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Emperor's Canal (Keizersgracht)

Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Ranked #13 of 243 attractions in Amsterdam
4.5 of 5 stars 55 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water
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Toronto Canada
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

This is a wide canal, ride along and view the many bridges, the canal houses, some are so elegant. See the tons of bicycles as you travel alog the winding path of this historial water way. We sat at the front window seat of the boat to capture the sight, English guided tour, we also had a late evening sail... More

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Medford, Oregon
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Try to get in front of line for your boat so you can sit togther at tables of 4 inside boats. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Fascinating history and beautiful houses. Worth seeing by canal tour boat More

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Hirado, Japan
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

We took a boat tour and it was great seeing all those houses and being in a boat on the water. really a must to do when you are in Amsterdam!. More

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Montreal, Canada
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Our hotel was on this beautiful canal - these canals show of a sensible, intellegent and confident society that has given western civilization important gifts. More

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San Francisco, California
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

We took the canal cruise and loved the views and info we got on the tour. More

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Brussels, Belgium
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5 reviews 5 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

The canals with the beautiful mansions is what I like most about Amsterdam! You can walk along them for hours and never getting bored. More

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Chisholm
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

We were a bit frustrated that we couldn't locate that area rich is collectibles and antiques. We knew the general area, but either they weren't open or we missed those streets. The architecture is fascinating and the little plants in front of the homes were delightful, as were curtains in the windows. Watch those loose bricks: my glasses will never... More

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Winchester, United Kingdom
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83 reviews 83 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Old buildings, boats, canal cruises, bars and restaurants More

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Rabat, Morocco
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Take a boat and visit canal along with many others. It is a nice way of visiting the canals of Amsterdam More

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