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Combo (Save 5%): Amsterdam Light Festival Small Group Cruise & Access to Rijksmuseum

Name: Combo (Save 5%): Amsterdam Light Festival Small Group Cruise & Access to Rijksmuseum
Start: 2025-10-01T11:00:00
End: 2025-10-01T17:00:00
Location: Amsterdam

Small-group cruise on Amsterdam canal during Light Festival with illuminated art and historic buildings.

Couple enjoying mulled wine on Amsterdam Light Festival cruise.

Rijksmuseum facade with visitors, Amsterdam, part of Skip The Line Combo tour.

Visitors exploring exhibits in the Rijksmuseum library, Amsterdam.

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Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Guided tour

4.6/5

(1,927)

Gail

Sep 2025

Verified booking

5/5

I love this museum and my favorite painting is the little street by Vermeer. Has been for over 40 years when I first saw it at the Rijksmuseum. I brought my assistance animal, a dog, with me and everyone adored her! The special cake made for the 750 celebration of the city of Amsterdam was exquisite. Thank you for a delightful morning visiting your museum. Oh, and by the way, your staff is very supportive, friendly and knowledgeable.

Danuta

Sep 2025

Verified booking

5/5

We came to Amsterdam for 4 days. We had prebooked tickets for myself and my husband. We were looking forward to visit Rijksmuseum in a day, but it wasn't possible. The museum has lots of huge collections, which we couldn't see in one day. We saw level 1 and 2. We will be back in Amsterdam and we will come to the museum again. I loved everything I saw there. We strongly recommend visiting it.

Sam

Sep 2025

Verified booking

4/5

Wonderful museum with and eclectic collection. It would take several full days to see everything. My one complaint is that when purchasing my tickets I also purchased the audio guided tour which was not recognized by the museum and therefore could not be honoured, so that portion of what I paid was lost entirely

See festival artworks sparkle from a 75-minute electric boat ride, complete with blankets, guide commentary, included entry fee, and only thirty fellow guests.

Visit the Rijksmuseum with included entry, showcasing masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Van Gogh, and over 8,000 cultural treasures spanning centuries.

This combo saves you time and planning effort, giving you both Amsterdam’s evening festival lights and daytime Rijksmuseum masterpieces together.

Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise

75-min cruise along the official Amsterdam Light Festival route

Fully modern, electric boat with a covered roof

Experienced guide and professional captain

Up to 10 guests

Amsterdam Light Festival fee

Blankets on-board

Rijksmuseum

Entry to the Rijksmuseum

Access to all exhibitions

Amsterdam Light Festival Small-Group Cruise

Food & drinks

Personal expenses

Transportation to and from the meeting point

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

4.6
1,927 ratings
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What our guests say
Ann
Jul 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Nice array of paintings and various mediums but the museum was a bit confusing to navigate. Wish there were better signage and it was organized a bit better by artist. would definitely recommend getting a guided tour for this reason my sister was able to get a ticket but the rest were sold out.
Lisa
Jul 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Although Project Night Watch kept me from the painting I really came to see, I had a wonderful afternoon revisiting and learning from some of the masters. I wasn't really prepared for how struck I was by Whistler's arrangement in grey and yellow. Nor did I expect such a rush of joy as I got in front of Vermeers and Rembrandts. The acoustics in the central halls and stairways is atrociously horrible, but once I had a quiet moment in the magical library I was over it.
Paola
Aug 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Beautiful museum. Many paintings, objects, furniture, etc. And the library, beautiful
Mertkan
Jul 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Monet, Van Gogh and so many famous artists. .. It was breathtaking to see their arts.
Oliver
Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Incredible concentration of arts over 5 centuries. Worthwhile to take Time in there! Waiting Time was about 10 min a saturday afzetnoon wirb an international Congress in Town.

Save time and experience two Amsterdam icons in one day by enjoying the Light Festival cruise and exploring the Rijksmuseum with a single combo ticket.

Getting started

Head to the main entrance of the Rijksmuseum to validate your ticket and go through a quick security check, or make your way to the canal cruise meeting point. Show your mobile ticket and follow staff instructions to begin your visit.

What to expect

Amsterdam Light Festival Small-Group Cruise

Glide through Amsterdam’s canals as they light up with stunning art installations. This seasonal small-group cruise lets you enjoy the festival without crowds and capture perfect photos from a cozy covered boat.

Features:

Festival light installations: Enjoy large-scale creative artworks that transform bridges and canals into a glowing open-air gallery.

Small-group setting: Fewer guests mean better views, a more personal vibe, and plenty of space for pictures.

Covered boat comfort: Stay warm and dry no matter the weather while soaking in the nighttime magic.

Rijksmuseum

Step into the Netherlands’ national museum, home to Dutch Golden Age masterpieces and centuries of art and history, all housed in an impressive 19th-century building.

Features:

Dutch masters’ works: See Rembrandt’s The Night Watch and original pieces by Vermeer and Van Gogh that tell iconic stories of art history.

Gallery of Honour: Wander the central corridor showcasing Frans Hals, Jan Steen, and other legendary Dutch painters.

Decorative arts collection: Explore Delftware, period furniture, and ship models highlighting Dutch craftsmanship and maritime culture.

Rijksmuseum

Monday	09:00am - 05:00pm
Tuesday	09:00am - 05:00pm
Wednesday	09:00am - 05:00pm
Thursday	09:00am - 05:00pm
Friday	09:00am - 05:00pm
Saturday	09:00am - 05:00pm
Sunday	09:00am - 05:00pm

Rembrandt House

Monday	10:00am - 06:00pm
Tuesday	10:00am - 06:00pm
Wednesday	10:00am - 06:00pm
Thursday	10:00am - 06:00pm
Friday	10:00am - 06:00pm
Saturday	10:00am - 06:00pm
Sunday	10:00am - 06:00pm

Fabrique des Lumières

Monday	11:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:00pm
Tuesday	11:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:00pm
Wednesday	11:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:00pm
Thursday	11:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:00pm
Friday	11:00am - 09:00pm	last entry 08:00pm
Saturday	11:00am - 09:00pm	last entry 08:00pm
Sunday	11:00am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm

What to bring

Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise + Rijksmuseum

Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.

What’s not allowed

Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise

Outside food & beverages, sharp metallic tools or objects, and large bags and luggage are not allowed on this experience.

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience, except on the private cruise.

Rijksmuseum

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Flash photography is strictly prohibited at the venue.

Cash payment is not accepted at the museum's cafes and shops.

Large bags and luggage, skateboards, musical instruments and folding bikes are not allowed on this experience.

Accessibility

Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise

For detailed accessibility information, please contact the operator in advance at sail@starboardboats.nl or +31 6 19909425.

Rijksmuseum

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

People who are unable to independently navigate through the museum may bring one companion with them for free. You can pick up an entrance ticket for a companion at cash register 1.

Additional information

Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise

Cruises are conducted in English.

The boat is covered, but outdoor areas may still be cold during winter months.

The cruise operates during the Amsterdam Light Festival, with various departure times throughout the evening from November 27, 2025, through January 18, 2026.

Rijksmuseum

Your ticket allows you to enter the museum up to 15 mins after the time mentioned on the ticket.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.