Rijksmuseum

The boat docks briefly in front of the Rijksmuseum, allowing guests to appreciate the museum’s architecture and its art displays. The museum houses famous works including Rembrandt’s Night Watch.

15 min

Amsterdam Canal Ring

The cruise passes through Amsterdam’s historic canal ring, which includes over 100 kilometers of canals, about 90 islands, and 1,500 bridges. The three main canals—Herengracht, Prinsengracht, and Keizersgracht—were built in the 17th century and are lined with 1,550 monumental buildings, forming a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Prinsengracht

One of the main canals constructed beginning in 1612, named after the princes of Holland. The canal was extended over time with sections like Nieuwe Prinsengracht and Korte Prinsengracht added during the city’s expansion.

The Amstel

The largest canal in Amsterdam, originally a river from which the city grew. It is also the namesake of the famous Amstel beer.

Koninklijk Theater Carre

A Neo-Renaissance theatre near the Amstel River, originally built in 1887 as a permanent circus building. Today it hosts musicals, cabaret, and concerts.

H'ART Museum

Hermitage Amsterdam is a branch of the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, located in the former Amstelhof building from 1681 alongside the Amstel River.

Blauwbrug

An historic blue bridge over the Amstel River connecting Rembrandtplein and Waterlooplein, located south of the Stopera.

Dutch National Opera & Ballet

The opera company is housed in the modern Stopera building, opened in 1986 and designed by Cees Dam and Wilhelm Holzbauer.

South Church

Zuiderkerk, Amsterdam’s first Protestant church, built near Sint Antoniesbreestraat in the late 16th century, now in the Nieuwmarkt neighborhood.

Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder

A 17th-century canal house with a hidden church in the attic, showcasing historical living spaces and religious rooms.

Nieuwmarkt

One of Amsterdam’s oldest markets, situated where the Chinese area and red light district meet, featuring the historic Waag building.

Emperor's Canal (Keizersgracht)

One of the 17th-century main canals forming the UNESCO-listed canal ring, lined with monumental buildings.

Herengracht

Another of the main canals forming the canal belt, recognized as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Singel

The innermost canal encircling Amsterdam in the Middle Ages, running from IJ bay near Central Station to Muntplein square.

Centraal Station

The largest railway station in Amsterdam and a major international hub, visited by 162,000 passengers daily, and a national monument.

St. Nicholas Basilica

Amsterdam’s primary Roman Catholic church located close to Central Station in the Old Centre district.

OBA Library of Amsterdam

A cultural center promoting knowledge and dialogue in Amsterdam, serving all community sections.

Magere Brug

A wooden drawbridge over the Amstel River, known as the Skinny Bridge, replaced in 1871 with a wider version.

Museum Het Rembrandthuis

Former home of Rembrandt, showing his life as an artist, teacher, and collector.

Het Scheepvaartmuseum| The National Maritime Museum

Museum housing about 400,000 maritime objects illustrating 500 years of Dutch naval history.

Scheepvaarthuis

A 1912 building once housing Amsterdam’s harbor companies, now a 5-star hotel, exemplifying Amsterdam School architecture.

Red Light District (De Wallen)

Amsterdam’s well-known area featuring brothels, sex shops, museums, and a generally friendly atmosphere.

Munt Tower (Munttoren)

A tower built between 1480 and 1487 as part of the city wall, formerly used to mint coins.

Museum of the Canals

Museum showcasing the history of Amsterdam’s canals and the city’s social life over centuries.

Amstelveld

A square near Utrechtsestraat surrounded by canals, featuring the wooden Amstelkerk and 46 Caucasian wingnut trees.