Tours/Amsterdam/Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Live Guide - Red Light District
Viator · group up to 35 pax

Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Live Guide - Red Light District

4.9(23)Amsterdam1 hour
VIATOR4.6(7)TRIPADVISOR5.0(16)

Description

Step aboard one of our comfortable open boats and discover the peaceful charm of Amsterdam from the water. Our experienced captain will guide you through the city's iconic canals, sharing fascinating stories and fun facts along the way—everything you’ve always wanted to know about Amsterdam! Relax and enjoy the view as we cruise past highlights such as the Nemo museum, Amstel River, the famous Skinny Bridge, and the picturesque stretch of the Seven Bridges. From the comfort of our boat, you'll see Amsterdam from a whole new perspective. Please select your preferred date and time to view available ticket options. We look forward to welcoming you on board for an unforgettable canal cruise!

Tour Options

Live guide 1-hour

Itinerary

Pass by

Dutch National Opera & Ballet

Pass by

Red Light District

Pass by

Magere Brug

Pass by

Herengracht

Pass by

Prinsengracht

Pass by

Amsterdam Canal Ring

Pass by

Xtracold Icebar

Pass by

Munt Tower

Pass by

Rokin

Pass by

Brouwerij de Prael

Pass by

Weeping Tower

Pass by

NEMO Science Museum

Pass by

Het Scheepvaartmuseum

Pass by

Arcam

Pass by

Waterlooplein Market

Pass by

Hortus Botanicus

Pass by

Museum Het Rembrandthuis

Highlights

Local guide
100% electric boats
Toilet

What's included

Included
Local guide
100% electric boats
Toilet
Not included
Food
Transportation to/from attractions

Traveller Ratings

4.9
23 reviews
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Important Information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note that the itinerary provided is just an example. Routes may vary due to traffic, construction works, and weather conditions
  • Please note that our boats are open in summer. In spring and in fall the boats can be open or covered, depending on weather. And in winter they will be covered and we will have heated seats.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • In case of bad weather we provide umbrella's or poncho's. In some cases of bad weather or season we might use a covered boat. In case the tour is cancelled by the operator, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • Our crew speaks both Dutch and English

Reviews(23)

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MichelB2289
June 22, 2026
Boatamsterdam

Fine people, really try to make the tour unforgettable for everyone

Operator response

Beste Michel, Hartelijk dank voor je fantastische 5-sterrenreview! Wat fijn om te lezen dat je onze crew zo hebt ervaren. We doen er iedere dag alles aan om iedere gast een persoonlijke en onvergetelijke ervaring te bezorgen, dus jouw compliment betekent veel voor ons. Bedankt dat je hebt gekozen voor Boat Amsterdam. We waarderen je aanbeveling enorm en hopen je binnenkort weer aan boord te mogen verwelkomen voor een nieuwe, onvergetelijke rondvaart door de Amsterdamse grachten!

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qwdnnt5ryz
May 23, 2026
Relaxing and needs some “fine tuning”.

Captain was great! Guide (Martin) was great, but could not hear every thing he said! 1st crowd was a little rowdy and getting on and off the boat was very difficult (no dock at our pick up). Otherwise, beautiful and relaxing!

Operator response

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We’re very happy to hear you enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere of your Amsterdam canal cruise with Boat Amsterdam, and we truly appreciate your kind words about both the captain and Martin. We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding the audio and the boarding experience. We understand how important comfort and clear communication are during a canal cruise through Amsterdam, and your comments help us continue improving the experience for future guests. Thank you again for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back on board for another beautiful and relaxing boat tour in Amsterdam!

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Don_D
May 1, 2026
Don’t select a tour on...

Don’t select a tour on the half hour. The pickup spot isn’t well marked. Our tour guide did a great job.

Operator response

Thank you for your feedback, Don! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with your Amsterdam canal cruise with Boat Amsterdam. We’re sorry to hear the pickup location was not as clearly marked as it should have been, and we understand how that can cause confusion before the start of the tour. That said, we’re very happy to hear your tour guide did a great job and helped make the canal cruise through Amsterdam an enjoyable experience. Your feedback is valuable to us as we continue improving the experience for future guests. We hope to welcome you back again for another relaxing and memorable canal cruise on the Amsterdam canals!

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Cindy_E
April 24, 2026
Enjoyed the sights and...

Enjoyed the sights and views as we traveled the Canals. Information regarding things we passed on the canal

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Tammy_A
April 20, 2026
Beautiful canal ride,...

Beautiful canal ride, combined with the history of the buildings and areas of Amsterdam. I highly recommend it.

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jessica_t
April 17, 2026
Great Cruise!

We had a great time on the canal cruise. Perfect mix of relaxing as well as fun facts about the city! Super friendly staff!

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Kate_S
April 3, 2026
Lovely trip around the...

Lovely trip around the canals. Even though it was chilly outside the glass cover, the blankets and the complementary warm drinks kept us warm and comfortable on board. Jasmine our guide and Dan the captain gave a warm friendly welcome and kept us informed and entertained throughout.

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957nemanjam
February 26, 2026
One hour of pure fun

Me and my friend had a great time, the crew is very cool. The cruise lasted about an hour, and the whole time they were telling us interesting facts about the places we were passing by, while also chatting, making jokes, and laughing. They even gave us a free drinks after my friend guessed a couple of their quiz questions correctly. I highly recommend them.

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Josie_S
September 21, 2025
Top thing to experience in Amsterdam

Great canal cruise. Michelle was a wonderful guide. We saw so many canals and things we would never have seen or understood without this cruise. I recommend highly

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rhodrip831
September 2, 2025
Great value and friendly service

Our Captain, Ronald, and tour guide, Jasmine, did a fantastic job. Very informative and friendly tour around the canals of Amsterdam. The alcoholic drinks (beer/wine) were very reasonably priced and the complementary hot drinks were very well received. Would definitely recommend!

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