Amsterdam Canal Cruise from Leidse square

Highlights

• Cruise through the famous canals in Amsterdam's historical city center, a UNESCO world heritage
• Experience the city's best attractions from the water
• Unwind and take memorable pictures 

Enjoy a one hour canal cruise

Also known as the "Venice of the North", Amsterdam city is crossed by 100km of waterways, locally called "Grachten", that run through the city's neighbourhoods. So there is no better way to experience the essence of the Dutch capital than from a canal boat.

This makes a boat trip a must-do activity for everyone visiting Amsterdam. Wind past points of interest such as picturesque merchant houses from the 17th century, fascinating museums, gothic churches, and historic buildings and bridges as you soak up the city’s history. An audio guide and commentary from the captain enrich the boat tour further.

Each canal tour is unique as the captain changes the route depending on the size of the boat and the traffic on the canals. This allows you an unhindered view of the city's best sights and to take beautiful pictures to remember this experience when you return home.

Discover Amsterdam's best attractions from the water

This river cruise starts at the entertainment heart of the city, right near Leidse Square on the Singelgracht. Enjoy the sights along the most famous of the waterways: the Herengracht, Keizersgracht and the Prinsengracht. Sights you will definitely see include the World Heritage-listed 17th-century canal ring and the cities iconic architecture. There is no better way to take in these sights than with a laid-back Amsterdam Canal Cruise.

Don’t miss out on seeing the capital's attractions from a different perspective with a fun-filled canal boat cruise Amsterdam adventure. On your canal boat cruise Amsterdam you might also see the Anne Frank house, the Negen Straatjes and de Pijp districts, the red light district and the Skinny Bridge on the Amstel river which gave the city its name.  Don’t forget to bring your camera as you sit back and relax during this amazing canal boat cruise in Amsterdam.

Get the best deals on Amsterdam canal cruises 

Book your Amsterdam boat cruise tickets directly through our website and enjoy high quality tours through the famous Dutch capital. You can also combine your boat trip with one of our other exciting attractions to not only get the best deals but also discover and explore everything the Netherlands has to offer. An Amsterdam Canal Cruise is the best way to experience the city from the water. Only here you buy tickets that can be cancelled free of charge up to 8 hours before the scheduled start of the tour.