Amsterdam: Luxury Canal Cruise with Historic VR Experience
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!
Pick up = Leidsekade 101 (next to Lido Bar & Kitchen)
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
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: Luxury Canal Cruise with Historic VR Experience
What‘s Included
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)
VR assistance during the tour
Gratitude
Meeting points
Leiden Square (Leidseplein)
Leidsekruisstraat, Weteringschans Amsterdam The Netherlands
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
350 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Disappointed
Z5277RNanitam,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The welcome and the friendliness is fine. Nice boat. The images of the vr we found mediocre. Blurred. Then we had to tighten the glasses and we couldn't. No other glasses were available. My glasses displayed a logo in the middle of the image several times with the message “connecting”. The images were too much of an animation. Have seen vr images before, including in the replica VOC of the shipping museum and they were really sharp and cinematic. So all in all rather disappointed.
Enjoyed t 'old Amsterdam'
caeciliamc,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very nice boat trip where the VR gave insights into the past. We have enjoyed
TOP!
marloesp114,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed it enormously, what a surprising effect, the combination with the VR glasses and the actual cruise! The historical “film” was hugely fun, informative and funny. Very clever how this is put together! The organization was fine, boat neat on time. Very nice and humorous Captain Rutger, clearly experienced in maneuvering through the Amsterdam canals! Very good explanation and care by lovely hostess (Beaudine, I think?). Other guests on the boat were also very enthusiastic, so we saw and heard.;) Thanks to Rutger and Beaudine! Also thank you to Donna, with whom I had prior contact regarding my reservation. Good luck with the company, we think you can expect tremendous growth, we will definitely promote VR Voyage! And possibly we will come back with another company / other occasion.
Back in Time
690huubv,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sure thing. A whole new experience as a canal cruise. Educational, fun and a piece of history of Amsterdam. Gives a completely different view of our Capital.
Nice experience.
Exploration643779,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It was a present for my grandson and he enjoyed it. I thought the story was a bit romanticized, it wasn't that great in the 17th century, just for the rich. Slavery history was not told very honestly.
Nice cruise with piece of Amsterdam history
CarlavRM,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00With skipper Joost through the canals, mixing the contemporary Amsterdam period with the history of the city during the 'golden age'. What a fun experience! At a number of times you are asked to put on your VR glasses and then you are taken into history. Amsterdam from the water is always fun and this really gives something extra. The boat is an old icebreaker which also makes it more special than a regular canal boat. Included in the price is a drink.
Good choice
Flyer58872434751,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00recommended for everybody. Nice gays on bord and perfect experience.
Just do it, very nice
AnnemiekMos,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice to stay what the canals of Amsterdam look like from the water. And then pieces with the VR glasses so nice back in time. The same canals back in time. Horse and cart. 360 degree vision. It's all nicely told, too. Michiel also provides additional information. Are all very friendly. We enjoyed and recommend it to everyone.
Top getaway..! 😍
Explorer56571493476,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What fun this is..!! Boat rented with colleagues (24 pieces). About an hour and a half sailing with ff those vr glasses on here and there. What a super fun experience this was..! Nice guidance on the boat; good explanation of how everything works. Not only for the elderly but also for children this is a must..! Had a lovely afternoon and we will definitely do this again..! 👏🥰
Extremely fun cruise
FarAway29596560475,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice cruise with various VR moments. Present and past are mixed up. Info via earpieces, VR and crew. Many languages available. Clear info. Very nice on Amsterdam in the "Golden Age". You get to see a large part of the navigable city center. In all (22) places you have good visibility. Drink is included
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