Amsterdam 75-minute Highlights Canal Cruise and Rijksmuseum | 3 hours

150 Reviews | Amsterdam
Skip The Line
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Cruise w/snackbox &Rijksmuseum
2 Adults x $51.48
$102.96
Approx Total
$102.96
Snackbox with sofdrink &snacks: This option includes a snackbox including 1 softdrink and a variety of sweet and savory snacks with your City Canal Cruise.

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish
  • Audio commentary in 20 languages during the cruise
  • If selected; Snackbox during your City Canal Cruise with a variety of snacks and one drinks of your choice
  • Free ā€œKids Cruiseā€ audio story and booklet with every kidsā€™ ticket bought.
  • 75 minute City Canal Cruise
  • Entrance to the regular exhibition of Rijksmuseum.
  • Complimentary earphones; please consider using your own earphones or headphones to listen to the audio commentary on board. Blue Boat is committed to saving the environment one canal cruise at a time.
  • Gratuities

Overview

Amsterdam is best viewed from the water and during this 75-minute canal cruise, you'll experience the best of the historic city center. Discover the city's top highlights, iconic bridges and the 17th-century buildings lining the canals. You'll come across new architecture and bridges, showing a historical city that is rooted in history but continues to develop and change. Discover 800 years of Dutch art and history through 8,000 objects in 80 galleries and see world-famous masterpieces by Dutch masters like Vermeer, Rembrandt, Frans Hals and Jan Steen in the Gallery of Honour or admire The Rijksmuseumā€™s expansive, evocative collection that also includes Delftware, sculptures, archaeological artifacts, 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.

Itinerary

  • N/A (Pass By)

    Amsterdam is best viewed from the water. On this 75-minute canal cruise youā€™ll experience the best of our historical city.

  • N/A

    Amsterdam is best viewed from the water. On this 75-minute canal cruise youā€™ll experience the best of our historical city.

    1 hour 15 minutes

  • Rijksmuseum

    This iconic museum in the heart of Amsterdam is a must-visit for any culture lover. The Rijksmuseum houses more than 8,000 works of art from Dutch and European history, including masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh.

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • N/A (Pass By)

    Cruising along the famous canals of the old city of Amsterdam

  • Canal Ring (Grachtengordel) (Pass By)

    Cruising along the famous canals of the old city of Amsterdam

  • Heineken Experience (Pass By)

    On a 1.5-hour self-guided tour youā€™ll learn about the companyā€™s heritage, the beer brewing process, Heinekenā€™s innovations, and about what it takes to serve a world-famous beer. Find out the four natural ingredients that make this beer, and discover the brandā€™s sponsorship activities with Formula 1, the UEFA Champions League and the Rugby World Cup. And sure enough, at the end of the tour you can raise your glass with new friends.

  • N/A (Pass By)

    This waterside hotel is perched above Amsterdamā€™s famous canals on the vibrant Leidseplein with many bars and music venues. Explore Vondelpark and the museum district with the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum just around the corner. Return to our historic Art Nouveau building and power up at the famous CafĆ© Americain. Unwind with signature cocktails at the iconic Bar Americain. More musical amenities await in your room with guitar program PicksĀ®, Record player program WaxĀ® and curated music with our TracksĀ® playlists. Let the set begin.

  • Westerkerk (Pass By)

    The Westerkerk was built between 1620 and 1631 in Renaissance style according to designs by architect Hendrick de Keyser (1565-1621). He is buried in the church he designed earlier: the 'Zuiderkerk'. The building of the Westerkerk was finished and completed by his son Pieter de Keyser (1595-1676) and inaugurated on June 8, 1631. The church has a length of 58 meters and a width of 29 meters. The high nave is flanked by the two lower aisles. The three-aisled basilica has a rectangular plan with two transepts of equal dimensions. As a result, the plan for this church was given the form of two Greek crosses connected with each other.

  • IJ (Pass By)

    Cruising over the IJ river

  • A'dam Lookout (Pass By)

    Aā€™DAM LOOKOUT is an observation deck with an unrivalled panoramic view of Amsterdam. Youā€™ll see the cityā€™s historical centre, its pulsating port, the unique Dutch polder landscape and youā€™ll spot the famous canals which belong to the UNESCO World Heritage list. Complementing the experience is a state-of-the-art interactive exhibition and free audio tour about Amsterdamā€™s history and culture. Aā€™DAM LOOKOUT is located on top of the Aā€™DAM Tower in Amsterdam North.

  • Centraal Station (Pass By)

    Amsterdam Centraal was designed by Pierre Cuypers, who is also known for his design of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. While Cuypers was the principal architect, it is believed that he focused mostly on the decoration of the station building and left the structural design to railway engineers

  • NEMO Science Museum (Pass By)

    NEMO Science Museum is an interactive, informal learning environment in which the general public comes into contact with science and technology. Visitors see, hear and experience how scientific phenomena and technology play an important part in their lives. NEMO works closely with the fields of science and education. NEMO is a registered museum and the owner of a significant historical collection.

  • The Amstel (Pass By)

    Cruising the Amstel river

  • Magere Brug (Pass By)

    The famous skinny bridge on the Amstel River

  • N/A (Pass By)

    The InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam Hotel, commonly referred to as the Amstel Hotel, is a hotel in Amsterdam, capital city of the Netherlands, on the east bank of the river Amstel. In 2007, it was the only hotel in the Netherlands on the list of World's Best Hotels, and was ranked in 90th place.[1] The Amstel Hotel is part of the InterContinental Hotels chain. In 2006 the building was sold to Morgan Stanley. In 2011 the Lebanese businessman Toufic Aboukhater bought the hotel. In 2014 the hotel was acquired by Qatar-based Katara Hospitality, but is still operated by the InterContinental Hotels Group

  • N/A (Pass By)

    Enjoy the legendary flavors of classic American dining in an energetic, modern setting right on the waterside at Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam. We're located on Max Euweplein, just a two minute walk from the Leidseplein entertainment area. We're just steps away from the Paradiso live music venue, the Holland Casino, Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and plenty of other attractions. Our restaurant is not only the perfect spot to kick off any day or night, but we are also a museum of pop culture with authentic memorabilia from rock 'n' roll legends like Jimi Hendrix and Elvis Presley.

  • Holland Casino Amsterdam Centrum (Pass By)

    Fancy an exciting evening out in a relaxed setting? Then come to Holland Casino Amsterdam Centre! You'll find us in the heart of Amsterdam, with the largest selection of table games in the Netherlands. Play a variety of exciting table games, such as American Roulette, Black Jack, Poker and Punto Banco or take a seat behind one of the many slot machines.

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adultā€™s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Your ticket for the Rijksmuseum is a ticket with a timeslot you chose while making a reservation. You can ONLY enter the museum at this specific time. Changing your slottime is NOT possible. The address of the Rijksmuseum is Museumstraat 1, 1071 XX Amsterdam.
  • The ticket for your City Canal Cruise is an so called "OPEN TICKET". This means that no timeslot has been allocated and you can board any next available boat at one of the 2 docks:
  • 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 walk.
  • 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.
  • Last City Canal Cruise from Hard Rock Cafe departs at 18:00.
  • Last City Canal Cruise from Heineken Experience departs at 17:15.
  • Please note that that Blue Boat Company is closed on the following dates: ā€¢ 27th April: Kingsday ā€¢ 5th August: Pride & Queer Canal Parade ā€¢ 25th December: Christmas ā€¢ 31st December; no cruises after 4:00PM ā€¢ 1st January; until noon.

Non Refundable

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If itā€™s canceled because the minimum isnā€™t met, youā€™ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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