Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Unlimited Drinks
by Boat Amsterdam
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€38Overview
This one-hour canal cruise in Amsterdam departs from a dock in front of the Hermitage Museum. The cruise takes place on a fully electric boat with comfortable seating and onboard toilets. A live local guide provides continuous narration throughout the trip, sharing information and stories about the city and its waterways. The route follows the Amstel River and passes under seven bridges, including the Skinny Bridge. Along the way, the boat travels through several notable areas and sights such as the Dutch National Opera & Ballet, the Red Light District, Magere Brug, Herengracht, Prinsengracht, the Jordaan neighborhood, Westerkerk, and the Anne Frank House. Other landmarks that may be seen include the Houseboat Museum, Museum of the Canals, Munt Tower, Waterlooplein Market, and the NEMO Science Museum. The exact itinerary can vary due to canal traffic, construction, or weather conditions. Unlimited drinks are included during the cruise, consisting of Heineken beer, wines, soft drinks, coffee, and tea. Food and transportation to and from the departure point are not included. The boats are open-air during summer months. In spring and fall, boats may be open or covered depending on the morning weather. In winter, covered boats with heated seats are used. Crew members speak both Dutch and English. Umbrellas are provided if needed due to weather. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and the minimum drinking age is 18 years.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Departure at Hermitage Museum
The one-hour cruise leaves from the dock in front of the Hermitage Museum. The route varies depending on traffic and construction but typically includes many of Amsterdam’s canals and notable sights.
The Amstel
The cruise passes by The Amstel.
Dutch National Opera & Ballet
The boat sails past the Dutch National Opera & Ballet, a prominent cultural venue situated on the riverbank.
Red Light District
The route includes a view of Amsterdam’s Red Light District, known for its historic and distinctive character.
Magere Brug
The cruise passes by Magere Brug.
Herengracht
The boat follows the Herengracht canal, one of the main canals in Amsterdam’s canal ring.
Prinsengracht
The cruise continues along the Prinsengracht canal, passing houses and landmarks lining this waterway.
Boerejongens Coffeeshop Center
The route includes a view of the Boerejongens Coffeeshop Center, a notable spot in the city.
The Jordaan
The boat passes through the Jordaan neighborhood, known for its narrow streets and canals.
Amsterdam Cheese Museum
The cruise passes by Amsterdam Cheese Museum.
Amsterdam Cheese Company
The route includes passing the Amsterdam Cheese Company, a location related to cheese sales and history.
Museum of the Canals
The boat sails past the Museum of the Canals, dedicated to the history of Amsterdam’s waterways.
Cromhout House
The cruise passes by Cromhout House.
Museumhuis Bartolotti
The boat goes near Museumhuis Bartolotti, another historic canal house museum.
Westerkerk
The cruise includes a view of Westerkerk, a notable church in Amsterdam.
Westertoren
The boat passes by Westertoren.
Niek Engelschmanbrug
The cruise goes by the Niek Engelschmanbrug, a bridge in the canal network.
Houseboat Museum
The route passes the Houseboat Museum, showcasing life on Amsterdam’s houseboats.
Amsterdam Canal Ring
The boat travels through sections of the Amsterdam Canal Ring, the main canal network.
Spiegelkwartier
The cruise passes Spiegelkwartier, a district known for art galleries and antique shops.
Xtracold Icebar
The route includes a view of the Xtracold Icebar, a bar made entirely of ice.
Munt Tower
The boat sails by the Munt Tower, a historic tower in the city center.
Rokin
The cruise passes along the Rokin, a major street and canal in Amsterdam.
Memorial to Koningin Wilhemina
The boat passes by Memorial to Koningin Wilhemina.
The Bulldog Amsterdam
The cruise includes views of The Bulldog Amsterdam, a well-known coffeeshop.
+ 12 more places this tour can include
Meeting point
The boating dock in front of the H'ART Museum. Formerly known as the Hermitage Museum.
End point
Our departure dock is located in front of the H'ART Museum (formerly the Hermitage Museum), Amstel 51F. Please arrive approximately 15 minutes before departure to ensure a relaxed boarding experience.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Unlimited Drinks
by Boat Amsterdam
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€38Overview
This one-hour canal cruise in Amsterdam departs from a dock in front of the Hermitage Museum. The cruise takes place on a fully electric boat with comfortable seating and onboard toilets. A live local guide provides continuous narration throughout the trip, sharing information and stories about the city and its waterways. The route follows the Amstel River and passes under seven bridges, including the Skinny Bridge. Along the way, the boat travels through several notable areas and sights such as the Dutch National Opera & Ballet, the Red Light District, Magere Brug, Herengracht, Prinsengracht, the Jordaan neighborhood, Westerkerk, and the Anne Frank House. Other landmarks that may be seen include the Houseboat Museum, Museum of the Canals, Munt Tower, Waterlooplein Market, and the NEMO Science Museum. The exact itinerary can vary due to canal traffic, construction, or weather conditions. Unlimited drinks are included during the cruise, consisting of Heineken beer, wines, soft drinks, coffee, and tea. Food and transportation to and from the departure point are not included. The boats are open-air during summer months. In spring and fall, boats may be open or covered depending on the morning weather. In winter, covered boats with heated seats are used. Crew members speak both Dutch and English. Umbrellas are provided if needed due to weather. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and the minimum drinking age is 18 years.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Departure at Hermitage Museum
The one-hour cruise leaves from the dock in front of the Hermitage Museum. The route varies depending on traffic and construction but typically includes many of Amsterdam’s canals and notable sights.
The Amstel
The cruise passes by The Amstel.
Dutch National Opera & Ballet
The boat sails past the Dutch National Opera & Ballet, a prominent cultural venue situated on the riverbank.
Red Light District
The route includes a view of Amsterdam’s Red Light District, known for its historic and distinctive character.
Magere Brug
The cruise passes by Magere Brug.
Herengracht
The boat follows the Herengracht canal, one of the main canals in Amsterdam’s canal ring.
Prinsengracht
The cruise continues along the Prinsengracht canal, passing houses and landmarks lining this waterway.
Boerejongens Coffeeshop Center
The route includes a view of the Boerejongens Coffeeshop Center, a notable spot in the city.
The Jordaan
The boat passes through the Jordaan neighborhood, known for its narrow streets and canals.
Amsterdam Cheese Museum
The cruise passes by Amsterdam Cheese Museum.
Amsterdam Cheese Company
The route includes passing the Amsterdam Cheese Company, a location related to cheese sales and history.
Museum of the Canals
The boat sails past the Museum of the Canals, dedicated to the history of Amsterdam’s waterways.
Cromhout House
The cruise passes by Cromhout House.
Museumhuis Bartolotti
The boat goes near Museumhuis Bartolotti, another historic canal house museum.
Westerkerk
The cruise includes a view of Westerkerk, a notable church in Amsterdam.
Westertoren
The boat passes by Westertoren.
Niek Engelschmanbrug
The cruise goes by the Niek Engelschmanbrug, a bridge in the canal network.
Houseboat Museum
The route passes the Houseboat Museum, showcasing life on Amsterdam’s houseboats.
Amsterdam Canal Ring
The boat travels through sections of the Amsterdam Canal Ring, the main canal network.
Spiegelkwartier
The cruise passes Spiegelkwartier, a district known for art galleries and antique shops.
Xtracold Icebar
The route includes a view of the Xtracold Icebar, a bar made entirely of ice.
Munt Tower
The boat sails by the Munt Tower, a historic tower in the city center.
Rokin
The cruise passes along the Rokin, a major street and canal in Amsterdam.
Memorial to Koningin Wilhemina
The boat passes by Memorial to Koningin Wilhemina.
The Bulldog Amsterdam
The cruise includes views of The Bulldog Amsterdam, a well-known coffeeshop.
+ 12 more places this tour can include
Meeting point
The boating dock in front of the H'ART Museum. Formerly known as the Hermitage Museum.
End point
Our departure dock is located in front of the H'ART Museum (formerly the Hermitage Museum), Amstel 51F. Please arrive approximately 15 minutes before departure to ensure a relaxed boarding experience.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.