Highlights of Amsterdam Sightseeing Cruise

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Get a comprehensive overview of Amsterdam's top sights on this 1-hour canal cruise. See the Golden Bend, the Anne Frank House, the Skinny Bridge, Reguliersgracht and other top Amsterdam attractions as you glide along the picturesque waterfront aboard a classic glass-enclosed river cruiser. Amsterdam's UNESCO World Heritage–listed canals are a delight to explore, and this 1-hour canal cruise makes it easy with regular departure times throughout the day.

Head to the canal dock near Amsterdam Centraal Station at your desired time (cruises depart every 15 to 30 minutes for your convenience). Board a glass-enclosed boat and have your camera ready as you begin cruising along Amsterdam's UNESCO World Heritage–listed canals.
Admire Amsterdam's highlights including the Anne Frank House, the Golden Bend, the Skinny Bridge, the seven bridges of Reguliersgracht, the River Amstel, the old port area and the many picturesque gabled houses that line the waterfront and give the city its distinctive charm. Along the way, listen to informative onboard commentary about the sights, culture and history of Amsterdam.
Arrive back at the original dock to conclude your 1-hour cruise.

USD $18.00

Traveler Reviews

Review by:   Jennifer M,    March 2018
The audio commentary was well done and our boat captain did a great job of navigating the canals. It was a nice break from walking and very scenic. Worth the money .

Review by:   Michael R,    February 2018
No need to book. There are a multitude of canal boats._br/_ Translation devices work well.

Review by:   Sabrina B,    February 2018
You don't realize how much there is to see until you take a little cruise. This was great and informative. Not a long wait at all.

Review by:   Jackie N,    December 2017
This tour was amazing!

Review by:   William V,    November 2017
Had a great time! Only had a day layover in Amsterdam, and this was a great tour!

Review by:   jazelserame,    November 2017
It was amazing! This experience is a wonderful way to learn about the city. Comfortable and informative! It was worth it !

Review by:   Rebecca A,    November 2017
Fabulous tour of Amsterdam. Lovely sightseeing opportunity from the waters and very knowledgeable. Thoroughly enjoyable.

Review by:   AZIZ K,    October 2017
The tour guide was very knowledge guy and some times very funny. He went into details about places along the canal._br/_ overall it was an good experience.We didn't have enough time for full visit to all the lovely places._br/_ Will come again. Thanks viator

Review by:   Sheri G,    October 2017
This tour was fantastic - would highly recommend to others.

Review by:   David M,    September 2017
Excellent!

Review by:   MIRCEA P,    September 2017
Exceptional as I actually expected

Review by:   KATHRYN M,    August 2017
We thought this hour showing 100 sites was a great tour. It was non-stop unlike the hop-off ones. It was a very peaceful and relaxing ride while the sidewalks were very crowded with people walking and bikes and cars. It was very interesting and our driver was more than happy to answer additional questions. It is through the grey line tour group and easy to find.

Review by:   Rica,    July 2017
Nice way to see the canals.

Review by:   Taylor S,    July 2017
Would have been better if it was done by a person instead of by recording. Didn't get to see some big sights like Anne Frank House.

Review by:   wilsonjm13,    June 2017
A nice cruise and the commentary is helpful.

Review by:   Jacksonjj419,    May 2017
Great info and service was quick and smooth. Got our tickets and on the boat in less than 5 minutes. We didn't hit the main sites like the museums, etc. but very informative tour.

Review by:   Shannon S,    May 2017
Short little boat ride through the canals in Amsterdam. Very pretty views and interesting sights of the city from a different perspective. They take you through to see the main bridges and all, and it was nice to take a non-walking tour and rest our feet for a bit. Would recommend for someone wanting a quick tour of the city.

Review by:   Siva R,    April 2017
Good one to get familiar with Amsterdam canals and key buildings. However, if you buy super saver tickets this one comes as a compliment. so, plan your bookings

Review by:   Elizabeth B,    April 2017
Very relaxed hour. They don't cram the boat full of people. We shared a table with another couple but had plenty of room. Everyone was courteous with taking pictures and then moving so others could take. Amsterdam was REALLY crowded with people so the walking around part of our day after the cruise was much more hectic and stressful. I look back on the cruise fondly as the relaxed, calm part of the day! The only negative I would point out is that we and others around us sometimes couldn't figure out which side of the boat the narrator was saying was right or left when pointing things out. Not a big deal because the major sights were obvious, but we missed some of the lesser sights for sure.

Review by:   Joy S,    April 2017
Ok - wouldn and #39;t do it again.

Review by:   Stephen Q,    March 2017
really enjoyable , easy to find boat, great evening on the canals

Review by:   Odile M,    February 2017
It is very nice to see Amsterdam from a different angle

Review by:   Tuck B,    January 2017
Beautiful, relaxing tour.

Review by:   Maria,    January 2017
It was alright for an hour you get to see the canals you get a little restless after awhile but what is Amsterdam without it's famous canals. So for an hour might as well take this brief tour of the city where they point out the different districts to familiarize yourself with the city.

Review by:   Kate N,    January 2017
It was a pre-recorded tour in which we all used headsets to hear our respective language. It would have been more interesting if it were live commentary and more interactive.

Review by:   Adam C,    December 2016
Took tour during 6 hour lay over. Completely worth it and had plenty of time.

Review by:   symon.thompson,    November 2016
I really enjoyed seeing how the canals and houseboats work as a living arrangement

Review by:   Cassandra J,    November 2016
This tour was very nice. Everyone gets headsets to hear the information in their own language. I definitely recommend this tour.

Review by:   Genevieve C,    October 2016
Easy to locate, commentary was good

Review by:   JUDITH M,    September 2016
Great day. Guide was informative and sights fantastic.

Review by:   Xinlei Z,    September 2016
It was a nice tour.

Review by:   rajiva_singh,    August 2016
An excellent trip.

Review by:   Vijay J,    August 2016
Nice way to get a panoramic view of Amsterdam.

Review by:   sylviagreene,    July 2016
Because our other private tours were extensive, we would suggest booking another one that maybe included a meal or some other aspect of discovery even though this one is not very expensive.

Review by:   TERESA R,    July 2016
Nice tour, audio guide with interesting information.

Review by:   RN W,    July 2016
The canal ride was great. To get the passes was a little bit of a struggle. The place to get them at the Amsterdam airport was out of the way. From our hotel, the office at the main station was also a bit of a hassel.

Review by:   Heather.Herrera11,    June 2016
This tour is an hour long. It was nice to be able to get a view of the city. You learn interesting facts. This tour is great for families with kids. I wish I would have chosen a boat tour with drinks and food to make the tour more of a event. My recommendation find another boat to have fun!

Review by:   david l,    June 2016
Fun, easy to find. Very interesting views of the city. A good way to learn the history of Amsterdam.

Review by:   William J,    June 2016
The tour was very efficient and a good value for the money. The only downside was the lack of content in the audio system. There were a number of sights of note which we passed which were not mentioned in the audio guide.

Review by:   Rebecca A,    June 2016
This tour was amazing!

Review by:   Karessa B,    June 2016
This tour was amazing!

Review by:   gary s,    June 2016
This tour was amazing!

Review by:   IKA NUGRAHANTI B,    June 2016
Informative tour, just enough to see Amsterdam at glance.

Review by:   James B,    June 2016
lovely tour,very informative_br/_ well recommended andreasonableprice

Review by:   Sayvai,    June 2016
From the cruise you get to pass the Eye Film Institute, Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ a concert hall, NEMO Science Museum, several boat houses, front of the Anne Frank Museum, and some other landmarks. Multi-lingual audio descriptions available.

Review by:   Sheryl R,    May 2016
What a lovely way to see the city on water. In an hour we saw so much about the city and the information provided was very insightful. Would recommend.

Review by:   Sandip D,    May 2016
Great

Review by:   Dennis H,    May 2016
Loved experiencing Amsterdam through the canals but the rain made it hard to see out of the canal boat windows. Other than that it was great!

Review by:   patel,    March 2016
This tour was amazing!

Review by:   Jerry J,    November 2015
Very much enjoyed our canal tour of Amsterdam. It would have been better if there had been some interaction with the pilot. It fit so well with our schedule of just getting into town from the airport and not being able to get to our cabin on the river cruise, plus helped us stay awake so we could sleep better that night. It was well worth the cost.

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