Step aboard a glass-topped sightseeing boat with this 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise, and see the city sights by water. Then, cruise along the city’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed canals to see the “skinny bridge” of Magere Brug, the affluent Golden Bend district, the Anne Frank House and more, as you learn about Amsterdam’s history from an audio guide. Boats depart at frequent intervals from morning till mid-evening. Each boat tour follows a different route, so not all sights are guaranteed to be seen every time. This way, every cruise offers a unique and surprising experience.

Itinerary

Start Point

This is a temporary departure location for the canal cruise during the Amsterdam Light Festival.…

Stop 1

Lovers Canal Cruises began offering boat tours in Amsterdam in the 1950s, becoming one of…

Stop 2

The Central Station in Amsterdam was designed by Dutch architect Pierre Cuypers and constructed between…

Stop 3

The Magere Brug, or "Skinny Bridge," is a historic wooden drawbridge over the Amstel River…

Stop 4

The Keizersgracht, named after Emperor Maximilian I, was constructed in 1612 as the widest of…

Stop 5

The Herengracht, also dug in 1612, was the most prestigious canal, home to the city's…

Stop 6

The Prinsengracht, one of Amsterdam’s main canals, was dug in the early 17th century during…

Stop 7

Amsterdam’s Red Light District, known locally as De Wallen, is the city’s oldest neighborhood, dating…

Stop 8

The Westerkerk in Amsterdam, completed in 1631, is a prime example of Dutch Renaissance architecture…

Stop 9

The 9 Straatjes (Nine Streets) in Amsterdam is a charming neighborhood of nine narrow streets…

Stop 10

The Amstel River runs through Amsterdam and was central to the city’s founding and development,…

Stop 11

The Scheepvaartmuseum in Amsterdam, housed in a historic 17th-century warehouse, showcases the rich maritime history…

Stop 12

NEMO Science Museum in Amsterdam, designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano, opened in 1997 with…

Stop 13

The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam was designed by architect Pierre Cuypers and officially opened in 1885,…

Stop 14

The Nieuwmarkt in Amsterdam emerged in the 17th century as a bustling public square, built…

Stop 15

The Bloemenmarkt in Amsterdam was established in 1862 and is the world’s only floating flower…

Stop 16

Het IJ is a body of water and former bay in Amsterdam that connects the…

End Point

This is a temporary departure location for the canal cruise during the Amsterdam Light Festival.…

What’s included

1-Hour Amsterdam Canal Cruise
Audio guide in several languages

Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks

Additional Information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Check-in at Lovers 10 minutes before the reserved time
Children up to 3 years join for free

Cancellation Policy

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

Cancellation Window	Refund Eligibility
24 hours or more before start time	100% refund (Full refund)
Less than 24 hours before start time	Non-refundable (0%)

This experience may be cancelled due to bad weather.

Important Information

Please check in at the departure location 10 minutes before departure.

Age Policy

Infant: 0–3 years · Child: 4–13 years · Adult: 14–99 years

Specification: Amsterdam City Center Canal Cruise with Audio Guide

Duration	1 Hours
Ticket Type	Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group Size	Up to 60 travelers
Confirmation	Instant Confirmation
Features	Audio Guide
Language	Chinese (Mandarin), Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish
Time of Day	Daytime
Tour Type	Shared