Amsterdam is best viewed from the water. On this 75-minute canal cruise you’ll experience the best of our historical city. It offers you the best views of the 17th-century buildings lining the city canals, and will also show you the 21st-century city that Amsterdam has become. You’ll come across new architecture and bridges, showing a city that is rooted in history but continues to develop and change.

Pick up your snackbox at our ticketoffice before boarding and step on board in one of our covered boats and let the fun begin!

You will be sure to have a great time on board while listening to your personal audio system. This offers audio commentary in a choice of 21 languages (free earphones included).

Your visit to Rijksmuseum: The Rijksmuseum's internationally revered collection features some of the nation’s most famous works, including historic art by Vermeer, Frans Hals, and perhaps most notably Rembrandt’s ‘The Night Watch’, which takes pride of place in a beautifully lit hall allowing visitors to enjoy every tiny detail.

Or admire The Rijksmuseum’s expansive, evocative collection that also includes Delftware, sculptures, archaeological artefacts, clothing, Asian art, prints, items from Dutch maritime history, and many other culturally significant objects, all combining to vividly retell Dutch history within a global context.

See historic art by Vermeer, Frans Hals, and most notably Rembrandt's "Night Watch"
Enjoy a 75-minute City Canal Cruise including a snackbox
Save time with the flexibility to choose the order you want to visit the sights
Cruise on the famous UNESCO World Heritage canals of Amsterdam

Your ticket for Rijksmuseum is a ticket with a timeslot you chose while making a reservation. You can ONLY enter the museum at this specific time
This ticket is non-changeble and non-refundable
Please note that your voucher needs to be scanned at Rijksmuseum
Changing your timeslot after booking is NOT possible
The timeslot you book is the timeslot for Rijksmuseum. You can use your voucher for the City Canal Cruise daily between 10:00AM and 06:00PM from our docks at Heineken Experience and Hard Rock Cafe
The last City Canal Cruise from Hard Rock Cafe departs at 18:00. Dock is located at Stadhouderskade 501 opposite the Hard Rock Cafe. Take tram 1, 2, 5,11 and 12 stop at Leidseplein. from there the dock is a 2-minute walk
The last City Canal Cruise from Heineken Experience departs at 17:15. Dock is located at Stadhouderskade 550, opposite Heineken Experience. Take tram 2, 5, and 12 stop at Rijksmuseum. from there the dock is a 5-minute walk, or take metro No. 52 and stop at Vijzelgracht. From there the dock is only a 2-minute walk
The boats are wheelchair accessible. You will be asked to contact the tour operator to confirm a spot. These details are available on your voucher that you will receive after booking

Cancellation policy

Please note that this experience is non-refundable, even if cancelled in advance.

75-minute canal cruise with audio guide in 21 languages
Entrance to Rijksmuseum
Snackbox including a drink during your City Canal Cruise

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Rijksmuseum, Museumstraat, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Meeting point:

City Canal Cruise: Board any next available boat at one of the 2 docks with your open ticket:

The first dock is located at Stadhouderskade 501 opposite the Hard Rock Cafe. Take tram 1, 2, 5,11 and 12 stop at Leidseplein. from there the dock is a 2-minute.

The second dock is located at Stadhouderskade 550, opposite Heineken Experience. Take tram 2, 5,and 12 stop at Rijksmuseum. from there the dock is a 5-minute walk or take metro No. 52 and stop at Vijzelgracht. From there the dock is only a 2-minute walk.

Rijksmuseum: Scan the barcoded ticket to enter the museum during your time slot at directly at Museumstraat 1, 1071 XX Amsterdam.