Blue Boat Company - City Canal Cruise with Van Gogh Museum - Amsterdam and vicinity

The number 1 attraction in Amsterdam and a must-do for a first-time visitor of our beautiful capital combined with a visit to the Van Gogh Museum.

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 onboard while listening to your personal audio system. This offers audio commentary in a choice of 21 languages (free earphones are supplied).

Did you bring the kids? Great! Let them be a “Freshwater pirate” with the special kids audio commentary including a free goodie bag to enjoy themselves while onboard.

Visit to the Van Gogh Museum

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 (not included, payable on the spot and subject to change).