Amsterdam Canals

Amsterdam Canals cruises and tours

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Tracing the beautiful Amsterdam canals with a cruise is the best way to discover the allure of this city, especially if you have little time. It is a charming must-do experience considering the fact that UNESCO declared the canals of the Dutch capital a World Heritage Site.

Amsterdam is, in fact, built on a network of man-made canals that extends and includes over one hundred miles, about 90 islands and 1500 bridges. Excavated in the seventeenth century, in concentric circles around the city, along the canals you will find 1550 monumental buildings. Taking a cruise is definitely a very smart decision that will let you see most of the city’s beautiful landmarks.

Many of these cruises offer an audio guide, so you can listen to the history of Amsterdam in your own language and learn about the important monuments along the route, while you see them from the comfort of the boat. Make the most of the wonderful views on these famous canals with their beautiful and elegant houses, towers and bridges. Do not miss this great opportunity to discover the city at your own pace and in your own time!

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Amsterdam's Highlights and Local Insights canal cruise
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Amsterdam's Highlights and Local Insights canal cruise

Book this boat cruise for a front row ticket of Amsterdam. Discover city secrets, and VIP views of the Red Light District, Mini Venice, Seven Bridges, and more.

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Amsterdam Combo: Rijksmuseum & 1-Hour Canal Cruise
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Amsterdam Combo: Rijksmuseum & 1-Hour Canal Cruise

See the extensive art collection of the Rijksmuseum and relax on a 1-hour cruise through the famous canals of Amsterdam.

Duration up to 24 hours
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Amsterdam XtraCold Icebar entrance ticket and 1-hour canal cruise
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Amsterdam XtraCold Icebar entrance ticket and 1-hour canal cruise

Book your XtraCold Icebar entrance ticket and 1-hour canal cruise in Amsterdam with to experience two of the city's coolest attractions.

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Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise from Central Station
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Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise from Central Station

Embark on a canal cruise during the Amsterdam Light Festival. Admire light artworks and learn about them through an audio guide. Book now!

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One-hour canal cruise of Amsterdam
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One-hour canal cruise of Amsterdam

Book your one-hour canal cruise in Amsterdam and admire the UNESCO-protected canal district and learn about the city's amazing sights and history.

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Blue Boat Company Evening Cruise
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Blue Boat Company Evening Cruise

Book an Evening Cruise in Amsterdam from Blue Boat,and enjoy family business with a lot of love for the city – and therefore a company that wants to show you the best Amsterdam has to offer. During our 90-minute Evening Cruise you will see the city in a completely different light.

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Johan Cruijff ArenA stadium tour and 1-hour canal cruise
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Johan Cruijff ArenA stadium tour and 1-hour canal cruise

Experience two of Amsterdam's most popular activities with this combo ticket. Enjoy a guided tour of the Johan Cruijff ArenA Stadium and cruise through the UNESCO-listed canal district in Amsterdam for one-hour.

Duration up to 2 hours 15 minutes
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Dutch countryside with Amsterdam canal cruise combo tour

Visit the villages of the Dutch countryside! In this tour, you will see the charming towns of Edam, Volendam, Marken, and Zaanse Schans.

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Deluxe private Amsterdam canal boat tour
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Deluxe private Amsterdam canal boat tour

Explore the historic Amsterdam canals in a traditional Dutch boat that only holds 12 passengers. Discover the smaller canals which are strictly off-limits to the larger tourist cruisers on a private tour.

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Amsterdam luxury one-hour canal cruise
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Amsterdam luxury one-hour canal cruise

Explore the Amsterdam canals in the sun or in the evening hours. Enjoy the sights of the city while relaxing with a drink in your hand.

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Amsterdam city canal cruise
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Amsterdam city canal cruise

Experience the best of Amsterdam on this 75-minute cruise. See the historical city from the water and admire the beautiful 17th-century buildings lining the canals.

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Amsterdam pizza cruise with drinks
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Amsterdam pizza cruise with drinks

Explore the highlights of bustling Amsterdam on a canal cruise and enjoy a New York Pizza with drinks while cruising and taking in the surroundings.

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Helen, 18 Feb 2016

“We took the hop on hop off tour and it was very convenient. We made th full circle of all the canals and it had a audio guide for all the important attractions. I would recommend this tour for those who would want to go through the entire canal route.”

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Test, 08 Feb 2016
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KAROLINE, 23 Dec 2015
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