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City Canal Cruise and Rijksmuseum

Name: City Canal Cruise and Rijksmuseum
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.5

4.5 ·

Pair the Rijksmuseum with a canal cruise in one ticket. Explore masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer and Frans Hals, then see Amsterdam's canal houses from the water with audio commentary.

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Full description

This half-day combination pairs a Rijksmuseum visit with a 75-minute canal cruise. The museum presents Dutch art and history through paintings, ceramics and sculpture, including works by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Frans Hals and Jan Steen.

The cruise then adds views of historic canal houses and newer architecture, with recorded commentary in nineteen languages and earphones included. Children's tickets come with their own audio story and booklet, and an upgrade adds a snack box and drink.

Total time is around three and a half hours, with morning starts being quieter.

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Address

Museumstraat 1, 1071 XX Amsterdam, Netherlands · Amsterdam-Zuid

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Hours

Combined Rijksmuseum visit and 75-minute canal cruise, ~3.5 hours in total. Daily start times between 9:00 and 15:30, with morning starts being quieter.

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Booking

Booking required

Duration

3h30

Best time

morning

Intensity

Moderate walking

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