Combo: Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise with Free Drink & Stroopwafel + Van Gogh Museum Tickets

4.7(5361)English, Spanish, French, Italian +16Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Your experience

Discover two of Amsterdam’s premier cultural highlights with one convenient combo ticket.

Getting started

Arrive at the central boarding point near Centraal Station to set sail on your evening light festival cruise, or head directly to Museumplein for your scheduled Van Gogh Museum visit. Show your digital smartphone voucher at each entrance for immediate, hassle-free admission.

What to expect

Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise

Glide through Amsterdam's historic waterways as artists light up the canals with custom sculptures and luminous installations.

Features:

• Official Festival route: Follow the dedicated light art trail along Amsterdam’s iconic central canals to view custom-built light sculptures and glowing bridges created by global artists.

• Eco-friendly boat comforts: Enjoy an intimate cruise experience on a quiet, sustainable electric boat with covered seating for weather protection and complimentary blankets for added warmth.

• Live skipper commentary & treats: Savour a traditional Dutch snack (stroopwafel) alongside warm glühwein or tea while your skipper shares live stories, contextual background, and local lore about the installations.

Van Gogh Museum

Step inside Museumplein’s gallery dedicated to the extraordinary life and work of Vincent van Gogh. The museum houses over 200 paintings, 500 drawings, and hundreds of personal letters by the post-Impressionist master.

Features:

• World's largest Van Gogh collection: View legendary original paintings up close, including world-famous masterpieces such as Sunflowers, Almond Blossom, The Potato Eaters, and The Yellow House.

• Chronological & interactive exhibits: Follow Van Gogh’s personal and artistic journey through interactive digital displays, rare family correspondence, and rare personal drawings.

• Masterpieces & influences: Explore permanent displays alongside temporary exhibitions featuring works by Van Gogh's contemporaries and post-Impressionist peers like Paul Gauguin and Claude Monet.

Combine an atmospheric evening canal light cruise with guaranteed gallery entry to maximise your time and save on ticket costs.
Sail past light sculptures on a covered electric boat while enjoying warm glühwein or tea paired with a tasty Dutch treat, like a stroopwafel.
Listen as your English-speaking skipper shares fascinating live stories and artistic context for each canal light installation.
Step inside Museumplein’s Van Gogh Museum to view the world's largest collection of the post-Impressionist master's works.
Marvel up close at world-renowned artistic masterpieces including Sunflowers, Almond Blossom, and The Potato Eaters.

Included

75-90 minute cruise along the official Amsterdam Light Festival route
Boarding near Centraal Station
Small, electric, covered boat
Mulled wine (glühwein) or tea
Dutch snack (stroopwafel)
Professional English-speaking local skipper
Blankets (available on request)
Timed entry to the Van Gogh Museum
Access to all permanent and temporary exhibitions
Self-guided tour of the Van Gogh Museum

Not included

Personal expenses
Transportation to/from the meeting point
Audio guide
Guided tour

Meeting and pickup

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• 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.

Meeting point1

Meeting
Van Gogh Museum, Museumplein 6, Amsterdam
Van Gogh Museum, Museumplein 6, Amsterdam, AMSTERDAM, 1071 DJ, United States
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End point

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Good to know

Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.
Outside food & beverages, sharp metallic tools or objects, and large bags and luggage are not allowed on this experience.
Due to cruise restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
Do not bring handbags larger than A4 size inside the museum. You may be refused entry if you carry items larger than 45×25×25 cm, wheeled suitcases, or trolleys of any size.
The boats are not wheelchair accessible.
KINboat staff or the captain will assist you when boarding if required.