Amsterdam Canal Cruises

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Amsterdam’s beautiful historic canal ring is a UNESCO’s World Heritage Site, and for good reasons. More than one hundred kilometres of waterways run through the picturesque city centre, along the banks of which you’ll find the old bridges, traditional houseboats, and 17th-century merchant houses that give the city its unique character.

Why should every visitor go on a canal cruise in Amsterdam?

The canals in Amsterdam are iconic. They define the city, tell of the history of the city and cannot be missed. An Amsterdam canal cruise is definitely one of the best ways to explore the Dutch capital.

Every canal tour is unique and will take you along some of the city’s most fascinating points of interest, such as the Westerkerk Church, the Anne Frank House Museum, the Skinny Bridge, the Amstel River, the Hermitage Museum and many other attractions.

No matter the price, all the best canal cruises in Amsterdam offer great value for money. Witness Amsterdam's canals firsthand with Tours & Tickets!

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View of Amsterdam's historic canal district from a canal cruise. Book ticket on Tours and Tickets!

What is the best Amsterdam Canal Cruise?

There are several different canal tours in Amsterdam. You can choose from a variety of boats, which have different sizes to different kinds of protection against the Dutch weather, some of the boat tours include a meal and there are different locations where you can board a canal tour in Amsterdam. 

Here are the top 5 canal tours to experience in Amsterdam:
  • 1-hour Canal Cruise,
  • Wine & Cheese Cruise,
  • New York Pizza Canal Trip,
  • Evening Boat Tour,
  • Pancake Boat Tour.

Whether you want to explore the city by day or go on an evening tour, enjoy a fun Wine & Cheese cruise with your friends or share a couple of beers and pizzas with your friends, we’ve always got the perfect Amsterdam canal cruise for you. We have a lot of different types of canal trips in Amsterdam for you to choose from.

There are large group tours on big boats with panoramic windows, as well as exclusive Amsterdam trips on smaller boats. And that’s not all: you can also save money by combining your canal cruise with a range of attractions and museums. The Amsterdam canal cruise is an unforgettable experience that’s fun for all ages.

Did you know Amsterdam's 165 canals are home to over 3,000 houseboats and even have more bridges than Venice? Book your tickets now and discover it during your next holidays in Amsterdam!

Forget the lines and book your Amsterdam canal tour online!

Save time and money by booking your cruise of choice on our website. Our online booking system is reliable, fast, and easy to use. You can book your canal tour tickets in advance and avoid long queues at the quays. Simply select the most convenient date for you, add the number of tickets and place your order.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity and book your favourite cruise on Tours & Tickets now!

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1 hour Amsterdam Canal Cruise
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New York Pizza by LOVERS Canal Cruise in Amsterdam
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Amsterdam Evening & Night Boat Tour
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Wine & Cheese Cruise in Amsterdam
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Amsterdam Dinner Cruise
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Pancake Cruise Amsterdam
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Semi-Open Boat Cruise in Amsterdam
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Cruise like a local in an open boat in Amsterdam

1 hour Amsterdam Canal Cruise

Choose between four departure points! Experience Amsterdam like never before and relax as you enjoy the spectacular sights. Just hop on the boat and get to know everything about this amazing city!