90-minute Amsterdam Evening Canal Cruise

Climb aboard a canal boat to experience Amsterdam at its most beautiful – when the sun goes down and the city lights are switched on.

Amsterdam is best viewed from the water and during this 90-minute canal cruise, you’ll understand why. It offers you the best views of the historic city center that is illuminated by thousands of twinkling lights.

Discover the city’s top highlights, iconic bridges and the 17th-century buildings lining the canals. You’ll come across new architecture and bridges, showing a historical city that is rooted in history but continues to develop and change.

While you’re enjoying the views that pass you by, you’ll listen to an audio guide (available in 20 languages) that tells you everything you need to know about Amsterdam; the stories, legends and historical facts. You can buy drinks and snacks in the ticket office before your boarding!

Our Evening Cruise is a 90 minute night cruise that introduces you to the unique vibe of Amsterdam by night. Thousands of lights highlight the hundreds of bridges and the iconic buildings alongside the canals. Our waiter welcomes you on board our comfortable, luxurious boat and take your pick from one of 21 available languages in our Personal Audio System.

A cruise on Amsterdam’s canals is a must for any first-time visitor! By doing this early in your trip you will get a great perspective of the city.

Amsterdam Canal Cruises doesn’t only offer canal cruises, but also museums, attractions, tours and more!

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

Cruising along the famous canals of the old city of Amsterdam

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.

Cruising along the IJ river of Amsterdam

A’DAM LOOKOUT is an observation deck with an unrivalled panoramic view of Amsterdam. You’ll see the city’s historical centre, its pulsating port, the unique Dutch polder landscape and you’ll spot the famous canals which belong to the UNESCO World Heritage list. Complementing the experience is a state-of-the-art interactive exhibition and free audio tour about Amsterdam’s history and culture. A’DAM LOOKOUT is located on top of the A’DAM Tower in Amsterdam North.

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

NEMO Science Museum is an interactive, informal learning environment in which the general public comes into contact with science and technology. Visitors see, hear and experience how scientific phenomena and technology play an important part in their lives. NEMO works closely with the fields of science and education. NEMO is a registered museum and the owner of a significant historical collection.

Cruising along the Amstel river

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The famous skinny bridge across the river Amstel and opposite of the Carré theatre, is an Old Dutch design wooden bridge known as a double-swipe (balanced) bridge. Tradition relates that the bridge was named after the sisters Mager, who were supposed to live on opposite sides of the river. They are said to have had the wooden bridge built to make it easier to visit one another. However it appears more likely, that the original bridge acquired the name from being so narrow (mager means skinny in Dutch), that it was hard for two pedestrians to pass one along another.

The InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam Hotel, commonly referred to as the Amstel Hotel, is a hotel in Amsterdam, capital city of the Netherlands, on the east bank of the river Amstel.

n 2007, it was the only hotel in the Netherlands on the list of World’s Best Hotels, and was ranked in 90th place.[1]

The Amstel Hotel is part of the InterContinental Hotels chain. In 2006 the building was sold to Morgan Stanley. In 2011 the Lebanese businessman Toufic Aboukhater bought the hotel. In 2014 the hotel was acquired by Qatar-based Katara Hospitality, but is still operated by the InterContinental Hotels Group

This iconic museum in the heart of Amsterdam is a must-visit for any culture lover. The Rijksmuseum houses more than 8,000 works of art from Dutch and European history, including masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh.

Fancy an exciting evening out in a relaxed setting? Then come to Holland Casino Amsterdam Centre! You’ll find us in the heart of Amsterdam, with the largest selection of table games in the Netherlands. Play a variety of exciting table games, such as American Roulette, Black Jack, Poker and Punto Banco or take a seat behind one of the many slot machines.

Enjoy the legendary flavors of classic American dining in an energetic, modern setting right on the waterside at Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam. We’re located on Max Euweplein, just a two minute walk from the Leidseplein entertainment area. We’re just steps away from the Paradiso live music venue, the Holland Casino, Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and plenty of other attractions. Our restaurant is not only the perfect spot to kick off any day or night, but we are also a museum of pop culture with authentic memorabilia from rock ‘n’ roll legends like Jimi Hendrix and Elvis Presley.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Wheelchair seats need to be reserved. Please call 0031 20 679 13 70

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  Snackbox with sofdrink &snacks: This option includes a snackbox including 1 softdrink and a variety of sweet and savory snacks with your City Canal Cruise.
• Evening Cruise +Wine & Cheese
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  Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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• Audio commentary in 20 languages
• 90-minute evening sightseeing cruise
• Snackbox (if option selected)

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

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•Important information! Please read carefully! Evening Cruises booked until 22-01-2024 will depart from our dock opposite Heineken Experience at Stadhouderskade 550! All Everning Cruises booked from 23-01-2024 will depart from our dock oposite Hard Rock Cafe at Stadhouderskade 501. Take tram 1, 2, 5,11 and 12 stop at Leidseplein. From there, the dock is a 2-minute walk.

For the dock opposite Heineken Experience, this dock is located at Stadhouderskade 550 Take tram 2, 5,and 12 stop at Rijksmuseum. from there the dock is a 5 minute walk or take metro No. 52 and stop at Vijzelgracht. From there the dock is only a 2 minute walk.

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Blue Boat Company.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Amsterdam.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 654 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.