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Amsterdam: Light Festival Cruise with Live Guide

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Experience 20 artworks during Amsterdam Light Festival’s 15th edition on a heated, covered 90-minute cruise, with live commentary in English or Dutch or the official German audio tour.

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  • Audio guide
    German
  • Host or greeter
    Dutch, English, German
  • Duration
    1.5 hours
  • Includes
    • 90-minute Amsterdam Light Festival canal cruise
    • Live guide in Dutch & English
    • Heated and covered canal boat
    • Official Amsterdam Light Festival audio guide in German available.
    • Views of the Amsterdam Light Festival route and light artworks
    • Toilet on board
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Enjoy live commentary from a guide in English and Dutch
  • Official Amsterdam Light Festival audio tour in German
  • Admire 20 unique light artworks along a the central-east district canals
  • Stay warm on a heated and covered canal boat with large windows and a glass roof
  • Depart from Stadhouderskade 550, opposite the Heineken Experience

Description

For its fifteenth edition, Amsterdam once again becomes a stage for light art. Local, national and international artists each bring their own perspective on the city. With no fixed theme, a dialogue with Amsterdam unfolds through a multitude of perspectives.

Along the brand-new route through Amsterdam's central-east district, admire 20 unique light artworks near landmarks including the Magere Brug and the Amstelsluizen. Rediscover Amsterdam from the water and with an open mind.

As you cruise along the festival route, your live guide will share stories about the artworks, artists and ideas presented throughout the city. Live guiding is available in English and Dutch, making the experience personal and engaging as you sail through Amsterdam's canals.

German-speaking guests can use the official Amsterdam Light Festival audio tour to learn more about the artworks and the stories behind them.

The festival runs from Thursday, 26 November 2026 through Sunday, 17 January 2027.

Good to know before you go
  • Live guiding is available in English and Dutch
  • The official Amsterdam Light Festival audio tour is available in German
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before departure
  • The boat is heated and covered, but you may need to wait outside before boarding
  • Dress warmly, especially on cold winter evenings
  • Food and drinks are not included in this ticket
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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
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  • Adults
    13-99 years
  • Children
    4-12 years
  • Infants
    0-3 years
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