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Amsterdam Shore Excursion: Van Gogh Museum and Amsterdam Canal Hop-On Hop-Off Day Pass
- LocationAmsterdam, Netherlands
- DurationValid for 24 hours
- PortAmsterdam
- Tour Code2544PRTAMSCANAL3
Introduction
Shore Excursion Highlights
- Amsterdam hop-on hop-off canal bus shore excursion
- Stop at Amsterdam's top attractions like the Rijksmuseum and Anne Frank House
- Skip-the-line admission to the Van Gogh Museum included
- See the world's largest collection of Van Gogh's work including Sunflowers
- Hop on and off the canal bus as many times as you'd like
Included with your day pass is a skip-the-line admission ticket to the Van Gogh Museum! Jump the long queues so you can go straight inside the museum to admire the artwork. The museum contains the world's largest collection of paintings by Vincent van Gogh, including such famous works as Sunflowers and several self-portraits. The museum's comprehensive collection of Van Gogh's work allows you to track the artist’s creative development, and compare his paintings to works by his 19th-century contemporaries like Gauguin and Monet.
See the Itinerary section below for a list of hop-on hop-off canal bus stops.
This excursion is located within a 15-minute walk to the Amsterdam cruise port, so you determine the time you return to your ship in Amsterdam. Please allow yourself ample time to enjoy the excursion and ensure your timely return to the port. This excursion is not covered by our worry-free policy.
Schedule Details
Departure Point
Departure Time (local time)
Daily 9am - 5pm, Fridays open until 10pm
Canals boats run at the following frequencies on 4 different lines:
Red Line:
10:10am - 6:20pm: once an hour, daily
10:15am - 6:45pm: once an hour on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays; daily from July 5 – September 1
Blue Line:
9:40am - 4:45pm: once an hour, daily
10am - 5:45pm: once an hour on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays; daily from July 5 – September 1
Orange Line:
10:30am - 6:20pm: once every 30 minutes, daily
10am - 6:20pm: once every 30 minutes on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays; daily from July 5 – September 1
Green line:
9:30am - 6:30pm: once an hour, daily
9:20am - 6:45pm: once an hour on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays; daily from July 5 – September 1
Return details
Operates
Tour and Pricing Options
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Additional Information
Inclusions
- Canal bus hop-on hop-off day pass (unlimited use)
- Commentary on board canal bus
- Admission ticket to Van Gogh Museum
Exclusions
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities (optional)
- This excursion is not covered by our worry-free policy
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Itinerary
- Central Station West
- Anne Frank House
- Rijksmuseum / Van Gogh Museum
- Leidseplein
- Heritage Museums
- City Hall
- Rembrandt House
- Gassan Diamonds
- Central Station East
Hop-On Hop-Off Canal Boat Stops (Red Line):
- Central Station East
- Nemo
- City Hall
- Hermitage
- Albert Cuyp Market
- Rijksmuseum / Van Gogh Museum
- Leidseplein
- Amsterdam Museum / The Museum of the Amsterdam Canals
- Central Station West
Hop-On Hop-Off Canal Boat Stops (Blue Line):
- Central Station West
- Passenger terminal
- Maritime Museum / Artis Zoo
- Dapper Market
- Tropen Museum
- City Hall
- Passenger Terminal
- Eye Film Institute
- Central Station West
Hop-On Hop-Off Canal Boat Stops (Orange Line):
- Rembrandt Plein
- Anne Frank House
- Rembrandt Plein
Voucher Information
You must present a paper voucher for this tour. We will email a link to access and print your voucher at the Lead Travelers email address. ?
Local Operator Information
Complete operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.
Recent Reviews from Other Travelers
Reviewed by Susan G, June 2012
so simple - handed over voucher for canals which was excellent and the van gogh voucher could be used next day which was great as canal network quite extensive. queues at museum were enormous on sunday so fantastic for us.
Reviewed by Steph K, August 2012
Was great to have the opportunity to visit the Van Gogh Museum as well as take a cruise around the canals of Amsterdam.
