Amsterdam German Canal Cruise with Unlimited Drinks option Discount Tickets

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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. Optional unlimited drinks (wine, beer, and soft drinks) are available during the cruise.

Meeting and Pickup

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.

Language Offered

German-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Munt Tower (Munttoren)
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.
2. Dutch National Opera & Ballet
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.
3. The Dancing Houses
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
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.
5. Magere Brug
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.
6. Herengracht
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"
7. Seven Bridges View Point
Since most canals in Amsterdam make a curve, seeing through so many bridges at once is very rare!
8. Golden Bend
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.
9. Westertoren
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 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. Central Station
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.

Inclusion

Experienced German-speaking guide

1-hour canal cruise through Amsterdam

Unlimited drinks (if option chosen)

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Flagship Amsterdam

Reviews

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