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Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Cheese and Wine

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Amsterdam, Netherlands
High interest
Booked 2 times today.
  • 1 hour (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.4
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· Ken_S ·
Sep 2026
So fun and relaxing. Our guide (Alicia) was superb also Enjoyed the wine and cheese as well as the sights
· Roni_S ·
Aug 2026
The guide was terrific and made the trip very enjoyable. We enjoyed the wine and cheese and the relaxing experience of seeing Amsterdam from the canal

Overview

Some of the best views of Amsterdam are from the water, so hop aboard and see the city as you glide along the scenic canal ways and under the historic bridges. This cruise pairs sightseeing with food tasting for a fun and interactive experience. While on board, tuck into delicious Dutch cheese and sip unlimited local wines as you cruise past the Anne Frank House, 9 Little Streets, Amsterdam Flower Market, and the Houseboat Museum.
  • This 1-hour tour is ideal for first-timers and time-crunched visitors
  • Listen to the live guided commentary and ask any questions you like
  • Extra flexibility: choose from two departure points and multiple times
  • Travel on a traditional wooden boat with up to 25 passengers

What's Included

  • 1-Hour Canal Cruise
  • 2 types of Dutch Cheese & Unlimited wine, beer, soft drinks
  • Live guide and experienced skipper

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting points

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    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    Anne Frank House (Pass By)

    Prinsengracht (Pass By)

    The Jordaan (Pass By)

    Houseboat Museum (Pass By)

    9 Little Streets (Negen Straatjes) (Pass By)

    The Amstel (Pass By)

    Blauwbrug (Pass By)

    Herengracht (Pass By)

    Singel (Pass By)

    Magere Brug (Pass By)

    Munt Tower (Munttoren) (Pass By)

    Bloemenmarkt (Pass By)

    Museum of the Canals (Pass By)

    Museum of the Canals (Pass By)

    Magere Brug (Pass By)

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 48 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Featured review

    Christie_W
    This was our favorite part of our trip to Amsterdam! The wine was plentiful and delicious! Our tour guides were amazing a so funny. Would recommend this tour to anyone!

    Reviews

    4.4
    based on 246 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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    Amazing Canal tour

    Dennis_F, Sep 2026
    Wonderful sights of Amsterdam’s canal areas. Boat was great, captain and guide Emma made for an enjoyable experience.

    Super fun

    Ken_S, Sep 2026
    So fun and relaxing. Our guide (Alicia) was superb also Enjoyed the wine and cheese as well as the sights

    The guide was terrific...

    Roni_S, Aug 2026
    The guide was terrific and made the trip very enjoyable. We enjoyed the wine and cheese and the relaxing experience of seeing Amsterdam from the canal

    Lovely tour

    Mercedes_S, Aug 2026
    Great tour The tour guide knew her stuff and she was very funny. They were even able to get me on another earlier Canal boat tour which was fabulous. It was a gorgeous day for it. The only negative was they couldn’t bring my window down so I couldn’t get great shots through the glass, but other than that, it was fantastic.

    Fun Canal Trip

    Susan_C, Aug 2026
    Short (1 hour) canal tour with some good and fun descriptions of Amsterdam. Perfect for getting the perspective from the water.

    Worth the time and money!

    Erin_R, Jul 2026
    A beautiful enclosed boat, which was great during the rain. The cheese and wine were plentiful! Loved seeing the city from the water!

    Amsterdam Canal Ride.

    Dave_C, Jul 2026
    Covered boat in case of rain. White wine was delicious. Wish there had been crackers to go with the cheese.

    Wouldn't call this luxury...

    Amiee_L, Jul 2026
    Wouldn't call this luxury at all, the boat shown on the pictures is not the one we went in, this was a covered one although the weather was lovely so we couldn't take pictures easily through the side covers. Also never pointed out parts of what the trip advertises such as the Anne Frank Museum. Guide was funny & did have lots of facts but just wasn't a 'luxury' experience and shame they missed some of the sites we thought we'd see.

    Awesome tour! Kevin was a...

    John_C, Jul 2026
    Awesome tour! Kevin was a great tour guide, very fun and informative! Would highly recommend! Enjoy Amsterdam!

    Great tour worth the money.

    PaulA_C, Jul 2026
    It is a wonderful tour gives you a lot of highlights as well as good cheese, wine and soft drinks. Viator never disappoints. Hosts were informative and funny.

    Wine and cheese tour

    presley_P, Jun 2026
    This was so fun. Staff was so sweet and amazing. The tour was so cheep and fun and we got to see so much and it’s covered so rain won’t affect you

    False Advertising but Nice Crew

    Megan_S, Jun 2026
    This tour is described as having 2 types of cheese and passing several iconic monuments in the city. There was only 1 type of cheese and we did not visit many of the listed pass bys in the description of this tour. I was incredibly excited to see Anne Frank’s house, but this just didn’t happen. The staff on board were very nice though.

    Fun Canal Cruise

    Paige_M, Jun 2026
    I have done many canal tours in Amsterdam, Copenhagen, and Harlem and this tour was a step above most. The guide was fun and personable and kept our wine glasses full. The cheese was yummy and the boat was a good combination of inside and outside (had nice cover from the sun). The only negative would be how loud the motor was, it interfered with our enjoyment of being on the canal. It would be nice if Amsterdam instituted the "only electric motors" requirement that Haarlem has. It makes a big difference. So until then, you will have to put up with a really loud motor.

    I was hoping for more...

    Kathleen_P, Jun 2026
    I was hoping for more information on the area we were going through! The focus was the wine and cheese! Our tour guides were lovely

    10/10 Canal Tour!

    Kira_F, Jun 2026
    The tour was amazing! The guildes were very knowledgeable, entertaining, and energetic, making the tour very interesting and fun. The cheese and unlimited wine is also a must on this tour! Would highly recommend, we almost went again over our weekend trip!

    Delightful morning canal cruise!

    Victoria_K, Jun 2026
    Delightful morning wine & cheese cruise! Hosts were kind, helpful and informative, telling entertaining historical stories about the city along the way. The cheese was tasty and the wine plentiful. Would definitely recommend for couples, friends and adult family groups.

    Lovely Wine Canal Cruise

    Kim_P, May 2026
    I loved this tour. The wine was delicious and free flowing and the staff was funny and entertaining. It is a great way to see Amsterdam from the canal and enjoy some wine along the way.

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    Stina_S, May 2026
    So beautiful to experience Amsterdam from the water. The crew was great, informative and fun. Would def. recommend the tour to others!

    The host and skipper were...

    Loren_H, May 2026
    The host and skipper were very funny and informative! I love gouda cheese yum yum yum! It was super easy to locate the meeting location. The host was super attentive and gave us refills when needed/wanted!

    Great excursion

    Maria_L, May 2026
    The canal cruise was just perfect. It was a beautiful day in Amsterdam so it made it that much more enjoyable. They served delicious cheese, wine and soda. Took you through different canals and offered great commentary.

    Wonderful!

    Kristy_C, May 2026
    Andre, Alycia, and Fran were fantastic. We had a wonderful time and learned a lot about the canals and the city. The wine and cheese were good. Make sure you check both sides of the canals around the Anne frank house for the boat.

    Evening Cruise

    Sharon_H, Apr 2026
    Cruise is a very relaxed fun canal cruise. Our tour guide was great and created a fun atmosphere. Would highly recommend this tour.

    Overall it was OK. Cover...

    samanthalcilli, Apr 2026
    Overall it was OK. Cover photos of the boat were misleading; our boat had closed, smudged windows (impacting view and photos), and we were not seated in a plushly lined boat (we had wooden slightly stained tables and chairs). It was nice to have the wine and cheese, and the guide came by quite frequently for refills which was nice. However, I would probably do more research next time and book with a different company.

    You will love it!

    Kathleen_A, Apr 2026
    The boat is small but very comfortable and delightful. The captain was friendly and took us on a great tour. The tour guide had knowledge of Amsterdam and its history. Wine & cheese was plenty and a good variety.

    Wonderful way to see many...

    Theresa_K, Apr 2026
    Wonderful way to see many interesting places along the many canals. Our guide Matteo was very knowledgeable and the captain did a great job of navigating.

    Wonderful trip

    Ruth_C, Apr 2026
    It was a wonderful introduction to Amsterdam. Beautiful evening, drinks and cheese! Perfect and the girls in charge were brilliant

    This was a great quick...

    Nicole_N, Feb 2026
    This was a great quick tour to see the canals and enjoy some delicious cheese and wine. Our guide and boat driver were excellent!

    Definitely worth the money!

    Mark_S, Feb 2026
    The tour guide was very informative and funny too! Many selections of wine and the cheese was tasty!

    Do you hate New Yorkers?

    Savone_J, Jan 2026
    When we boarded the boat it was still a little messy from the group that just disembarked. The offering said two cheeses we only got one. Even though we each made our own booking we were also forced to share cheeseboards. They seemed very unorganized and not prepared for the next group to board. Juliet was scrambling to get bottles and drinks. There were two groups who ordered the bubbly and Juliet openly admitted she didn’t want to go looking for the bottles and asked if it was okay if they didn’t receive what they paid for. Once we got moving she had us all say where we were from and she clearly wasn’t happy we were from New York. As she gave random facts about the city she couldn’t keep up with refills for not only the back but also the front of the boat. When asked for a refill she seemed bothered by it and made me feel like I inconvenienced her. Also when multiple parties asked about the lights for the canal cruises she said they avoid them for traffic and when asked how to get that experience she ignored answering those questions. From her poorly delivered jokes and empty threats of running us over in the bike lane this experience left a lot to be desired. Overall I’d never book this again if I know She’s the guide. Doing this at night was also boring.

    Rude, and unprofessional staff member

    roxanna_v, Dec 2025
    Horrible treatment from lady working for the cheese and wine chesse cruise yelled at us for being at the wrong location. Super racist and treated us very poorly made us go to the back of the line when we were the first ones there.
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