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1 hour 15 minutes
Mobile ticket
Step aboard our historic Virtual Reality Canal cruise tour and be amazed by what past and present Amsterdam has to offer.
For the most part, you can enjoy beautiful current day Amsterdam whilst you can listen to the audiotour (Dutch or English). At 7 locations you will put on your VR headset, which will show you your direct vicinity 400 years ago during the 17th century. Visitors get to see:
- Where the elite lived
- An important trading location including how warehouses were used
- The harbor with hundreds of ships
- An important shipyard where warships were built
- The outskirts of Amsterdam and the 5m high city wall
- And much more
The tour is given through a compelling storyline between the audiotour and the VR experience and all neighborhoods are historically accurate.
Embark on a historic journey that will truly take you into the heart of Amsterdam!
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
One drink
Audiotour in Dutch or English (VR headset off)
75 min canal cruise in luxury enclosed boat
(Historic) highlights of Amsterdam
Virtual Reality Experience (7 animations, 15 min)
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Leiden Square (Leidseplein)
Visitors go on a luxury canal boat and at several locations put on a Virtual Reality headset while the boat is driving that will show their vicinity but 400 years ago during the 17th century offering unique insights into how Amsterdam looked back than and what has remained.
85 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Joost V,
Aug 5, 2025
- Viator
This was really cool! Unique to see today's Amsterdam and how it looked in the past. It’s something I always dreamed of experiencing in other cities.. :D
Jolisca B,
Jul 10, 2025
- Viator
Really amazing, i thought it was only VR, but you wear the VR some parts and see the city in now and then. Also a nice drink and cheese. Thnx Guys! We loved it.
Inger v,
Jul 8, 2025
- Viator
This was an amazing experience! Such an innovative and fun way to explore the beautiful canals of Amsterdam. Would highly recommend this to anybody!
Stijn V,
Jul 5, 2025
- Viator
Great experience. It was a beautiful boat, great tour seeing all the highlights in the canals and the VR was very cool!
JeanPaul R,
Jul 5, 2025
- Viator
Already living in Amsterdam for 15 years, but never experienced this before! Great way to explore more about the city and very well organized
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