Amsterdam Historical VR Canal Cruise Travel to the 17th Century

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About this activity

Step aboard Stromma’s VR History Cruise and watch Amsterdam shift between centuries as you sail. You’ll start by soaking up the city as it is today, the gentle sway of the boat, the shimmer of canal light, the close-up views of gabled houses and arched bridges while the onboard commentary draws you into the stories about the rich history of Amsterdam.

Then, at key locations, you’ll slip on VR glasses and the view transforms. The same canal you’re floating on becomes 1650s Amsterdam in full 360°: bustling quaysides, historic façades rebuilt with striking accuracy, and scenes of daily life unfolding where modern streets now stand. When the headset comes off, the magic hits twice—you’re looking at the real-world buildings and shorelines again, able to compare past and present in the exact same spot.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 15 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 50 people
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English, Dutch, Spanish
Guide: English, Dutch, Spanish
Operated by: Stromma Nederland

Ages: Children (6–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Audio commentary detailing 17th-century Golden Age history
Included: 75-minute canal cruise through Amsterdam historic waterways
Included: Virtual Reality (VR) headset and synchronized video experience

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Food and beverages

Itinerary

Herengracht

10 min Admission included

At the Herengracht passengers get to see one of the canals included on the Unesco World Heritage site. On this canal the passengers also get to experience their first VR Animation. Traveling back to this exact canal in the 17th century with its rich merchant houses and their inhabitants.
Emperor's Canal (Keizersgracht)

10 min Admission included

Travelers will sail on the Keizersgracht as one of the first canals in the cruise. This canal provides beautiful views this old part of Amsterdam.
IJ

10 min Admission included

While sailing along the IJ passengers will get to compare the ships and contemporary architecture of the presence, with the busy harbor from the 17th century while wearing the VR glasses.
Weeping Tower

5 min Admission not included

At this location you will experience both the past and the present. By listening to the audio guide and by putting on the VR headset for a 360 degree animation of 17th century Amsterdam. This will show how much this location has changed over 400 years.
The Amstel

10 min Admission included

On the Amstel one gets to experience a wide view across the city sail across the river that gives the city its name. There is also a VR animation for this location that shows the windmills and the waterworks that would control the waterlevel of the city.
Skinny Bridge

5 min Admission included

While sailing across the Amstel you sail beneath the Skinny bridge a well-known landmark of the city. To learn about the origin of the name of the bridge you put on the VR glasses and experience this location in the 17th century.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Your Departure location dock and ticketshop are right across from Rijksmuseum. Are location is also within walking distance from Leidseplein and Museumplein.

End point

Your Departure location dock and ticketshop are right across from Rijksmuseum. Are location is also within walking distance from Leidseplein and Museumplein.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for travelers with epilepsy or higher sensitivity to light and sound