The Munttoren, also called De Munt, is officially called Regulierstoren and used to be part of the Regulierspoort. This city gate was one of the three main gates of the medieval fortifications of Amsterdam. The gate was named after the Reguliersklooster (1394-1532). This monastery stood at the height of the later Keizersgracht outside the Regulierspoort.

Dutch National Opera (DNO; formerly De Nederlandse Opera, now De Nationale Opera in Dutch) is a Dutch opera company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Its present home base is the Dutch National Opera & Ballet housed in the Stopera building, a modern building designed by Cees Dam and Wilhelm Holzbauer which opened in 1986.

Sail past the famous Dancing Houses on the Amstel and discover why they lean in different directions. Your guide explains the history behind these unique facades.

The Amstel is the biggest canal of all, and Amsterdam was founded around this canal, which was originally a river. Fisherman builded a "dam" and called it Amstel're'dam.

One of Amsterdam’s many bridges is the beautiful Magere Brug, known to English speakers at the Skinny Bridge. This wooden drawbridge was once so narrow that it was hard for two pedestrians to pass each other. To cope with increasing traffic on the Amstel, a wider bridge replaced the narrow original in 1871.

The three main canals (Herengracht, Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht), dug in the 17th century during the Dutch Golden Age, form concentric belts around the city, known as the Grachtengordel. Alongside the main canals are 1550 monumental buildings. The 17th-century canal ring area, including the Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht, Herengracht and Jordaan, were listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010, contributing to Amsterdam's fame as the "Venice of the North"

Since most canals in Amsterdam make a curve, seeing through so many bridges at once is very rare!

Sail past the Golden Bend, the most prestigious stretch of Amsterdam’s canals. Discover how wealthy merchants built their grand canal houses here during the Dutch Golden Age.

Pass the historic Westertoren and discover why its tower remains a symbol of the city. Hear stories about its Golden Age origins and cultural significance.

Pass the historic Westertoren and discover why its tower remains a symbol of the city. Hear stories about its Golden Age origins and cultural significance.

Sail past Amsterdam Central Station, the city’s main transport hub since 1889. Discover how this impressive neo-Renaissance building was constructed on thousands of wooden piles.