RIVER & CANAL CRUISES
Reviewed, compared and ranked by the people aboard.
The 15 most popular river and canal cruises we cover, from Amsterdam and Bruges to the Seine, the Danube and the Douro. Sightseeing glides, dinner cruises and after-dark city lights, ranked by the travellers who took them.
Electric Amsterdam canal cruise with live guide, small-group feel, plus optional unlimited drinks and bites. Quiet sights, smart value.
Most Popular“Great experience very easy to find staff are very friendly and fun, very knowledgeable! Would recommend”
Seine at night from near the Eiffel Tower on a 100% electric boat with music, an audio app, and landmark views for about 1 hour.
“My first time in Paris and I’m so happy I bought a ticket for this cruise it was truly magical to see Paris this way.. loved it will do it again as soon as I visit Paris again”
A heated Amsterdam canal cruise on a 100% electric boat with live commentary, unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks, plus snacks.
“absolutely brilliant tour guides really knowledgeable and funny around good laugh absolutely awesome would highly recommend if your visiting Amsterdam keep up the good work guys”
A 75-minute Amsterdam canal cruise with an audio guide in 19 languages, a snackbox, and kid-friendly story time through UNESCO canals.
“Fantastic really comfortable boat ride Great viewing on the boat. Heated too.”
75-minute Amsterdam canal cruise with multi-language audio, classic bridges and UNESCO canals, plus snackbox and kids stories.
“Great atraction. Very hot inside even if is cold Outside 🤭”
Heated Amsterdam canal cruise with audio guide in 19 languages. 1 hour through the UNESCO canals, plus evening options.
“5th tour I have done over the years, excellent audio guide with detailed descriptions”
90 minutes on Amsterdam canals with unlimited Heineken beer and wine, Dutch snacks, and a narrated route from near Rijksmuseum or Central Station.
“Not only was a beautiful boat, but the capitan was so knowledgeable of his city and history that was very entertaining.tha snacks and wine was delicious. And the boat was cozy and comfortable. Way worth the price. Highly recommend”
See Chicago’s iconic skyline from the Chicago River on a guided architecture cruise with live commentary, pet-friendly boarding, and great value.
“Such an amazing experience! A must see while in Chicago! Tour guide was funny & knowledgeable, I did not realize there was so much history regarding the architecture of Chicago at all! I left the tour feeling so proud to be there exploring the city, that experience really fueled my fire to learn more!”
Tootbus hop-on hop-off Paris lets you ride 1–3 days with audio guides and an optional 1-hour Seine cruise for easy landmark sightseeing.
“We had a great time! It was cold in winter, bundle up!”
A guided Douro Valley day trip from Porto with two winery visits, lunch, tastings, and a 50-minute Rabelo river cruise.
“The wine valley experience was excellent value for money. Hosts were knowledgeable and friendly. The 5 course meal with dress wines and port was also excellent. Would highly recommend this activity.”
See Amsterdam’s UNESCO canal district on a 1-hour cruise from Central Station, with audio in 19 languages and great value.
“Very interesting tour, great guide and lots of information”
1-hour Seine illuminations cruise from the Eiffel Tower with audio in 14 languages and a smartphone app for landmark views and photos.
“The cruise is great value for money. We travelled at sunset and it was great to see the landmarks lit up in the evening sky. An hour was ample to see all the sights on the river. The boat was busy but everyone was in a good mood and enjoying the cruise. My tip to…”
Hop-on hop-off open-top bus across Paris with audio for adults and kids plus an optional 1-hour Seine cruise.
“Does what it says on the tin. Friendly drivers and just allowed a nice easy tour around the city with plenty of stops if you want to get off and enjoy the sites”
London’s best quick overview from a hop-on hop-off double-decker, plus an optional Thames cruise, free Wi‑Fi, and multilingual audio.
“No bus schedule and could not get home from the western part of route. The narration on the 2 legs we WERE able to “hop on” was just fine, and we wished the busses could be more frequent and reliable. Overall- way too expensive for 2 short bus trips.”
See Torre del Oro and La Maestranza on a quiet 1-hour eco cruise along Seville’s Guadalquivir. Live commentary and onboard bar.
“Good value for money. Commentary was in Spanish and English. We went on the 6pm trip so we saw the views in daylight and at night time when all the Christmas lights came on. Very peaceful trip and lots of opportunity to move around and take photos. Only about 15 people on board so you…”
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