• Anne Frank House - The tour begins at the Anne Frank House on Prinsengracht 263, Amsterdam. After a luxurious 1-hour cruise, the tour concludes at the same spot.

• The Jordaan - The name is believed to derive from the French word “Jardin,” meaning garden, as many streets and canals in the Jordaan are named after trees and flowers. Another theory suggests the Prinsengracht canal was once called Jordaan, after the river Jordan, and the neighborhood adopted the name. The Flagship canal tour starts and ends in the Jordaan.

• Prinsengracht - The boats will navigate the Prinsengracht.

• Houseboat Museum - The cruise will pass by the Houseboat Museum on the Prinsengracht.

• 9 Little Streets (Negen Straatjes) - The cruise will travel along the Negen Straatjes.

• Leiden Square (Leidseplein) - Leidseplein is a bustling square in central Amsterdam, located in the Weteringschans neighborhood. It is northeast of the Singelgracht canal and at the intersection of Weteringschans, Marnixstraat, and Leidsestraat. Known for its vibrant nightlife, the square was historically a parking area for horse-drawn traffic from Leiden. Today, it is a hub for modern traffic, with side streets filled with restaurants and nightclubs. The Stadsschouwburg theater is a notable landmark, and the American Hotel is nearby. The cruise will pass Leidseplein on the Prinsengracht.

• Rijksmuseum - Established in The Hague in 1800, the Rijksmuseum moved to Amsterdam in 1808, initially housed in the Royal Palace and later in the Trippenhuis. The current building, designed by Pierre Cuypers, opened in 1885. After a €375 million renovation, it reopened in 2013 by Queen Beatrix. It was the most visited museum in the Netherlands in 2013 and 2014, with 2.2 million and 2.47 million visitors, respectively. It is the largest art museum in the country. The cruise offers views of the Rijksmuseum from the Prinsengracht.

The museum displays 8,000 art and history objects from a collection of 1 million items from 1200–2000, including masterpieces by Rembrandt, Frans Hals, and Johannes Vermeer. It also features a small Asian collection in the Asian pavilion.

• Spiegelkwartier - The Spiegelgracht offers views of the impressive Rijksmuseum. This canal links the Prinsengracht with the Lijnbaansgracht and leads into the Nieuwe Spiegelstraat. The Spiegelkwartier is known for its galleries and antique shops. Art enthusiasts can stroll from Museumplein along Spiegelgracht to enjoy unique paintings, antiques, and art objects.
• The Amstel - The Amstel is the largest canal, and Amsterdam originated from this canal, initially a river. Fishermen built a “dam” and named it Amsterdam.
• Westerkerk - The Westerkerk is a Reformed church within the Dutch Protestant church in central Amsterdam. It is located in the western part of the Grachtengordel neighborhood, adjacent to the Jordaan, between the Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht.
• Koninklijk Theater Carre - The Royal Theatre Carré is a Neo-Renaissance theatre near the Amstel river in Amsterdam. Founded in 1887 as a permanent circus building, it now hosts musicals, cabaret performances, and pop concerts.
• Hermitage Amsterdam - Hermitage Amsterdam, a branch of the Hermitage Museum of Saint Petersburg, Russia, is situated on the Amstel river in Amsterdam. The museum is housed in the former Amstelhof, a classical-style building from 1681.
• Blauwbrug - The Blauwbrug, or Blue Bridge, is a historic bridge over the Amstel river in Amsterdam. It connects the Rembrandtplein area with the Waterlooplein area, south of the Stopera.
• Dutch National Opera & Ballet - The Dutch National Opera, formerly De Nederlandse Opera, is based in Amsterdam. Its home is the Dutch National Opera & Ballet in the Stopera building, designed by Cees Dam and Wilhelm Holzbauer, which opened in 1986.
• South Church (Zuiderkerk) - The Zuiderkerk is the first church designed for Protestant worship in Amsterdam. Built near Sint Antoniesbreestraat in the Last, a neighborhood added to the city in the late 16th century, it is now in the Nieuwmarkt neighborhood. The church is located at Zandstraat no. 17.
• Amsterdam Cheese Museum - Experience the top cheese attraction in Amsterdam: the Amsterdam Cheese Museum. It offers more than just free cheese tasting. Visitors can explore the history of cheese making and savor the unique flavors of Holland’s finest cheese. Learn about Dutch cheese, see the world’s most expensive cheese slicer, and enjoy dressing up as a traditional Dutch cheese farmer.
• Brouwerij ‘t IJ - Brouwerij ‘t IJ is a small brewery in Amsterdam, located in the former Funen bathhouse next to the De Gooyer windmill. Opened by former musician Kaspar Peterson in October 1985, the brewery produces a standard selection of beers, as well as seasonal and special occasion brews. All beers are certified organic. The brewery offers guided tours, tastings, and a pub with a large outdoor terrace, open daily from 15:00 to 20:00.
• Zeedijk - Zeedijk is a street in Amsterdam’s old center, marking the northern and eastern boundary of the De Wallen red-light district. It runs between Prins Hendrikkade and Nieuwmarkt. Once plagued by crime and drug issues, the area has been revitalized and is now the main street of Amsterdam’s Chinatown, featuring Vietnamese, Thai, and Chinese restaurants. The Zeedijk neighborhood is also known as the Nautical Quarter due to its history as a sailor’s area.
• Emperor’s Canal (Keizersgracht) - The three main canals (Herengracht, Prinsengracht, and Keizersgracht), created in the 17th century during the Dutch Golden Age, form concentric belts around the city, known as the Grachtengordel. These canals are lined with 1,550 monumental buildings. The 17th-century canal ring area, including Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht, Herengracht, and Jordaan, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010, enhancing Amsterdam’s reputation as the “Venice of the North.”
• Herengracht - The three main canals (Herengracht, Prinsengracht, and Keizersgracht), created in the 17th century during the Dutch Golden Age, form concentric belts around the city, known as the Grachtengordel. These canals are lined with 1,550 monumental buildings. The 17th-century canal ring area, including Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht, Herengracht, and Jordaan, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010, enhancing Amsterdam’s reputation as the “Venice of the North.”
• Singel - The Singel is a canal in Amsterdam that encircled the city during the Middle Ages, serving as a moat until 1585 when Amsterdam expanded beyond it. The canal stretches from the IJ bay near Central Station to Muntplein square, where it meets the Amstel river. It is now the innermost canal in Amsterdam’s semicircular ring of canals.
• St. Nicholas Basilica - The Basilica of Saint Nicholas is located in Amsterdam’s Old Centre district, near the main railway station. It is the city’s primary Roman Catholic church.
• Haarlemmerstraat - Situated in Amsterdam’s Jordaan district, Haarlemmerstraat and its extension, Haarlemmerdijk, are treasures. Featuring independent boutiques, specialty stores, salons, trendy yet affordable restaurants, bars, and the oldest cinema in Amsterdam, this area appeals to even the most seasoned travelers. Visitors are sure to find a unique item in this alternative shopping district, and the constant activity along Haarlemmerstraat offers an entertaining experience.
• Statue of Anne Frank - Anne Frank is one of Amsterdam’s most renowned historical figures. She and her family hid from the Nazis for over two years in a house on the Prinsengracht. Anne was eventually deported to the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in 1945, where she died at 15. Her spirit endures through her diary and the many visitors who come to Amsterdam to learn about her life.
• Magere Brug - The Magere Brug, or Skinny Bridge, is one of Amsterdam’s many bridges. Originally a narrow wooden drawbridge, it was difficult for two pedestrians to pass each other. In 1871, a wider bridge replaced the original to accommodate increased traffic on the Amstel.
• Het Scheepvaartmuseum| The National Maritime Museum - The National Maritime Museum boasts one of the world’s largest and most prominent maritime collections, with approximately 400,000 objects, including paintings, ship models, navigation instruments, and world maps. Discover 500 years of Dutch maritime history and its connection to today’s society and the future.
• Red Light District - The Amsterdam Red Light District is famous for its brothels, sex shops, and museums. Contrary to popular belief, the district has a friendly atmosphere and is not as dangerous as it once was.
• Dutch National Opera & Ballet - The Dutch National Ballet develops, produces, and presents ballet at the highest international level, aiming to reach a broad audience and introduce them to the beauty and passion of this art form. Visitors are warmly welcomed to be inspired by the performances.
• Royal Palace Amsterdam - Located in the heart of the capital, the Royal Palace Amsterdam is one of King Willem-Alexander’s residences. It plays a significant role during state visits and royal events and is open to visitors as much as possible.
• Heineken Experience - Established in Amsterdam in 1864, Heineken is now one of the world’s top three beer producers. The Heineken Experience showcases the brand’s rich history in its former brewery, featuring amusement park attractions.
• Munt Tower (Munttoren) - The Munttoren, or mint tower, was part of the Regulierspoort, consisting of a gate with a tower on each side. Built between 1480 and 1487 as part of the medieval city wall, the tower was used to mint coins in the 17th century.
• Bloemenmarkt - The Amsterdam Flower Market is the world’s only floating flower market and one of the city’s most fragrant attractions. Established in 1862, the market’s flower stalls are on houseboats, reminiscent of when the market was supplied by boat.
• Melkweg - The Melkweg is a pop venue and cultural center offering live music, club nights, photography, film, and festivals. It is housed in a former sugar refinery and milk factory on the Lijnbaansgracht, behind Leidseplein and next to the Stadsschouwburg.
• DeLaMar Theater - DeLaMar Theater is a theater complex with two halls seating 601 and 949 people, located at Marnixstraat 402, near Leidseplein in Amsterdam.
• Amstelveld - Amstelveld is a square in central Amsterdam, between Reguliersgracht, Prinsengracht, and Kerkstraat, near Utrechtsestraat. The predominantly wooden Amstelkerk stands on the square, surrounded by 46 Caucasian wingnut trees.
• Joods Historisch Museum - The Jewish Historical Museum in Amsterdam highlights Jewish culture, religion, and history. Since 1987, it has been located on Jonas Daniël Meijerplein in the heart of the old Jewish Neighborhood.
• Rokin - The Rokin is a waterway and street in Amsterdam, situated between Dam Square and Muntplein, part of the former Amstel course.
• Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam - The Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, founded in 1874, is dedicated to modern and contemporary art and design. It opened in 1895 on Paulus Potterstraat, near the Rijksmuseum. Since 1909, the collection has focused on contemporary art, photography, and design.
• Nieuwmarkt - Nieuwmarkt is a square in central Amsterdam, between Geldersekade and Kloveniersburgwal. It borders Zeedijk to the north and Sint Antoniesbreestraat to the south, forming the center of the Nieuwmarkt neighborhood.
• Keizersgracht - The Keizersgracht, the second of Amsterdam’s three main canals, lies between Herengracht and Prinsengracht.
• Foam - Photography Museum Amsterdam - Foam is a photography museum on Keizersgracht in Amsterdam. The museum hosts changing exhibitions showcasing various photographic genres, including historical, art, news, and fashion photography.
• Moco Museum Amsterdam - The Moco Museum is an independent museum in Amsterdam dedicated to modern and contemporary art. Its mission is to make art accessible to a wide and young audience.
• Paradiso - Paradiso is a nightlife venue on Weteringschans, near Leidseplein in Amsterdam. Known primarily as a pop venue, it has hosted many famous performers. The large hall accommodates 1,500 visitors.
• Body Worlds - BODY WORLDS Amsterdam offers a fascinating journey through the human body with over 200 real laminated bodies, providing insights into human anatomy.
• Homomonument - The Homomonument is a memorial on Westermarkt, between Westerkerk and Keizersgracht in central Amsterdam. Unveiled on 5 September 1987, it consists of three pink granite triangles arranged to form a large triangle.

• 1-hour canal cruise through Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canals
• Experienced Skipper
• Local Live Guide
• Snacks
• Alcoholic beverages

• Tips

Experience a romantic canal cruise through Amsterdam’s enchanting waterways, complete with unlimited glasses of bubbly and delectable bites.

Explore the stunning city of Amsterdam aboard a classic boat with this covered canal cruise. Unwind as you glide through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Golden Age Canals of Amsterdam. Admire city highlights such as the Skinny Bridge, the Red Light District, and the Old Harbor. Step aboard and let the local skipper share captivating tales of Amsterdam’s rich trading history.

Capture breathtaking photos of the grand architecture of the Maritime Museum and the esteemed Golden Bend. Relive historical moments as you pass by iconic landmarks like the Anne Frank House. Engage with your guide, ask questions about the city, and receive personalized recommendations for activities and dining.

• A fairly big step has to be made into the boat. Our stewards will assist you with this.
• Allergens: Contains gluten, milk, mustard, sesame. May contain traces of peanuts, nuts.
• When a lot of rain is predicted, we will run with covers. This will impact the visibility, but keep our socks dry! If you did your tour in pouring rain, you can use your ticket again in dry weather (or get a refund)
• If you are unhappy with your experience, please let us know directly, or come by the office.We strive to be the best in Amsterdam, and if this was not the case, we would be happy to discuss a full refund of your ticket price.
• No boats at the dock? Please call us or visit our office at Leliegracht 50 (around the corner)
• No bachelor / birthday party groups allowed, please call us for a private boat option
• It is colder on the water, please bring warm clothing and don’t get surprised by the chilly Dutch weather

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.