Book your one hour Amsterdam canal cruise! The most classic cruise from LOVERS, that shows you Amsterdam's most beautiful spots. Comes with a free an audio guide in 19 languages. Select convenient departure locations near important areas and attractions in the Amsterdam city center.
Classic One Hour Amsterdam Canal Cruise
Highlights
- The best canal cruise in Amsterdam, with audio guide in 19 languages
- Comfortably explore the canal belt and learn about the city
- Four departure locations and free cancellation
Locations
Practical information
Check-in
Check-in 15 minutes before departure
Languages
Audio-guide available in Dutch, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Catalan, Turkish, Polish, Thai, Indonesian, Russian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, Hebrew and Hindi
Children
Child ticket for 4-13 year olds
Free entry for 0-3 year olds when accompanied by a paying adult
Parking
Get a discount on parking at Q-Park with your LOVERS ticket with this link.
Ticket information
Ticket is directly available on smartphones
Open tickets are valid for all one hour cruises with seats available upon departure
Tickets can be rescheduled or cancelled up to 8 hours in advance
You can reschedule your tickets yourself via our self rebook page up to 24 hours in advance
More information
Important Note: Canal traffic may vary, so please note that not all sights mentioned in the description may be visible during every cruise.
All canal cruises end where they start
Sold out? Consider the Semi-open boat cruise or try one of our Amsterdam Dinner Cruises
For questions about the product, please contact [email protected]
Accessibility
Getting there
The nearest public transport stop is Amsterdam Central Station (metro, tram, bus & train).
1017 PN Amsterdam
The nearest public transport stop is Westermarkt (trams 5, 13 & 17).
1016 GV Amsterdam
The nearest public transport stop is Leidseplein (tram 1, 2, 5, 12 & 19).
1071 BN Amsterdam
The nearest public transport stop is Rijksmuseum (tram 1, 7 & 9).
About
Experience Amsterdam from the water on the classic one hour canal cruise
Discover Amsterdam the way it's supposed to be seen, from the water. Escape the busy city streets and glide past all the beautiful canal houses and other monumental buildings the city has to offer. The classic canal cruise is a must-do when you're visiting Amsterdam, and with LOVERS you will get the best and most comfortable cruise no matter the weather.
Glide through picturesque canals and admire iconic landmarks on this one hour sightseeing boat tour. Enjoy interesting audio commentary, available in 19 languages, and admire the views from big windows on all sides, that can open in warm weather. In winter the boats are comfortably heated, and all boats are equipped with Wi-Fi and their own bathroom. LOVERS has been sailing the canals for 70 years, and knows the waters like no others.
Departure locations for our Amsterdam canal cruise
Conveniently, this canal cruise offers four departure points at practical locations throughout the city centre:
- Amsterdam Central Station: Our primary departure point, offering easy access for arriving travellers.
- Near the Anne Frank House: Step on board next to this important historical location, right on Westermarkt square.
- Leidseplein: Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Leidseplein before or after your boat tour, enjoying street performers and lively entertainment.
- Near the Rijksmuseum: Discover Dutch art and history before or after your serene sail through the city.
Discover beautiful highlights with our comfortable canal cruise
This Amsterdam canal cruise is a must-do for any visitor. Explore the city's captivating waterways, passing by renowned districts like the Jordaan and the vibrant Pijp. Marvel at historic bridges, charming merchant houses, and the iconic Westerkerk church, and many other monuments.
Experience the magic of Amsterdam from the water. Glide along the picturesque Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht, and Herengracht, capturing stunning photos as you go. Choose LOVERS Canal Cruises for an exceptional experience. Our modern, comfortable boats offer individual seats, ensuring a relaxing and enjoyable journey for all passengers. Sustainability is at the heart of our operations, almost all our boats are now electric, minimising our environmental impact, and making sure we sail as quietly as possible, without buzzing engines.
Book your Amsterdam Canal Cruise tickets directly right here, and see Amsterdam the way it's supposed to be seen.
Reviews
25 reviews
The canal cruise was perfect, the captin come guide gave us headphones to listen in our own language. The riverboat was clean and tidy, easy to walk on and off, it was a nice day and we got some beautiful pictures!! A great end to a fantastic tourist holiday!!
We did the early evening cruise to see the lights of the city. Easy to get tickets by turning up and allocated the next cruise. There is an audio link that you can use, but we decided to just sit outside and watch the views. An hour cruise which was interesting and pretty.
We had an hour cruise around the canals in Amsterdam and learnt a lot whilst doing it. We really enjoyed every second. My five year old didn’t want to get off. The captain was also very knowledgeable.
This is a must do on your list of things to do while visiting Amsterdam. It takes you through areas that you may not be able to walk to. The captain points out things of interest and tells the story behind it.
We had a really lovely time on the one-hour canal cruise. Our captain was very lovely and cracked a good few jokes throughout the tour. The GPS guided tour via the headphones was a fab idea and there were so many language options available which was a really pleasant surprise. We learned so much about the history of the city and the tour even helped us to find places to visit again in further detail after the tour. The price was extremely reasonable considering the excellent experience we got, and our boat even left a little early which was nice. All in all, we would definitely recommend it!
We really enjoyed it. We show I I amsterdam cards at the ticket office ans were on a boat and on our way within 10 minutes. Our captain (Tony I believe was his name) was lovely ,cheerful and very knowledge of the area, he also had 2 traniees with him and they were also lovely. The facilties were clean. If I hadn't have had the I amsterdam card I would have still paid what the price was (which I think is reasonable).
1st time in Amsterdam and loved it Booked on the Lovers Canal cruise early in the morning to get a feel for the city and to get our bearings The tour showed the highlights of the city and the comentry was good
sitting backward is really annoying... Except that I think it is very nice and the captain was a nice guy, he was really funny, making jokes.
Booked through Get Your Guide literally 20 mins before boarding. They let us join a boat that was boarding as soon as we got there, which was great, no standing around as they weren’t so busy. We took a daytime trip and glad we did. Maybe evening cruises would be better in warmer months with open boats. The boat was modern, clean and warm and no condensation at all during any part of our cruise. The headphones were included and the audio commentary was interesting. The captain also added bits and pieces of extra info which was appreciated. It was a great introduction to the canals of Amsterdam as we decided to do this trip literally an hour after arriving in Amsterdam. It helped us with our bearings and with general historical info about the city. The reason for 4 rather than 5 stars is that we seemed to stay on one canal, no museums seen, no Anne Frank house, nothing like that, which was a shame as lots of tourists probably visit these places afterwards. Maybe the canal boat starting from the museums area take that route? We took the one from the station. There are lots of canal boat companies, but we were more than happy with Lovers as their boats appear a lot more modern than many others we saw. I would definitely recommend the cruise and my teenage daughter said it was one of the nicest things we did when in Amsterdam.
A amazing tour with some great canal boat skills performed and a great host. This tour is very much for couples and being alone I felt a little out of place.
Done the open boat tour during the summer. A great way to see the city and the audio guide gave plenty of information along the way. Extremely relaxing to the point I almost fell asleep half way around. Would definitely do the tour again if I’m back in Amsterdam
Guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Although it rained, I still enjoyed the tour. The only complaint was the audio was difficult to hear at times.
Nice relaxing hour around the canals. Duco (sorry if I have not got the name correct) was informative with history and fun facts. Would recommend.
It was educational, slowed down at the right places. The pilot was polite and explained well- was fun and energetic.
El tour está muy bien, en cambio si ya has hecho un freetour por la ciudad recomiendo el crucero primero, te da una vista más general, mi amiga y yo al haber hecho antes el freetour volvimos a ver sitios en los que ya habíamos estado.
Croisière avec le groupe lovers Sympathique croisière traduit en plusieurs langue 1h pour vous faire un tour des canaux avec visite guidée et indication sur les différents quartiers/monuments / place/ marché /histoire / musée de la ville etc Très bien pour découvrir une 1er fois en famille en amies en couple cette croisière et très bien adapter
Petite balade bien sympathique, est l’audio était très bien fait rien à redire. Le petit bar pour attendre est très sympa aussi avant d’accéder au bateau.
Wir hatten einen super symphatischen Bootsführer der viele Nebeninfos gab. War schön und informativ. 1 Stunde hat gut gereicht und empfehlenswert. Gute Karte erhalten für den Treffpunkt und pünktlich, sowie sauber.
Muy puntuales, un paseo tranquilo, recomiendo que cuando lo cojan miren bien la metereología, pues así podrán disfrutar mejor de las vistas.
Giro dei canali in barca assolutamente da consigliare. Audioguida in italiano e Simon simpaticissimo conducente che comunque dava ulteriori informazioni in inglese. La durata è di un'ora ma ci è dispiaciuto scendere!!
Die Stunde waren zwar nur ca. 50 Minuten, aber die Tour war wunderschön. Unbedingt abends machen, die Atmosphäre ist unbeschreiblich!
Sehr nette Bootstour über die Kanäle von Amsterdam! Man bekommt viele interessante Informationen über die Stadt und deren Geschichte erzählt.
La promenade sur les canaux dure une heure. Les audio guides permettent de suivre les commentaires dans différentes langues. Le long de cette promenade fluviale, nous découvrons l'histoire de la ville et des monuments "célèbres". Par contre, le confort est rudimentaire.
Las vistas son preciosas, aunque desde posición incómoda porque el barco estaba muy lleno. El capitán muy simpático e hizo agradable el viaje.
Crociera molto carina con guida in tutte le lingue. Partenza vicino ala stazione centrale. Durata circa un ora. Visita dei canali principali di Amsterdam. Da provare