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Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket & Canal Cruise

Entry ticket
Mobile ticket

What is included in activity

Time slot ticket to the Van Gogh Museum
1-hour Amsterdam Canal Cruise
Audio commentary on the cruise in 19 languages

What is not included

Multimedia guide at the Van Gogh Museum
With a ticket to the Van Gogh Museum and a one-hour canal cruise, you will successfully combine two of Amsterdam's best must-see points. Take a boat ride along the picturesque canals - the part of UNESCO-renowned cultural heritage, and after that, take in Van Gogh's brilliant masterpieces.
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Annemijn H.
In relation to the Van Gogh museum, we didn't purchase a headset during our visit but you can literally read up on all the art and know the history of Van Gogh as the information was on the wall next to the picture. Museum is spread over 4 floors so if you had the headset it will direct you to the hanging picture that has number next to it but as we didn't we often travel in the wrong direction. This for me was not a problem as each picture has a different story to tell. As for the canal trip, we had in ear headphone provided for us so knew all the history. Very interesting to know the history so highly recommend. Give yourself plenty of time between the canal trip and the Van Gogh museum as they are not near each other.
Linneke J.
22 days ago
Planned a one day trip to Amsterdam for a birthday. Although we had to book the canal cruise upon arrival, the planning and explanation on the booking was very practical. We had no surprises and still had plenty of time leftover in our day to visit the city. The cruise was great and the museum, even as crowded as it was, ended being just what any Van Gogh enthusiast would hope the experience to be.
Mirre R.
17 days ago
To get into the museum, you skip the ticket line but still need to get in que to enter. We picked 9:15am slot and lucked out with much smaller crowds and very enjoyable visit. We also visited the temporary exhibits. We enjoyed lunch after and took our time to cross the town for the boat tour. It was very informative, relaxing and nice. Definitely recommend this package.
Annelies B.
19 days ago
Getting the tickets really cut out time in line waiting to get in. However, the info on the ticket was very confusing. It needs to state clearly that you get in line AT THE MUSEUM at your appointed time. The address for the canal ride needs to indicate that this is for the canal ride only - not where you meet for the museum.
Mirte Z.
21 days ago
Didn't use museum voucher, was concerned where and how to convert to ticket, so went online after contacting your site and bought timed entry ticket direct from VanGogh Museum. Did enjoy cruise when I discovered we could change the voucher and board right across the street from our hotel at Museumplein location.
Bregje B.
4 days ago
Canal cruise: headset in local language was good, but there was two sources of information: headset in local language + guide in english. Information from the guide was very interesting but the mix of two information channels - sometimes even overlapping - was confusing. This should be optimized.
Katrijn B.
6 days ago
Worked well for us. Went straight to ticket office in Damrak central Amsterdam and got a boarding ticket for cruise. Decent one hour cruise to get a good feel of city from waterline level. Van Gogh ticket was essential as we saw walk-ups being turned away and told 'booked all week'.
Tatiana E.
14 days ago
This ticket was worth the cost. The museum was wonderful but very crowded as it was a holiday. We were able to enter immediately. The canal cruise was better than expected. The head phones allowed passengers to be informed. The boat was full and the canals busy be at of the holiday.
Harrie O.
17 days ago
Cruise very good although directions to get there poor. Van Gogh museum excellent despite bad-mannered fellow visitors (standing directly in front of pics blocking view). Don’t miss BRILLIANT Millet exhibition downstairs - plenty of Van Gogh there too.
Florentijn B.
26 days ago
If we didn't buy the museum ticket from this site we wouldn't be able to access the museum. the people in the queue outside informed him that it was Sold out and that there was no way to buy a ticket for the Sunday we went, so fortunately we bought it
Likely to sell out. Book in advance!
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Take a spectacular one-hour cruise through the historic canal district with a visit to the world-famous Van Gogh Museum. The world's largest collection of Vincent van Gogh artwork can be found at the Van Gogh Museum. Millions of people have visited it, making it one of the Netherlands' most important museums. A thrilling boat cruise is the ideal way to conclude a fun day trip to the Van Gogh Museum.

A visit to the Van Gogh Museum, home to the world's largest collection of paintings, drawings, sketches, and letters by the well-known Dutch painter is just one half of the tour. It is the second most popular museum in the Netherlands and definitely a must-see with nearly two million visitors annually. More than 200 paintings, 400 drawings and 700 letters by the famous artist are on display at the Van Gogh Museum. Skull of a Skeleton with Burning Cigarette (1886), The Potato Eaters (1885), as well as Almond Blossoms (1890) and Sunflowers (1889) are among the collection's most well-known works.

An Amsterdam canal cruise is included in the other half of the package. An Amsterdam canal cruise is the best way to see the beautiful city center of Amsterdam, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The entertaining one-hour cruise will take you through the city's most important canals, passing magnificent churches, boat houses, mansions and bridges from the 17th century. The Magere Brug on the Amstel river, the Negen Straatjes district and the Westerkerk church are just a few of the best places to see. The cruise has a GPS guide that has an information in few languages. The boats have panoramic windows so you can see a great deal of the city.

Important Info

  • Children(aged 3 or younger) are permitted to pass free of charge (in case they don't occupy the separate seat)
  • Your booked time slot will be your entrance time to the Van Gogh Museum
  • The canal cruise's time-slot must be reserved right upon arrival in Amsterdam
  • Children under the age of 18 can enter the Van Gogh Museum for free
  • Only service dogs (who must be identifiable as such) are allowed on the boat
Price
Children (Age 4-13)
€8.50
per person
Infant (Age 3 and younger)
€0
per person
Adult (Age 14-99)
€37.50
per person
For any payment method you must book a ticket through the booking form below and receive confirmation by e-mail and (or) SMS.

What places you will see

• Van Gogh Museum
• Amsterdam Canals

Activity book period

You can book tour up to 6 hours in advance.

Languages in what activity is performed

English

Directions to meet your guide

Museumplein 6, 1071 DJ Amsterdam

How long your tour will be

1 day

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Bregje B.
Canal cruise: headset in local language was good, but there was two sources of information: headset in local language + guide in english. Information from the guide was very interesting but the mix of two information channels - sometimes even overlapping - was confusing. This should be optimized.
4 days ago
Katrijn B.
Worked well for us. Went straight to ticket office in Damrak central Amsterdam and got a boarding ticket for cruise. Decent one hour cruise to get a good feel of city from waterline level. Van Gogh ticket was essential as we saw walk-ups being turned away and told 'booked all week'.
6 days ago
Tatiana E.
This ticket was worth the cost. The museum was wonderful but very crowded as it was a holiday. We were able to enter immediately. The canal cruise was better than expected. The head phones allowed passengers to be informed. The boat was full and the canals busy be at of the holiday.
14 days ago
Annemijn H.
In relation to the Van Gogh museum, we didn't purchase a headset during our visit but you can literally read up on all the art and know the history of Van Gogh as the information was on the wall next to the picture. Museum is spread over 4 floors so if you had the headset it will direct you to the hanging picture that has number next to it but as we didn't we often travel in the wrong direction. This for me was not a problem as each picture has a different story to tell. As for the canal trip, we had in ear headphone provided for us so knew all the history. Very interesting to know the history so highly recommend. Give yourself plenty of time between the canal trip and the Van Gogh museum as they are not near each other.
15 days ago
Harrie O.
Cruise very good although directions to get there poor. Van Gogh museum excellent despite bad-mannered fellow visitors (standing directly in front of pics blocking view). Don’t miss BRILLIANT Millet exhibition downstairs - plenty of Van Gogh there too.
17 days ago
Mirre R.
To get into the museum, you skip the ticket line but still need to get in que to enter. We picked 9:15am slot and lucked out with much smaller crowds and very enjoyable visit. We also visited the temporary exhibits. We enjoyed lunch after and took our time to cross the town for the boat tour. It was very informative, relaxing and nice. Definitely recommend this package.
17 days ago
Annelies B.
Getting the tickets really cut out time in line waiting to get in. However, the info on the ticket was very confusing. It needs to state clearly that you get in line AT THE MUSEUM at your appointed time. The address for the canal ride needs to indicate that this is for the canal ride only - not where you meet for the museum.
19 days ago
Mirte Z.
Didn't use museum voucher, was concerned where and how to convert to ticket, so went online after contacting your site and bought timed entry ticket direct from VanGogh Museum. Did enjoy cruise when I discovered we could change the voucher and board right across the street from our hotel at Museumplein location.
21 days ago
Linneke J.
Planned a one day trip to Amsterdam for a birthday. Although we had to book the canal cruise upon arrival, the planning and explanation on the booking was very practical. We had no surprises and still had plenty of time leftover in our day to visit the city. The cruise was great and the museum, even as crowded as it was, ended being just what any Van Gogh enthusiast would hope the experience to be.
22 days ago
Florentijn B.
If we didn't buy the museum ticket from this site we wouldn't be able to access the museum. the people in the queue outside informed him that it was Sold out and that there was no way to buy a ticket for the Sunday we went, so fortunately we bought it
26 days ago
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