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A canal tour boat named 'Jeroen Krabbé' in Amsterdam. 1
A canal boat named 'Peterhead' passing under a brick bridge with bicycles parked on the bridge. 2
A canal cruise advertisement with a map and a QR code for a hidden gems hunt. 3
A canal tour boat named 'Avel Tasman' on a canal with a bridge and historic buildings in the background. 4
A man holding a child on a balcony with buildings in the background. 5

Amsterdam: Comfortable City Canal Cruise + Local Guide

By Stromma Netherlands
8.2 out of 10
Very Good
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥2,670 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Learn about the vibrant history of Amsterdam with our audioguide
  • Scenic cruise through Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canals
  • Onboard heating, Wi-Fi and toilet for comfort and convenience
  • Discover Amsterdam beyond the canals with our Hidden Gem Map

Activity location

    • Amsterdam
    • Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Prins Hendrikkade 37, 1012 TM Amsterdam, Netherlands | Meet at Stromma Central Station, opposite Central Station located at Prins Hendrikkade 37. A 1-minute walk from main entrance Central Station on you left side.
    • Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

Departure from Damrak Pier 5

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English

Choose a departure date and select a timeslot that fits your schedule. FIRST option at 09:45 AM and the LAST at 9:15 PM Monday to Thursday and FIRST option at 10:10 AM and the LAST at 9:50 PM Saturday to Sunday.

Price details
￥2,670 x 1 Adult￥2,670
Total
Price is ￥2,670

Departure from Central Station + Hidden Gems

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English

Daily departures and evening departures from Friday to Sunday

Price details
￥2,670 x 1 Adult￥2,670
Total
Price is ￥2,670

Departure from Rijksmuseum + hidden Gems map

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes1h 15m
    1h 15m
  • English
Price details
￥3,410 x 1 Adult￥3,410
Total
Price is ￥3,410
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Amsterdam canal cruise through the city's iconic sights with audioguide and Hidden gems map
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English/Dutch audio guide over the speakers (other languages are offered on our app)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    WIFI onboard
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Toilet onboard
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Heated boat
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Headphones are not included so we advise bringing your own headphones

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Drift along Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canals on a relaxing canal cruise 60 minutes (or 75 minutes if you depart from the Rijksmuseum). Discover the city from its most famous viewpoint: the water.
Depart from Central Station, Damrak Pier 5, or the Rijksmuseum and cruise through the heart of Amsterdam’s historic canal belt while listening to local stories.

Along the way, sail past landmarks like the NEMO Science Museum, the Skinny Bridge, and impressive 17th‑century warehouses a glimpse into Amsterdam’s Golden Age. Enjoy captivating stories with our 19-language audio guide in the app and anecdotes from the captain. Sail through the city with the convenience of onboard Wi‑Fi and toilet facilities. Spots fill fast, book now and see Amsterdam the way it’s meant to be seen from the canals.

Hidden Gem Map

Discover Amsterdam beyond the canals with our Hidden Gem Map, a special bonus with the Amsterdam Canal Cruise (100 Highlights). Available only for Canal cruise bookings on travel dates 17th of March till 30th of July. The 30th of July is the last day the map is included.

Curated by local guide Willemijn Van Breda, the map features 50 hidden gems across every district, plus 2 self-guided walking routes. You’ll also receive a fun city game with questions to play along the routes.

To collect your map + city game, show your cruise ticket QR code in the shop at your departure point. Book your Canal Cruise now and start uncovering Amsterdam’s hidden gems.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Amsterdam
    • Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Prins Hendrikkade 37, 1012 TM Amsterdam, Netherlands | Meet at Stromma Central Station, opposite Central Station located at Prins Hendrikkade 37. A 1-minute walk from main entrance Central Station on you left side.
    • Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Stadhouderskade 520, 1071 ZD Amsterdam, Netherlands | Look for the Stromma shop and landing next to the bridge.
    • Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Damrak 16, 1012 LH Amsterdam, Nederland | Meet at the yellow Canal Tours Amsterdam (Stromma) Pier 5 at Damrak. Claim your Flower cocktail or mocktail at the cashregister.
    • Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands