Book Amsterdam Canal Cruise Tickets

The most reliable operator in Amsterdam. Modern boats, on-time departures, and audio guides in 21 languages including English. Covers all the main sights on a well-paced route.

• Audio guide in 21 languages
• Departs every 30 min in high season
• Full route: Westerkerk, Magere Brug, Keizergracht

Best for: Most visitors — the safe, consistently good choice

The best value complete canal tour in Amsterdam. Older boats, no-frills experience, but the same route as everyone else and friendly guides. Walk-ups often available off-peak.

• Lowest price in our comparison
• Walk-up tickets available off-peak
• Boards at Damrak, 5 min from Centraal Station

Best for: Budget travellers, solo visitors, large families

An evening cruise after sunset with wine and cheese on board. Small groups, candlelight, Amsterdam reflected in the water at night — the most romantic cruise in the city.

• Wine & cheese included
• Small groups (max 40 people)
• Departs after sunset — lit bridges & reflections

Best for: Couples, anniversaries, special evenings

Short, calm canal tours with a relaxed pace — ideal for families with young children. Comfortable boats, a child-friendly route, and fair family pricing. Kids under 4 travel free.

• Shorter duration — great for young kids
• Calm, non-crowded departures
• Children under 4 travel free

Best for: Families with children under 10

Small boats, lively guides, and a relaxed vibe that feels less like a tourist tour and more like hanging out on the canal. Beer on board, English commentary, maximum fun.

• Beer on board available
• Small boats with a personal atmosphere
• English only — informal, entertaining guides

Best for: Friend groups, stag/hen parties, ages 25–45

Not the city canals — this tour heads north into Amsterdam's green countryside: reed beds, herons, centuries-old wooden farmhouses half-submerged in the landscape. Genuinely different.

• Out of the city — pure nature experience
• Herons, windmills, historic waterside houses
• Small groups, English-guided

Best for: Repeat visitors, nature lovers, anyone who's done the city canals