Amsterdam Canal Cruise + Rijksmuseum

This combination deal pairs Amsterdam’s most popular canal cruise with skip-the-line entry to the Rijksmuseum, the country’s national museum and home to Rembrandt’s Night Watch. Booking together saves you money compared to purchasing each ticket separately.

The 75-minute canal cruise takes you through the UNESCO-listed canal ring, past historic canal houses, the Anne Frank House, and the Magere Brug. A multilingual audio guide in 20 languages provides rich historical commentary throughout the journey.

At the Rijksmuseum, your skip-the-line ticket means you bypass the often lengthy entrance queues and walk straight into one of the world’s finest art museums. Spend 2–3 hours exploring 800 years of Dutch art and history, from medieval relics to Vermeer’s iconic Milkmaid.

The two experiences complement each other perfectly — the canal cruise shows you the living city that the Rijksmuseum’s paintings depict. Many visitors say seeing the canal houses from the water brings the Golden Age artworks to life in a way no guidebook can.

You can enjoy the cruise and museum in either order. The Rijksmuseum is conveniently located at one of the canal cruise departure points, so transitioning between the two is effortless. Most visitors start with the cruise in the morning and visit the museum in the afternoon, but you are free to plan your day however you prefer.

This is the most popular combination deal in Amsterdam and one of the best ways to experience the city’s history both on the water and in the gallery.