Amsterdam Canal Cruise from Leidse Square

About this activity

• Duration: about 60 minutes. 
• Enjoy the city's sights from the water 
• Sail through Amsterdam's 17th century canal ring 

1 hour Amsterdam Boat Tour

Also known as the 'Venice of the North', Amsterdam is laced with 100km of waterways, so there is no better way to observe the essence of the Dutch capital than from a canal boat. This makes an Amsterdam canal cruise compulsory for anybody visiting the city. Wind past points of interest such as grand merchant houses, gothic churches, museums, and medieval buildings as you soak up the city’s history with the help of an audio guide.

This canal tour starts at the enterntainment heart of the city, right near Leidse Square on the Singelgracht. From here each cruise takes a different path through the city, depending on the amount of traffic on the canals and the size of the boat. Sights you will definitely see include the World Heritage-listed 17th-century canals and the cities iconic architecture. Enjoy the sights along the most famous of the waterways the Herengracht, Keizersgracht and the Prinsengracht.

As you travel through Amsterdam's neighbourhoods, such as the Jordaan, the Nine Streets or the Pijp, you might see sights such as the Amstel river which gave the city its name, the Anne Frank House or the iconic Skinny bridge. The tour is significantly enriched by an audio tour in 19 languages and observations from the captain.

Why choose LOVERS Canal Cruises?

On your visit to Amsterdam you will want to experience this must-do attraction with a local expert. Since its inception in the 1950s, LOVERS Canal Cruises has become synonymous with the very best in Amsterdam cruising.

We will welcome you aboard our Lovers canal cruise boats with their glass-top roofs; modern, comfortable interiors; an expert audio guide; and the best views of the most beautiful canals. The city of Amsterdam comes alive on board our boat tours. Keep your camera at hand for Amsterdam shows itself from its best side from the water, whether you are on a (semi)open boat or on the back deck.

The best of both worlds

Combine your Amsterdam canal cruise with another activity to save yourself time, money, and stress. For example, discover what is happening beneath our skin at Body Worlds Amsterdam or view the Night Watch at the Rijksmuseum, after doing a one-hour Amsterdam canal cruise in the morning. Or choose one of the many other options available on our Combinations page.

The beauty of the Amsterdam canal cruise combination tickets is that they’re so flexible and easy to use. Only tickets bought in combination with a Lovers Canal Cruise can be cancelled - free of charge - up to 8 hours before the scheduled start of the activity.