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Amsterdam 75-Min Canal Cruise with Audio Guide & Snackbox Option

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Overview

Discover Amsterdam on a 75-minute canal cruise with audio guide and optional snackbox. Relax in a comfortable glass-roof boat while enjoying iconic canal views in 20+ languages.

Why travelers choose this cruise:
• 75-minute cruise through Amsterdam’s historic canals
• Audio guide in 20+ languages
• Optional snackbox and drink upgrade
• Kids’ audio story with free goodie bag
• Comfortable glass-roof, all-weather boat

Cruise past UNESCO-listed canals, bridges, and canal houses. An easy and relaxing way to see Amsterdam from the water.

Listen to engaging audio commentary with stories, history, and local insights.

Traveling with kids? They can enjoy a special “Fresh Water Pirate” audio story with a free goodie bag.

Upgrade with a popular snackbox and drink option for a more relaxed experience.

With central departure points, this cruise is ideal for couples, families, and first-time visitors.

What's Included

  • Snacks Snackbox including one softdrink if option selected
  • Alcoholic beverages Wine & Cheese box included if option seleceted
  • Comfortable glass-roof, all-weather boat
  • Gratuities
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Canal Ring (Grachtengordel) (pass by)

The Grachtengordel (known in English as the Canal District) is a neighborhood in Amsterdam, Netherlands located in the Centrum district. The seventeenth-century canals of Amsterdam, located in the center of Amsterdam, were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in August 2010.[1] The Amsterdam Canal District consists of the area around the city’s four main canals: the Singel, the Herengracht, the Keizersgracht, and the Prinsengracht. From the Brouwersgracht, the canals are generally parallel with one another, leading gradually southeast into the Amstel river.Many of the canal houses in the Amsterdam Canal District are from the Dutch Golden Age, 17th century. Many of these buildings, however, underwent restoration or reconstruction in various centuries, meaning that these building display many different architectural styles and facades
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Grachtengordel (pass by)

The Grachtengordel (known in English as the Canal District) is a neighborhood in Amsterdam, Netherlands located in the Centrum district. The seventeenth-century canals of Amsterdam, located in the center of Amsterdam, were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in August 2010.[1] The Amsterdam Canal District consists of the area around the city’s four main canals: the Singel, the Herengracht, the Keizersgracht, and the Prinsengracht. From the Brouwersgracht, the canals are generally parallel with one another, leading gradually southeast into the Amstel river.Many of the canal houses in the Amsterdam Canal District are from the Dutch Golden Age, 17th century. Many of these buildings, however, underwent restoration or reconstruction in various centuries, meaning that these building display many different architectural styles and facades
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Westerkerk (pass by)

The Westerkerk was built between 1620 and 1631 in Renaissance style according to designs by architect Hendrick de Keyser (1565-1621). He is buried in the church he designed earlier: the 'Zuiderkerk'. The building of the Westerkerk was finished and completed by his son Pieter de Keyser (1595-1676) and inaugurated on June 8, 1631. The church has a length of 58 meters and a width of 29 meters. The high nave is flanked by the two lower aisles. The three-aisled basilica has a rectangular plan with two transepts of equal dimensions. As a result, the plan for this church was given the form of two Greek crosses connected with each other.
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Centraal Station (pass by)

Amsterdam Centraal was designed by Pierre Cuypers, who is also known for his design of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. While Cuypers was the principal architect, it is believed that he focused mostly on the decoration of the station building and left the structural design to railway engineers
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Cruising the Amstel river
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H'ART Museum (pass by)

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Magere Brug (pass by)

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Rijksmuseum (pass by)

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Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam (pass by)

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Hard Rock Hotel Amsterdam American (pass by)

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • To reserve a wheelchair seat, please contact our reservations department.

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: Will I get seasick on Amsterdam 75-Min Canal Cruise with Audio Guide & Snackbox Option?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-7441P1

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556 reviews

Average 4.12 out of 5 stars based on 556 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: Will I get seasick on Amsterdam 75-Min Canal Cruise with Audio Guide & Snackbox Option?
A:

If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.

Feb 2023
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Amsterdam 75-Min Canal Cruise with Audio Guide & Snackbox Option?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Snacks. Snackbox including one softdrink if option selected.
  • Alcoholic beverages. Wine & Cheese box included if option seleceted.
  • Comfortable glass-roof, all-weather boat.
  • 75-min Canal Cruise.
  • Central departure locations.
  • Restroom on board.
  • “Kids Cruise” audio story and booklet with every kids’ ticket bought.
  • Audio guide available in 20+ languages.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Amsterdam 75-Min Canal Cruise with Audio Guide & Snackbox Option is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Amsterdam 75-Min Canal Cruise with Audio Guide & Snackbox Option will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • SnacksSnackbox including one softdrink if option selected
  • Alcoholic beveragesWine & Cheese box included if option seleceted
  • Comfortable glass-roof, all-weather boat
  • 75-min Canal Cruise
  • Central departure locations
  • Restroom on board
  • “Kids Cruise” audio story and booklet with every kids’ ticket bought
  • Audio guide available in 20+ languages
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • To reserve a wheelchair seat, please contact our reservations department.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers

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