See Amsterdam's canals today, and as they were around 1650
A 75-minute canal cruise in a covered boat, boarding near Leidseplein. At 7 spots you put on a VR headset and the same canal appears as it was in the 17th century, with the audio tour in Dutch, English, or Spanish.
- 75 minutes
- Audio in Dutch, English, and Spanish
- Covered and heated
- Board near Leidseplein
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Is this the canal cruise for you?
Amsterdam has dozens of canal cruises. This one is right for some trips and not for others.
A good pick if
- It's your first time in Amsterdam. You see the canals as they are, and at 7 spots how they looked around 1650.
- The weather is bad. The boat is covered, and heated in winter.
- Your group speaks different languages. Everyone picks Dutch, English, or Spanish in their own headset; the guide speaks Dutch or English.
- You have an afternoon between plans. 75 minutes, boarding near Leidseplein, close to the Rijksmuseum and the Vondelpark.
Pick another cruise if
- You want an open boat in the sun. Ours is an enclosed boat, heated in winter.
- You travel with children under 5. There is no ticket for them.
- You want the audio in another language. The animation and audio tour are in Dutch, English, or Spanish only.
- You have your suitcase with you. There is no room for luggage on board; small bags and backpacks are fine.
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Before you go
- Tickets are sold online only, for a date and time. There are none on board.
- Your ticket arrives by email. Have it ready on your phone at the jetty.
- On board you pay by debit or credit card only, no cash.
- Leave suitcases at your hotel; small bags and backpacks are fine.
Board at Leidsekade 101
The jetty between Holland Casino and Leidseplein, next to Lido Bar & Kitchen. From tram stop Leidseplein it is a few minutes' walk.
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€39.42pp, all-in
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before · boarding at Leidsekade 101
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