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Combo (Save 8%): 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.

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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(322)

Margit J

Group
Verified booking
2 days ago
Der Kapitän war DAS Highlight! Mit seinen vielen zusätzlichen Kommentaren und lustigen Anekdoten auf Englisch hat er auch meinen Kindern (Teenager) sehr gut gefallen. Wir haben noch einige Dinge über Amsterdam erfahren,die bestimmt in keinem Reiseführer stehen.

Shah S

Couple
Verified booking
2 days ago
It was an excellent experience and specially booking from headout...Everything went smoothly and we enjoyed a lot both the upside down and the must do cruise experience of Amsterdam.

Josephine H

Solo
Verified booking
5 days ago
Relaxing cruise with English commentary. (other languages available). Travelled along main canals and river with interesting facts about the history of Amsterdam and its buildings.

Paula R

Solo
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
I had a wonderful experience on this canal cruise in Amsterdam. The tour was very enjoyable and a great way to see the city from a different perspective. I especially liked that it took us along the most iconic canals and that they provided headphones with an audio guide, as it made the tour much more interesting and easier to follow while we took in the most important sights. It was definitely a relaxing experience and highly recommended for anyone visiting Amsterdam.

Frederico H

Group
Verified booking
Last week
It was a fantastic tour. Captain Martin provided fascinating explanations throughout the journey and, at the end, kindly took the time to speak with my son, who is currently studying to become a river captain in Hamburg. He shared valuable advice and encouraged him regarding his future career, which made the experience even more special for us.

Francesca O

Group
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
An exciting and interesting cruise. The captain was very friendly and great at entertaining the passengers. The boat handled the water beautifully, and the route was long enough. You get to see some very picturesque views.
    • 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.

  • 322 reviews

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    Guests from France, Germany, Spain and over 46 countries have loved this experience

    What our guests say

    Margit J

    Group
    Verified booking
    2 days ago
    Der Kapitän war DAS Highlight! Mit seinen vielen zusätzlichen Kommentaren und lustigen Anekdoten auf Englisch hat er auch meinen Kindern (Teenager) sehr gut gefallen. Wir haben noch einige Dinge über Amsterdam erfahren,die bestimmt in keinem Reiseführer stehen.

    Shah S

    Couple
    Verified booking
    2 days ago
    It was an excellent experience and specially booking from headout...Everything went smoothly and we enjoyed a lot both the upside down and the must do cruise experience of Amsterdam.

    Josephine H

    Solo
    Verified booking
    5 days ago
    Relaxing cruise with English commentary. (other languages available). Travelled along main canals and river with interesting facts about the history of Amsterdam and its buildings.

    Michael A

    Couple
    Verified booking
    6 days ago
    the white bridge was beautiful. and the guide was very nice

    Paula R

    Solo
    Verified booking
    3 weeks ago
    I had a wonderful experience on this canal cruise in Amsterdam. The tour was very enjoyable and a great way to see the city from a different perspective. I especially liked that it took us along the most iconic canals and that they provided headphones with an audio guide, as it made the tour much more interesting and easier to follow while we took in the most important sights. It was definitely a relaxing experience and highly recommended for anyone visiting Amsterdam.
  • 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.
  • 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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