Houseboat Museum Amsterdam Self Guided Audio Tour
Overview
Available languages
30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Explore the Houseboat Museum of Amsterdam. With its rich history, built in 1914, this interactive self guided audio tour throws you back in time. Discover how the family was living in this ship when it was still used as freight ship. Discover how it was turned into a funky residential houseboat in 1967, when people started using it as a house. Learn more about the history of houseboat lifestyle in this historic museum.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Houseboat Museum
Discover the Hendrika Maria freight ship. This barge from 1914 was transformed into a residential houseboat in 1967. Explore how the family of 4 used to live in the small room when the ship was still used as cargo ship. And see the transformation into a residential houseboat. Learn more about the houseboat lifestyle of Amsterdam with this interactive self guided audio tour.
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Houseboat Museum Amsterdam Self Guided Audio Tour
What‘s Included
Entrance Ticket
Audio guided: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch
Bottled water
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun and Informative
margaret r,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A unique and fun experience! Wonderful self guided audio tour. Decor of boat was a blast from the past!
Great Way to Learn About Amsterdam Houseboat Living
DonC905,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a very good tour to fill in between cafe hopping and shopping. In 30-minutes we learned a lot with the audio device and on board video. The decor was time warped to the 1970’s and the rooms surprisingly spacious. We were not surprised to learn that the inspections and maintenance requirements are very onerous. It is not cheap living even if you are lucky enough and rich enough to be able to buy a boat. Highly recommend this experience.
Fun retro experience
Juan V,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The boat is full of history and it was fun seeing how things were in the past. Definitely recommend!
Go back in time.
Roving46911253843,Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cosy houseboat, trip into the past. Worth knowing about the audio guide. About Video s Interesting things to do around Amsterdam and the canals. The outdoor area with the many flowers are welcoming.
It's so gorgeous, the...
Abimisola A,May 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It's so gorgeous, the audio tour was really informative. The exhibition is pretty immersive too. Would recommend!!
Giving Groovy vibes!
mrsmoothsmama,Apr 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was honestly a highlight of my weekend in Amsterdam. I really love retro/vontage style so this was such a pleasure to walk into and spend time in. It was great going on a canal cruise beforehand as we'd passed the houseboat and then had the chance to peak inside.
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