Enjoy an open boat tour on Amsterdam’s canals and see the city’s highlights from the water. Cruise thorugh vibrant and colorful city neighborhoods like Golden Bend and Overhoeks.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Duration 75 minutes: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Take in the highlights of Amsterdam on an open boat canal cruise
See the historic landmarks and monuments of Amsterdam from the water
Enjoy the commentary by your live guide about the sights along the way

Full description

No visit to Amsterdam is complete without taking a boat tour and seeing the city from the water. Admire sights like the Music Building in the harbor, a replica of a VOC ship outside of the Maritime Museum, and the Anne Frank House.

The boat is uncovered, meaning that nothing will obstruct the views during your cruise. Enjoy the sunshine and take photos of sights that you wouldn’t be able to see from a larger boat. From the live guide on board, you’ll hear all important information about the sites you pass. In addition, on this smaller and more intimate cruise you’ll be able to ask all the questions you like. Get entrance to Holland Casino where you can admire the modern interior design.

Includes

75-minute open boat canal cruise
Live guide

Drinks and snacks

Meeting point

The meeting point is at the Blue Boat Company.

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Please be aware that if the tour is cancelled due the weather conditions, you will receive a ticket for a regular canal cruise including 1 drink per person. You will not receive a refund for the cancellation.

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4.5 /5

based on 484 reviews

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Transportation
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Value for money
4.5/5
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Great and recommendable tour! Due to the smaller size of the boat, you could navigate the smaller and narrower canals and saw a different, positive side of Amsterdam. The local captain was friendly, humorous and also told us many facts about Amsterdam that I had not known before. Gladly again! :)

April 28, 2022

The best way to start exploring the city. Notice the most beautiful places to go back there again. Some you will not be able to visit on foot. And it's so nice not to think about traffic, but to calmly enjoy the views of the city and the stories of the guide.

October 24, 2021

Great way to start an Amsterdam vacation!

My first full day in Amsterdam started with this canal tour. It was a great way to see the city and get a little history before walking around. Being able to see the different houses, bridges, and churches and museums from the water is pretty relaxing. It was a nice, breezy day which made for it to be extremely comfortable while on the tour. The captain was always giving us information when we came to an important area and told us about the history of Amsterdam. Very nice tour!

September 6, 2019

Amsterdam: Open Boat City Sights Canal Cruise

Amsterdam: Open Boat City Sights Canal Cruise

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Great way to start an Amsterdam vacation!