Open Boat Canal Tour in Amsterdam
No glass roof, no reflections: in an open boat you are right in the middle of it, hearing the bikes on the bridges and chatting with your guide.
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Why is the open boat so popular?
Without glass you get the best views and the real canal atmosphere. The smaller boats also fit through narrow canals that large glass-top boats skip.
How much does an open boat tour cost?
Tickets cost between €19.50 and €30 per person. Many operators include a drink or snacks.
What happens if it rains?
Tours usually still run; the crew hands out ponchos or blankets. In storms they are cancelled and refunded.
Where does the trip start and which route is documented?
This page compares a type of boat trip. The details below apply only to the named operator example, not to every offer.
Operator example
KINboat · Canal Cruise in Open Boat · t418899
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Where is this example's meeting point?
No single pier is confirmed for this type of trip. Check your selected offer and the meeting point on your ticket.
Which landmarks does the operator list?
These places are sights along the trip, not guaranteed disembarkation stops or a fixed order.
- Westerkerk
- De Negen Straatjes
- Prinsengracht
- Magere Brug
- H’ART Museum
- Stopera
- Groenburgwal
- Herengracht
The operator may change the route. Your booked offer takes precedence; this list is not a fixed timetable.
Which highlights are illustrated?
Drawn selection of sights named by the operator. Not a geographic map or a verified route; no guaranteed order or disembarkation stops. AI-generated illustrations.
Westerkerk
Prinsengracht
Magere Brug
Herengracht
What do guests praise and criticise?
A reliable summary of positive and negative reviews for a specific activity is not yet available here. Company reviews and individual activity reviews are kept separate; we do not assign our own star rating.
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More boat tours in Amsterdam
Most booked1. Classic canal cruise
60–75 min · from €15 · 4.0–4.5 ★
- ✓Perfect for a first visit
- ✓Weatherproof glass-top boat
- ✓Multilingual audio guide
- ✓Frequent departures
Perfect at night2. Canal cruise with dinner
75–120 min · from €30 · 4.3–4.8 ★
- ✓Sightseeing & food
- ✓Illuminated bridges
- ✓Romantic & relaxed
- ✓Pizza, pancakes, 4-course menu
Flexible3. Hop-on hop-off boat
24–48 h · from €25 · 4.0–4.4 ★
- ✓Get on and off as you like
- ✓Stops at museums
- ✓Great for multiple trips
- ✓Bus combo available
Active4. Pedal boat
1–2 h · from €12 pp · 4.3 ★
- ✓Sporty & fun
- ✓Your own pace
- ✓Great with kids
- ✓Budget-friendly
Adventure5. Self-drive boat rental
1–3 h · from €89 per boat · 4.7 ★
- ✓No licence required
- ✓Your own route
- ✓Quiet electric motor
- ✓Bring your own picnic
Group outing6. Private group boat tour
1–3 h · from €150 per boat · 4.8 ★
- ✓Only your group on board
- ✓Skipper drives
- ✓Route & time on request
- ✓Catering available
Premium7. Private luxury cruise
1.5–3 h · from €350 per boat · 4.9 ★
- ✓Historic saloon boats
- ✓Champagne & finger food
- ✓Tailor-made route
- ✓Weddings & corporate
Something different8. Harbour cruise
60–90 min · from €18 · 4.4 ★
- ✓Modern Amsterdam
- ✓Wide open water
- ✓Ferries & cruise ships
- ✓Striking architecture