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The 15 Best Amsterdam Canal Cruises

94 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.6 average  ·  from $12

A canal cruise is the one thing every first visit does, and the options run from a $15 hop-on loop to a private saloon boat with dinner. These 15 sort them out: which beat the Centraal queues, which have a live guide rather than a recording, and which are worth booking after dark.

Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option - Jordaan storytelling along the water: where the best guides really shine
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Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option

1.Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option

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

Electric small-group Amsterdam canal cruise through the Jordaan and Prinsengracht, with live guide, blankets, and an optional unlimited drinks and bites add-on.

“This is a wonderful your! Zet (not suit of his spelling) out your guide was incredible. He was fun, full of energy, entertaining and very knowledgeable. The captain (do not remember his name) was also knowledgeable and they both also answered questions with ease. The captain maneuvered the canals like a pro. Great tour especially during the Festival of Lights. Highly recommend!”

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Amsterdam: 75 Minute City Canal Cruise with Audio Guide - Where you board in Amsterdam (and why it affects your day)
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Amsterdam: 75 Minute City Canal Cruise with Audio Guide

Amsterdam: City Canal Cruise and Heineken Experience Ticket - The schedule that matters: fixed Heineken time, flexible canal boarding
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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

75-minute Amsterdam canal cruise plus Heineken Experience, fast-track entry, 2 complimentary drinks, and UNESCO canal views in about 3 hours.

“Both of the activities exceeded our expectations! The Heineken experience was super fun and immersive & the Canal Cruise was relaxing and we enjoyed every second of both.”

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Amsterdam Canal Cruise in Open Boat with Unlimited Drinks Option - Starting at Westerkerk: A Church Stop That Helps You Read the City
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Amsterdam Canal Cruise in Open Boat with Unlimited Drinks Option

Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket and City Canal Cruise - Price and What You Get for $47
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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

Timed Van Gogh Museum ticket plus an Amsterdam canal cruise with audio in many languages, skip-the-line entry, and great value for 3 hours.

“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 - Getting on board: departure points, electric boats, and what to pack
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Amsterdam Evening Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Onboard Bar

Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket & Canal Cruise - Price and value: what $47 really buys you
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Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket & Canal Cruise

Amsterdam: City Canal Cruise and Heineken Experience - Inside Heineken Experience: Self-Guided Factory Fun
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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

Book a fast Heineken factory entry with tastings, then ride a 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with GPS audio in 19 languages.

“The Heineken Experience turned out to be a lot more enjoyable than expected! It was very informative and worth it to see. We did not complete the canal boat tour.”

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Utrecht: City Canal Cruise - Utrecht Canal Cruise on the Oudegracht, the View You Can’t Get Anywhere Else
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Utrecht: City Canal Cruise

10.City Canal Cruise

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

Glide through medieval Utrecht on an electric canal cruise along the Oudegracht, see the Dom Tower, and learn from a multilingual audio guide.

“The meeting location was difficult to find as it is down a staircase and under a building. We missed our scheduled tour but reception was very kind and accommodating by rescheduling our excursion for later the same day.”

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Amsterdam Canal Cruise With Live Guide and Unlimited Drinks - Price and value: what your $20.40 ticket really buys
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Amsterdam Canal Cruise With Live Guide and Unlimited Drinks

Amsterdam Small-Group Canal Cruise Including Snacks and Drinks - Getting On Board at Keizersgracht 401 and What a Max-14 Group Changes
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Amsterdam Small-Group Canal Cruise Including Snacks and Drinks

Amsterdam: City Centre Canal Cruise & Free Flower Cocktail - Price and Value: Is $19 Actually Fair for This Cruise?
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Amsterdam: City Centre Canal Cruise & Free Flower Cocktail

Amsterdam: City Canal Cruise and Rijksmuseum - Rijksmuseum entry with a real timeslot, not a vague promise
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Amsterdam: City Canal Cruise and Rijksmuseum

14.City Canal Cruise and Rijksmuseum

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

75-minute UNESCO canal cruise plus timed entry to the Rijksmuseum. Optional snack box and multilingual audio with free earphones.

“The Rijksmuseum is excellent, it is has a vast amount of art work that is well worth seeing. The canal cruise is a lovely experience that allows the participants to sit back and see amsterdam in a relaxed atmosphere.”

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Amsterdam: German Canal Cruise with Unlimited Drinks Option - The boat, the ride style, and why electric matters
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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

1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with a native German guide plus optional unlimited drinks, aboard an electric motor boat from BoatNow.

“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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