Combine a visit to the Rijksmuseum with a popular canal cruise over the Amsterdam canals. You can choose your audio guide in 19 different languages. As the boat departs from the Rijksmuseum and you put on earphones to listen to the audio guide (please bring your own earphones), you embark on an amazing journey through Amsterdam's history. Did you know this area is part of the UNESCO World Heritage? So, sit back and relax while passing canal houses from the Golden Age, the Westerkerk, Anne Frank House, houseboats, the Jordaan and more.

Why you’ll love this…

Explore the canals of Amsterdam on board a canal boat
Enjoy the view of the vintage boatyards and warehouses from the city's renowned Golden Age.
Multiple departure times throughout the day give you more control over your day of sightseeing

Important to know

Know in advance:

Temporary update (valid until 30th May 2026): Also discover Amsterdam beyond the canals with a Hidden Gem Map, a special bonus with the Amsterdam Canal Cruise (100 highlights). Curated by local guide Willemijn Van Breda, the map features 50 hidden gems across every district, plus 2 self-guided walking routes
Audioguide is available in 19 languages: English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, Turkish, Russian, Japanese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Arabic, Korean, Indonesian, Thai, Hindi and Hebrew
To collect your map and city game, show your cruise ticket QR code in the shop at your departure point. Book your Canal Cruise now and start uncovering Amsterdam’s hidden gems. The map is available only for Canal cruise bookings on travel dates from the 17th of March to the 26th of April. The 26th of April is the last day the map is included