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Rijksmuseum Amsterdam and Canal Cruise with Snackbox

Location Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe
$59.67
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

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.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Cruise w/snackbox &Rijksmuseum
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.
Tour guide
Language: English
Audio guide
Duration: 3 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • 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.
  • Entrance to the regular exhibition of Rijksmuseum.
  • 75 minute City Canal Cruise
  • Free “Kids Cruise” audio story and booklet with every kids’ ticket bought.
  • If selected; Snackbox during your City Canal Cruise with a variety of snacks and one drinks of your choice
  • Audio commentary in 20 languages during the cruise
  • Gratuities

Meeting point
Blue Boat Company, Stadhouderskade 501, opposite Hard Rock Café. Take tram 1, 2, 5,11 and 12 stop at Leidseplein. from there the dock is a 2 minute walk.
Blue Boat Company, Stadhouderskade 501, opposite Hard Rock Café. Take tram 1, 2, 5,11 and 12 stop at Leidseplein. from there the dock is a 2 minute walk.
Return details
Blue Boat Company, Stadhouderskade 501, opposite Hard Rock Café. Take tram 1, 2, 5,11 and 12 stop at Leidseplein. from there the dock is a 2 minute walk.
Blue Boat Company, Stadhouderskade 501, opposite Hard Rock Café. Take tram 1, 2, 5,11 and 12 stop at Leidseplein. from there the dock is a 2 minute walk.

  • 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.
  • Amsterdam is best viewed from the water. On this 75-minute canal cruise you’ll experience the best of our historical city. (pass by)
  • Cruising along the famous canals of the old city of Amsterdam (pass by)
  • Cruising along the famous canals of the old city of Amsterdam (pass by)
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  • 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)
  • Cruising over the IJ river (pass by)
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  • Cruising the Amstel river (pass by)
  • The famous skinny bridge on the Amstel River (pass by)
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  • 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.
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    Rijksmuseum Amsterdam and Canal Cruise with Snackbox

    Location Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe
    $59.67
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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