Combo: Rijksmuseum Tickets + 75-Min Amsterdam Canal Cruise
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Explore Amsterdam’s cultural and scenic highlights with a combo that includes entry to the Rijksmuseum and a canal cruise, letting you enjoy both in one day.
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Dive into Dutch art history at the Rijksmuseum, home to masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Van Gogh, and more, including The Night Watch.
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Explore the museum at your own pace and deepen your understanding with a multilingual audio guide available in 10+ languages.
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Board any boat from either the Hard Rock Cafe or the Heineken Experience for the cruise passing landmarks such as the Anne Frank House and Skinny Bridge.
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Upgrade your cruise experience by adding a snack box with chips, popcorn, stroopwafels, nuts, and your choice of water or soft drink.
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Rijksmuseum
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Entry to the Rijksmuseum
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Access to all exhibitions
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Multimedia tour in 10+ languages
Amsterdam Canal Cruise
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75-min Amsterdam canal cruise
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Flexible anytime boarding opposite Hard Rock Cafe or Heineken Experience
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Audio guide in Spanish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, Portuguese, Arabic, Tagalog, Turkish, Thai, Polish, Czech, Croatian, Indonesian, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Hindi, and Swedish
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Kids audio guide and activity package
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Complimentary earphones
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Closed heated boat
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Snackbox including chips, popcorn, stroopwafels, salted peanuts, and a drink of your choice (as per option selected)
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Goodiebag for kids (as per option selected)
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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CoupleVerified bookingLast week5/5Buying tickets in advance was very easy using "Headout" as an intermediary. I had no problems getting into the museum or boarding the boat. I was very satisfied with my experience with your company.SSara F
SoloVerified bookingLast week5/5the museum was interesting. to see in live the masterpieces. The canal tour was a resting period between all other things to see. the wesather was good and the tour was very nice breaskLLorrie R
SoloVerified bookingLast week5/5I was very pleased with the ease of entering the Rijks. It was a beautuful afternoon for the canal tour. Everyone was very helpful and friendly! I recommend this combo.KKinga M
CoupleVerified bookingLast week5/5Extraordinary collection even a teenager has enjoyed it!!SSusana T
CoupleVerified bookingMay 20265/5Both experiences were excellent, and I’d like to point out that everything went exactly as planned—we were able to carry out both activities without a hitch. I’d also like to highlight the clear communication and detailed information provided about the activity and how to get there.
Save time and enjoy two Amsterdam essentials with this combo, which includes entry to the Rijksmuseum and a 75-min canal cruise.
Getting started
Begin at the Rijksmuseum entrance, where your ticket will be scanned and you’ll pass through a security check. After your visit, head to the boarding point for the canal cruise, show your ticket at the Blue Boat dock, and board any available boat.
What to expect
Rijksmuseum
The Rijksmuseum, the Netherlands’ national museum, presents over 800 years of Dutch art and history. Alongside Golden Age masterpieces, it features intricate decorative arts, an Asian art collection, and the historic Cuypers Library.
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Gallery of Honour: Walk through a grand corridor lined with works by artists such as Vermeer and Jan Steen, highlighting key moments in Dutch history.
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Delftware and historical artefacts: Discover blue-and-white ceramics and objects that reflect the Netherlands’ global influence and everyday life through the centuries.
Amsterdam Canal Cruise
Amsterdam’s canals are a UNESCO World Heritage site, and a 75-min cruise is a relaxing way to explore the city’s historic centre from the water. Drift past centuries-old merchant houses, elegant bridges, and lively houseboats.
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Golden Age canal houses: Admire the gabled facades along the Herengracht and Prinsengracht, each telling a story of Amsterdam’s trading past.
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Famous bridges: Cruise beneath the Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge) and spot some of the city’s most photogenic crossings.
Extras
Snackbox: Upgrade your canal cruise to include a snackbox with chips, popcorn, authentic Dutch stroopwafels, nuts, and your choice of drink.
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What to bring
Amsterdam Canal Cruise
- Free earphones are available, though you are welcome to bring and use your own.
What’s not allowed
Rijksmuseum
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Pets are not permitted due to venue rules.
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Flash photography is not allowed inside the museum.
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The museum’s cafes and shops do not accept cash payments.
Amsterdam Canal Cruise
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Bringing outside food or drinks on board is not permitted.
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Pets are not allowed on the cruise due to operational restrictions.
Accessibility
Rijksmuseum
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The museum is accessible for wheelchairs and prams/strollers.
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Guide dogs are permitted inside the venue.
Amsterdam Canal Cruise
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The cruise is wheelchair accessible.
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Wheelchair-accessible boats depart only from the dock opposite the Hard Rock Cafe at 10:30am, 12pm, 2pm, and 3:30pm.
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Guide dogs are allowed on board.
Additional information
Rijksmuseum + Amsterdam Canal Cruise
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Your Rijksmuseum ticket includes a fixed entry time selected during booking.
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Entry to the museum is only permitted at this exact timeslot.
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Your voucher must be scanned first at the Rijksmuseum entrance.
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The canal cruise ticket is an open ticket with no pre-assigned departure time.
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To receive a cruise timeslot, you must redeem your open ticket at a Gray Line Amsterdam or Blue Boat Company ticket office.
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After redemption, you may board the next available boat from either of the docks listed below:
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Dock 1: Opposite the Hard Rock Cafe (Stadhouderskade 501). Take tram 1, 2, 5, 11, or 12 and get off at Leidseplein. The dock is a 2-min walk away.
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Dock 2: Opposite the Heineken Experience (Stadhouderskade 550). Take tram 2, 5, or 12 and get off at Rijksmuseum (5-min walk), or take Metro 52 and get off at Vijzelgracht (2-min walk).
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Amsterdam Canal Cruise
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Children aged 4 and under can join for free.
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Discounted tickets are available for children aged 5 to 17.
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Guests over 17 are charged the adult fare.
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All children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Most boats feature a fully enclosed roof and onboard heating.
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This ensures a comfortable ride even in colder weather.
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Cruises mainly operate within the city centre, where waters are generally calm, allowing sailings in most weather conditions.
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In cases of extreme weather, the operator will contact you to reschedule your cruise.
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The final departure from the Heineken Experience is at 5:15pm.
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The last departure from the Hard Rock Cafe is at 6pm.
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Cruises do not operate on King’s Day (Apr 27), Pride & Queer Canal Parade Day (Aug 5), or Christmas Day (Dec 25).
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On New Year’s Eve (Dec 31), cruises run until 4pm, and on New Year’s Day (Jan 1), until 12pm.
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Please arrive at least 15 mins before departure.
- 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.
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