Amsterdam 75-minute Highlights Canal Cruise and Rijksmuseum | La Vacanza Travel

Amsterdam 75-minute Highlights Canal Cruise and Rijksmuseum

Duration: 3 hours
Destination: Netherlands, Noord-Holland, Amsterdam
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  • 3 hours
  • Amsterdam
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  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

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.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Blue Boat Company, Stadhouderskade 501, 1071 ZD Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam is best viewed from the water. On this 75-minute canal cruise you’ll experience the best of our historical city.

Stop At: Amsterdam Canal Cruises, Stadhouderskade 550, 1072 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam is best viewed from the water. On this 75-minute canal cruise you’ll experience the best of our historical city.

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Stop At: Rijksmuseum, Museumstraat 1, 1071 XX Amsterdam The Netherlands

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.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Pass By: Grachtengordel, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Cruising along the famous canals of the old city of Amsterdam

Pass By: Canal Ring (Grachtengordel), Canal Ring (Grachtengordel), Amsterdam, North Holland Province

Cruising along the famous canals of the old city of Amsterdam

Pass By: Heineken Experience, Stadhouderskade 78, 1072 AE Amsterdam The Netherlands

On a 1.5-hour self-guided tour you’ll learn about the company’s heritage, the beer brewing process, Heineken’s innovations, and about what it takes to serve a world-famous beer.

Find out the four natural ingredients that make this beer, and discover the brand’s sponsorship activities with Formula 1, the UEFA Champions League and the Rugby World Cup. And sure enough, at the end of the tour you can raise your glass with new friends.


Pass By: Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American, Leidsekade 97, 1017 PN Amsterdam, Netherlands

This waterside hotel is perched above Amsterdam’s famous canals on the vibrant Leidseplein with many bars and music venues. Explore Vondelpark and the museum district with the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum just around the corner. Return to our historic Art Nouveau building and power up at the famous Café Americain. Unwind with signature cocktails at the iconic Bar Americain. More musical amenities await in your room with guitar program Picks®, Record player program Wax® and curated music with our Tracks® playlists. Let the set begin.

Pass By: Westerkerk, Prinsengracht 279-281, 1016 GW Amsterdam The Netherlands

The Westerkerk was built between 1620 and 1631 in Renaissance style according to designs by architect Hendrick de Keyser (1565-1621). He is buried in the church he designed earlier: the 'Zuiderkerk'. The building of the Westerkerk was finished and completed by his son Pieter de Keyser (1595-1676) and inaugurated on June 8, 1631. The church has a length of 58 meters and a width of 29 meters. The high nave is flanked by the two lower aisles. The three-aisled basilica has a rectangular plan with two transepts of equal dimensions. As a result, the plan for this church was given the form of two Greek crosses connected with each other.


Pass By: Anne Frank House, Prinsengracht 263 - 267 museum entrance Westermarkt 20, 1016 DK Amsterdam The Netherlands

The Anne Frank House (Dutch: Anne Frank Huis) is a writer's house and biographical museum dedicated to Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank. The building is located on a canal called the Prinsengracht, close to the Westerkerk, in central Amsterdam in the Netherlands.

During World War II, Anne Frank hid from Nazi persecution with her family and four other people in hidden rooms at the rear of the 17th-century canal house, known as the Secret Annex (Dutch: Achterhuis). She did not survive the war but her wartime diary was published in 1947. Ten years later the Anne Frank Foundation was established to protect the property from developers who wanted to demolish the block.

Pass By: IJdok, Amsterdam The Netherlands

Cruising over the IJ river

Pass By: A'dam Lookout, Overhoeksplein 5, 1031 KS Amsterdam The Netherlands

A’DAM LOOKOUT is an observation deck with an unrivalled panoramic view of Amsterdam. You’ll see the city’s historical centre, its pulsating port, the unique Dutch polder landscape and you’ll spot the famous canals which belong to the UNESCO World Heritage list. Complementing the experience is a state-of-the-art interactive exhibition and free audio tour about Amsterdam’s history and culture. A’DAM LOOKOUT is located on top of the A’DAM Tower in Amsterdam North.

Pass By: Centraal Station, Stationsplein 9, 1012 AB Amsterdam The Netherlands

Amsterdam Centraal was designed by Pierre Cuypers, who is also known for his design of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. While Cuypers was the principal architect, it is believed that he focused mostly on the decoration of the station building and left the structural design to railway engineers

Pass By: NEMO Science Museum, Oosterdok 2, 1011 VX Amsterdam The Netherlands

NEMO Science Museum is an interactive, informal learning environment in which the general public comes into contact with science and technology. Visitors see, hear and experience how scientific phenomena and technology play an important part in their lives. NEMO works closely with the fields of science and education. NEMO is a registered museum and the owner of a significant historical collection.

Pass By: The Amstel, Amsterdam The Netherlands

Cruising the Amstel river

Pass By: Magere Brug, Kerkstraat Nieuwe Kerkstraat, Amsterdam The Netherlands

The famous skinny bridge on the Amstel River

Pass By: InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam, an IHG Hotel, Professor Tulpplein 1, 1018 GX Amsterdam, Netherlands

The InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam Hotel, commonly referred to as the Amstel Hotel, is a hotel in Amsterdam, capital city of the Netherlands, on the east bank of the river Amstel.

In 2007, it was the only hotel in the Netherlands on the list of World's Best Hotels, and was ranked in 90th place.[1]

The Amstel Hotel is part of the InterContinental Hotels chain. In 2006 the building was sold to Morgan Stanley. In 2011 the Lebanese businessman Toufic Aboukhater bought the hotel. In 2014 the hotel was acquired by Qatar-based Katara Hospitality, but is still operated by the InterContinental Hotels Group



Pass By: Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam, Max Euweplein 57-61, 1017 MA Amsterdam, Netherlands

Enjoy the legendary flavors of classic American dining in an energetic, modern setting right on the waterside at Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam. We're located on Max Euweplein, just a two minute walk from the Leidseplein entertainment area. We're just steps away from the Paradiso live music venue, the Holland Casino, Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and plenty of other attractions. Our restaurant is not only the perfect spot to kick off any day or night, but we are also a museum of pop culture with authentic memorabilia from rock 'n' roll legends like Jimi Hendrix and Elvis Presley.

Pass By: Holland Casino Amsterdam Centrum, Max Euweplein 62, 1017 MB Amsterdam The Netherlands

Fancy an exciting evening out in a relaxed setting? Then come to Holland Casino Amsterdam Centre! You'll find us in the heart of Amsterdam, with the largest selection of table games in the Netherlands. Play a variety of exciting table games, such as American Roulette, Black Jack, Poker and Punto Banco or take a seat behind one of the many slot machines.

Inclusions
  • 75 minute City Canal Cruise
  • Snacks - If selected; Snackbox during your City Canal Cruise with a variety of snacks and one drinks of your choice
  • Entrance to the regular exhibition of Rijksmuseum.
  • Free “Kids Cruise” audio story and booklet with every kids’ ticket bought.
  • Audio commentary in 19 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.
  • Guaranteed to skip the lines
  • Entry/Admission - Amsterdam Canal Cruises
  • Entry/Admission - Rijksmuseum

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • 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.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 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:
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

1: Stadhouderskade 501, 1071 ZD Amsterdam, Netherlands
2: Stadhouderskade 550, 1072 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands
3: Rijksmuseum, Museumstraat 1, 1071 XX Amsterdam, Netherlands


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

3 hours


User's Reviews

Sheryl_F

19 Dec, 2023

Such a let down. We were simply handed ear buds and picked our language. There was no interaction. I could have researched the canal on my own for what knowledge was really provided. The captain simply drove the boat.

Anne_H

03 Nov, 2023

The Rijks museum was fabulous. However, we weren’t able to do the canal cruise because of the bad weather. There were no refunds.

Misty_B

10 Oct, 2023

Great value for combination-tour. Toured the museum, then took the canal cruise. Canal cruise staff was friendly.

Sarah_G

07 Sep, 2023

The write-up on La Vacanza Travel for this tour is really confusing - it's just an entrance ticket to Rijksmuseum, not a tour. The boat doesn't drop you off. Also the tour said it started at 930 but it actually starts at 10am. Just really confusing in general and not very well coordinated.

Emily_Z

01 Sep, 2023

Having limited time in Amsterdam made this combo worthwhile plus we had the flexibility of arriving earlier and could be accommodated as long as the museum and boat queues were not full.

User's Picture Gallery

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Good combo museum and canal cruise

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Long weekend in Amsterdam

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Great value

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No Line Skipping & confusing direction for cruise departure time & location

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Good combination of two of the must...

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Super Musée et belle découverte de la ville en bateau

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