In a comfortable tour boat, LOVERS Canal Cruises will take you past the impressive canal houses, the Westerkerk, the Magere Brug over the Amstel, the VOC ship and many other highlights of Amsterdam in one hour.
The best way to see the beautiful Amsterdam is from a unique location: the canals. Book your tickets now for a canal cruise on the Amsterdam canals with shipping company Lovers and step aboard. You will sail for 1 hour along the history, architecture and fascinating scenes of the Dutch capital!
Your journey begins in the medieval heart of the city and takes you through ‘Amsterdamned’ to the present. This characteristic area dates back to the 13th century and was built on a swamp. With your ticket for a Lovers’ cruise on the Amsterdam canals, you get access to things that you can hardly see anywhere else in the world. See the houses that literally hang to the side or lean forward.
Along the VOC ship
The tour boat takes you to the old harbour, where you get a sense of foreign trade and Dutch entrepreneurial spirit. You sail past the VOC ship De Amsterdam, an impressive replica of an 18th century cargo ship, and then head to the large stretch of water where the Amstel meets the canal network.
Through the canal belt
And then it’s on to the canal belt! A UNESCO World Heritage site and a newer neighbourhood, built in the 17th century. Three large parallel canals were dug, forming an impressive arch on one side of the city. The canal houses are equally impressive with their charming windows and typical Dutch architecture.
With your ticket for this canal cruise through Amsterdam you will also pass the Anne Frank House and the Westerkerk. An informative audio guide explains what you see along the way. You will sail under the Magere Brug and enjoy the relaxed yet elegant atmosphere of the city.