Rijksmuseum Ticket and Canal Cruise Amsterdam 2026
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About Rijksmuseum Ticket and Canal Cruise Amsterdam
This Rijksmuseum and Canal Cruise Amsterdam Ticket will allow you access to the Rijksmuseum, where you will see 800 years of Dutch art and history, including Rembrandt's "Night Watch". Later, hop on a canal boat and discover Amsterdam's canals with the help of audio commentary!
Rijksmuseum is the home of the largest collection of Dutch art. It is divided into sections from the Middle Ages and Renaissance, across the illustrious 17th century, to the 20th-century artists and Dutch art! You will see the evolution of art and history in the Netherlands!
The Rijksmuseum holds some of the most important works of art by the old Dutch masters, such as Vermeer, Rembrandt, Hals, Steen, and Avercamp. You will also have a closer look at some of the iconic Vincent van Gogh's artworks!
Embark on exploring the Amsterdam Canal District, known by the locals as "Grachtengordel". Did you know the entire canal belt is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage? They were built during the Dutch Golden Age to protect the city from floods and to make transportation easier.
During your cruise through the Amsterdam canals, you will see many landmarks, buildings, bridges, and other architectural marvels. These include the Golden Bend, Westerkerk, Herenmarkt Square, Amsterdam Central Station, Magere Brug, and many others!
During the canal cruise, you will be able to enjoy audio commentary. It will help you better understand the role Amsterdam canals played in protecting the city and give you information about the landmarks you will pass by.
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Visit the Rijksmuseum and enjoy the Amsterdam canal cruise with a single ticket!
I spent most of the day just strolling through the Rijksmuseum and admiring masterpieces. Although I did know something about Dutch art, it's completely different seeing it live. Some paintings, like "The Milkmaid", were smaller than I imagined, while others, like the "Night Watch", were surprisingly huge! To make my exploration of Dutch art and history complete, I later took a canal cruise through Amsterdam. This city and its art left a lasting impression on me!
My friend booked us Rijksmuseum tickets and a Canal Cruise while I visited her in Amsterdam. She was eager to see paintings by Dutch masters, but I preferred the cruise. Don't get me wrong, works of art displayed in the Rijksmuseum are wonderful, it's just that I like seeing living people and actual buildings and landmarks. Sailing through the Amsterdam Canals while you pass by Westerkerk and the Golden Bend is so relaxing. Or observing passersby as they ride their bicycles across bridges as you glide beneath them… so cool and charming! Anyway, this all just proves the point that Amsterdam has something for everyone!
DESCRIPTION
Rijksmuseum Ticket and Canal Cruise Amsterdam
- 60-minute canal cruise
- Multilingual audio guide during the canal cruise
- English, Thai, Italian, Arabic, Polish, Spanish, French, German, Turkish, Catalan, Dutch, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese
RIJKSMUSEUM: HISTORY OF THE DUTCH ART
As you gain an entry to the Rijksmuseum, you will start your exploration through galleries housing precious works of art. There are a dozen sections covering the history of the Rijksmuseum and its collections, from the Middle Ages and Renaissance through the 17th and 18th centuries. You will be able to see works painted by world-famous Dutch masters such as Vermeer and Rembrandt, Frans Hals, Jan Steen, and Hendrick Avercamp. Within the Rijksmuseum, there are also special collections such as weapons, ship models, and doll houses. These last two are especially popular among children! And if you wish to buy a souvenir or two in the Atrium, you will find a museum shop and a café.
PAINTINGS OF DUTCH MASTERS
Rijksmuseum is the home of many world-famous paintings! Here, you will have a chance to see many works of art created by Dutch masters, such as Vermeer and Rembrandt, but also Jan Steen, Frans Hals, and Hendrick Avercamp. For example, the world-famous "Milkmaid" and "The Little Street" by Johannes Vermeer are on display. Some of Jan Steen's best paintings, such as "Children Teaching a Cat to Dance", "The Merry Family", and "The Dancing Lesson" are also on display. The Rijksmuseum is a perfect place to see the works of some of the lesser-known Dutch masters, such as Pieter de Hooch, Caesar van Everdingen, and Jan Asselijn! They all created art during the Dutch Golden Age when the Netherlands was a maritime powerhouse.
THE WORLD FAMOUS "NIGHT WATCH"!
The most famous painting of the Rijksmuseum is on display at the Gallery of Honor. This Rembrandt's masterpiece is admired worldwide for its outstanding use of shadow and light with meticulous attention to detail. The "Night Watch" is enormous, so take your time to enjoy it!
CANALS THAT CREATED AMSTERDAM
The Dutch have an interesting saying: "God created Earth, but the Dutch created the Netherlands". This old folk wisdom is a good example of how the Dutch see themselves and their land. By building polders, levees, and most importantly, the canals, they created their land and made it prosperous. The canals they created made Amsterdam the wealthiest city on Earth during the 17th century! Keep that in mind as you glide through the Amsterdam Canal District. You will see many intact 400-year-old canal houses and buildings that speak of Dutch history, such as the Westerkerk and the Golden Bend. Learn more about it by listening to the audio commentary included in your Amsterdam Canal Cruise.
Rijksmuseum painting that features Amsterdam Canals
The old Dutch masters were superb in using light and shadow to portray details and realism. A typical motif in their work was depicting urban landscapes, especially the canals! One such example is "The Bend of the Herengracht in Amsterdam" by Gerrit Berckheyde, which depicts the Golden Bend. During the Amsterdam Canal cruise, you will pass through this neighborhood where the wealthiest merchants built their homes in the 17th century. You will be able to compare how the Golden Bend looked then with how it looks now. For example, you will notice how houses remain the same! The only differences are parked bicycles, cars, and trees.
By booking our Rijksmuseum ticket and Canal Cruise Amsterdam, you will gain a comprehensive overview of the evolution of Dutch art and Amsterdam Canals!
GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- Children under the age of 18 gain free entrance to the Rijksmuseum. As for the cruise along the Amsterdam Canals, for children under 13, tickets can be bought at a reduced price, while children aged 3 years or under ride for free!
- When you enter the Rijksmuseum, you can stay as long as you want, so take your time and enjoy precious Dutch art!
- This ticket includes an audio guide available in several languages.
Meeting Point
Location of the Rijksmuseum is at Museumstraat 1, 1071 XX Amsterdam, and the entrance is in The Passage - under the arcades of the central building. To reserve your canal cruise time slot, just visit Damrak 26, Amsterdam.
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