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Best River Cruises with Audio Guide in Amsterdam — Our Top 8

8 river trips  ·  from $17 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 8 river cruises with audio guide in Amsterdam worth the fare, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to check before you book.

Amsterdam: 75 Minute City Canal Cruise with Audio Guide - Boarding and choosing the right departure
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Amsterdam: 75 Minute City Canal Cruise with Audio Guide

1.75 Minute City Canal Cruise with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 19,938 reviews · 1h 15m · from $18Our pick

See Amsterdam from its canals on a 75-minute Blue Boat Company cruise. Pass Westerkerk, the Anne Frank House area, Magere Brug, the Amstel, Rijksmuseum, and modern waterfront sights. Choose audio commentary in 19 languages, including a kids’ pirate story, and add a snackbox with sweet and savory treats plus a drink.

“We has a very nice experience. Very relaxed and nice view of the city both in the daytime and the advent of evening.”

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Amsterdam Evening Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Onboard Bar - The Jordaan and the Prinsengracht
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Amsterdam Evening Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Onboard Bar

2.Amsterdam Evening Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Onboard Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,619 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $24

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals for about an hour on an electric boat with a live English-speaking guide, passing Westerkerk, the Anne Frank House, the Rijksmuseum, Magere Brug, and the Flower Market. Choose from several departure times and buy beer, wine, sodas, or cocktails onboard. Boats and routes can vary, so dress warmly and check the meeting point carefully.

“Jesse was a great tour guide, very funny and personable. Loved the trip and the sites. Tge only problem was it was a bit unorganized at the begining with so many boats coming in. Also my Mom is 82 and had a hard time getting into the boat. Wish there had been a plank to walk on.”

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Amsterdam Canal Cruise With Live Guide and Unlimited Drinks - A one-hour route through Amsterdam’s old center
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Amsterdam Canal Cruise With Live Guide and Unlimited Drinks

3.Amsterdam Canal Cruise With Live Guide and Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,573 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $20Top rated

Spend an hour on a small electric boat with a live Dutch or English-speaking guide. Cruise from the Hermitage Museum past the Amstel, Magere Brug, Jordaan, Westerkerk, Red Light District, and Anne Frank House. Unlimited Heineken, wine, soft drinks, coffee, and tea are included, with heated seats in winter.

“I went on the canal trip with my daughter for her birthday and it did not fail to disappoint. Our guide, Jack was knowledgable and welcoming! I enjoyed all the stories about the history of Amsterdam, it was really interesting. Plus, the blankets were a nice touch. A must book if in Amsterdam”

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Amsterdam Sightseeing Canal Cruise with Audio Guide - What you see from the glass-topped boat
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Amsterdam Sightseeing Canal Cruise with Audio Guide

4.Amsterdam Sightseeing Canal Cruise with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 828 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $16Best value

Settle into a glass-topped boat at Central Station, Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, or Leidse Square. The one-hour cruise passes Amsterdam’s bridges, canal houses, Westerkerk, the 9 Straatjes, Rijksmuseum, and more. You’ll hear multilingual commentary, with occasional extra remarks from the captain. Boats hold up to 60 people.

“This tour was a great way to see Amsterdam from a different perspective. Very enjoyable. It is lovely on a nice sunny day”

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Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Canal Cruise with Live Guide - The Southern Church and Hendrick de Keyser
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Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Canal Cruise with Live Guide

5.Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Canal Cruise with Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 806 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $22

Spend about an hour on Amsterdam’s canals and Amstel River aboard a weather-dependent open boat or classic saloon boat. Your live guide points out tilted houses, the Southern Church, Stopera, the Seven Bridges, and the Golden Bend. Anton has guided some departures, with Tim at the helm. Beer, wine, Prosecco, and soft drinks are included.

“It was a nice way to spend an hour. The scenery was wonderful. The guide is such a lively young lady. The wine was just okay”

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Amsterdam Open Boat Cruise with Live Guide and Two Drinks - Starting near the Hermitage Museum and Amstel
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Amsterdam Open Boat Cruise with Live Guide and Two Drinks

6.Amsterdam Open Boat Cruise with Live Guide and Two Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 542 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $32

Spend about an hour on Amsterdam’s canals aboard a small electric boat with a live English-speaking guide and two drinks included. You may hear guides such as Olaf, Tommy, Anne, Remy, or Victor, depending on the departure. Expect views of the Amstel, Magere Brug, Jordaan, Anne Frank House, and canal ring, with open seating in summer and heated, covered boats in winter.

“Tour guide was super friendly, any questions we had was responded with lots of information. Would recommend”

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Amsterdam:Old City Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Open Bar - Checking in at the H’Art Museum dock
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Amsterdam:Old City Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Open Bar

7.Old City Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 23 reviews · from $31

Spend one hour on Amsterdam’s old-city canals aboard an open boat with an English-speaking guide. You’ll pass the Anne Frank House, Westerkerk, Jordaan, houseboats, historic bridges, and possibly the Magere Brug. Guides such as Alex, Fin, and Olaf bring the city’s past to life, while drinks and clear canal views add comfort.

“Really nice intro to the city we went at sunset they give use blankets. We bought unlimited drinks and had time for two wines. A guy opposite managed to down 5 beers so it's up to you! The boat leaves from a lovely part of the city which we liked”

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Amsterdam Canal Boat Tour with Live Guide - The boat, roof, and weather plan
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Amsterdam Canal Boat Tour with Live Guide

8.Amsterdam Canal Boat Tour with Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $22

See Amsterdam from a small canal boat with a trilingual captain speaking English, Russian, and Ukrainian. Choose a 1-hour shared cruise or a 1.5 to 2-hour private trip, with heating, an open roof in good weather, onboard restroom, drinks for purchase, and pickup around Amsterdam.

“Lovely ride around the canals, Tony was a great guide and gave us a lot of information, but also let our group converse amongst ourselves and enjoy the ride! Highly recommend, the boat itself was great and spacious.”

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