Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise with Hot Snacks and Drinks

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 15 minutes

Mobile ticket

Welcome to the 14th edition of the Amsterdam Light Festival! This year's theme is 'Legacy'. Admire the illuminations of the Light Artworks on our cozy covered canal cruise through the city. See the beautiful masterpieces in the centre of Amsterdam and get to know more about the sculptures. Our tour is hosted by a friendly and knowledgable guide who tells about the artworks and is happy to answer all your questions.

Enjoy an alcoholic/non-alcoholic drink and some Hot Snacks as you cruise the canals at night.

Beginning in Leidseplein (Leidsekade 101), Amsterdam’s entertainment area, board the luxury, covered boat for your canal cruise. Follow the Light Artworks and listen to the stories behind each masterpiece.

Enjoy a drink and some bites while you enjoy all that the Amsterdam has to offer. The Amsterdam Light Festival cruise is seasonal and therefore only available for 2 months a year. Get your tickets now and make sure you don't miss out on this magical tour.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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

Non-alcoholic beverages

During the tour we serve bites

Alcoholic beverages

What To Expect

Amsterdam Light Festival

We will take you through the amazing route of the 13th edition of the Amsterdam Light Festival. The theme this year is Rituals. Along the way you will see the beautiful light artworks.

Admission Not Applicable

Magere Brug

This is Amsterdam's most iconic bridge built over the Amstel River.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise with Hot Snacks and Drinks

Reviews

4.38

32 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Nice night trip through the canals.
Ben R,
Jan 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Nice boat trip along the Amsterdam Light festival. Well taken care of with free drinks, soft drinks and wine. Various hot snacks were also served. Excellent explanation by the guide. Although it was very cold there was still very nice. A few windows were open to take good pictures.
Good tour!
J8625MHsamd,
Jan 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was very fun and the tour guy had very fun facts! The snacks were also good and there was a good amount of different drinks to choose from
Avoid this at all costs
D283FHians,
Jan 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Where to start? We arrived at the requested time to find a dimly lit walkway and no boat. Two other similarly uncertain passengers arrived shortly after us. The “fun boat” arrived 10 minutes later, a tiny runaround with a plastic covered roof. Getting onto the boat from the walkway was hazardous with no real support. The roof of the boat leaked, and the only open window was at the front which we had to keep clear for the captain to see. There were no real seats, only benches around the side with plastic cushions that slipped around. The catering involved helping yourself to a cool box with several wine bottles most of which were already open (but for how long who knows?). There was no service as such. The hot snacks were just OK, again help yourself from a plastic dish on top of the cool box. We had to use the lights on our phones to find the drinks and snacks as the lights in the boat didn’t work which also contributed to the sense of hazard getting in and out of the boat. The boat hit one of the bridges at one point and the commentary didn’t mention the light features until we were right on top of them so no real opportunity to prepare to try to take photos through the plastic sides or by crawling forwards to the one open window. In short a terrible experience and we were surprised to find a shonky trip such as this promoted by Viator / TripAdvisor. This is definitely not up to the standard we expect and have become used to.
Light/Design and personal Route-Canal
TimothyS1439,
Jan 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was the masterpiece of our daytrip to Amsterdam. The Skipper and tourguide of this were such lovely amazing people. They gave wonderful insights to all the pieces of the lightdesign sculptures through the town. Highly recommend their tour. Best part of our trip! :)
Great Evening Cruise down the River
661phile,
Dec 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Great evening cruising down the river with excellent host informing us about each piece of art. It was cold so wrap up well. But it’s well worth it.
Highly recommended! Very friendly and small scale!
Mirjam S,
Dec 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very friendly host and mate. Beautiful trip along the light objects. Delicious hot snacks. Small scale. Really super fun!
lovely trip
Diane K,
Dec 30, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00
When I initially booked the boat ride, it said it included hot chocolate but when I paid for it, there was no longer any hot chocolate. Otherwise, the boat ride was great and we got to see the light exhibit. The boat was a little late and there was so confusion as to whether our names were on the list but I had the printout and the emails confirming the trip.
Great tour
637amilcarh,
Dec 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great guide guy and nice explanation, good choice. The snacks are very decent and warm and that is nice considering a cold weather. The artworks are lovely, we would do it again - thanks
Christmas Break with Friends
E1463FRerikam,
Dec 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
The boat environment was was friendly and food hot and delicious, the food is key!! The boat employees were very friendly. I would recommend it
Super cozy boat tour!
R5420IKelizabethv,
Dec 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was really super nice, and cozy! The host could also tell a lot about everything, and had many fun facts. Everything about the tour was fine; the people, the views and the snacks.