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What to expect on your time travel.

75 minutes. 8 historical locations. The Amsterdam of 1597 to 1681 — brought to life around you.

4.8 · 1,200+ guests

Your 75-minute journey, step by step

1

Arrival & boarding

Arrive 10 minutes early at the Stromma Rijksmuseum pier on Stadhouderskade 520, right next to the Rijksmuseum. Our hosts welcome you aboard a heated, fully covered canal boat — comfortable in any weather.

2

Welcome drink

Settle into your seat with a complimentary welcome drink. Additional drinks and snacks are available on board (card payment only).

3

The headset

Each guest receives a VR headset and audio guide. The headset fits comfortably over regular glasses. Audio is available in English and Dutch.

4

The voyage begins

As the boat glides through Amsterdam's historic canals, the audio guide tells the story of the city. At 8 carefully chosen locations, you'll be invited to put on the headset — and step directly into 17th-century Amsterdam.

5

What you'll see in VR

A bustling morning market on the Herengracht. The harbour with hundreds of merchant ships. A shipyard building Amsterdam's fleet. The five-metre city wall at the edge of the old city. Warehouses, merchant homes, and street life from the 17th century — recreated from historical records and original maps.

6

Between the VR moments

Headset off, take in modern Amsterdam — the same canals, four centuries later. Enjoy the view, your drink, and the audio guide weaving past and present together.

7

Return

After 75 minutes, you'll return to the Stadhouderskade pier — and to today. The Rijksmuseum is a 2-minute walk away if you'd like to continue your journey on canvas.

Good to know

Suitable for ages 8 and up
Wheelchair access is limited — please contact us in advance
VR headsets are cleaned between every tour
If you feel motion-sick, the VR moments are short (about 2 minutes each)
Group bookings (10+) — please contact us

Practical information

Where & when

Stromma Rijksmuseum pier

Stadhouderskade 520, 1071 ZD Amsterdam

Tram 2 or 12, stop: Rijksmuseum

Metro 52, stop: Vijzelgracht (7 min walk)

Departure times: 10:30, 12:30, 14:30, 16:30

Daily, year-round

What's included

VR headset
Audio guide (EN/NL)
Welcome drink
Heated covered boat
Free cancellation up to 24h before

Same canal. Different century. Step aboard.

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