Amsterdam: City Canal Cruise & Straat Museum

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The number 1 attraction in Amsterdam and a must do for a first time visitor of our beautiful capital combined with a visit to Straat: the museum for street art and graffiti.

Highlights

  • UNESCO world heritage canals
  • Stunning views from the water
  • Instagrammable photo opportunities
  • Entrance to the regular exhibition of Straat Museum.

Description

Amsterdam is best viewed from the water. On this 75-minute canal cruise you’ll experience the best of our historical city. It offers you the best views of the 17th-century buildings lining the city canals, and will also show you the 21st-century city that Amsterdam has become. You’ll come across new architecture and bridges, showing a city that is rooted in history but continues to develop and change. You will be sure to have a great time on board while listening to your personal audio system. This offers audio commentary in a choice of 21 languages (free earphones are supplied). Your visit to Straat Museum: From Keith Haring to Banksy, street art has made tons of headlines in recent history. Its impact on art, fashion, design, advertising and culture at large is stronger than ever. Enter Straat: the museum for street art and graffiti. They aim to share their passion for this radical art movement with the public, showcasing some of the biggest names and upcoming talent from all over the world. Straat is a street art and graffiti museum for everyone, made possible by a dedicated team of enthusiasts. The current exhibition displays more than 160 artworks by 150+ artists. The artworks were created on-site and most of these mind blowing visual experiences are as big as outdoor walls. As a museum, Straat provides the added value of context and information. Here’s your chance to get to know the stories that remain untold in the streets

Includes

75 minute City Canal Cruise Audio commentary in 19 languages during the cruise Free “Kids Cruise” audio story and booklet with every kids’ ticket bought. Complimentary earphones; if possible 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. Entrance to the regular exhibition of |Straat Museum. Snack box ( if option is selected)

Important Information

  • Your ticket for the Straat Museum 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 Straat Museum is NDSM-Plein 1, 1033 WC 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. You can cancel your ticket until 24 hours prior to departure. Cancellation within 24 hours is not possible.

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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