The best way to discover the canals of Amsterdam is with a canal cruise. From the canals, you have a unique view of the historic canal houses in the Canal District of Amsterdam. A boat tour on Amsterdam’s canals is a must during your visit to the city. Read all about the different types of round trips and check availability, current prices and book the round trip that suits you best.
Enjoy the Amsterdam canals from a canal boat
A boat tour through the Amsterdam canals is one of the most popular activities in the Netherlands. This is quite understandable as a tour through the historic Amsterdam canals is unique and fun for young and old. From the water, you experience the city in a wonderful way. There are also various types of canal trips available, from the world-famous orange canal boats to luxury private canal trips with catering. The choice is yours!
The different canal cruise experiences in Amsterdam
There are several companies that offer canal cruises on the Amsterdam canals. This makes it difficult to make the right choice. To make your choice easy, we have collected the 6 best canal cruise experiences for you that have a distinctive offer.
Cruise on the famous orange canal boats
- Depart from Amsterdam Central Station
- Cruise with modern electric canal boats
- Free audio guide in many different languages
- Good availability and can be booked in advance
| Orange Canal Cruises | Duration | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canal cruise with audio guide | 1h | € 16.00 | Book now |
| Canal cruise by night with audio guide | 1h | € 16.00 | Book now |
| Semi open boat cruise with audio guide | 1h | € 16.00 | Book now |
| Pizza cruise (incl. pizza & drinks) | 1h 15mins | € 34.50 | Book now |
| Dinner cruise (incl. Three-course dinner & drinks) | 2h | € 79.00 | Book now |
| Light Festival Cruise (26-11-2026 till 17-01-2027) | 1h 30mins | € 29.75 | Book now |
Enjoy a personal tour in a luxury canal boat
- Depart from Anne Frank House area
- Luxury boats for smaller groups
- Live guide in the boat
- Good availability and can be booked in advance
| Luxury Canal Cruises | Duration | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury boat tour with live guide | 1h | € 21.50 | Book now |
| Luxury Boat night tour with live guide | 1h | € 21.50 | Book now |
| Luxury Boat tour with live guide, free drinks & cheese | 1h | € 32.50 | Book now |
| Light Festival Cruise (26-11-2026 till 17-01-2027) | 1h 30mins | € 29.75 | Book now |
Discover Amsterdam with the Hop on Hop off Canal Cruise
- Multiple stops at convenient locations
- 24 or 48 hours of unlimited use (the Hop on Hop off boat only runs during the day)
- ideal for discovering Amsterdam
| Hop on Hop off Cruise | Price 24h | Price 48h | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult (13+) | € 27.50 | € 35.00 | Book now |
| Kids (4-12) | € 13.75 | € 17.50 | Book now |
| Kids (0-3) | Free | Free |
Go pedal boating on Amsterdam’s canals
- Depart from Rijksmuseum area
- Explore the Amsterdam canals with a pedal boat
- Reserve your pedal boat easily online
| Amsterdam Canal Pedal Boat | Duration | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pedal Boat Rental | 1h | € 34.50 | Book now |
Enjoy Amsterdam with your own company with a private canal cruise
- Depart 5-minute walk from Amsterdam Central Station
- Private Luxury boats
- Live guide in the boat
- Must be booked in advance
- Private canal cruise possible with unlimited drinks and bbq
| Private Canal Cruises | Duration | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Cruise incl. unlimited drinks (Min. 10 persons) | 1h 30mins | € 39.00 | Book now |
| Private Cruise incl. BBQ & unlimited drinks (Min. 10 persons) | 2h | € 59.95 | Book now |
Take a cruise through the Amsterdam port
- Departs from Amsterdam North
- Experience the port of Amsterdam
- Limited availability must be booked in advance
| Amsterdam Harbour Tour | Duration | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour tour with audio guide | 2h | € 24.50 | Book now |
| Pancake boat incl. unlimited pancakes | 1h 15mins | € 22.50 | Book now |
Map of the canal district in Amsterdam
You will never be bored in the canal district of Amsterdam. The many shops, restaurants, hotels, attractions and museums ensure that both young and old are entertained. There are also many activities to undertake on or along the canals. Use the map below to explore the canal area. What are you going to do in Amsterdam?
