Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Unlimited Drinks

1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: French

Discover Amsterdam from the water on this relaxed 1-hour canal cruise with a French-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 French, 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.

A minimum of 6 participants is required for this French-language tour. If the minimum is not reached, you will receive a full refund or the option to join an English-language cruise instead.The cruise takes place on an open boat, a covered sloop or a classic saloon boat.

What's Included

1-hour canal cruise through Amsterdam
Experienced French-speaking guide
Unlimited drinks (if option chosen)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Oosterdokskade 8

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.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour (approximately)
  • Munt Tower (Munttoren) (Pass by)

    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 monastery stood at the height of the later Keizersgracht outside the Regulierspoort.

  • Dutch National Opera & Ballet (Pass by)

    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 Dam and Wilhelm Holzbauer which opened in 1986.

  • The Dancing Houses (Pass by)

    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.

  • The Amstel (Pass by)

    The Amstel 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.

  • Magere Brug (Pass by)

    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 replaced the narrow original in 1871.

  • Herengracht (Pass by)

    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 area, including the Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht, Herengracht and Jordaan, were listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010, contributing to Amsterdam's fame as the "Venice of the North"

  • Seven Bridges View Point (Pass by)

    Since most canals in Amsterdam make a curve, seeing through so many bridges at once is very rare!

  • (Pass by)

    Sail past the Golden Bend, the most prestigious stretch of Amsterdam’s canals. Discover how wealthy merchants built their grand canal houses here during the Dutch Golden Age.

  • Westertoren (Pass by)

    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.

  • Brouwersgracht (Pass by)

    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.

  • Central Station (Pass by)

    Sail past Amsterdam Central Station, the city’s main transport hub since 1889. Discover how this impressive neo-Renaissance building was constructed on thousands of wooden piles.

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The photos give an impression of the experience. The boat used for your cruise may differ from the one shown in the photos.
  • It is colder on the water, please bring warm clothing and don't get surprised by the chilly Dutch weather
  • On sunny days, cruise on an open boat. If it rains, enjoy a covered sloop or classic saloon boat instead.
Supplied by Flagship Amsterdam
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Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Water Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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