Rainy day activities in Amsterdam

Rain is part of Amsterdam's charm, and it should never stop you from having an amazing day.

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Rain is part of Amsterdam's charm, and it should never stop you from having an amazing day. All our canal cruise boats are fully covered and heated — you enjoy panoramic views of the canals through large windows while staying warm and dry. The VR History Cruise is perfect for rainy days: immerse yourself in 500 years of history through virtual reality while cruising in comfort. For a longer indoor experience, the Pizza Cruise or Cheese & Wine Cruise gives you food, drinks, and 90 minutes of entertainment on the water. When you step off the boat, the Rijksmuseum and Moco Museum are both within walking distance. Amaze Amsterdam offers an immersive indoor exhibition that will make you forget the rain entirely.

Best experiences for rainy day friendly

Amsterdam Canal CruiseBest seller
4.5(12.8k)

Amsterdam Canal Cruise

Canal Cruises experience

75 min·Damrak
16.00
Boek
Amsterdam Canal Cruise
VR Amsterdam History CruiseBijna uitverkocht
4.7(4.5k)

VR Amsterdam History Cruise

Canal Cruises experience

75 min·Rijksmuseum
27.50
Boek
VR Amsterdam History Cruise
Pizza CruiseBijna uitverkocht
4.3(2.9k)

Pizza Cruise

Drink & Dinner Cruises experience

75 min·Damrak
32.50
Boek
Pizza Cruise
Cheese & Wine Cruise
4.6(1.6k)

Cheese & Wine Cruise

Drink & Dinner Cruises experience

90 min·Damrak
39.00
Boek
Cheese & Wine Cruise
Cocktail Cruise
4.5(2.1k)

Cocktail Cruise

Drink & Dinner Cruises experience

90 min·Damrak
35.00
Boek
Cocktail Cruise
Rijksmuseum
4.8(15.4k)

Rijksmuseum

Museum Tickets experience

2-3 hours·Amsterdam
22.50
Boek
Rijksmuseum
Moco Museum
4.6(7.7k)

Moco Museum

Museum Tickets experience

90 min·Amsterdam
21.95
Boek
Moco Museum
Amaze Amsterdam
4.4(1.9k)

Amaze Amsterdam

Attractions experience

90 min·Amsterdam
24.50
Boek
Amaze Amsterdam

How to choose

1

Stay on the water

All our boats are heated and covered. A canal cruise in the rain offers a unique, atmospheric Amsterdam experience.

2

Add entertainment

The VR History Cruise and dinner cruises add layers of activity so you never notice the weather.

3

Go to a museum

Combine a cruise with the Rijksmuseum, Moco Museum, or Amaze for a full dry day out.

Compare experiences

ExperienceBest forDurationDepartureFrom
Amsterdam Canal CruiseCanal Cruises75 minDamrak16.00Book
VR Amsterdam History CruiseCanal Cruises75 minRijksmuseum27.50Book
Pizza CruiseDrink & Dinner Cruises75 minDamrak32.50Book
Cheese & Wine CruiseDrink & Dinner Cruises90 minDamrak39.00Book
Cocktail CruiseDrink & Dinner Cruises90 minDamrak35.00Book
RijksmuseumMuseum Tickets2-3 hoursAmsterdam22.50Book

Tips

Rainy days are actually great for canal cruises — the reflections on the water are beautiful and the boats are quieter.

Book a dinner cruise for the ultimate rainy day comfort — warm food and drinks in a heated boat.

The VR headset means you will not even notice the weather outside.

Combine a cruise with a museum visit for a full day of indoor entertainment.

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