Amsterdam Historic Virtual Reality Luxury Boat Tour
Overview
Available languages
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!
Additional Info
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
One drink
VR assistentie gedurende hele boottocht
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)
Gratitude
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
Leiden Square (Leidseplein)
Leidsekruisstraat, Weteringschans Amsterdam The Netherlands
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Leiden Square (Leidseplein)
Visitors go on an Amsterdam luxury historic VR boat tour through Amsterdam. The tour combines present-day sights with an audio guide and virtual reality experiences. At several locations, visitors can see what their surroundings looked like 400 years ago during the 17th century.
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Amsterdam Historic Virtual Reality Luxury Boat Tour
Reviews
233 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great!
57kimmyc,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time, would totally do again! The crew was great and helpful. I would 100% recommend this if you have the time.
Super fun and informative!
Curious17913492097,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super fun! And very informative! Learned a lot while we know Amsterdam well! VR is good quality and staff very attentive!
Very nice experience in Amsterdam
455sanneb,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00You get a good idea of amsterdam in the 17th century. It's very informative. The staff was very nice and the skipper very knowledgeable.
Nice and beautiful experience
evelinehubert,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful boat, super hostess and captain, nice that extra experience with the vr glasses. Really fun and completely different from a regular cruise.
Underrated Boat Tour Experience in Amsterdam
884harshiniv,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very educational and immersive especially to visually witness the Netherlands in the 17th century! Felt like we were transported back in time. Our host and skipper were both very kind, witty, and knowledgeable which made the experience even better! Will definitely recommend this tour for anyone visiting the city!
Amazing Experience!
157mufeeds,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing and very cool experience. We were a bit late and they waited for us. The VR captures cool aspects of Dutch history, great way to do a canal tour. The staff were amazing as well and kind and funny
Must if visiting Amsterdam!
B3513EQmicheller,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very cool experience in learning about old and new Amsterdam. Very nice people....nice boat. Definitely worth the money.
Ever wondered what Amsterdam looked like in the past -- look no further!
smail 328,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I've been to some Amsterdam boat tours, and decided to give this "unique" one a try. Boy, what an experience was it! The boat tour takes about 75 minutes which 15 minutes of it is VR, and at least 25 minute has an English or Dutch(they said more to come!) voiceover that tells the beautiful story of the Amsterdam! I enjoyed the VR visuals which accurately depicted me the 17th century Amsterdam, VR content was high quality and explanatory! I think this was a great utilisation of VR in this kind of a context! They said more content will be coming so I will be eager to revisit again! Thanks for this awesome ride!
Wonderful experience
Traveler768376,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was very well done . Really enjoyed!! The amount of work that has gone into this experience is very commendable. Was an amazing experience. Thank you
Very interesting and cozy!
corineh597,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Often sailed on the canals, but this is really an extra with the VR experience. Very cleverly done and lifelike, a look at what it was like 400 years ago along the canals. Good hosts on the (heated) boat. Even with bad weather this is a nice outing, the windows don't fog up luckily:) Cozy and a glimpse into our fascinating past! Absolutely recommended!
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