Amsterdam: Rijksmuseum Entry and Canal Cruise

Highlights

• Cruise the picturesque waterways of Amsterdam's Canal Belt
• Benefit from skip-the-line entry to Rijksmuseum
• Admire the merchant houses and historic bridges from the water
• See masterpieces of 17th-century Dutch art, including Rembrandt's The Nightwatch
• Access a GPS audio guide in 19 different languages (Canal Cruise)

Description

Combine 2 of Amsterdam’s must-do experiences with this tour of the Canal Belt by boat and entry to the legendary Rijksmuseum.

Admire the beautiful canal boats and merchant houses from the water on a 1-hour canal cruise that takes you along some of the historic waterways. Dug in the Dutch Golden Age spanning the 17th century, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010.

Feast your eyes on the decorative façades of the canalside buildings, and marvel at all the different styles of gables, such as clock, spout and neck gables. Pass iconic architecture, including the Skinny Bridge over the Amstel River, the legendary home of the World War 2 diarist Anne Frank, the imposing Westerkerk, and the old Port of Amsterdam.

Then, disembark to enjoy skip-the-line entry to the Rijksmuseum. See masterpieces by the Dutch masters of the 17th century, including Rembrandt’s “The Nighwatch” and Vermeer’s “The Milkmaiden.”

This ticket includes a one-hour Canal Cruise. To guarantee a specific time slot, we recommend reserving your cruise in advance. You can do this by visiting any Tours & Tickets shop to secure your spot, such as the locations at Damrak 26 and Paulus Potterstraat 3B.

The Lovers departure locations of the canal cruise are:
Prins Hendrikkade (opposite Amsterdam Central Station): Prins Hendrikkade 20B
Westerdok (near the Anne Frank House): Leliegracht 51
Leidseplein: Leidsekade 97
Europakade (at the Rijksmuseum): Stadhouderskade 511