The 8 Best Boat Tours in Groningen

1.City Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 895 reviews · 1 hour · from $20Our pick

A one-hour canal cruise in Groningen with audio and text guidance, passed by the Martinitoren and Tasmantoren, plus drinks onboard.

“There is no human guide, but the audio in English could be more synchronized with what one is seeing”

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2.Terrace Boat Experience with a Cozy Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 307 reviews · 1 - 1.5 hours · from $18Best value

Float on Groningen’s first terrace boat with a bar, cozy seating, and a cabriolet roof. Plan an easy drink-and-sightseeing outing.

“Schönes Schiff mit super Personal. Sehr lieb und zuvorkommend. Um diese Zeit trotz Heitstrahler, an Bord etwas kalt. Daher etwas mehr anziehen.”

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3.Open Boat City Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 250 reviews · 1 hour · from $27

One hour on an open boat through Groningen canals with an English guide, city facts, and unlimited drinks for $27.

“Very pleasant tour of the city, viewed from the water level! You have to duck below a couple of low bridges, quite an excitement! I highly recommend this tour, but preferably when it's not raining. During the tour you can enjoy drinks, all included in the price.”

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4.Open Boat City Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 154 reviews · 1 hour · from $26

Enjoy Groningen canals from the silent electric open boat Pronkjewail, with a free drink and Dutch-German-English audio guide.

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5.Evening Cheese and Wine cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 54 reviews · 1 hour · from $35Top rated

One-hour Groningen evening cruise with a live English guide, canal views, and an open bar cheese platter. Small group, relaxed pace, $35.

“Schöne Tour mit nettem Guide und toller Verpflegung!”

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6.City canal cruise (with unlimited drinks)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 29 reviews · 1 - 1.5 hours · from $27

1 to 1.5 hour Groningen canal cruise from Schuitendiep with music, a guide, and unlimited drinks. Great for groups.

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7.Booze Cruise with Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 18 reviews · 2 hours · from $44

2 hours on a Groningen canal with unlimited Heineken beer, wine, and soft drinks, plus music, party lights, and city views.

“Heel gezellig op de boot, met heel vriendelijk en meedenkend personeel. Bedankt Maaike en Boas!”

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8.Informative city canal cruise + drinks & cookies

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 8 reviews · 1 - 1.5 hours · from $27

A relaxed 1-hour Groningen canal cruise with unlimited drinks, Dutch cookies, and a friendly skipper’s stories from the water.

“Rondje Groningen met Bente. Ze deed het fantastisch en gaf goede tips over bezienswaardigheden om na de boottocht te doen. We hebben genoten! Dank je wel Bente!”

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