Herengracht Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Herengracht. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise With Drinks and Cheese

• Amsterdam: Luxury Canal Cruise Unlimited Drinks & Bites Option

• Amsterdam All-Inclusive 90-Minute Canal Cruise by Captain Jack

• Amsterdam Canal Cruise in Open Boat With Unlimited Drinks Option

• Amsterdam: Luxury Canal Cruise With Unlimited Drinks Option

Herengracht is part of Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canal ring, so it’s free to visit. However, tours are sure to enhance your experience of the waterway. Expect to pay from US$25 per person for a short narrated canal cruise up to US$100 each for a half-day food and drink tour that includes tastings.

During the Dutch Golden Age in the 17th and 18th centuries, Herengracht was known as one of the most important canals for trade. Even today, the neighborhood remains prestigious. Herengracht is home to Amsterdam’s oldest residential house, which was built in 1590, plus some of the city’s most lavish townhouses.

Avoid summer, when Amsterdam gets crowded and hot. The ideal months to visit Herengracht are in spring and fall—April to June and September to November. That’s when days are generally pleasant and mild, and you’ll be spared the throngs that descend on the city in July and August.

Yes, Herengracht is a great area for families traveling with children. The canalside neighborhood is quiet but centrally located, meaning you’ll be a short walk from most Amsterdam attractions and museums. Younger kids will enjoy the free playground in Herenmarkt, a public square at the start of the canal.

Yes, Herengracht is typically accessible to wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility, like much of Amsterdam. That said, anyone with concerns about getting around can book a bus or boat tour. The hop-on hop-off bus through Amsterdam has space for wheelchairs and ramps, while canal cruises are fully accessible.