Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam + 75 min Blue Boat Canal Cruise

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Duration:3 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Amsterdam is best viewed from the water and during this 75-minute canal cruise, you'll understand why. You'll experience the best of the historic city center.

Discover the city's top highlights, iconic bridges and the 17th-century buildings lining the canals. You'll come across new architecture and bridges, showing a historical city that is rooted in history but continues to develop and change.

Home to the world’s largest collection of Vincent van Gogh’s paintings, the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam transports visitors on a fascinating journey through the life of the artist and his contemporaries. The museum introduces the complete story: the artist, the context, Van Gogh’s personal ambitions, his emotions, the myths that surround him and his influence right up until this very day. The Van Gogh Museum’s collection includes world-famous paintings such as Sunflowers, Almond Blossom and The Potato Eaters. The museum also organizes three temporary exhibitions every year.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Van Gogh Museum
At your pre-booked timeslot enjoy a visit of the Van Gogh Museum. Home to the world’s largest collection of Vincent van Gogh’s paintings, the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam transports visitors on a fascinating journey through the life of the artist and his contemporaries. The museum introduces the complete story: the artist, the context, Van Gogh’s personal ambitions, his emotions, the myths that surround him and his influence right up until this very day.
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Amsterdam is best viewed from the water. On this 75-minute canal cruise you’ll experience the best of our historical city.
3. Canal Ring (Grachtengordel)
Cruising along the famous canals of the old city of Amsterdam
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Cruising along the famous canals of the old city of Amsterdam
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This waterside hotel is perched above Amsterdam’s famous canals on the vibrant Leidseplein with many bars and music venues. Explore Vondelpark and the museum district with the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum just around the corner. Return to our historic Art Nouveau building and power up at the famous Café Americain. Unwind with signature cocktails at the iconic Bar Americain. More musical amenities await in your room with guitar program Picks®, Record player program Wax® and curated music with our Tracks® playlists. Let the set begin.
6. Westerkerk
The Westerkerk was built between 1620 and 1631 in Renaissance style according to designs by architect Hendrick de Keyser (1565-1621). He is buried in the church he designed earlier: the 'Zuiderkerk'. The building of the Westerkerk was finished and completed by his son Pieter de Keyser (1595-1676) and inaugurated on June 8, 1631. The church has a length of 58 meters and a width of 29 meters. The high nave is flanked by the two lower aisles. The three-aisled basilica has a rectangular plan with two transepts of equal dimensions. As a result, the plan for this church was given the form of two Greek crosses connected with each other.
7. Anne Frank House
The Anne Frank House (Dutch: Anne Frank Huis) is a writer's house and biographical museum dedicated to Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank. The building is located on a canal called the Prinsengracht, close to the Westerkerk, in central Amsterdam in the Netherlands. During World War II, Anne Frank hid from Nazi persecution with her family and four other people in hidden rooms at the rear of the 17th-century canal house, known as the Secret Annex (Dutch: Achterhuis). She did not survive the war but her wartime diary was published in 1947. Ten years later the Anne Frank Foundation was established to protect the property from developers who wanted to demolish the block.
8. IJ
Cruising over the IJ river
9. A'dam Lookout
A’DAM LOOKOUT is an observation deck with an unrivalled panoramic view of Amsterdam. You’ll see the city’s historical centre, its pulsating port, the unique Dutch polder landscape and you’ll spot the famous canals which belong to the UNESCO World Heritage list. Complementing the experience is a state-of-the-art interactive exhibition and free audio tour about Amsterdam’s history and culture. A’DAM LOOKOUT is located on top of the A’DAM Tower in Amsterdam North.
10. Centraal Station
Amsterdam Centraal was designed by Pierre Cuypers, who is also known for his design of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. While Cuypers was the principal architect, it is believed that he focused mostly on the decoration of the station building and left the structural design to railway engineers
11. NEMO Science Museum
NEMO Science Museum is an interactive, informal learning environment in which the general public comes into contact with science and technology. Visitors see, hear and experience how scientific phenomena and technology play an important part in their lives. NEMO works closely with the fields of science and education. NEMO is a registered museum and the owner of a significant historical collection.
12. The Amstel
Cruising the Amstel river
13. Magere Brug
The famous skinny bridge on the Amstel River
14. Rijksmuseum
This iconic museum in the heart of Amsterdam is a must-visit for any culture lover. The Rijksmuseum houses more than 8,000 works of art from Dutch and European history, including masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh.

ADDITIONAL INFO

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• This is a non-refundable booking
• Your ticket for the Van Gogh Museum is a ticket with a timeslot you chose while making a reservation. You can only enter the tour at this specific time. Changing your slot time is not possible.
• The ticket for your City Canal Cruise is an so called "OPEN TICKET". This means that no timeslot has been allocated and you can board any next available boat at one of the 2 docks:
• The first dock is located at Stadhouderskade 501 opposite the Hard Rock Cafe. Take tram 1, 2, 5,11 and 12 stop at Leidseplein. from there the dock is a 2 minute walk.
• The second dock is located at Stadhouderskade 550, opposite Heineken Experience. Take tram 2, 5,and 12 stop at Rijksmuseum. from there the dock is a 5 minute walk or take metro No. 52 and stop at Vijzelgracht. From there the dock is only a 2 minute walk.
• Please note that your voucher needs to be scanned at Van Gogh Museum. You can redeem your canal cruise inside one of the ticketoffices of Gray Line Amsterdam / Blue Boat Company where a timeslot will be assigned
• Please note that that Blue Boat Company is closed on the following dates: • 27th April: Kingsday • 5th August: Pride & Queer Canal Parade • 25th December: Christmas • 31st December; no cruises after 4:00PM • 1st January; until noon.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Posted By : Anita_G
Don’t bother with the canal trip. There are much better companies to do the canals with. Van Gogh Museum was fantastic but just book it yourself without this package.
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Posted On : 2024-05-14 14:03:30

Posted By : Deborah_B
The Van Gogh museum was wonderful. We were there on a Tuesday and had tickets for 1:30. It was a little crowded but expected. The museum also had a nice display of works by Matthew Wong, which were very impressive. We saw many of the major works by Van Gogh and learned what inspired each one.
The Blue Boat Co ride was just a short walk down the street from the museum (about a 15 minute walk). They were organized and the boat ride was wonderful.
Make sure to keep your museum ticket, as it is the same ticket for the boat ride. Enjoy!
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Posted On : 2024-05-09 10:18:36

Posted By : Kaye_B
Seeing famous paintings and the canal was interesting with narrow homes. Liked the ambiance of the area
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Posted On : 2024-04-16 08:34:59

Posted By : Edward_W
tour guides great, interesting and funny and great trip and a brilliant way to get to know Amsterdam and good company
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Posted On : 2024-04-12 17:30:30

Posted By : Wanda_L
Loved see the original”Sunflowers .” I have see the print for years.
The canal cruise was very relaxing and informative!
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Posted On : 2024-04-06 13:25:15

Posted By : Carlos_V
We had problems with booking tickets at both locations: Von Gogh Museum and Blue Boat, but a beautiful experience. The Blue Boat should have better audio explanations.
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Posted On : 2024-04-06 03:13:01

Posted By : Denise_M
Van Gogh was an amazing museum. We enjoyed every part of our visit. The headphones were clear and easy to use. Easy to use lockers to store your coats and backpacks. People there to help if you need guidance.
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Posted On : 2024-04-05 13:51:11

Posted By : John_P
Van Gogh museum was a bit disappointing as it featured multiple artists and VG was spread out all over. The Wong exhibit seeto be more of a focus??
Boat cruise was nothing special, lasted 75 minutes
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Posted On : 2024-03-30 02:49:50

Posted By : U7350GKjob
Van Gogh museum was very informative, and great to see some of his most famous work up close.
Peter was our tour guide for the canal trip, and he was wonderful, friendly and funny. Thank you!!
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Posted On : 2024-03-15 08:09:53

Posted By : ALEKSANDR_N
Conditions was unclear. We visited blue boat station but they said that boat is not applicable for our booking. Just waste time and money
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Posted On : 2024-02-22 13:36:10