Amsterdam: Rijksmuseum Entry Ticket and Canal Cruise Combo

Amsterdam Canal Cruise and Rijksmuseum Entry

This activity combines a one-hour canal cruise through Amsterdam's Canal Belt with skip-the-line entry to the Rijksmuseum, ideal for art lovers and first-time visitors.

Highlights

• Cruise the historic waterways of Amsterdam's Canal Belt
• Skip-the-line entry to the Rijksmuseum
• View merchant houses and bridges from the water
• See 17th-century Dutch art including Rembrandt's The Nightwatch
• Access a GPS audio guide available in 19 languages during the canal cruise

Description

Experience two key Amsterdam attractions in one visit. Begin with a one-hour canal cruise that winds through historic waterways designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010. The cruise showcases the canal boats, merchant houses, and diverse gable designs such as clock, spout, and neck gables.

Along the route, see landmarks including the Skinny Bridge over the Amstel River, Anne Frank's house, Westerkerk church, and the old Port of Amsterdam. After disembarking, enjoy skip-the-line entry to the Rijksmuseum where you can view masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer, and other Dutch masters.

Canal Cruise Departure Locations

• Prins Hendrikkade (opposite Amsterdam Central Station): Prins Hendrikkade 20B
• Westerdok (near Anne Frank House): Leliegracht 51
• Leidseplein: Leidsekade 97
• Europakade (at the Rijksmuseum): Stadhouderskade 511

Includes

• 1-hour canal cruise with GPS audio guide
• Skip-the-line ticket to the Rijksmuseum

Excludes

• Food and drinks
• Multimedia tour inside the Rijksmuseum

Important Information

• Children 3 years and under travel free if not occupying a seat
• Child tickets apply for ages 4-13 on the canal cruise
• Children under 18 enter the Rijksmuseum free of charge
• After museum entry, you may stay until closing time
• To secure a preferred cruise time, reserve in advance at a Tours & Tickets shop, such as Damrak 26 or Paulus Potterstraat 3B

Cancellation Policy

This activity is non-refundable.