--- title: Amsterdam German Canal Cruise with Unlimited Drinks option lang: en type: tour city: Amsterdam country: Netherlands price: 24 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.93 reviews: 719 duration_minutes: 60 languages: [de] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 17 of 84 (Canal Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-german-canal-cruise-with-unlimited-drinks-option/ --- # Amsterdam German Canal Cruise with Unlimited Drinks option In our comparison: #17 of 84 in Canal Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Discover Amsterdam from the water on this relaxed 1-hour canal cruise with a German-speaking guide. Sit back on a comfortable 100% electric boat and enjoy the city’s iconic canals while listening to engaging stories in your own language. Cruise through the UNESCO-listed canal belt, past the Jordaan district, the Golden Bend, the Skinny Bridge, and along the Amstel River. You may also pass landmarks such as the Anne Frank House and the Seven Bridges view. Everything is clearly explained in German, so you won’t miss a detail. Your host shares insights into Amsterdam’s history, culture, and daily life, from the Golden Age to modern times, along with background stories and local tips. With a small group on board, the atmosphere is relaxed and personal, with time for questions. The cruise takes place on an open boat, a covered sloop, or a classic saloon boat. Optional unlimited drinks (wine, beer, and soft drinks) are available during the cruise. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The meeting point is located at the dock… - 24 start times: between 10:00 and 21:30 - Food included: Unlimited drinks (if option chosen) **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €24 per person for the Cruise without Drinks option; other options up to €30 - Duration: 1h - Rating: 4.93/5 from 719 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Flagship Amsterdam - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: German - Start times: 24 start times between 10:00 and 21:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.93 from 719 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 709 of 719. - 5 stars: 684 (95%) - 4 stars: 25 (3%) - 3 stars: 5 (1%) - 2 stars: 3 (0%) - 1 star: 2 (0%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Cruise without Drinks | €24 / person | German | No Drinks: Drinks are not included, but are available for purchase on board. | | Cruise with Unlimited Drinks | €30 / person | German | Unlimited Drinks: This option includes unlimited beer, wine & soft drinks (NO COCKTAILS). | ## What's included - Experienced German-speaking guide - 1-hour canal cruise through Amsterdam - Unlimited drinks (if option chosen) ## Itinerary 1. **Munt Tower (Munttoren)** (pass by, no stop) - The Munttoren, also called De Munt, is officially called Regulierstoren and used to be part of the Regulierspoort. This city gate was one of the three main gates of the medieval fortifications of Amsterdam. The gate was named after the Reguliersklooster (1394-1532). This... 2. **Dutch National Opera & Ballet** (pass by, no stop) - Dutch National Opera (DNO; formerly De Nederlandse Opera, now De Nationale Opera in Dutch) is a Dutch opera company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Its present home base is the Dutch National Opera & Ballet housed in the Stopera building, a modern building designed by Cees... 3. **Sail past the famous Dancing Houses on the Amstel and discover why they lean ...** (pass by, no stop) - Sail past the famous Dancing Houses on the Amstel and discover why they lean in different directions. Your guide explains the history behind these unique facades. 4. **The Amstel** (pass by, no stop) - is the biggest canal of all, and Amsterdam was founded around this canal, which was originally a river. Fisherman builded a "dam" and called it Amstel're'dam. 5. **Magere Brug** (pass by, no stop) - One of Amsterdam’s many bridges is the beautiful Magere Brug, known to English speakers at the Skinny Bridge. This wooden drawbridge was once so narrow that it was hard for two pedestrians to pass each other. To cope with increasing traffic on the Amstel, a wider bridge... 6. **Herengracht** (pass by, no stop) - The three main canals (Herengracht, Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht), dug in the 17th century during the Dutch Golden Age, form concentric belts around the city, known as the Grachtengordel. Alongside the main canals are 1550 monumental buildings. The 17th-century canal ring... 7. **Seven Bridges View Point** (pass by, no stop) - Since most canals in Amsterdam make a curve, seeing through so many bridges at once is very rare! 8. **Sail past the Golden Bend, the most prestigious stretch of Amsterdam’s canals** (pass by, no stop) - Discover how wealthy merchants built their grand canal houses here during the Dutch Golden Age. 9. **Westertoren** (pass by, no stop) - Pass the historic Westertoren and discover why its tower remains a symbol of the city. Hear stories about its Golden Age origins and cultural significance. 10. **Brouwersgracht** (pass by, no stop) - Pass the historic Westertoren and discover why its tower remains a symbol of the city. Hear stories about its Golden Age origins and cultural significance. 11. **Sail past Amsterdam Central Station, the city’s main transport hub since 1889** (pass by, no stop) - Discover how this impressive neo-Renaissance building was constructed on thousands of wooden piles. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 24 start times between 10:00 and 21:30 - 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 The meeting point is located at the dock in front of the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel, next to the Sea Palace restaurant. It is just a short walk from Central Station. Parking is available at the Oosterdok Parking Garage underneath the hotel. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - It is colder on the water, please bring warm clothing and don't get surprised by the chilly Dutch weather - Our stewards in the bright orange shirts are there to inform and help you. - The cruise takes place on an open boat, a covered sloop or a classic saloon boat. - The photos give an impression of the experience. The boat used for your cruise may differ from the one shown in the photos. ## Compared with other Canal Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #17 of 84** | €24 | 1h | 4.93 (719) | 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 #17 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/canal-cruises-amsterdam/?format=md ## More in Amsterdam - All Amsterdam tours: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-german-canal-cruise-with-unlimited-drinks-option/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/?format=md