Rijksmuseum
Sail past Amsterdam's most prestigious canals starting right at the Rijksmuseum
Stadhouderskade 520
1073 AX Amsterdam
Today: 09:00 - 21:00
Tram 2 — Rijksmuseum stop
1 min walk
Wheelchair accessible boarding available.
About Rijksmuseum
The Rijksmuseum departure point is located on the Stadhouderskade, right at the foot of Amsterdam's most famous museum. From here you can board a canal cruise, open boat, or pedal bike and glide past the grand houses of the Museumkwartier.
This is one of our most popular departure points, especially for visitors combining a museum visit with time on the water. The surrounding area offers cafes, the Vondelpark, and Museumplein.
Highlights
Iconic start
Depart directly from the Rijksmuseum waterfront
Photo op
The I amsterdam letters and museum facade as backdrop
Near Vondelpark
3-minute walk to Amsterdam's most beloved park
Cruises departing from Rijksmuseum
Direct departures, easy boarding
Canal CruisesAmsterdam Canal Cruise
Classic sightseeing cruise through the canal ring
Open BoatsOpen Boat Tour
Feel the breeze on our open-top canal boats
Pedal BikesPedal Bike Amsterdam
Self-drive pedal bikes through the canals
How to find us
By tram
Tram 2 — Rijksmuseum stop — 1 min walk
Tram 12 — Rijksmuseum stop — 1 min walk
By bike
Plenty of bike racks nearby, look for the official city racks
By car
Q-Park Museumplein is a 3-minute walk. Street parking is extremely limited.
Walking from
Rijksmuseum: 1 min walk
Van Gogh Museum: 5 min walk
Vondelpark: 3 min walk
Museumplein: 2 min walk
Facilities & accessibility
Facilities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Staff on-site
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible boarding available.
What's nearby
1 min walkRijksmuseum
5 min walkVan Gogh Museum
3 min walkVondelpark
Tips when departing from Rijksmuseum
Arrive 10 minutes early during peak season (April–October).
Combine with a visit to the Rijksmuseum or Van Gogh Museum.
Pedal bikes are popular — book in advance on sunny days.
The Vondelpark is perfect for a stroll before or after your cruise.