---
title: Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Open Bar - Red Light District
lang: en
type: tour
city: Amsterdam
country: Netherlands
price: 30
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.56
reviews: 32
duration_minutes: 60
languages: [en, nl]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 70 of 84 (Canal Cruises)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-canal-cruise-with-open-bar-red-light-district/
---

# Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Open Bar - Red Light District

In our comparison: #70 of 84 in Canal Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Get on board of one of the comfortable boats. Sail the canals and experience Amsterdam in peace from the water.

Our captain will make sure that you have the best canal cruise of your life! He/she will guide you through the canals of Amsterdam and tell you everything you have always wanted to know. From the comfort of our boat you can enjoy Amsterdam from the water. Listen to the captain telling you some fun stories about Amsterdam while you are consuming the included drinks. 

Please select a preferred date and time to view the various ticketing options. We look forward to welcoming you on board of one of our open boats for a cruise!

## Before you book

- Meeting point: We depart at the big boat dock in front…
- 40 start times: between 09:50 and 22:50
- Food included: see what is included

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €30 per person
- Duration: 1h
- Rating: 4.56/5 from 32 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Boat Amsterdam
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Dutch
- Start times: 40 start times between 09:50 and 22:50
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.56 from 32 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 29 of 32.

- 5 stars: 26 (81%)
- 4 stars: 3 (9%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 1 (3%)
- 1 star: 2 (6%)

## What's included

- Local guide
- 100% electric boats
- Unlimited Heineken beer, wines and soft drinks
- Toilet
- Coffee and/or Tea

## Not included

- Food and bites
- Transportation to/from attractions

## Itinerary

1. **Dutch National Opera & Ballet** (pass by, no stop) - , this building includes city hall.
2. **The Amstel** (pass by, no stop) - river is the bases of Amsterdam.
3. **Magere Brug** (pass by, no stop) - The Magere Brug is a national monument and one of the most romantic places of Amsterdam.
4. **Herengracht** (pass by, no stop) - The Herengracht of Gentleman's canal is one of the main canals of Amsterdam including the Golden bend.
5. **Red Light District** (pass by, no stop) - You can't miss the world famous Red Light District. Including the daycare located between the prostitutes.
6. **Boerejongens Coffeeshop Center** (pass by, no stop) - is one of the most popular coffeeshops of Amsterdam.
7. **Museum of the Canals** (pass by, no stop) - , sharing the history of the canals.
8. **Huis Bartolotti** (pass by, no stop) - Museumhuis Bartolotti
9. **Munt Tower (Munttoren)** (pass by, no stop) - Munt Tower, translated "coin tower" is where the Dutch coins used to be made.
10. **Amsterdam Icebar** (pass by, no stop) - Xtracold Icebar, if you like to drink a beer like you are on the Northpole.
11. **Memorial to Koningin Wilhemina** (pass by, no stop) - Statue Memorial to Koningin Wilhemina on her horse.
12. **Rokin** (pass by, no stop) - The Rokin is one of the shopping area's of Amsterdam.
13. **Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder** (pass by, no stop) - Museum Ons'Lieve Heer Op Solder is a secret church in the attic of the house.
14. **The Bulldog The First** (pass by, no stop) - The Bulldog Amsterdam was the first official coffeeshop of Amsterdam.
15. **Weeping Tower** (pass by, no stop) - is where the women waved goodbye to their sailors.
16. **Brouwerij de Prael** (pass by, no stop) - is a small brewer in the city heart of Amsterdam.
17. **Het Scheepvaartmuseum| The National Maritime Museum** (pass by, no stop) - The Scheepvaartmuseum or Nautical museum tells the story of the Dutch adventures sailing around the world.
18. **NEMO Science Museum** (pass by, no stop) - is the adventure museum for kids to explore and learn.
19. **Architecture Centre of Amsterdam** (pass by, no stop) - Arcam has an overview for the history architecture of Amsterdam.
20. **Waterlooplein Market** (pass by, no stop) - is the world famous flee market.
21. **Montelbaanstoren** (pass by, no stop) - is one of the very few old defense towers of the old city centre.
22. **Museum Het Rembrandthuis** (pass by, no stop) - is in the old house of Rembrandt where he made his famous paintings.
23. **Leprozenpoort** (pass by, no stop) - is the old entrance of a house that has been located here before the 15th century.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 40 start times between 09:50 and 22:50
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Meeting point

We depart at the big boat dock in front of the Central Station. This is a busy area, so please be 10 minutes in advance to find our blue colored boats. 

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that the itinerary provided is just an example. Routes may vary due to traffic, construction works, and weather conditions
- In case of bad weather we provide umbrella's or poncho's. In some cases of bad weather or season we might use a covered boat. In case the tour is cancelled by the operator, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Our crew speaks both Dutch and English. The tour is given mainly in English.
- Please make sure that you are at the departure location at least 10 minutes prior to your departure time for your check in.

## Compared with other Canal Cruises

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #70 of 84** | €30 | 1h | 4.56 (32) | shared |
| [Amsterdam Canal Cruise: Unlimited Prosecco, Wine & Dutch Cheese](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-canal-cruise-unlimited-prosecco-wine-dutch-cheese/?format=md) | €32 | 1h | 4.97 (1092) | shared |
| [Morning Canal Cruise Amsterdam in Small-Group](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/morning-canal-cruise-amsterdam-in-small-group/?format=md) | €46 | 1h 30m | 4.97 (846) | shared |
| [Not a Typical Cruise Max 10 guests Bites Drinks Local Personal](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/not-a-typical-cruise-max-10-guests-bites-drinks-local-personal/?format=md) | €67 | 2h | 4.99 (416) | shared |

Ranked #70 of 84 in Canal Cruises by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €13 to €525, median €32; typical length 1h 23m. 22 of 84 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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