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Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket & Canal Cruise

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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.
Ton W.
19 days ago
The museum is very good! I just would have liked two thinks: 1- related to the museum - the audio guide was really good even though I would have preferred an introduction on Van Gogh and an explanation on his artistic phases while we were moving across the levels of the museum. 2-i didn’t understand the the audio guide is related to the canal cruise and not to the museum. You can purchase the guide in the museum for 5 additional €
Peet H.
1 day ago
It was amazing to be able to view over 100 works of art painted by Vincent Van Gogh and learn about his life. Pre- booking is essential as there are only a few time slots to view the museum on offer if you have not ordered your tickets online in advance. For example we arrived at the Van Gogh Museum at 11.15am and the next free slot would have been 3.15 in the afternoon, but fortunately we had pre-booked.
Youri T.
6 days ago
Well worth visiting. Knowing more about the artist, his life and particularly the messages in his work were very interesting, enlightening and moving. We spent four hours at the museum so that itself says a lot! Audio not included so a bit misleading in the information. This was an extra cost. The canal trip was fabulous and this did include the audio.
Bregje B.
9 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.
Godelieve P.
3 days ago
The only thing i have to underline Is that no skip the line ticket exists actually to access Van Gogh' s Museum. But we entered without problems...Furthermore i want to say that the boat trip was wonderful, especially thanks to the boatman and his talkative personality! Thank you again!
Tatiana E.
15 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.
Bartje v.
12 days ago
interactive audio tour is pretty good, easy to understand. the museum ranges over 4 floors, so can be a little log winded. lots to see. only downside is the interactive audio doesn't cover all the art. quite spacious and other museums near by, such as banksy events.
Harrie O.
4 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.
14 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
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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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Peet H.
It was amazing to be able to view over 100 works of art painted by Vincent Van Gogh and learn about his life. Pre- booking is essential as there are only a few time slots to view the museum on offer if you have not ordered your tickets online in advance. For example we arrived at the Van Gogh Museum at 11.15am and the next free slot would have been 3.15 in the afternoon, but fortunately we had pre-booked.
1 day ago
Godelieve P.
The only thing i have to underline Is that no skip the line ticket exists actually to access Van Gogh' s Museum. But we entered without problems...Furthermore i want to say that the boat trip was wonderful, especially thanks to the boatman and his talkative personality! Thank you again!
3 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.
3 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.
4 days ago
Youri T.
Well worth visiting. Knowing more about the artist, his life and particularly the messages in his work were very interesting, enlightening and moving. We spent four hours at the museum so that itself says a lot! Audio not included so a bit misleading in the information. This was an extra cost. The canal trip was fabulous and this did include the audio.
6 days ago
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.
9 days ago
Bartje v.
interactive audio tour is pretty good, easy to understand. the museum ranges over 4 floors, so can be a little log winded. lots to see. only downside is the interactive audio doesn't cover all the art. quite spacious and other museums near by, such as banksy events.
12 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
14 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.
15 days ago
Ton W.
The museum is very good! I just would have liked two thinks: 1- related to the museum - the audio guide was really good even though I would have preferred an introduction on Van Gogh and an explanation on his artistic phases while we were moving across the levels of the museum. 2-i didn’t understand the the audio guide is related to the canal cruise and not to the museum. You can purchase the guide in the museum for 5 additional €
19 days ago
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