




Entry to the Van Gogh Museum
1-hour LOVERS Canal Cruise
Child ticket for ages 4-13 years old
Free entry for 0-3 year olds when accompanied by a paying adult
Monday - Sunday: 9.00 - 17.00
Check-in 15 minutes before departure
The free audio-guide on the boat is available in Dutch, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Catalan, Turkish, Polish, Thai, Indonesian, Russian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, Hebrew and Hindi
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Tickets cannot be rescheduled or cancelled
Only service dogs (who must be identifiable as such) are allowed on the boat
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From 7 March to 9 June 2025, the Van Gogh Museum and the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam are joining forces for a major exhibition on one of the most important artists of our time: Anselm Kiefer. The title of the exhibition, Sag mir wo die Blumen sind, refers to the anti-war song of the same name by American folk singer and activist Pete Seeger, which later became widely known in a German rendition by Marlene Dietrich. The title also refers to Kiefer's new work of the same name that will be on display at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, and to Vincent van Gogh's Sunflowers. This ticket gives you access to the Van Gogh Museum. At the Van Gogh Museum you will receive a wristband that gives you access to the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam.
Del 7 de marzo al 9 de junio de 2025, el Museo Van Gogh y el Museo Stedelijk de Ámsterdam unen sus fuerzas para organizar una gran exposición de uno de los artistas más importantes de nuestro tiempo: Anselm Kiefer. El título de la exposición, Sag mir wo die Blumen sind, hace referencia a la canción antibelicista del mismo nombre del cantante de folk y activista estadounidense Pete Seeger, que más tarde se hizo muy conocida en una versión alemana de Marlene Dietrich. El título también hace referencia a la nueva obra de Kiefer del mismo nombre que se exhibirá en el Museo Stedelijk de Ámsterdam, y a Los girasoles de Vincent van Gogh. Esta entrada le dará acceso al Museo van Gogh. En el Museo van Gogh recibirá una pulsera que le dará acceso al Museo Stedelijk de Ámsterdam.
Combining these two famous sights on your visit to Amsterdam will help you to see as much of the city as possible and to discover the many talents of the famous, post-impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh.
Learn about Van Gogh's life, read his letters, or explore his paintings and drawings, before or after you enjoy a boat tour through the iconic 17th century canals. You choose the order in which you want visit these attractions, all while saving both time and money with this great combo
Van Gogh is quite possibly the most famous amongst the Dutch masters, though many outside the country's borders mispronounce his name. The museum dedicated to his work was entirely refurbished in 2013 in order to remain a cutting-edge exhibition space worthy of the art work on display.
A visit to the Van Gogh Museum is a unique experience. The museum is home to the largest collection of work by Vincent van Gogh in the world, including over 200 of his paintings, 500 drawings and more than 750 letters.
It provides the opportunity to keep track of the artist's developments and compare his paintings to works by other artists from the 19th century in the collection, such as Gauguin, Manet and Pissarro. The museum also presents exhibitions on various subjects from 19th-century art history.
An Amsterdam canal cruise is the perfect addition to a trip to the Van Gogh Museum. During the hour-long cruise, you’ll discover the beautiful canal belt of the ‘Venice of the North.' The Amsterdam canal cruise is truly one of Amsterdam’s highlights, it’s no wonder that the 100km-long canal belt is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Marvel at the three most famous canals of the city, the Keizersgracht, Prinsengracht, and Herengracht, alongside which wealthy spice merchants constructed grand houses during the Dutch Golden Age. The Amsterdam canal cruise is significantly enriched by an audio guide, in 19 languages, packed with fascinating information about the city's history.
652 Reviews
Tourist11590861736
The canal cruise was perfect, the captin come guide gave us headphones to listen in our own language. The riverboat was clean and tidy, easy to walk on and off, it was a nice day and we got some beautiful pictures!! A great end to a fantastic tourist holiday!!
OnAir64046
We did the early evening cruise to see the lights of the city. Easy to get tickets by turning up and allocated the next cruise. There is an audio link that you can use, but we decided to just sit outside and watch the views. An hour cruise which was interesting and pretty.
Lynsey T
We had an hour cruise around the canals in Amsterdam and learnt a lot whilst doing it. We really enjoyed every second. My five year old didn’t want to get off. The captain was also very knowledgeable.
CanadianBlondie
This is a must do on your list of things to do while visiting Amsterdam. It takes you through areas that you may not be able to walk to. The captain points out things of interest and tells the story behind it.
Becky F
We had a really lovely time on the one-hour canal cruise. Our captain was very lovely and cracked a good few jokes throughout the tour. The GPS guided tour via the headphones was a fab idea and there were so many language options available which was a really pleasant surprise. We learned so much about the history of the city and the tour even helped us to find places to visit again in further detail after the tour. The price was extremely reasonable considering the excellent experience we got, and our boat even left a little early which was nice. All in all, we would definitely recommend it!
Brad D
We really enjoyed it. We show I I amsterdam cards at the ticket office ans were on a boat and on our way within 10 minutes. Our captain (Tony I believe was his name) was lovely ,cheerful and very knowledge of the area, he also had 2 traniees with him and they were also lovely. The facilties were clean. If I hadn't have had the I amsterdam card I would have still paid what the price was (which I think is reasonable).
peter G
1st time in Amsterdam and loved it Booked on the Lovers Canal cruise early in the morning to get a feel for the city and to get our bearings The tour showed the highlights of the city and the comentry was good
Vladimir J
sitting backward is really annoying... Except that I think it is very nice and the captain was a nice guy, he was really funny, making jokes.
pieta
Booked through Get Your Guide literally 20 mins before boarding. They let us join a boat that was boarding as soon as we got there, which was great, no standing around as they weren’t so busy. We took a daytime trip and glad we did. Maybe evening cruises would be better in warmer months with open boats. The boat was modern, clean and warm and no condensation at all during any part of our cruise. The headphones were included and the audio commentary was interesting. The captain also added bits and pieces of extra info which was appreciated. It was a great introduction to the canals of Amsterdam as we decided to do this trip literally an hour after arriving in Amsterdam. It helped us with our bearings and with general historical info about the city. The reason for 4 rather than 5 stars is that we seemed to stay on one canal, no museums seen, no Anne Frank house, nothing like that, which was a shame as lots of tourists probably visit these places afterwards. Maybe the canal boat starting from the museums area take that route? We took the one from the station. There are lots of canal boat companies, but we were more than happy with Lovers as their boats appear a lot more modern than many others we saw. I would definitely recommend the cruise and my teenage daughter said it was one of the nicest things we did when in Amsterdam.
silk44w
A amazing tour with some great canal boat skills performed and a great host. This tour is very much for couples and being alone I felt a little out of place.
GW__92
Done the open boat tour during the summer. A great way to see the city and the audio guide gave plenty of information along the way. Extremely relaxing to the point I almost fell asleep half way around. Would definitely do the tour again if I’m back in Amsterdam
colleen S
Guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Although it rained, I still enjoyed the tour. The only complaint was the audio was difficult to hear at times.
far away from every day
Nice relaxing hour around the canals. Duco (sorry if I have not got the name correct) was informative with history and fun facts. Would recommend.
ross
It was educational, slowed down at the right places. The pilot was polite and explained well- was fun and energetic.
Elvira T
El tour está muy bien, en cambio si ya has hecho un freetour por la ciudad recomiendo el crucero primero, te da una vista más general, mi amiga y yo al haber hecho antes el freetour volvimos a ver sitios en los que ya habíamos estado.
A.S
Croisière avec le groupe lovers Sympathique croisière traduit en plusieurs langue 1h pour vous faire un tour des canaux avec visite guidée et indication sur les différents quartiers/monuments / place/ marché /histoire / musée de la ville etc Très bien pour découvrir une 1er fois en famille en amies en couple cette croisière et très bien adapter
Marinel15
Petite balade bien sympathique, est l’audio était très bien fait rien à redire. Le petit bar pour attendre est très sympa aussi avant d’accéder au bateau.
diana9008
Wir hatten einen super symphatischen Bootsführer der viele Nebeninfos gab. War schön und informativ. 1 Stunde hat gut gereicht und empfehlenswert. Gute Karte erhalten für den Treffpunkt und pünktlich, sowie sauber.
Sarakshi
Muy puntuales, un paseo tranquilo, recomiendo que cuando lo cojan miren bien la metereología, pues así podrán disfrutar mejor de las vistas.
Vanda53
Giro dei canali in barca assolutamente da consigliare. Audioguida in italiano e Simon simpaticissimo conducente che comunque dava ulteriori informazioni in inglese. La durata è di un'ora ma ci è dispiaciuto scendere!!
chrisbu91
Die Stunde waren zwar nur ca. 50 Minuten, aber die Tour war wunderschön. Unbedingt abends machen, die Atmosphäre ist unbeschreiblich!
Yannick Raach
Sehr nette Bootstour über die Kanäle von Amsterdam! Man bekommt viele interessante Informationen über die Stadt und deren Geschichte erzählt.
Christian D
La promenade sur les canaux dure une heure. Les audio guides permettent de suivre les commentaires dans différentes langues. Le long de cette promenade fluviale, nous découvrons l'histoire de la ville et des monuments "célèbres". Par contre, le confort est rudimentaire.
Teresa F
Las vistas son preciosas, aunque desde posición incómoda porque el barco estaba muy lleno. El capitán muy simpático e hizo agradable el viaje.
robertadeg
Crociera molto carina con guida in tutte le lingue. Partenza vicino ala stazione centrale. Durata circa un ora. Visita dei canali principali di Amsterdam. Da provare
MattAndLol
Visited with my husband on our 1st afternoon in Amsterdam, Sun 6th April at 2pm, we'd booked our tickets a few weeks beforehand through Easyjet, our holiday provider, through a company called Musement. We only had to queue a short time & were pleased they let us straight in although we were about half an hour early ! It said that the tickets for that day were sold out so I recommend always booking them well in advance to ensure you can get in. The museum is well laid out, each floor displays Van Gogh's paintings at each stage of his life together with paintings of other artists that influenced him at that time & his life story in segments. You can hire audio guides but we didn't bother, we just wanted to enjoy his paintings ourselves. It was wonderful to see the paintings of Sunflowers, Irises, the Bedroom at Arles, various self- portraits, Almond Blossoms etc so close up. Yes it was busy but not enough to put us off. While visiting this museum you are near the Rijksmuseum, we only visited the cute garden there with playful fountains & a row of food & souvenir stalls just past, we had a delicious hot waffle with cream sat outside in the sun ! A special experience to see so many Van Gogh paintings in 1 place.
rkigervaron
One of the truly great places in the city and a standout museum in the world. Always enjoy visiting and enjoying the guided tour (audio)
jenniferlr2020
Visited the museum as part of our holiday in Amsterdam. I’m not massively into my art but it was an interesting experience. I’d recommend the audio guide and there are different tours you can select. Lucky enough to see one of the versions of the Sunflowers painting. We got the extra exhibit included in our ticket which is based in the museum next door. Can’t seem to opt out of this so it does increase the price. If you love the work of Van Gogh, you’ll love this.
Dreamer66756019683
This was one of the highlights of my trip to amsterdam, the city is amazing but this museum is also worth spending a few hours at. you get a lot of dutch culture through the medium of van gogh
Idlism
A lovely immersive experience , The first part is extremely relaxing and thought provoking. I enjoyed learning more about Van Gogh.
ronaldmR5010ZC
Great display of Vincent Van Gogh’s paintings. All very organized. Easy to navigate. Friendly staffs, Great for visiting for art lovers!
A8878NEmaureens
Wonderful experience, especially if you like Van Gogh art. Had to put a bag into lockers which were secure but guard insisted I put my travel bag with money, ID and Passport in as well and both myself and another lady refused to relinquish them! Saw many other ladies with larger purses/travel bags on them in the museum. Really nice gift shop but restrained myself!
lifeisanadventure123
Enjoyable couple of hours exploring the Van Gogh museum. Well worth getting the audio guide to listen to as you walk around. So many paintings of his to admire and really interesting to see how his unique style evolved. Our lovely sunflower cake in the cafe was a bonus!
MelSavage14
We spent an hour and a half wandering through the museum enjoying the paintings, a wonderful feeling to think we were looking at the real originals!
G867NEerins
I loved the museum. I was very impressed by the curating of the museum. They did a wonderful job intertwining the story of Van Gogh's personal life with that of his art influences over his painting career.
12SNina
If you like art then it is a must to go there. Book tickets before, selling out even in April. You can see not only Van Gogh works but also some of this fellows. Also gives a brief overview of his life. We enjoyed it. Also current exhibition of Kiefer works is impressive.
C8473EPerics
This was so incredible. We hired a guide to get more details than was avaiable and that was a win! Better insite into Van Gogh's life and art as he transitioned through his styles.
markandsusiepinchin
Van Gogh's life was tragic. This wonderful museum shares the tragedy of it alongside his art. It brings alive the person alongside the artist. Wonderful restaurant with polite, pleasant staff. A must see in Amsterdam.
pescapes_london
Book in advance to not be disappointed. Tickets rarely available on the day. Recommend the audio tour to get the best out of your visit. Great to understand the artist’s life more and see so much of his original works.
MeganHarr99
Has an amazing display of pictures nicely organised to follow Van Goghs life. I particularly loved seeing his drawings for his designs for future pictures or on his letters to Theo, you really felt the love between two brothers. The atrium has more pictures and art displays of another artist who was influenced by Van Gogh. I loved seeing other artist work who were inspired by Van Gogh or who influenced Van Gogh
Kirklogan
Excellent content. Quality high for All informational signs. Clean. Good check-in process. Value for money was perfect.
Odisco
It’s pretty good. Lighting on the first floor makes it surprisingly hard to appreciate some of the pictures. Highlight actually was the joint exhibition of Keifer with the Stedelijk museum next door. Which was wonderful.
MapsAVA
Amazing! definitely a must, don't forget to get souvenirs. Went there with the family, perfect location we walked from the hotel to the museum.
soph0114
Loved seeing the artwork, however I do think the price is a little steep. Possibly smaller groups would also make the experience better. Still really enjoyed
RobY324
Really enjoyed the museum. Van Gogh’s work is presented in the context of his artistic development and professional relationships and includes the works of other artists he learned from or worked alongside.
brendawR2743BR
The museum has an amazing array of Van Gogh's work. There are also works of his contemporaries. We learned a lot about Van Gogh and his family and friends. Well worth it.
W4228QVnicolel
Very well laid out museum. You must book your ticket and time slot in advance as it does sell out and get crowded. At the time we went they were doing a combo ticket with the museum next door.
183davide
This is really impressive - the scale of the collection is amazing and allows you to see the development of Van Gogh's style and life. Really well laid out and well worth a couple of hours of your time, even it like me you are not especially into art
willemg298
This is a very well organized museum. There is a limit for access and it makes it not too busy. The collection is great and it has also very interesting information about Vincent Van Gogh and his family. A must visit for every visitor to Amsterdam.
keelbyc
An incredibly moving and beautiful experience, though the lighting occasionally hindered the full appreciation of some artworks. I highly recommend taking a moment to listen to the audio recordings of the correspondences—they add a profound depth to the journey.
denewton
Busier than the nearby Rijksmuseum when we went as everyone recognises one of his pictures as their favourite. Once you get passed the more famous pictures there are also other's which place Van Gogh's pictures in context of their production. It is on 4 floors so plenty of art objects to look at.
isoldeh340
The museum offers an impressive collection of Vincent van Gogh's work, showcasing his incredible talent and the evolution of his style. The layout of the museum is well thought out, guiding visitors through his life and artistic journey with informative displays and personal letters. It’s a beautiful space to spend a few hours, and the artwork is absolutely captivating. The museum can get crowded, especially during peak hours, but it’s well worth the visit for anyone interested in the life and art of one of history’s most famous painters.
Roger_and_Kate
Entrance tickets for the museum are online only, which is a bit of a faff to buy standing outside with a mobile phone if you don’t book in advance. Once inside, however, it was ok. Crowded, even in late afternoon in February. Interesting insight into the life (and death) of the artist and plenty of paintings. Not as good value as the Rijksmuseum next door. It was our 4th favourite, behind the Anne Frank House and the Dutch Resistance museums.
E5784FKkatiew
This is where you come to get to know and appreciate the real Van Gogh, his life story, how he learned to paint and what he enjoyed painting. You can get a headset or walk at your own pace. Two giftshops, toilets, a café, and I think I saw lockers? Plenty of young people with sketch pads which is nice to see.
18katey
The Van Gogh Museum was one of the highlights of my trip to Amsterdam! Seeing so many of Van Gogh’s works up close was amazing. The way the museum is organized takes you through his life and career, and it’s fascinating to see how his style evolved. I spent hours here, especially admiring some of his most famous paintings like 'The Starry Night' and 'Sunflowers.' The museum gets crowded, but it’s well worth a visit!
M7795YLalisonm
A lot of his most famous works are very spread out but it was very interesting and I loved it! Would definitely recommend if you like Van Gogh or art in general
Aburel
Back here after a lot of time. Impressed about the new entrance and setting. Top from the digital storage boxes! Then the architecture and the display. A memorial dedicated to Van Gogh. Im a fan of the sunflower, the irises and the spring blossom. A special moment. Oh, both the cafes and the shops are worth a try.
louiville7
The famous museum is 20 minutes from Amsterdam Centraal Station (Eurostar). It is in the area surrounded by other popular museums. It is recommended to buy tickets in advance though you may be able to get tickets on the day. Entry is straightforward and there are plenty of staff around to welcome and support. It is essential to ensure backpacks and camera bags are kept in front of you as staff will ensure this is done. The museum itself has three floors and provides a journey of the beginning and end of the famous artist. This focus on the story makes travelling through the floors quickly enjoyable and the museum is not overtly too large. There are few resting areas for those who grow tired of walking. Alongside the story, the museum showcases the artist's influences and details the artistic styles used. The shop is excellent and it will be hard to leave without purchasing as there are high-quality items available. I highly recommend a visit to this excellent museum that shows a different and enjoyable offer for the museum experience.
Kingcoparamedic
I know painters via watching Jeopardy. I was skeptical about a day just with Van Gogh paintings. However, the museum is excellent. Well set up and keeps people moving along without lots of gathering. We spent nearly 2 hours there. Which surprised me as it didn’t feel like that. The only downside is the constant stairs. If you have someone mobility impaired with you, it’s tough moving around. Elevators exist but nearly always a line or full.
Daydream53706894138
An absolute must visit in Amsterdam and definitely one of the best art museums I’ve ever seen. Although the tickets were quite pricey, our visit was completely worth it. Recommend you book the tickets one week beforehand if you’re a student so you take advantage of the discount they offer.
lucyemmanz
The only reason this isn't 5/5 is because the entry ticket is a little steep. There was a good range of his (and other artists' works), they broke down his life and the massive range of portraits well. I booked tickets for first thing, so it wasn't too crowded. The gift shop had a good range of options too.
LeslieH673
We were really excited about this museum as we're Van Gogh art fans, and while the museum is nice, it simply didn't hold a candle to the Rijksmuseum nearby. It felt like it couldn't decide if it was a Van Gogh history or a Van Gogh art museum, and never fully got to be either. It certainly wasn't a bad way to spend a few hours though!
Leese321
We had a private english tour through get your guide which was bit extra but definitely worth it. Tour guide gave a talk on Van Gogh life and his paintings.. this was so interesting. Tour was 2 hours and group was small. Would definitely recommend.
M9311WMcharliel
The Van Gogh museum is a must see for any art/history fans visiting Amsterdam. The museum is modern and well stacked with multiple works of Van Gogh as well as other famous artists. The highlights of this museum are the famous sunflowers and The Bedroom in Arles. I would recommend booking in advance during peak hours to avoid any disappointment.
mwilliams15
Definately worth doing but I never researched properly and though the immersive experience was here, it’s not it’s elsewhere in the city We opted to pay €7 for a tour guide Charlotte She was very good and we found out a few bits of history we had no ideas about Well worth doing mind you and saw some originals of his best works
CaptainCondom
One of the best art galleries in the world. I’ve been to many and this so well put together enhanced by the audio guide. It’s my wife’s favourite artist so she loved it. I have huge respect for the man but also really enjoyed it. The whole thing seems well thought through.
Lian3333
This museum is a must do. I learned so much from the visit. The art is wonderful and the entire experience was high quality. It was very easy to use the tram to get to the museum district.
juliebZ7480FP
Was not disappointed. The audio tour was amazing and worth the extra money to explain some of the lesser known pieces on display. The tour brought Vincent to life.
bensM329AF
9/10 something to do in Amsterdam, and 10/10 museum art. Has the largest collection of Original and well preserved Van Gogh paintings. And a timeline for his entire life. Original classics Displayed such as - Sunflowers/The bedroom and many, many of his classic portraits.
a_coupland18
It is a guarantee that this attraction will always be busy, however, it is worth every second you spend there. As a novice art lover, I was captivated by each and every single piece. The brush strokes, the colour palettes, and the stories surrounding Van Gogh's life with each one. It truly is such a historical, captivating story that Van Gogh was able to tell on canvas, and through his work. I'd easily spend a whole afternoon here, despite how busy and packed it was. Definitely worth a stop while touring through Amsterdam.
E2944IWkarenp
Awesome tour of the Van Gogh Museum with our guide, Genevieve, from Loving Vincent Tours! Genevieve was extremely pleasant and very knowledgeable. Her expertise made this tour one of the best we’ve ever encountered from any tour agency!
CM1602
A visit to the Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam should be on every art lover's programme when visiting the city. Even if Van Gogh's paintings are already well known to the general public, a visit to the museum opens up a new perspective on the artist. The exhibition, with its thematic focus and additional explanations, deepens knowledge about Van Gogh and his work. The wealth of works on display is unique and these alone have a special effect on the visitor.
PaulW723
Great Gallery, full of Van Gogh artworks and his influencers, tells the she story of an amazing life and artist. In a good location in the museum district so easy to get to. You need to book in advance, as it gets busy. I bought with a comnbo on the Iamsterdam card which gave cheaper access, so worth checking out the Iamsterdam card, as I saved allot of money by using the card and tried a few things
28et
As an art lover, I was very excited to visit this museum. I was very impressed; enamoured by the works. I often found myself overwhelmed by the history and the sheer magnitude of the art on display. However, it was often difficult to view some of the more famous works due to other tourists and guided groups. This wasn’t much of an issue since it’s to be expected, but at the end of the museum when viewing ‘Almond Blossom’ it seemed a line of pesky Americans had formed to take pictures with the art. I have no problem with people taking pictures of the art — I do it myself to practice sketching and to learn more, but when it’s with the art, it becomes insufferable, especially when the majority of people would like to view the painting and you are hindering them from doing so. Nobody could get close to a glimpse of the painting because of the people posing directly in front of it. My advice if you would like to visit is plan your trip early in the day. We went at 10am and the first part of our visit was great, but when more tourists had arrived (around 11:30-12pm), it became difficult to appreciate the art without the distraction of inconsiderate attention-seeking tourists. The locker system was also quite convoluted, but I was glad that it was free. The restaurant seemed nice having plant-based options clearly marked, however we were seated at a table with no QR code and were unable to order. The server said they would return to take our order but after an awkward and hungry 20 minutes, we decided to leave. No hard feelings though, restaurant work is difficult especially in such a busy attraction.
J2074RGkatiec
We pre booked tickets online. The queue when you arrive is quite large but it moved quickly and the gallery is big enough that it didn’t feel crowded. Certain works of art have more of a crowd but it didn’t detract from the experience. We were still able to see everything. We also had the audio tour which was super informative. We also visited the cafe which was super quick service.