Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Entry & 75 minute City Canal Cruise
Overview
Amsterdam is best viewed from the water and during this 75-minute canal cruise, you'll understand why. 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.
Home to the world’s largest collection of Vincent van Gogh’s paintings, the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam transports visitors on a fascinating journey through the life of the artist and his contemporaries. The museum introduces the complete story: the artist, the context, Van Gogh’s personal ambitions, his emotions, the myths that surround him and his influence right up until this very day. The Van Gogh Museum’s collection includes world-famous paintings such as Sunflowers, Almond Blossom and The Potato Eaters. The museum also organizes three temporary exhibitions every year.
What's Included
- Snacks (if option slected) Snackbox during your City Canal Cruise with a variety of snacks and one drinks of your choice
- Free “Kids Cruise” audio story and booklet with every kids’ ticket bought.
- 75 minute City Canal Cruise
- Entrance to the regular exhibition of Van Gogh Museum.
- Audio commentary in 20 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.
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Van Gogh Museum
Museumplein 6, Amsterdam 1071DJ, The Netherlands
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Van Gogh Museum
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Blue Boat Company
1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Canal Ring (Grachtengordel) (pass by)
Hard Rock Hotel Amsterdam American (pass by)
Westerkerk (pass by)
A'dam Lookout (pass by)
Centraal Station (pass by)
NEMO Science Museum (pass by)
Rijksmuseum (pass by)
Anne Frank House (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a non-refundable booking
- Your ticket for the Van Gogh Museum is a ticket with a timeslot you chose while making a reservation. You can only enter the tour at this specific time. Changing your slot time is not possible.
- 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.
- Please note that your voucher needs to be scanned at Van Gogh Museum. You can redeem your canal cruise inside one of the ticketoffices of Cool Destinations Amsterdam / Blue Boat Company where a timeslot will be assigned
- 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 30 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Entry & 75 minute City Canal Cruise?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- Snacks. (if option slected) Snackbox during your City Canal Cruise with a variety of snacks and one drinks of your choice.
- Free “Kids Cruise” audio story and booklet with every kids’ ticket bought.
- 75 minute City Canal Cruise.
- Entrance to the regular exhibition of Van Gogh Museum.
- Audio commentary in 20 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.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Entry & 75 minute City Canal Cruise is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Entry & 75 minute City Canal Cruise will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Snacks(if option slected) Snackbox during your City Canal Cruise with a variety of snacks and one drinks of your choice
- Free “Kids Cruise” audio story and booklet with every kids’ ticket bought.
- 75 minute City Canal Cruise
- Entrance to the regular exhibition of Van Gogh Museum.
- Audio commentary in 20 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.
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a non-refundable booking
- Your ticket for the Van Gogh Museum is a ticket with a timeslot you chose while making a reservation. You can only enter the tour at this specific time. Changing your slot time is not possible.
- 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.
- Please note that your voucher needs to be scanned at Van Gogh Museum. You can redeem your canal cruise inside one of the ticketoffices of Gray Line Amsterdam / Blue Boat Company where a timeslot will be assigned
- 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 30 travelers
