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Highlights

  • Start a 75-minute journey through the iconic canal belt of Amsterdam, cruising past landmarks such as Herengracht, Keizersgracht, and the waterfront IJ.
  • An onboard host ensures everything runs smoothly while multilingual audio guides provide insights into how Amsterdam evolved from a trading port to its current form.
  • At seven key locations along the cruise, don VR headsets to witness serene canals transform into bustling waterways teeming with merchants, ships, and markets.
  • Experience history in an engaging way as this 17th Century Amsterdam VR Canal Cruise brings neighborhoods, waterfronts, and canals back to their Golden Age appearance.
  • Choose this engaging cruise over traditional sightseeing if you prefer a more dynamic experience that visualizes how the city looked during its prosperous era.

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Welcome to Amsterdam's 17th Century VR Canal Cruise! This distinct experience offers a thrilling way to explore Amsterdam beyond traditional sightseeing. Glide through the city’s famous canal belt for an exhilarating 75-minute sail that takes you past famous landmarks such as Herengracht, Keizersgracht, and along the waterfront IJ.

Your cruise is supported by an onboard host who ensures everything runs smoothly while a multilingual audio guide narrates Amsterdam's transformation from a trading port to its current lively city. The real magic happens at seven key locations where you can slip on a VR headset and witness how quiet canals once bustled with merchants, ships, and markets during the 17th century.

Instead of viewing history in static displays, this experience allows you to visualize Amsterdam's Golden Age as it was. The instant past–present comparison is particularly striking: lift off your VR headset and find yourself back in today’s bustling cityscape, perfect for observing what has endured, changed, or vanished over the centuries.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • 75-minute canal cruise
  • Guided tour of Amsterdam's canals
  • Audio guide available in English & Dutch
  • 15-minute VR experience featuring 7 animations
  • Instant past–present comparison: Lift the headset to return to today’s Amsterdam, ideal for observing what has remained, changed, or vanished
  • Personal expenses

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Must Know

  • Ensure you have your entry tickets and ID ready to facilitate a smooth boarding process.
  • Please note that outside food and beverages are not permitted on this experience.
  • Pets are unable to join due to venue restrictions, so plan accordingly for their care during the cruise.
  • Guests under the age of 6 years may find it challenging to fully enjoy the VR components of this experience.
  • The cruise is not accessible by wheelchair or pram/strollers; please consider alternative arrangements if needed.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.

Outside food and beverages are not allowed on this experience. Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience. For complete enjoyment of the VR experience, guests under the age of 6 years are not recommended for this experience.

This experience is not wheelchair and pram/strollers accessible. The cruise audioguide is delivered through headphones, which may not be compatible with some hearing aids. VR headsets use either built-in speakers or headphones, but speaker-equipped headsets cannot be guaranteed. Visitors using hearing aids are advised to contact the operator in advance at info@stromma.nl. This cruise may not be suitable for visitors who are sensitive to sensory stimulation. The combination of audio commentary, VR animations, visual effects, and boat movement can feel overwhelming for some guests.

During the cruise, you'll wear VR glasses for seven immersive animation sequences, each lasting around two minutes. Between these VR experiences, you can remove the headset and enjoy views of Amsterdam's real canal scenery while listening to an audio guide that shares stories about the city and its history. The VR glasses are designed to fit comfortably over most prescription glasses, so wearing corrective lenses is not a problem. Facilities: Toilet onboard

Yes, the experience includes a multilingual audio guide and an onboard host to ensure everything runs smoothly.

The cruise lasts for approximately 75 minutes, including seven locations where you can enjoy a VR experience.

No, outside food and beverages are not permitted during the experience.

Pets are not allowed due to venue restrictions.

This experience is not accessible for wheelchairs and prams/strollers.

Make sure to have your entry tickets and ID ready for a smooth experience.

Guests under the age of six are not recommended due to the nature of the VR experience.

Yes, you must go through mandatory security checks; skip-the-line does not apply here.

The package includes a 75-minute canal cruise with an audio guide and a 15-minute VR experience featuring seven animations.

Personal expenses are not covered in this experience.

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