The 15 Best Canal Cruises in Amsterdam

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

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

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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2.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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3.75 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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4.City Centre Canal Cruise including Audioguide

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

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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5.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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6.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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7.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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8.Van Gogh Museum Ticket and City Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,899 reviews · 3 hours · from $47

Van Gogh Museum skip-the-line plus a 75-minute UNESCO canal cruise with audio and earphones, timed entry included for about $47.

“The environment and art in the Van Gogh Museum were incredible. I found the story of his life and struggles very moving, and the art he created in spite of his struggles is incredible. The canal cruise was relaxing and so informative, would highly recommend doing this if it’s a first trip to Amsterdam and you want to learn a bit about the city and its history.”

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9.Amsterdam Evening Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Onboard Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,619 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $24

Amsterdam evening canal cruise with live guide and onboard bar. See UNESCO canal belt, Anne Frank area, Skinny Bridge, and more.

“The captain and the host were cordial and friendly. The cheese was delicious as was the wine. We enjoyed Chris’s talk with humor.”

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10.Van Gogh Museum Ticket & Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,304 reviews · 1 day · from $47

Timed Van Gogh Museum entry plus a 1-hour canal cruise with audio in 19 languages, ideal for a one-day Amsterdam hit.

“We enjoyed are activities and found them easy to book and pay for .really worth booking in advance as places get very busy and it makes it hassle free when u get there”

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11.German Canal Cruise with Unlimited Drinks Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,134 reviews · 1 hour · from $25

One hour on an electric Amsterdam canal boat with a German guide, photo stops, and optional unlimited drinks on the Amstel and beyond.

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12.City Canal Cruise and Heineken Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,133 reviews · 3 hours · from $44

Skip the Heineken line, enjoy tastings, then take a GPS-guided 1-hour canal cruise through Amsterdam’s UNESCO Canal Belt.

“Brilliant day very well organised. The canal trip is a jut of a trek from the Heineken building make sure to read the ticket and pre book boat before”

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13.City Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,895 reviews · 1 - 1.5 hours · from $22

See Utrecht from the Oudegracht canal on a 1 to 1.5 hour cruise, with Dom Tower views and a multi-language audio guide for about $22.

“Telling people to be quiet when the guid is talking.”

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14.Heated Canal Cruise Including Audioguide

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,773 reviews · 1 hour - 75 minutes · from $15

Heated Amsterdam canal cruise with audioguide, Wi-Fi, and toilet. Pass UNESCO canals and key sights from the water, 60 to 75 mins.

“The drink offered with the ticket was too sweet on its own”

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15.Amsterdam Canal Cruise With Live Guide and Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,573 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $20

1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise on an electric boat with live English guide and unlimited Heineken, wine, soft drinks, coffee, toilet.

“Had an amazing time! Our guide was fantastic — so knowledgeable about the area, and we learned so much. There was no shortage of drinks, which made the whole hour so relaxing and fun. We were honestly sad when it ended — we would’ve happily gone for another spin around the canal if we could’ve!”

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