Amsterdam Canal Cruise

Best boat tours and tickets for canal cruises in Amsterdam

Amsterdam offers a wide range of boat tours of its canals. They range from day tours to private boat tours, canal cruises and romantic dinner tours.

Best Canal Cruises Amsterdam

A boat trip on the canals is a must during your visit to Amsterdam. From the water, you can witness the true beauty of Amsterdam's canal houses. You can book a boat tour starting at just 16 euros (more info and bookings). You may also opt for specially themed canal cruises, such as a dinner cruise or romantic candlelight cruise. It is even possible to rent a private boat. Select one of the Amsterdam boat tours below for more information:

Canals of Amsterdam

Canal cruises in Amsterdam

A canal cruise in the city of Amsterdam is a popular and delightful way to explore the city's iconic waterways, historic architecture, and charming neighborhoods. Amsterdam is known for its intricate network of canals that crisscross the city, offering a unique perspective on its beauty and history. There are fifferent types of Canal Cruises in Amsterdam. Many tour companies offer guided Amsterdam canal cruises with knowledgeable guides who provide commentary about the city's history, landmarks, and culture.

Special boat trips in Amsterdam

The Hop-On Hop-Off Cruises allow you to board and disembark at various points along the canal route, giving you the flexibility to explore different areas at your own pace. It's also possible to do Evening and Dinner Cruises. Amsterdam's canals take on a magical ambiance in the evening. There are dinner cruises where you can enjoy a meal while gliding along the canals, admiring the illuminated buildings and bridges. Some operators offer smaller, more intimate boats tours that provide a cozier and more personalized experience. During a canal cruise in Amsterdam, you'll have the opportunity to see several of Amsterdam's notable tourist attractions, like the historic bridges, the Anne Frank House and beautiful Merchant Gouses, the city's charming and iconic tall, narrow merchant houses that line the canals.