The 15 Best Boat Tours in Amsterdam

Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese - How the Hour Flows: The Guide’s Job Is Making the Canals Readable

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31,825 reviews · from $21Our pick

Covered Amsterdam canal cruise with Dutch Gouda cheese, mustard, and unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks, with guide stories on UNESCO canals.

“Although the service was good and the staff on board were attentive, the overall environment of the boat was loud and crowded. Even with microphones, it was difficult to hear the hosts, as the boat was packed with too many people and cRead more”

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Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option

2.Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30,518 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $18

Amsterdam’s electric canal cruise with live guide stories, big landmark views, and an unlimited drinks and bites option, all in a small group.

“This is a fun experience. The crew is friendly and knowledgeable, and quick to fill your wine glass! The dock is easy to find, and the ticketing through Viator is simple and straightforward. I was in Amsterdam for a short visit, and this was a great way to experience some of Amsterdam’s famous canals.”

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Amsterdam: Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Cheese & Wine

3.Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Cheese & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 27,035 reviews · 1 hour · from $18

1-hour covered saloon canal cruise on an electric boat in Amsterdam, with optional unlimited Dutch cheese, wine, and live English guiding.

“Great way to view Amsterdam, guide had lots of fun information. we opted for the cheese and wine. plenty of both were served.”

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Amsterdam: Evening Cruise with Optional Wine and Snacks

4.Evening Cruise with Optional Wine and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 22,178 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $23

90-minute Amsterdam night cruise with 19-language audio, UNESCO canals, and optional wine and snack box. See bridges lit up.

“The captain told some interesting stories in addition to audio guide. A nice way to see Amsterdam even if the weather is not great”

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Amsterdam: Heated Canal Cruise with Unlimited Drinks & Bite

5.Heated Canal Cruise with Unlimited Drinks & Bite

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21,431 reviews · 1 - 1.5 hours · from $18

See Amsterdam by 100% electric boat with live commentary, iconic canal landmarks, and optional unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, plus snacks.

“Amazing! Michael and Bree are absolute gems - so friendly and so full of information. We loved this trip so much, and would highly recommend to everyone!! 5 stars!!!”

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Amsterdam: 75 Minute City Canal Cruise with Audio Guide

6.75 Minute City Canal Cruise with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 19,938 reviews · 1h 15m · from $18

75-minute Amsterdam canal cruise with 19-language audio and a snackbox option. See UNESCO canals, bridges, and icons.

“This was the second time we did it with my boyfriend; it's always beautiful. It's our favourite date activity in Amsterdam! We never get tired of it Highly recommended!!!!!!!”

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Amsterdam: City Centre Canal Cruise including Audioguide

7.City Centre Canal Cruise including Audioguide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 16,901 reviews · 1 hour · from $17Best value

Amsterdam’s UNESCO canal district by heated boat in about 1 hour. Choose your departure spot and enjoy multi-language audioguides.

“Being able to see the architecture from a different perspective. Also its a good way to learn a bit of history of the city.”

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Amsterdam All-Inclusive 90-Minutes Heated Cruise by Captain Jack

8.Amsterdam All-Inclusive 90-Minutes Heated Cruise by Captain Jack

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16,101 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

90-minute heated Amsterdam canal cruise with Captain Jack. Unlimited Heineken, wine, snacks, and canal narration from two docks.

“Our skipper David was amazing!! He kept us entertained with stories and history of Amsterdam, we had great fun sailing with David and will recommend this cruise to our friends and family. Thank you”

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Amsterdam: Smoke and Lounge City Boat Cruise

9.Smoke and Lounge City Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8,572 reviews · 1 hour - 70 minutes · from $27

Smoke-friendly 70-minute Amsterdam canal cruise from Central Station, heated lounge boat, optional drink packages, and winter High Light views.

“always a go to on any visit to Amsterdam! Great to chill out on,good vibes and the staff are lovely. Superb and worth it”

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Amsterdam: Luxury Saloon Boat Cruise with Cocktails & Waffle

10.Luxury Saloon Boat Cruise with Cocktails & Waffle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,935 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $21

Amsterdam luxury canal cruise with captain narration, blankets, and drinks for purchase. Pass Magere Brug and Old Church.

“Waited for quite sometime having already been Postponed by 2 1/2 hours Once we finally left it was very good”

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Amsterdam: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Boat options

11.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Boat options

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 5,667 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $35

Hop-on hop-off bus and canal boat in Amsterdam with 24/48-hour access, multilingual audio, onboard WiFi, and key sight stops.

“Great option. We crossed from bus to boat. The only issue is it is difficult to find the #1 bus stop. Just go behind the train station and head towards the cruise boat passenger terminal. Look for a tiny ticket seller with HOHO flags. Take the canal boat to see the Anne Frank Huis. Then take the canal boat back to Train Station to get the bus.”

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Amsterdam: Covered Canal Booze Cruise with Unlimited Drinks

12.Covered Canal Booze Cruise with Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,435 reviews · 1 hour · from $18

Covered Amsterdam canal booze cruise with optional unlimited drinks, warm blankets for rain, and a scenic 1-hour route past Seven Bridges.

“Edward and Pedro are dope, edward was hella funny and Pedro was cutting these canals like crazy. Whole experience was fire”

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Amsterdam: City Canal Cruise and Heineken Experience Ticket

13.City Canal Cruise and Heineken Experience Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,367 reviews · 3 hours · from $47

Timed Heineken Experience plus an open-ticket 75-min UNESCO canal cruise. Fast-track entry and two drinks for about $47.

“The Heineken Experience is excellent. The canal tour is a great way to see the city and hear about the city's history.”

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Amsterdam Canal Cruise in Open Boat with Unlimited Drinks Option

14.Amsterdam Canal Cruise in Open Boat with Unlimited Drinks Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,976 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $21

Amsterdam open-boat canal cruise on electric power through UNESCO canals, with photo moments and an optional unlimited drinks upgrade.

“It was a lot of fun and we lucked out and had the whole boat for the six of us. Lovely day and informative captain.”

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Amsterdam Newest Canal Cruise with local guide and small group

15.Amsterdam Newest Canal Cruise with local guide and small group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,735 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $21

Small-group Amsterdam canal cruise from Central Station. Open-boat views, a local guide with stories, and an 8-language booklet. 1 hour.

“Sebastian our captain was very informative and we much preferred going in a smaller boat that went through some of the smaller canals. Pick up right in front of Central station”

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