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Amsterdam Light Festival Covered Canal Cruise

Duration

1 hr 15 mins

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    • Sail for 75 minutes along the official Amsterdam Light Festival route, gliding past more than 20 illuminated artworks that transform the city's historic canals into a glowing nighttime gallery.

    • Relax aboard a heated, enclosed boat as you glide past light installations that transform Amsterdam's canals into an open-air gallery after dark.

    • Listen to an engaging audio guide in English and Dutch as it shares the stories, inspiration, and creative process behind the festival's dazzling artworks.

    • Admire illuminated artworks, historic canal houses, and iconic bridges while free Wi-Fi and an onboard restroom ensure a comfortable cruise from start to finish.

    • 75-minute canal cruise along the official Amsterdam Light Festival route

    • Audio guide in English and Dutch featuring insights into the artworks and artists

    • Cruise aboard a heated, enclosed boat

    • Free Wi-Fi on board

    • Restroom on board

    • Meals and drinks (hot chocolate and gluhwein available for purchase)

    • Hotel pickup and drop-off

    • Transfers to/from departure point

  • TOTAL DURATION1 hour 15 minutes
    FREQUENCYEvery 15 mins
    MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
    Timeline
    Map

    1 Boarding point

    Damrak 22

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    Sights covered

    Amsterdam Centraal Station

    Amsterdam Centraal Station

    Hortus Botanicus

    Hortus Botanicus

    Magere Brug

    Magere Brug

    Herengracht

    Herengracht

    Grachtengordel

    Grachtengordel

    Brouwersgracht

    Brouwersgracht

    Haarlemmersluis

    Haarlemmersluis

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • 144 reviews

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    United Kingdom
    France
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    Guests from Belgium, Germany, United Kingdom and over 22 countries have loved this experience

    What our guests say

    Barry H

    Group
    Verified booking
    Feb 2026
    The boat tour was enjoyable. The art was acceptable, the swans were particularly beautiful, but the rest was not particularly noteworthy. The captain made the tour much better, which is why it receives 5 stars.

    Beatrice B

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Jan 2026
    The commentary accompanying the light festival was very good. Amsterdam in the dark, and glimpses into the sometimes beautifully decorated homes, gave a different view of Amsterdam than when seen on foot and during the day.

    S.a.j. Kaag

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Jan 2026
    We didn't eat, but enjoyed the cruise. Good and clear information about Amsterdam and the lights tour. Thank you and see you soon 👍👍

    Lodewijk L

    Group
    Verified booking
    Jan 2026
    60-minute boat tour through Amsterdam only. Light Festival.

    Alena P

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Jan 2026
    It was a nice tour and it was nice and warm inside for this time of year. Unfortunately, we didn't get any drinks, which was a shame.

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