--- title: Amsterdam (Open Boat) Cruise in Old City Center with Live Guide lang: en type: tour city: Amsterdam country: Netherlands price: 20 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.79 reviews: 48 duration_minutes: 60 languages: [en, nl] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 62 of 84 (Canal Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-open-boat-cruise-in-old-city-center-with-live-guide/ --- # Amsterdam (Open Boat) Cruise in Old City Center with Live Guide In our comparison: #62 of 84 in Canal Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Explore Amsterdam’s historic city centre on a 60-minute shared canal cruise with Boat Amsterdam. Depending on the season and weather conditions, we use open, partially covered or covered boats. Enjoy views of canal houses, bridges and waterfront landmarks while your live guide shares stories about Amsterdam’s history and life along its canals. The cruise starts and ends at Amstel 51 F, by the H’ART Museum, and welcomes a maximum of 24 guests. Drinks are not included in the ticket price but are available to purchase on board. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your booked departure time. The route and individual sights may vary depending on waterway access and traffic. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet our dock team at Amstel 51 F, - Max 24 people: shared group - 54 start times: between 09:10 and 22:20 - Food not included: Drinks are not included; available to… - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €20 per person - Duration: 1h - Rating: 4.79/5 from 48 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Boat Amsterdam - Group: Shared, up to 24 travellers - Guide languages: English, Dutch - Start times: 54 start times between 09:10 and 22:20 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.79 from 48 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 46 of 48. - 5 stars: 44 (92%) - 4 stars: 2 (4%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 2 (4%) ## What's included - Live guided tour - Electric boats - Toilet on board - Luxurious canal cruise - Cruise aboard an open, partially covered or covered boat, depending on season and weather. - Small boat ## Not included - Drinks are not included; available to purchase on board. ## Itinerary 1. **Look along the Reguliersgracht for its famous sequence of seven bridges** (pass by, no stop) - From the water, the arches frame a striking view of Amsterdam’s canals—a moment to have your camera ready. This landmark forms part of our usual route; the route may change depending on waterway access and traffic. 2. **Magere Brug** (pass by, no stop) - Cruise beneath Amsterdam’s famous Skinny Bridge over the Amstel. Local legend promises lasting love to couples who kiss as they pass underneath—a romantic story to accompany one of the city’s most recognisable bridges. This landmark forms part of our usual route; the route... 3. **The Amstel** (pass by, no stop) - Spot the leaning canal houses along the Amstel, known as the Dancing Houses. Their uneven silhouettes turn a row of historic homes into a playful waterfront scene. Can you spot which way each house leans? This landmark forms part of our usual route; the route may change... 4. **House On The Three Canals** (pass by, no stop) - Look out for a canal house bordered by three different waterways: Grimburgwal, Oudezijds Voorburgwal and Oudezijds Achterburgwal. This unusual Amsterdam landmark even became KLM’s Delft Blue miniature house number 105. This landmark forms part of our usual route; the route... 5. **Discover an unexpected sight on Amsterdam’s waterfront: Sea Palace, a floatin...** (pass by, no stop) - Discover an unexpected sight on Amsterdam’s waterfront: Sea Palace, a floating Chinese restaurant operating since 1984. Its distinctive architecture brings a striking contrast to the canal houses seen earlier on the cruise. This landmark forms part of our usual route; the... 6. **NEMO Science Museum** (pass by, no stop) - See NEMO’s copper-green silhouette rising above the Oosterdok. Architect Renzo Piano designed this Amsterdam landmark above a road tunnel, turning an engineering challenge into one of the city’s most distinctive buildings. This landmark forms part of our usual route; the... 7. **Montelbaanstoren** (pass by, no stop) - Look for the historic Montelbaanstoren beside the Oudeschans. Nicknamed “Malle Jaap”, the tower became known for a clock that rang at unexpected hours—and then stayed silent for days. This landmark forms part of our usual route; the route may change depending on waterway... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 54 start times between 09:10 and 22:20 - 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 Meet our dock team at Amstel 51 F, Amsterdam. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your booked departure time and have your ticket ready to scan. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Canal Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #62 of 84** | €20 | 1h | 4.79 (48) | shared, max 24 | | [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 #62 of 84 in Canal Cruises by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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