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Combo (Save 12%): Amsterdam Sightseeing Canal Cruise + Museum of Illusions Amsterdam Tickets

Guests enjoying a luxury romantic cruise on Amsterdam's canals.
Boat captain steering during Amsterdam city centre cruise.
Visitors reflected in kaleidoscope mirrors at Museum of Illusions Amsterdam.
Guests interacting with teal and gold balloons at Museum of Illusions Amsterdam.

Opens tomorrow

10:00am - 5:00pm

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

Guided tour

4.5/5(242)

Shirlene B

Couple
Verified booking
Last week
We enjoyed our evening cruise. We were able to catch the sunset and see some of the beautifully lit canals in the evening. Our boat driver provided some extra commentary which was great. Very fun! The boat was enclosed and warm, but you could open the windows to get some great photos. Would definitely recommend this boat ride.

Jaroslava K

Group
Verified booking
4 days ago
Excellent experience, there were so many new information for us thanks to great English spoken guide during the cruise that we regred taking it last day of out trip instead of first day. We definitely recomend this tour , in shows so many interesting spots and points a provide many interesting info.

Cristian R

Family
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Very nice cruise, very cosy and comfortable inside with comfortable sitting and table for each group/family, everything to be seen was clearly in sight. 1 hour indeed. The only thing, we did not pass in front of Anna Frank house.

Anna G

Group
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
I highly recommend taking this cruise. The views are fascinating, and with the guided commentary, it’s simply fantastic. The ship is clean and comfortable, and the staff are very friendly.

Joerg N

Family
Verified booking
Last week
Super Captain! Nice and interesting stories about Amsterdam, everything in English with optional audio in every language via WLAN on the phone. English was however perfect for me.

Dimitar D

Family
Verified booking
Last week
The captain quickly found a solution on a single canal being closed by offering a detour while acting as a guide explaining the newer sites. Easy to book and good price.
    • At Museum of Illusions Amsterdam, your ticket unlocks illusion rooms, vortex tunnel and puzzles, with clear explanations beside each exhibit and staff ready to help.
    • Board near Centraal Station for a 60-min Amsterdam canal cruise on a heated glass roof boat, with multilingual audio commentary and colouring activities for children.
    • This combo pairs indoor illusion fun with a calm canal cruise, giving your day a playful start and a relaxing ride through Amsterdam’s historic waterways.
  • Amsterdam sightseeing cruise

    • 60-min Amsterdam canal cruise
    • Boarding from Centraal Station
    • Onboard audioguide in English (on speakers), and Chinese, German, Spanish, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Thai, Turkish, and Cantonese (on mobile)
    • Children's colouring page or bingo (for kids)
    • Heated panoramic glass-top roof boats

    Museum of Illusions

    • Entry to the Museum of Illusions Amsterdam
    • Access to all interactive installations & exhibits
    • Educational explanations at each exhibit
    • Staff assistance throughout your visit
    • Access to the museum shop
  • Amsterdam sightseeing cruise

    • Earphones (available at additional cost)

    Museum of Illusions

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

  • 242 reviews

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    Guests from France, Germany, United Kingdom and over 44 countries have loved this experience

    What our guests say

    Cristian R

    Family
    Verified booking
    2 weeks ago
    Very nice cruise, very cosy and comfortable inside with comfortable sitting and table for each group/family, everything to be seen was clearly in sight. 1 hour indeed. The only thing, we did not pass in front of Anna Frank house.

    Tomasz W

    Group
    Verified booking
    Last week
    Finding the boat was no problem. An hour on Amsterdam’s canals is plenty of time. It’s great to see Amsterdam from a different perspective and to get a unique view of certain sights. A guide is available on the boat in many languages. The translation is there and works, but personally I think it’s lacking. Between the points the narrator discusses, the captain adds interesting stories in English that I think should be included in the translation. Overall, it’s a nice tour that I would recommend.

    Shirlene B

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Last week
    We enjoyed our evening cruise. We were able to catch the sunset and see some of the beautifully lit canals in the evening. Our boat driver provided some extra commentary which was great. Very fun! The boat was enclosed and warm, but you could open the windows to get some great photos. Would definitely recommend this boat ride.

    Johannes V

    Group
    Verified booking
    2 weeks ago
    A nice tour through Amsterdam’s city center. The boat is comfortable and passes by several beautiful spots. You’ll definitely get to see plenty of the canal-side houses. One downside is that the audio guide with information and fun facts is entirely in American English, which makes all the Dutch names sound very strange and unclear.

    Jaroslava K

    Group
    Verified booking
    4 days ago
    Excellent experience, there were so many new information for us thanks to great English spoken guide during the cruise that we regred taking it last day of out trip instead of first day. We definitely recomend this tour , in shows so many interesting spots and points a provide many interesting info.
  • See Amsterdam from two playful perspectives with this combo. Relax on a scenic canal cruise past famous landmarks, then test how your brain reads space inside the mind bending rooms at Museum of Illusions Amsterdam. Getting started Start at either attraction. Board the Amsterdam sightseeing canal cruise near Centraal Station and scan your mobile ticket before departure. At Museum of Illusions Amsterdam, show your ticket at the entrance to access all illusion exhibits and installations.

    What to expect Amsterdam Sightseeing Canal Cruise Spend 60 minutes gliding along Amsterdam’s UNESCO listed canals while passing historic bridges, canal houses, and well known landmarks. From the comfort of a heated glass roof boat, watch the city unfold while commentary shares stories about the places you pass. Features

    • 60 minute canal cruise: Settle into a comfortable boat and cruise through Amsterdam’s famous waterways for one hour, passing canals, bridges, and historic neighborhoods that shaped the city.
    • Heated panoramic glass roof boats: Stay warm and comfortable while enjoying wide views through the glass roof and large windows, designed to keep the canals and skyline clearly visible.
    • Multilingual audio commentary: Learn about Amsterdam’s landmarks through commentary available in many languages, with English played onboard and additional languages accessible through your mobile device.
    • Kids activities onboard: Children receive colouring pages or bingo sheets that turn the cruise into a fun game, helping younger visitors stay engaged while spotting sights along the canals.

    Museum of Illusions Amsterdam Walk through a museum filled with visual puzzles and perception tricks. Mirrors, perspective rooms, and interactive installations challenge how your eyes interpret space while explanations reveal the science behind each illusion. Features

    • Interactive illusion installations: Try hands on exhibits where reflections, angles, and perspective create surprising visual effects. Moving around each installation reveals how easily the brain can be tricked.
    • Educational explanations at each exhibit: Clear explanations placed beside each illusion explain how it works, turning puzzling visuals into simple lessons about light, perspective, and the human brain.
    • Creative photo opportunities: Capture unusual photos inside illusion rooms where bodies stretch, shrink, or appear to float, creating playful images that look impossible in everyday settings.
    • Staff assistance during your visit: Museum staff are present across the galleries to guide visitors, explain installations, and suggest the best angles for photos inside the illusion rooms.
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  • What to bring

    Amsterdam Cruise + Museum of Illusions

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

    What's allowed

    Amsterdam Cruise + Museum of Illusions

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

    Amsterdam Cruise

    • Strollers are not allowed on this experience as the aisle must be kept clear. You can leave your stroller at the store before boarding.

    Museum of Illusions

    • Food and beverages are not allowed on this experience.

    Accessibility

    Amsterdam Cruise + Museum of Illusions

    • This experience is not wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

    Additional information

    Amsterdam Cruise

    • Children up to and including 3 years old may board for free. Children between the ages of 4 and 12 years can board with discounted tickets available at €12.50. Children older than 12 pay the same price as adults.
    • All boats are covered, allowing you to be warm and comfortable regardless of the weather.
    • The English audio guide is played by default over the speakers, but if you prefer another language, scan the QR code on board and connect to the audioguide in any of the other languages on your smartphone via the free WiFi on board (no need to download an app). Use your own earphones to listen. If you don't have earphones, you can purchase them in the shop for €1.50.
    • The route may vary due to municipal work, offering new highlights on each cruise.
    • Facilities: Free Wi-Fi, restrooms onboard

    Museum of Illusions

    • The staff talks in Dutch and English.
    • The explanations for illusions are also offered in Dutch and English.

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