15 Canal Cruises in Amsterdam Worth Booking

Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option - Jordaan, Prinsengracht, and the Anne Frank House

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

Review of Amsterdam’s electric canal cruise, with landmark views, live guides, blankets, boat tips, drinks, snacks, value, and winter advice.

“The tour was a little hard to find but lucky for us, it started late. Seemed the captain needed a break to have a cigarette before his next tour which would have been okay but we had a museum time slot booked which made us anxious but we made it after all. The tour guide was nice but a little awkward and didn’t seem to have a clear set plan to explain everything. The tour had unlimited food and drinks…. Option, key word here. Many of us did not select the option and thought it was included which is our bad but knowing it was more than just our group…”

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Amsterdam: 75 Minute City Canal Cruise with Audio Guide

2.75 Minute City Canal Cruise with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 17,501 reviews · from $17

See Amsterdam’s canals, bridges, museums, and old buildings on a 75-minute cruise with multilingual audio and optional snacks.

“it was very beautiful, i am recommending this activity to everyone”

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Amsterdam: City Centre Canal Cruise

3.City Centre Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 12,827 reviews · from $18

See Amsterdam’s Golden Age canal houses, bridges, and churches on a flexible one-hour cruise with multilingual audio guides.

“nothing. the staff were lovely it was a great trip.”

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Amsterdam: City Canal Cruise and Heineken Experience Ticket

4.City Canal Cruise and Heineken Experience Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,367 reviews · 3 hours · from $47

Pair Amsterdam’s UNESCO canals with the Heineken Experience, including fast-track entry, two drinks, audio commentary, and practical city views.

“The Heineken experience was the undisputed best part of my trip to Amsterdam! The experience was so interactive, informative, well thought out, and concluded with an amazing Heineken bar experience which could not have been more fun. But the thing that really separated this to another level was the staff. Shoutout to Julietta! She was the absolute best and the kindest. Your three favorites Americans miss you Julietta 😍”

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Amsterdam Canal Cruise in Open Boat with Unlimited Drinks Option

5.Amsterdam Canal Cruise in Open Boat with Unlimited Drinks Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,976 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $21

Review of Amsterdam’s one-hour electric open-boat canal cruise, with UNESCO-listed sights, local guides, blankets, and optional unlimited drinks.

“It was a great evening cruise, the boat operator shared lots of details of the city. This was so informative evening, great to see the city come to life with all the lights. Would definitely recommend this cruise.”

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Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket and City Canal Cruise

6.Van Gogh Museum Ticket and City Canal Cruise

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

Pair Van Gogh’s masterpieces with a 75-minute Amsterdam canal cruise, including timed museum entry, multilingual audio, and flexible boat boarding.

“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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Amsterdam Evening Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Onboard Bar

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

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

See Amsterdam by night on a one-hour canal cruise with live commentary, city lights, an onboard bar, and views of Anne Frank House and the Jordaan.

“Great fun and we learned a lot too. Alexander was a great boat captain and our guide was entertaining, very knowledgeable, and professional. It was a great way to spend the evening and see more of the city through the canals.”

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Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket & Canal Cruise

8.Van Gogh Museum Ticket & Canal Cruise

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

Pair Van Gogh’s masterpieces with a one-hour Amsterdam canal cruise in a practical, time-saving ticket for a first visit.

“I ended up not using the canal trip part of the ticket. I couldn't find the office and having to physically go there to pre book while on a short, busy trip was a pain. However, the Van Gogh Museum was excellent. Many of his more famous works are at other galleries, eg Starry Night but there are plenty of beautiful and interesting paintings here, along with sketches, letters etc. Well worth a visit if you have any interest at all in this extraordinary artist.”

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Amsterdam: City Canal Cruise and Heineken Experience

9.City Canal Cruise and Heineken Experience

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

Review the Amsterdam Heineken Experience and canal cruise, with practical advice on timing, drinks, transport, value, and common booking snags.

“Heineken experience was so fun! Two half pint beers at the end were a great, as well as the extra half a pint somewhere in the middle when we were taught to how to appreciate/taste beer. The cruise was okay, this was run by Lovers. I prefer the wine and cheese one by Flagship - not because of the wine and cheese - but because there were two live guides who were interesting, funny, attentive and could answer questions. This cruise by lovers was just an audio guide and our captain/skipper only made two or three comments.”

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Utrecht: City Canal Cruise

10.City Canal Cruise

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

Cruise Utrecht’s Oudegracht past the Dom Tower, wharf cellars, medieval canal houses, and old defenses on a relaxing one-hour ride.

“Loved every minute! King’s Day celebrations made it very crowded on the streets. So glad I was able to see the sights in a comfortable, fun boat! The only way to go!”

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Amsterdam Canal Cruise With Live Guide and Unlimited Drinks

11.Amsterdam Canal Cruise With Live Guide and Unlimited Drinks

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

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals with a live guide, unlimited beer, wine, coffee, and soft drinks, plus heated seats in winter.

“I went on the canal trip with my daughter for her birthday and it did not fail to disappoint. Our guide, Jack was knowledgable and welcoming! I enjoyed all the stories about the history of Amsterdam, it was really interesting. Plus, the blankets were a nice touch. A must book if in Amsterdam”

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Amsterdam Small-Group Canal Cruise Including Snacks and Drinks

12.Amsterdam Small-Group Canal Cruise Including Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,526 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $72

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals in a 14-person electric sloop with Dutch snacks, an open bar, and lively stories from Jordaan to the Amstel.

“It was a great experience with lots of information about Amsterdam. You can book a canal ride once you get there as well.”

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Amsterdam: City Centre Canal Cruise & Free Flower Cocktail

13.City Centre Canal Cruise & Free Flower Cocktail

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,310 reviews · from $19

Cruise Amsterdam’s historic canals past the Anne Frank House, Skinny Bridge, and Golden Age warehouses with a flower cocktail included.

“I thought my pictures were all going to have the reflections from the windows then the driver retracted the roof, perfect. It was the ideal way to see the city and I loved his sense of humour! 👍”

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Amsterdam: City Canal Cruise and Rijksmuseum

14.City Canal Cruise and Rijksmuseum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,129 reviews · from $45

Combine Amsterdam’s 75-minute canal cruise with timed Rijksmuseum entry, Dutch masterpieces, audio commentary, and an optional snack box.

“The museum is sensational. The art collection was captivating. The canal cruise was comfortable, interesting with a great guide and covered many interesting places.”

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Amsterdam: German Canal Cruise with Unlimited Drinks Option

15.German Canal Cruise with Unlimited Drinks Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,108 reviews · from $28

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals with a native German guide, electric boat, famous bridges, historic sights, and optional unlimited drinks.

“I booked this canal cruise as part of a 9 person stag trip from Scotland. I was booking a number of activities at the same time and I managed to overlook that this was a German cruise. As 9 non German speaking Scottish tourists I can honestly say we had the best time. Although we missed most of what the tour guide Marta was telling the group, both she and the other guests made us feel very welcome, we all had a good laugh together about my booking mishap and the sights were amazing. Was undoubtedly the best hour of our weekend and it will be talked about for months…”

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