Blue Boat Company City Canal Cruise + Van Gogh museum
Supplied by: Blue Boat Company
The number 1 attraction in Amsterdam and a must do for a first time visitor of our beautiful capital combined with a visit to a museum dedicated to one of the most famous painters in the world; Vincent van Gogh!
What's included
- Direct access via a chosen time
- Admire more than 200 paintings, 500 drawings from the Dutch Master
- Van Goghs early work & his famous sunflowers
Know before you go
Paulus Potterstraat 7 at Museumsquare. Ticket valid 30 minutes after reservation time. Be sure to be on time.
Overview
Amsterdam is best viewed from the water. On this 75-minute canal cruise you’ll experience the best of our historical city. It offers you the best views of the 17th-century buildings lining the city canals, and will also show you the 21st-century city that Amsterdam has become. You’ll come across new architecture and bridges, showing a city that is rooted in history but continues to develop and change.
You will be sure to have a great time on board while listening to your personal audio system. This offers audio commentary in a choice of 21 languages (free earphones are supplied).
Your visit to Rijksmuseum: Home to the world’s largest collection of Vincent van Gogh’s paintings, the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam transports visitors on a fascinating journey through the life of the artist and his contemporaries. The museum introduces the complete story: the artist, the context, Van Gogh’s personal ambitions, his emotions, the myths that surround him and his influence right up until this very day.
The Van Gogh Museum’s collection includes world-famous paintings such as Sunflowers, Almond Blossom and The Potato Eaters. The museum also organizes three temporary exhibitions every year. The Van Gogh Museum is open 365 days a year. Tickets are available online only. Don’t miss out, book in advance. Visitors can discover more about Van Gogh and his contemporaries with the multimedia guide, available in 11 languages.