Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Amsterdam is best viewed from the water and during this 75-minute canal cruise, you'll experience the best of the historic city center.
Discover the city's top highlights, iconic bridges and the 17th-century buildings lining the canals. You'll come across new architecture and bridges, showing a historical city that is rooted in history but continues to develop and change.
Discover 800 years of Dutch art and history through 8,000 objects in 80 galleries and see world-famous masterpieces by Dutch masters like Vermeer, Rembrandt, Frans Hals and Jan Steen in the Gallery of Honour or admire The Rijksmuseum’s expansive, evocative collection that also includes Delftware, sculptures, archaeological artifacts, clothing, Asian art, prints, items from Dutch maritime history, and many other culturally significant objects, all combining to vividly retell Dutch history within a global context.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Your ticket for the Rijksmuseum is a ticket with a timeslot you chose while making a reservation. You can ONLY enter the museum at this specific time. Changing your slottime is NOT possible. The address of the Rijksmuseum is Museumstraat 1, 1071 XX Amsterdam.
The ticket for your City Canal Cruise is an so called "OPEN TICKET". This means that no timeslot has been allocated and you can board any next available boat at one of the 2 docks:
The first dock is located at Stadhouderskade 501 opposite the Hard Rock Cafe. Take tram 1, 2, 5,11 and 12 stop at Leidseplein. from there the dock is a 2 minute walk.
The second dock is located at Stadhouderskade 550, opposite Heineken Experience. Take tram 2, 5,and 12 stop at Rijksmuseum. from there the dock is a 5 minute walk or take metro No. 52 and stop at Vijzelgracht. From there the dock is only a 2 minute walk.
Last City Canal Cruise from Hard Rock Cafe departs at 18:00.
Last City Canal Cruise from Heineken Experience departs at 17:15.
Please note that that Blue Boat Company is closed on the following dates: • 27th April: Kingsday • 5th August: Pride & Queer Canal Parade • 25th December: Christmas • 31st December; no cruises after 4:00PM • 1st January; until noon.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
If selected; Snackbox during your City Canal Cruise with a variety of snacks and one drinks of your choice
Free “Kids Cruise” audio story and booklet with every kids’ ticket bought.
75 minute City Canal Cruise
Entrance to the regular exhibition of Rijksmuseum.
Audio commentary in 20 languages during the cruise
Complimentary earphones; please consider using your own earphones or headphones to listen to the audio commentary on board. Blue Boat is committed to saving the environment one canal cruise at a time.
Gratuities
Rijksmuseum
This iconic museum in the heart of Amsterdam is a must-visit for any culture lover. The Rijksmuseum houses more than 8,000 works of art from Dutch and European history, including masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh.
Amsterdam is best viewed from the water. On this 75-minute canal cruise you’ll experience the best of our historical city.
Snackbox with sofdrink &snacks: This option includes a snackbox including 1 softdrink and a variety of sweet and savory snacks with your City Canal Cruise.
153 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
ChristopherPerea,
Aug 24, 2025
- Viator
The mesuem is fabulous with a great cafe. The canal tour is amazing and definitely worth it. Great value and experience.
Catherine P,
Jul 22, 2025
- Viator
The museum was unreal and a must do. But this package? Nope. Just get tickets thru the museum site. I thought this would be a guided experience, but everything about it was confusing. I saw the boat and immediately wanted to skip. I ended up even skipping the canal tour and booked with another boat (one that was open air). Save your time, book direct thru the museum and find another boat tour when you’re in the city and can see what you’re signing up for.
Marlene S,
Jul 16, 2025
- Viator
We had booked the tour for 10h not yet overloaded with tourists the museum is vast there are many wonderful things to see in 3 hours it is possible! Geographically the cruise is not far from the museum but we did not have the choice of schedule!!
Jasmira F,
Aug 28, 2024
- Viator
The boat ride was beautiful. Definitely recommended. Its the best value for money kind of tour. You have your own time to do the musuem and the boat ticket is open which you can choose to take same day any time or some other day at a specified time.
Sheila T,
Jul 23, 2024
- Viator
The canal ride by the Blue Boat company was a great way to see Amsterdam! Easier than walking everywhere. We enjoyed the Rijksmusem and especially the 2nd floor which has many Rembrandt’s and some Vermeer paintings. I didnt realize that the timed entry is for the museum and the canal ride can be taken anytime. So be sure to go to the museum at the stated time.
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