Skip-the-Line Rijksmuseum & Canal Cruise

Name: Skip-the-Line Rijksmuseum & Canal Cruise
Start: 2025-11-25T14:30:00.000+03:00
End: 2025-11-26T14:30:00.000+03:00
Location: Amsterdam

Discover Dutch masterpieces at the Rijksmuseum, then relax on a scenic canal cruise through Amsterdam’s historic waterways.

1 day

Group size up to 35 persons

Mobile ticket

English

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Begin your experience at the Rijksmuseum with skip-the-line access to explore over 8,000 works of art spanning 800 years of Dutch history. Admire masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer, and other Dutch masters, and immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of the Netherlands.

After your museum visit, enjoy a 1-hour canal cruise along Amsterdam’s iconic waterways. Pass charming bridges, 17th-century merchant houses, and lively neighborhoods while listening to onboard commentary about the city’s history and architecture.

This tour offers a seamless way to enjoy two of Amsterdam’s most popular attractions in one convenient experience.

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What is included in activity

75 minute city canal cruise

General admission to the Rijksmuseum

Audio commentary in 19 languages during the cruise

Free “Kids Cruise” audio story and booklet with every kids’ ticket

Complimentary earphones (please consider using your own earphones for environmental concerns)

What is not included

Snack box with drink

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Important Info

• The Rijksmuseum ticket is for a specific timeslot you choose while making your reservation. You can only enter the museum at this specific time and changing your slot time is not possible
• The ticket for the canal cruise is an open ticket. This means that no timeslot is allocated and you can board the next available boat at one of the two docks at either Hard Rock Cafe or Heineken Experience.
• This is a non-refundable booking
• The timeslot you book is the timeslot for Rijksmuseum. You can use your voucher for the City Canal Cruise daily between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM
• Last City Canal Cruise from Heineken Experience departs at 5:15 PM
• Last City Canal Cruise from Hard Rock Cafe departs at 6:00 PM

Places you will see

• Rijksmuseum
• Amsterdam Canals

Activity book period

You can see all dates available at this moment in the calendar. Book now! The number of tickets is limited.

Refund info

This event has no refund options

Activity languages

English

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Reviews by travellers

4.8 out of 5

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Lori D.

Beautiful to see all the canals and learn the history. I loved Rijksmuseum interesting too learn about history behind the art.

2 days ago

Norma O.

Great value canal boat cruise which gives you a brief history of the city and takes you past notable buildings and places to visit during your trip. It's a brilliant introduction to start exploring.

3 days ago

Berend H.

Really good package, do the museum first as your time slot is for that rather than the boat. The boat leaves on the hour up until 6 pm so allow enough time to fit both in. Food and drinks not sold on the boat, so bring with you. Museum lunch was disappointing, small portions, a bit stale, overpriced but the actual museum was very interesting.

9 days ago

Hendrik-Jan v.

Even though we bought 9am tickets to the Museum, they still let us in an hour and a half later. It took us quite a bit of time to figure out the city transportation, but definitely worth it. The canal cruise was average. You sit very low in the boat and your view is limited. The windows were not clean and no refreshments. The captain was pretty good at supplementing the pre-recorded guide. Overall, very interesting, but I would go for a separate cruise. And get it early, as the dinner cruise I wanted sold out!

11 days ago

Liene L.

The Rijksmuseum is a must for anyone anyone visiting Amsterdam. It’s a beautiful space with much to see. Wonderful, memorable paintings and just a joy to walk around. Don’t leave without a piece of Dutch apple cake in the cafe. It’s delicious. The canal cruise was ok. Confused where to board but otherwise it’s a large canal boat and takes you around the canals. The audio is available in lots of Languages and seemed ok. Audio quality not HD but perfectly ok for the purpose. Seemed good value buying this ticket.

12 days ago

Peggy G.

Great experience and I highly recommend. They had lots of good commentary and the audio guide was easy to hear. Our boat captain was very kind and funny as well

12 days ago

Hilda W.

I recommend buying separate tickets for the Rijksmuseum and the cruise. The museum is beautiful! Huge exhibition! You need a whole day for it, with breaks. You'll spend at least 4 hours there. The cruise wasn't great. The boat was overcrowded. Unless you're the first in line, you'll end up with seats at the edge, which means you won't enjoy the cruise.

21 days ago

Richard B.

I was too tired from traveling to really enjoy the museum but was glad to see the Van gogh’s and Rembrandts. The canal ride was just what this tired traveler needed to end the day!

27 days ago

Daniel C.

Maarteen was an amazing guide. He is so kind, friendly, attentive and extremely knowledgeable. This tour was above my expectations. It doesn’t only give you a quick access to these amazing museums but having a guided tour gives you another aspect, opportunity to learn Dutch history, culture, freedom to ask questions. I can’t recommend this tour enough. Thank you Maarteen!!!

27 days ago

Suus S.

Easy to find departure point and the captain was very clear in her instructions before setting off on a great experience. Progress was smooth and clearly the person guiding the barge knew exactly what she was doing. Our only v slight criticism is that the pre-recorded audio guide via head phones was a bit brief. Otherwise a great experience.

29 days ago

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