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The 15 Best City Tours in the Netherlands

206 tours  ·  from $4

The orientation you do on day one decides how well the rest of the trip goes. These 15 cover the boats, buses and walking loops that lay out a city fastest, priced and timed.

Amsterdam: 75 Minute City Canal Cruise with Audio Guide - The first canals: Prinsengracht and Westerkerk
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Amsterdam: 75 Minute City Canal Cruise with Audio Guide

1.75 Minute City Canal Cruise with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 17,501 reviews · from $17Our pick

Cruise Amsterdam’s historic waterways for 75 minutes, passing Westerkerk, the Anne Frank House area, Centraal Station, the Amstel, Magere Brug, and the Museum Quarter. You’ll have audio commentary in 19 languages, a kids’ pirate story and booklet, and an optional snackbox with a drink.

“Our 11am cruise was cancelled due to an issue with the boat which was no problem as we were just pushed onto the 11:15 so we waited a little before being told we could now board. We had a lovely picture taken as we entered the boat which you could purchase at the end for €4. Our boat clearly had a tour booked onto it… no issue as we were first on the boat but as more and more people kept coming there was clearly not going to be enough space for everyone and I saw a lot of younger families separated between lots of tables which was a shame…”

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Amsterdam: City Centre Canal Cruise - Merchant houses and Amsterdam’s Golden Age
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Amsterdam: City Centre Canal Cruise

2.City Centre Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 12,827 reviews · from $18

Cruise Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canal district for one hour from Central Station. Expect elegant Golden Age houses, churches, bridges, houseboats, and the Magere Brug, with audio commentary in 19 languages. Captains such as Simon and Mo may add friendly live remarks.

“Very interesting tour, great guide and lots of information”

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Amsterdam: Smoke and Lounge City Boat Cruise - Leaving Central Station for the canal belt
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Amsterdam: Smoke and Lounge City Boat Cruise

3.Smoke and Lounge City Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8,572 reviews · 1 hour - 70 minutes · from $27

Cruise from Central Station through Amsterdam’s central canals, Herengracht, Prinsengracht, the Seven Bridges, Amstel, Skinny Bridge, and Dancing Houses. Expect music, heated seats, an English or Dutch-speaking captain, optional drinks, and a relaxed 420-friendly setting. Guides such as Emma, Radi, Boris, and Mark are praised for friendly banter and local stories.

“Brilliant boat!! Guide knew loads of information, I’d say do it at start of your trip, as you can get recommendations for your trip and it’s really helpful. Always better to go to locals first!!! Really good value for money, just loads of fun :)”

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Amsterdam: City Canal Cruise and Heineken Experience Ticket - Boarding the canal cruise at Stadhouderskade
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Amsterdam: City Canal Cruise and Heineken Experience Ticket

4.City Canal Cruise and Heineken Experience Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,367 reviews · 3 hours · from $47

See Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canals, bridges, museums, and modern waterfront from a Blue Boat vessel, then explore Heineken’s brewing story at your timed entry. The cruise uses audio commentary, while the 1.5-hour Heineken visit mixes exhibits, interactive rooms, brand history, and two complimentary drinks.

“Amazing experience, it’s best to have a canal cruise at night though as it looks better. Heineken experience is well worth it though”

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Amsterdam: Guided Bike Tour City Centre in EN/DE/FR/ES - Starting near Central Station and crossing to the Western Islands
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Amsterdam: Guided Bike Tour City Centre in EN/DE/FR/ES

5.Guided Bike Tour City Centre in EN/DE/FR/ES

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,187 reviews · from $41

Ride through Amsterdam with a local guide such as Rad, Chris, Carlos, or Miriam. Cover about 10 miles of canals, old warehouses, parks, museums, and neighborhoods on an easy three-speed bike, with a Vondelpark break, stroopwafel, and groups capped at 15.

“This is a MUST DO in Amsterdam. Very informative guide (Kris) and actually lasted 3 1/2hrs. Good introduction into Amsterdam covering major points of interest and an excellent way to become oriented which helped enormously during the rest of our trip.”

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Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket and City Canal Cruise - Entering the Van Gogh Museum at Museumplein
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Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket and City Canal Cruise

6.Van Gogh Museum Ticket and City Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,899 reviews · 3 hours · from $47

Visit the Van Gogh Museum at your reserved entry time, then take a flexible city canal cruise from the Hard Rock Café or Heineken Experience docks. Expect a chronological look at Van Gogh’s life, 21-language cruise commentary, covered boats, and optional snack boxes.

“Try not to jump on a boat with too many kids. It was very informative, and a nice way to see the city”

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Amsterdam: City Canal Cruise and Heineken Experience - Copper tanks, brewing displays, and hands-on stops
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Amsterdam: City Canal Cruise and Heineken Experience

7.City Canal Cruise and Heineken Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,133 reviews · 3 hours · from $44

Visit Heineken’s original brewery for an interactive, self-guided look at brewing, enjoy two beers or soft drinks, then take a one-hour canal cruise with GPS commentary in 19 languages. Book your brewery time first, and reserve the boat slot separately at a Tours & Tickets shop.

“Canal cruise was interesting and gave good historical and current information about Amsterdam. Some great views from the water. Heineken Experience is a must see with very interactive tour provided. You can do this at your own pace. Of course a couple beers to finish off with!”

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Utrecht: City Canal Cruise - Key Points at a Glance
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Utrecht: City Canal Cruise

8.City Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,895 reviews · 1 - 1.5 hours · from $22

Settle into a covered canal boat for a 1 to 1.5-hour ride through Utrecht’s Oudegracht and outer moat. A Dutch or English-speaking captain handles the boat, while an audio guide covers the city’s Roman roots, Dom Tower, wharf cellars, old defenses, Zocherpark, Railway Museum, and Hoog Catharijne.

“The cruise was very interesting and a great way to see Utrecht.”

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Amsterdam: City Centre Canal Cruise & Free Flower Cocktail - Choosing your departure point
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Amsterdam: City Centre Canal Cruise & Free Flower Cocktail

9.City Centre Canal Cruise & Free Flower Cocktail

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,310 reviews · from $19

See Amsterdam from its canals on a covered Stromma boat, with a flower cocktail, onboard Wi-Fi, toilet, and audio commentary in 19 languages. Choose departures near Central Station, Damrak, or the Rijksmuseum. The ride lasts 60 minutes, or 75 minutes from the Rijksmuseum.

“Good experience expect the description as you will get a free flower cocktail when arriving I asked about this and was told to just get a beer”

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Amsterdam: City Canal Cruise and Rijksmuseum - What the audio commentary adds
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Amsterdam: City Canal Cruise and Rijksmuseum

10.City Canal Cruise and Rijksmuseum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,129 reviews · from $45

See Amsterdam from its UNESCO-listed canals, then visit the Rijksmuseum for 800 years of Dutch art. Your museum entry has a fixed time, while the cruise stays flexible between two central docks. Audio commentary comes in many languages, and an optional snack box includes stroopwafels and a drink.

“The museum is sensational. The art collection was captivating. The canal cruise was comfortable, interesting with a great guide and covered many interesting places.”

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The Hague: City Canal Cruise - Seeing The Hague from the water
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The Hague: City Canal Cruise

11.City Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,024 reviews · from $17

Set out from Bierkade 19 on a small-group canal cruise through The Hague. A skipper and live guide, in Dutch, English, or German, explain the city’s buildings, people, canals, and social history. Expect an open boat, low bridges, complimentary water, and an alternative route when maintenance affects the usual course.

“Very good guide on the canals of Den Hagg. Would highly recommend.”

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Amsterdam: Relaxed City Highlights Guided Bike Tour - Starting beside Amsterdam’s oldest inhabited square
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Amsterdam: Relaxed City Highlights Guided Bike Tour

12.Relaxed City Highlights Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,069 reviews · 2 hours · from $34

Ride with a local Yellow Bike guide through Amsterdam’s canals, Jordaan, Vondelpark, Museumplein, and the Skinny Bridge. You’ll receive a short traffic briefing, a comfortable bicycle, a stroopwafel, and plenty of chances to ask questions in a group of up to 12.

“We had a very nice and funny guide named Lucas. He was both knowledgeable and showed great commitment.”

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Go City Amsterdam Pass: 40+ Attractions including Keukenhof - Rijksmuseum, Moco, and Amsterdam’s museum choices
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Go City Amsterdam Pass: 40+ Attractions including Keukenhof

13.Go City Amsterdam Pass: 40+ Attractions including Keukenhof

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,011 reviews · from $68

Use one digital pass for 40-plus Amsterdam attractions, museums, cruises, day trips, and seasonal Keukenhof access. Plan through the Go City app, reserve popular time slots, then scan your pass at each stop. Choose a busy one-day plan or spread visits across two, three, or five consecutive days.

“For anyone with plans to visit Amsterdam for a few days, I highly recommend the Go City Pass. I got the 2 day pass for myself and my kids. Unfortunately the weather was not in our favour; however, a day was more than enough to earn great value for my money. We were able to do ‘This is Holland’, ‘Madame Tussaud’s’, ‘Amsterdam Dungeons’, ‘Adam Lookout’ & the ‘Canal Cruise’. I would have loved to visit the museums on the second day, but you know what kids are like. Amazing experience, I will definitely go back.Read more”

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Groningen: City Canal Cruise - What the one-hour route shows you
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Groningen: City Canal Cruise

14.City Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 895 reviews · 1 hour · from $20

Join family-run Rondvaartbedrijf Kool beside Groningen station for a one-hour canal cruise. You will pass Martinitoren, the Groninger Museum, Tasman Tower, medieval houses, and handsome bridges while an audio and text guide explains the city’s maritime past. Drinks and snacks are sold aboard.

“Lovely tour in miserable cold weather. A great way to enjoy an afternoon.”

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Amsterdam: Guided City Bike Tour in French - Magere Brug and the Amstel
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Amsterdam: Guided City Bike Tour in French

15.Guided City Bike Tour in French

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 806 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $41

Cycle central Amsterdam in French with guides such as Pierre, Marcel, George, Marie, or Paul. In 2.5 hours, you’ll cover canals, Jordaan, Anne Frank House, Vondelpark, the Jewish Quarter, and Museumplein in a group capped at 12 people.

“Super tout à faire Malgré la pluie de ce premier janvier nous avons adoré ce tour Merci à notre guide”

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