Amsterdam Canal Cruise: Explore History and Culture

Embark on a premium canal cruise with Voyage Amsterdam and delve into the city’s captivating history. Enjoy all-inclusive drinks as you sail past iconic sites and immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of Amsterdam’s canals.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Anne Frank House - passing by the renowned Anne Frank House
  • Prinsengracht - One of the three main canals forming the “Grachtengordel” (Canal Belt)
  • The Amstel - The iconic Amstel River is one of the city’s most famous locations
  • Amstelveld - Amstelveld is one of the few open squares in the city where people can enjoy peaceful…
What's Included
  • 2-Hour live guided canal cruise with experienced skipper
  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Blankets are available
Additional Information

During this 2hr cruise we sail through the heart of Amsterdam whilst delving into its rich history and vibrant culture. We truly believe the best way to experience this beautiful city is from the water! Sit back and relax as we cruise through the UNESCO protected canal belt, the Amstel River and so much in between. Our elegantly designed boats provide…

Location
Singel 359
Singel
Our meeting point will be at "d'Vijff Vlieghen". At the water there is a jetty with a clear sign. Our boat will dock up in at this jetty
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.9
(715 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Lesley_d
Apr 19, 2026
Guided canal experience - Great commentary, friendly, snacks & drink of local flavour. Character boat, charming. Good value-recommend!
Review provided by Viator
Allison_t
Apr 12, 2026
Sunset Canal cruise - Really enjoyable experience We took it at 7 pm on a Friday (April 10th) the captain was very knowledgeable about the history of Amsterdam and its canals. He was also entertaining and made the experience fun. Seeing the canals as they light up at night was great
Review provided by Viator
Silvanasw2006xa
Apr 10, 2026
Great evening experience - This was a wonderful way to spend the evening. Seeing Amsterdam from the water was a wonderful way to see the city.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Karinlc6558cj
Apr 10, 2026
Very familiar, at eye level, no mass tourism - It was a very nice experience. Our guide Robert was super casual. You can tell him the experience. Who knows how the whole birds have their nests 😉 The two hours passed very quickly and were very entertaining. Even my mother, who has problems with English, could understand him very well.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
538sagarn
Apr 9, 2026
Super fun - Was super fun. Being an Amsterdammer and still learning about your city is always fun and the crew was great
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Herbert
Apr 7, 2026
Personal, intimate, private, very enjoyable and great atmosphere - Great trip around the city and Sven was fantastic
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Andreabe5539yy
Apr 6, 2026
Must do! - Very nice! Relaxing and enjoying trip around the city, wonderful guide (Robert), and great information about the town.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Michal
Mar 26, 2026
Would recommend - Excellent host. Enjoyed the sights. Are all of the snack platter. Nice wine.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Hayleyjk7363xs
Mar 21, 2026
Great Experience for the Entire Family - Best part of our trip! Great snacks, awesome vibe and drinks. Our First Mate customized the tour for my 3 year old to see the giraffes! She loved it and so did we! Robert is the best!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Sharib117
Mar 12, 2026
Fun tour of the city! - We took a canal boat tour in Amsterdam with our 19- and 20-year-old kids and it was the perfect start to our time in Amsterdam. Our guide, Sven, was excellent — he blended humor with a deep knowledge of the city’s history and architecture, which made the entire experience both entertaining and informative. He kept the tour lively with funny commentary while also pointing out details about the canals and neighborhoods that we would have completely missed on our own. The snacks and drinks were a great addition and made the ride feel relaxed and social rather than just another sightseeing tour. Overall, it was a fantastic way to experience Amsterdam from the water, and Sven truly made the tour memorable. Highly recommend!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
From $76
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).