Light Festival Evening Cruise with Unlimited Drinks & Snack

Experience the Amsterdam Light Festival from the canals on an eco-friendly boat. Enjoy a small-group cruise with live commentary and optional drinks while taking in the illuminated artworks.

1 hr 15 min

Group size up to 28 persons

Mobile ticket

English

Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

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Explore the Amsterdam Light Festival from the water and see both the city’s main highlights and its hidden gems from a stylish, eco-friendly boat.

A blanket is provided to keep you warm during the winter months, and you can optionally enjoy a hot drink, such as hot chocolate or mulled wine, along with a snack. Sit back and relax as your English-speaking skipper points out key sights and explains the Light Festival’s art installations.

Amsterdam 750th Anniversary
This edition of the festival is extra special, as it coincides with Amsterdam’s 750th anniversary. Throughout the year, residents, neighborhoods, and institutions across the city are celebrating this milestone, making the festival a unique way to experience the city’s spirit and traditions.

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What is included in activity

75-minute cruise in silent electric boat

Unlimited drinks

Small group

Welcome snack

Local skipper

Digital guide in 8 languages (via QR code on your phone or tablet)

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Important Info

Know before you go
• Our local skipper guides the tour in English. We have a free international guide booklet on board in these languages: Chinese, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, and English
• Duration of the cruise is 75 minutes, but this could be longer in case of traffic jam on the water.
• On the day itself (depending on the weather conditions) we decide to cruise with an half open or covered boat (with shelter for rain). This provides some shelter from rain, on rainy weather we do advise to wear rain proof clothes.

Places you will see

• NEMO Science Museum
• Magere Brug
• Herengracht
• Grachtengordel
• Haarlemmersluis

Activity book period

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

Activity languages

English

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Reviews by travellers

4.8 out of 5

656 reviews

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Frank M.

Wonderful guides. Wonderful stories. We were very happy with the experience

1 day ago

Danielle A.

the Guide (Jasper) was great and told a lot of information about the light installation during the boat trip.

9 days ago

Sarah R.

We loved our special winter lights festival Amsterdam canal tour! Our captain/guide was knowledgeable & we enjoyed banter together as we arrived early. A must do in Amsterdam!

11 days ago

Charles T.

Recommendable! We did the Amsterdam Light Festival Private Tour, on Tue 14 Jan 2025. It truly was a fantastic experience. The tour took place in a very comfortable 12m vessel. On board we were offered cheese and refreshments. Nico, the captain was a local of Amsterdam and while manoeuvring the boat between the brightly lit art objects, gave very elaborate descriptions. And because he clearly loved his city, he also explained all kinds of other fun facts of the canals we cruised trough. Even gave some suggestions of other things to do in Amsterdam. The tour took us about an hour and a half and was worth every penny. Next time the Light festival is in Amsterdam we will surely return.

15 days ago

Anthony C.

It was very nice. We had great a great skipper and host. William and Boris were fun and knowledgeable about the light exhibits and other interesting facts about Amsterdam. I liked this company and will book with them again!

21 days ago

Stephen R.

This was a very cosy and chilled out way to see Amsterdam and get a really good feel for its atmosphere. Meers and David were great hosts and the boat was cosy and well equipped for the cold weather with blankets etc.

30 days ago

Beth G.

Lovely cruise and informative/personable guide. A good time of year for a cruise.

about 1 month ago

Wayne D.

Alfred and Alex were great guides and we enjoyed the tour a lot!

about 1 month ago

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NEMO Science Museum

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Light Festival Evening Cruise with Unlimited Drinks & Snack

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