First time in Amsterdam

Welcome to Amsterdam! If this is your first visit, a canal cruise is the perfect way to start.

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Welcome to Amsterdam! If this is your first visit, a canal cruise is the perfect way to start. In 75 minutes, you will cruise past the Anne Frank House, the Skinny Bridge, the historic harbour, and hundreds of beautiful canal houses — giving you a complete overview of the city. After your cruise, visit the Rijksmuseum or Moco Museum with our combo tickets (skip the queue!). An open boat through the Jordaan gives you a different perspective, letting you explore narrow canals lined with houseboats and hidden gardens. Our combination tickets are designed specifically for first-time visitors: one booking, two experiences, and significant savings.

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How to choose

1

Must-do first

The Amsterdam Canal Cruise is the essential first experience. It shows you the entire canal ring in 75 minutes and helps you plan the rest of your trip.

2

Add a museum

Combo tickets include skip-the-line museum access. The Rijksmuseum and Moco Museum are both world-class and close to our departure points.

3

Go deeper

After your canal cruise, take an open boat through the Jordaan for a more intimate look at Amsterdam's charming neighbourhood canals.

Compare experiences

ExperienceBest forDurationDepartureFrom
Amsterdam Canal CruiseCanal Cruises75 minDamrak16.00Book
Open Boat CruiseOpen Boats60 minDamrak15.00Book
Amsterdam Canal Cruise + RijksmuseumCombinationsHalf dayDamrak35.00Book
Amsterdam Canal Cruise + Moco MuseumCombinationsHalf dayDamrak34.00Book
Amsterdam Canal Cruise + Heineken ExperienceCombinationsHalf dayDamrak35.00Book
Amsterdam Canal Cruise + ADAM LookoutCombinationsHalf dayDamrak27.00Book

Tips

Book a canal cruise as your first activity — it is the best orientation and shows you all the highlights.

Get a combination ticket to save money and skip museum queues.

Our Damrak departure point is just 3 minutes from Centraal Station — the easiest to reach from the airport.

Download your tickets on your phone. No printing needed and you can board instantly.

Wear comfortable shoes — Amsterdam is best explored on foot between canal cruises.

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