Amsterdam Canal Cruise: 75-minute Scenic Tour with Moco Museum Access
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12 Ratings
Amsterdam
Experience the best of Amsterdam on a 75-minute canal cruise, offering stunning views of historical buildings and modern architecture. Includes access to the Moco Museum's collection of modern and contemporary art.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Blue Boat Company - Amsterdam is best viewed from the water. On this 75-minute canal cruise you’ll experience the best of our historical city.
What's Included
  • Snacks provided
  • Multilingual audio commentary on the cruise (19 languages)
  • Free Kids’ Cruise story and booklet with each child ticket
  • 75-minute scenic City Canal Cruise
  • Complimentary earphones provided (own headphones recommended)
  • Admission to Moco museum’s regular exhibition
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience the top sight in Amsterdam and indulge in a must-do activity for first-time visitors in our charming capital city, along with a visit to the Moco Museum!

The best way to appreciate Amsterdam is from the water. Embark on this 75-minute canal tour to experience the charm of our historic city. It provides unparalleled views of the 17th-century constructions along the canals and also exposes you to the modern-day transformation Amsterdam has undergone.
You’ll encounter new structures and bridges, portraying a city deeply anchored in its past but persistently evolving and changing.

Collect your snackbox from our ticket office before boarding, and then hop aboard one of our covered boats and let the enjoyment commence!

The Moco Museum is heavily drawn to innovative leaders and trendsetters in emerging art genres like Street Art or Pop Art. Together with esteemed guest curators, Moco is broadening the art world’s horizons and providing insights into the finest of contemporary art.

The exhibits comprise both modern and contemporary art!

  • Your ticket for MOCO Museum is a ticket with a timeslot you chose while making a reservation. You can ONLY enter the museum at this specific time. Changing your slottime is NOT possible.
  • The address of the MOCO Museum is Honthorststraat 20, 1071 DR Amsterdam.
  • The ticket for your City Canal Cruise is an so called “OPEN TICKET”. This means that no timeslot has been allocated and you can board any next available boat at one of the 2 docks:
  • The first dock is located at Stadhouderskade 501 opposite the Hard Rock Cafe. Take tram 1, 2, 5,11 and 12 stop at Leidseplein. from there the dock is a 2 minute walk.
  • The second dock is located at Stadhouderskade 550, opposite Heineken Experience. Take tram 2, 5,and 12 stop at Rijksmuseum. from there the dock is a 5 minute walk or take metro No. 52 and stop at Vijzelgracht. From there the dock is only a 2 minute walk.
  • Blue Boat Company has 2 docks: The first dock is located at Stadhouderskade 501 opposite the Hard Rock Cafe. Take tram 1, 2, 5,11 and 12 stop at Leidseplein. from there the dock is a 2 minute walk. The second dock is located at Stadhouderskade 550, opposite Heineken Experience. Take tram 2, 5,and 12 stop at Rijksmuseum. from there the dock is a 5 minute walk or take metro No. 52 and stop at Vijzelgracht. From there the dock is only a 2 minute walk.
  • You can cancel your ticket until 24 hours prior to departure. Cancellation within 24 hours is not possible.
  • Please note that that Blue Boat Company is closed on the following dates: •27th April: Kingsday •5th August: Pride & Queer Canal Parade •25th December: Christmas •31st December; no cruises after 4:00PM •1st January; until noon.
Location
Stadhouderskade 501
Stadhouderskade
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(12 Ratings)
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Jim
Nov 17, 2023
An Absolute Must And The Best Way To Get Introduced To Amsterdam - My wife and I took this wonderful 75 minute cruise immediately after arriving in Amsterdam. While I normally would not have done it right away, we did as part of a larger tour group. I now understand the value as you see and learn about things you might have missed on your own. It was a sunny and warm fall day so the cruise was perfect. See the photos and you'll understand why.
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Ginny
Oct 27, 2023
A must when visiting this amazing city - The Moco Museum was a complete treat for the eyes and brain. Loved it. The cruise around the canals was wonderful, informative and fascinating
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Vbailey615
Oct 15, 2023
Beautiful tour - Beautiful, peaceful canal tour of Amsterdam. I loved the snack box, because it let me try some local foods like stroopwafel and paprika chips. This was a great activity to do on my first day, because I was still learning my way around and the boat tour didn't have a set time when I had to be there. The museum was also close to the starting point and near a lot of other activities that I went back for later. Overall, a lovely introduction to Amsterdam.
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888witolds
Sep 1, 2023
Nice trip at good price - Nice Amsterdam trip at reasonable price. Combined with Moco museum it makes it really cheap. Very nice, amiable staff. We liked the comments and jokes.
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Briando5025pn
Aug 22, 2023
very informative and interesting. - Supplied with a large bag of snacks and water. Very informative commentary reinforced by recorded supplementary audio information. Reinforces the need for the vast network of canals. All staff Very helpful and informative.
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April
Aug 24, 2022
Moco boat trip combo - Great combination, Moco museum and boat trip. Something to be aware of is the time on the ticket is for the museum, the boat trip can be be taken any time.
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Adriana
Jul 19, 2022
A joyful exprience - We are a family of 3 - my daughter is 8 - and we enjoyed this tour so much. Our host was great and not only taught us a lot about the history of the city, but also made it fun. Thankful for the smooth ride and guidance from our Capitan as well.
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Witold
Jun 23, 2022
Nice trip with Tom and Jerry - Great boat and great tour. Our skipper and guide were nice and competent - Tom and Jerry were great!
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Guadalupe_k
Oct 23, 2023
Boat Tour-Amsterdam - It was nice to see part of the city although the outside noise didn’t allow us to hear well what was being explained about every point.
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Kevinmp2775of
Feb 9, 2024
Very disappointing - We arrived for our canal tour to be told to walk to Moco Museum (my husband has difficulty walking) we were refused entry there with our ticket and sent back to the canal departure. By this time we were both exhausted. No one could explain why as the tickets were paid for! I requested a partial refund and was refused by the tour company as we had no time left to attend the moco museum before departing Amsterdam. I think this was unacceptable as it was not our fault. The canal tour however was informative and comfortable.
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