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 Rijksmuseum’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.
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What's included
Snacks
Free “Kids Cruise” audio story and booklet with every kids’ 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.
Audio commentary in 19 languages during the cruise
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Blue Boat Company, Stadhouderskade 501, opposite Hard Rock Café.
Take tram 1, 2, 5,11 and 12 stop at Leidseplein. from there the dock is a 2 minute walk.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
• Please make sure to be at the dock for your canal cruise at least 10 minutes prior to departure.
• Blue Boat Company and Amsterdam Canal Cruises offer canal cruises daily. Seats are placed on a “first come, first serve” basis which means that you might not be able to get on board right away. If this is the case, our colleagues will inform you when the next available boat will depart.
• Our ticket office at Stadhouderskade 501 opposite Hard Rock Café is open daily from 09:00 until 18:00 hours.
• Our ticket office at Stadhouderskade 550 opposite Heineken Experience is open daily from 09:30 until 17:15 hours.
• This is a non-refundable booking.
What to expect
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Amsterdam is best viewed from the water. On this 75-minute canal cruise you’ll experience the best of our historical city.
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1 hour 15 min
Amsterdam is best viewed from the water. On this 75-minute canal cruise you’ll experience the best of our historical city.
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Rijksmuseum
1 hour 30 min
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.
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1 hour 30 min
Cruising along the famous canals of the old city of Amsterdam
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Canal Ring (Grachtengordel)
1 hour 30 min
Cruising along the famous canals of the old city of Amsterdam
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Heineken Experience
1 hour 30 min
On a 1.5-hour self-guided tour you’ll learn about the company’s heritage, the beer brewing process, Heineken’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 brand’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. -
1 hour 30 min
This waterside hotel is perched above Amsterdam’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 Café Americain. Unwind with signature cocktails at the iconic Bar Americain. More musical amenities await in your room with guitar program Picks®, Record player program Wax® and curated music with our Tracks® playlists. Let the set begin.
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Westerkerk
1 hour 30 min
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.
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IJ
1 hour 30 min
Cruising over the IJ river
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A'dam Lookout
1 hour 30 min
A’DAM LOOKOUT is an observation deck with an unrivalled panoramic view of Amsterdam. You’ll see the city’s historical centre, its pulsating port, the unique Dutch polder landscape and you’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 Amsterdam’s history and culture. A’DAM LOOKOUT is located on top of the A’DAM Tower in Amsterdam North.
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Centraal Station
1 hour 30 min
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
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NEMO Science Museum
1 hour 30 min
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.
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The Amstel
1 hour 30 min
Cruising the Amstel river
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Magere Brug
1 hour 30 min
The famous skinny bridge on the Amstel River
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1 hour 30 min
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 -
1 hour 30 min
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.
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Holland Casino Amsterdam Centrum
1 hour 30 min
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.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Amsterdam).
Additional Information
- Please note that that Blue Boat Company is closed on the following dates: • 27th April: Kingsday • 5th August: Pride & Queer Canal Parade • 25th December: Christmas • 31st December; no cruises after 4:00PM • 1st January; until noon.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Amsterdam 75-minute Highlights Canal Cruise and Rijksmuseum
Can I cancel Amsterdam 75-minute Highlights Canal Cruise and Rijksmuseum for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours.
Where does it start?
Blue Boat Company, Stadhouderskade 501, opposite Hard Rock Café. Take tram 1, 2, 5,11 and 12 stop at Leidseplein. from there the dock is a 2 minute walk.
What's included?
- Snacks
- Free “Kids Cruise” audio story and booklet with every kids’ 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…
- Audio commentary in 19 languages during the cruise
What's not included?
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Rijksmuseum, Canal Ring (Grachtengordel), Heineken Experience, Westerkerk, IJ, A'dam Lookout, Centraal Station, NEMO Science Museum.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, Swedish, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish, Dutch.
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