Amsterdam from the water: canal cruises, walking and bike tours
A one-hour canal cruise on its own, or after a walk or a bike ride through the city.
You’re going to love Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands and a city built on water: more than 100 km of canals, about 90 islands and a 17th-century canal ring that UNESCO has listed as a World Heritage Site since 2010.
The best way to understand it is from the water. A one-hour cruise takes you along the main canals, the Amstel river and the Seven Bridges, and you can pair it with a walk or a bike ride through the old centre. Here the water is canals and river, not open sea.
The 5 best reasons to visit Amsterdam
A UNESCO canal ringThe Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht were planned in the 17th century as a new port city, and UNESCO lists the whole canal ring as a World Heritage Site.
A city made of waterMore than 100 km of canals and about 90 islands, joined by hundreds of bridges.
Golden Age housesNarrow merchant houses, churches and bridges line the canals, and the view changes at every corner.
Compact and easy to seeThe historic centre is small enough to cover on foot, by bike and by boat.
Museums, parks and quiet courtyardsThe Rijksmuseum with Rembrandt’s The Night Watch, the Vondelpark and the hidden courtyard of the Begijnhof are all within easy reach.
What to do in Amsterdam
- Cruise the canalsA one-hour trip on an open boat along the main canals, the Amstel and the Seven Bridges, with or without drinks.
- Walk the old centre with a guideZeedijk, Nieuwmarkt, the Jodenbuurt, the Begijnhof and Dam Square, followed by a canal cruise.
- Cycle through the cityA guided ride of about 2.5 hours through the Jordaan and the Nine Streets, with the Vondelpark and the museum quarter on the way, ending with a cruise.
- Visit the RijksmuseumThe national museum on Museumplein shows Rembrandt’s The Night Watch. Check opening hours and tickets before you go.
- Step into the BegijnhofOne of the oldest courtyards in the city, now mostly private homes: go quietly and respect its residents.
Boat trips and attractions in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is best understood from the water: the city began on the banks of the Amstel and its canal ring was planned in the 17th century as a port city. Our one-hour cruise sails on an open boat with a bar on board and a canopy for the rain, along the main canals, the Amstel and the Seven Bridges. You can choose it without drinks, with two drinks or with unlimited drinks, and the combos add a guided walk or bike ride before the boat.
At the end of this guide you will find our experiences in Amsterdam, with live availability and secure online payment.
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Experiences we offer in Amsterdam
⏱ 3 h 30 min · 👥 up to 10
Amsterdam Walking Tour and Cruise with Drinks and Cheese
from €49.50 / person
