museum.
Anne Frank House (Pass by)
Depending on the available routes of the day we will pass by the historical Anne Frank House. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee that we will pass it during your cruise.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Boat Amsterdam
    • Amstel 51F, In front of the Hermitage Museum
    • 1018 EJ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Amstel 51F
    • 51F Amstel
    • 1018 EJ, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

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