Amsterdam City Center Canal Cruise with Audio Guide
Overview
Available languages
1 hour
Mobile ticket
Step aboard a glass-topped sightseeing boat with this 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise, and see the city sights by water. Then, cruise along the city’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed canals to see the "skinny bridge" of Magere Brug, the affluent Golden Bend district, the Anne Frank House and more, as you learn about Amsterdam’s history from an audio guide. Boats depart at frequent intervals from morning till mid-evening.
Each boat tour follows a different route, so not all sights are guaranteed to be seen every time. This way, every cruise offers a unique and surprising experience.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Check-in at Lovers 10 minutes before the reserved time
Children up to 3 years join for free
What To Expect
Lovers Canal Cruises began offering boat tours in Amsterdam in the 1950s, becoming one of the city's most popular ways to explore its historic canals. With a fleet of glass-roofed boats, the company provides scenic and narrated cruises showcasing Amsterdam's architecture, bridges, and waterways.
Centraal Station
The Central Station in Amsterdam was designed by Dutch architect Pierre Cuypers and constructed between 1881 and 1889 on three artificial islands in the IJ lake. Its Gothic/Renaissance Revival style and iron platform roof reflect both historical grandeur and modern engineering of the time.
Options
From Central Station
Starting point: Rederij Lovers B.V., Prins Hendrikkade 25, 1012 TL Amsterdam, Netherlands
From Leidsekade
Starting point: Rederij Lovers B.V., Leidsekade t/o 97, 1017 PN Amsterdam, Netherlands
From Rijksmuseum
Starting point: Stadhouderskade 511, 1071 ZD Amsterdam, Netherlands
From Anne Frank House
Starting point: Lovers canal cruise Anne Frank, Leliegracht 51, 1016 GT Amsterdam, Netherlands
What‘s Included
1-Hour Amsterdam Canal Cruise
Audio guide in several languages
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
862 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Only card payment is possible, and the staff was unfriendly.
Z1075KVchristineh,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00My friend and I wanted to spontaneously take a tour with this company to get a first impression of Amsterdam. Unfortunately, the company Lovers Canal Cruise only allows payment by card and makes cash payment impossible. They rejected our offered cash without mentioning that another provider of canal tours just 15 meters away does accept cash. In response to our initial confusion about why they only accept card payments, they were unfriendly. Absolutely unprofessional and frustrating, and it is very unfortunate that there is increasing pressure to forgo cash.
Lovers Canal Cruises
DanielForssell,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Lovers Canal Cruises offers a lovely experience on Amsterdam's canals. Nice boat trip with nice views of the city buildings and bridges, and a smooth way to experience the city from the water. Recommended for both adults and children!
Great
canine s,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent guide load of facts n
Captain threatened to break my arms and legs......
V6301QWABC,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Today we were on the canals. We were 90% through a long tunnel, and a Lovers cruise decided to intentionally block our exit for no reason. He then rammed into our boat and forced us all the way back to the other side. The bully that he is then opened the hatch of his boat, and in front of his tour group, he screamed abuse us and threatened to 'break our arms and legs', amongst other outrageous threats. An utterly vile, unacceptable and unprovoked event... this is the face of your canal experience if you book with Lovers. This disgusting captain needs to be dismissed, if not charged.
Very good experience...
Lemoule L,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A very good experience to discover the iconic neighborhoods of Amsterdam and have a good time with family or friends.
boat
cass363,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It would have been very nice passing the boats of sail
Very good
Christelle F,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00There are restrooms on board, friendly staff, clean boat, pleasant environment; we took the tour, it was very beautiful.
Simple and relaxing canal tour
Chelsey F,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00There are headsets that you can listen to the history of the city. Audio comes in 18 different languages. If you’re going on a warm sunny day, bring a hat and wear sunscreen.
We need to do it in...
Maryury C,May 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00We need to do it in Amsterdam to better understand its history. Which you will learn about during the tour.
Enjoy the view
waterlogged65,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a solid professional entertaining canal tour. We have done this several times on different trips to Amsterdam. Weather today was beautiful and it was a pleasant enjoyable hour with a friendly guide with a good sense of humor. You get an excellent overview of the canal system one of amsterdam,s foremost attractions. This a great way to orient to this wonderful city. Available on the Amsterdam city card. Enjoy!
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