One-of-a-kind VR canal cruise - experience Amsterdam's Golden Age on the water
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309 reviews
What guests loved most
Romy Krommert
“Dit was echt HET EINDE!! Zo leuk!! Helemaal de afwisseling tussen VR en zelf kunnen kijken naar het…”
Book up to 3h before departure
From €35
·1 hour & 15 minutes
VR History Experience • Welcome Drink • Luxury Covered Boat
This 75-minute Amsterdam canal cruise takes a different approach to sightseeing. VR Voyage Rondvaart combines a traditional boat tour with virtual reality, letting you see the city as it looks today while stepping into historically accurate recreations of 17th-century Amsterdam at seven points along the route. The covered boat departs from Leidsekade, carrying up to 24 guests through the canal ring with a friendly host on board to guide the experience.
For most of the journey, you can simply watch the canal houses and bridges pass by while listening to an audio tour in Dutch or English. At specific locations, you put on a VR headset synced to your surroundings — suddenly the waterfront shifts to show trading posts, a bustling harbour filled with ships, the old city walls, and the neighbourhoods where Amsterdam's elite once lived. The animations run about fifteen minutes total, woven into a narrative that connects what you see on screen with what sits just beyond the boat's windows.
The boat is fully covered with a retractable roof for rainy days, and seating is comfortable enough for the duration. A welcome drink is included with your ticket; after that, beer, wine, prosecco, and soft drinks are available to order from the onboard bar, along with snacks. Free cancellation applies if you change plans at least 24 hours ahead. Arrive ten minutes before your time slot with your booking QR code ready — the boat leaves on schedule.
Romy Krommert
July 2026
“Dit was echt HET EINDE!! Zo leuk!! Helemaal de afwisseling tussen VR en zelf kunnen kijken naar het mooie Amsterdam. Wauw! En de beelden van de VR waren echt geweldig om te zien. Nog nooit z’n toffe ervaring meegemaakt op een canal cruises. 100% aanrader. De VR maakt het echt helemaal af.”
Paulus van den Hogen
July 2026
Hein Molenaar
July 2026
“Heel leuke ervaring. Mooie boot en prachtige 3d experience.”
Tazzels Taart & zo
July 2026
“Dit was echt geweldig!”
K Stgmn
July 2026
“Great experience.”
Lies Konijn
July 2026
“Super cool experience! Been on the Amsterdam canals for many years wondering what it would have looked like in the early days and now you can see it for yourself, briljant!”
Jade Uitdewilligen
July 2026
“Heel erg leuk! En ontzettend vriendelijke mensen die er werkte. Aanrader!”
Elly Holkema
July 2026
“Heel mooi uitgevoerd. Niet een tour als anderen, met alle bezienswaardigheden. De VR gaat over de handelsstad Amsterdam, heel leerzaam.”
Joh. Krijgsman
July 2026
“Truly an awesome experience, great story telling and the whole voyage to the past is stunning, this is a "Must Do, Must See" - event you simply cannot ignore. Highly recommended! Cheers!”
Tinie Kauffman V Duuren
July 2026
“Geweldig”
Patrick Post
July 2026
“This is truly an amazing experience for tourists ánd for locals. The VR vibe is a great added value with new and interesting historical details.”
Peter Sommers
June 2026
Peter
June 2026
Keith Lee
June 2026
“I've been on canal tours throughout Europe and this was the best experience! Perfect blend of a traditional tour with VR to highlight it, not take away, from it. The VR made the history come alive. Again, just the right amount of VR to enhance the experience - just a couple minutes 5 or 6 times. Great people on the boats. When I booked the wrong day (Europe calendar days are different than US), Michiel was extremely helpful and answered the phone IN PERSON! Just book it! At top highlight on my month in Europe.”
Anastasia Proshin
June 2026
“What an incredible tour! I had been looking at this attraction for months before visiting Amsterdam. I first came across reviews about it around eight months ago and immediately added it to my wishlist. So when we finally made it to Amsterdam, this was one of the things I was most excited about, and it exceeded every expectation. I would highly recommend doing this within your first couple of days in the city. It's a fantastic way to see the main attractions, get a feel for different areas, and decide what you'd like to explore in more detail during the rest of your trip. More importantly, it allows you to see Amsterdam from a completely different perspective - the canals, the water, and what truly feels like the heart of the city. The interactive VR part was unlike anything I've ever tried before. While the story unfolds around you, you're actually moving through the canals on a boat. You feel the wind, the gentle movement of the water, and hear the sounds around you, which makes everything feel incredibly immersive. At times it felt less like VR and more like a full 5D adventure. Whether you're a history lover or simply a curious traveler, this is a wonderful way to dive into Amsterdam's past and connect with the city's story. It almost feels like stepping back in time and witnessing parts of its history firsthand. The staff were soo lovely, the boat was modern and comfortable, and the welcome drinks included in the ticket were a great touch. I actually bought the tickets as a surprise for my boyfriend. He's usually not the type of person who gets excited about tours, but he thoroughly enjoyed the whole journey from start to finish. Thank you for such a memorable afternoon. This was easily one of the highlights of our trip to Amsterdam, and I would recommend it to anyone visiting the city.”
Julie Silva
June 2026
“What a beautiful tour and the crew were just lovely as was the boat. Truly a must do while in Amsterdam”
Derrick van Welie
June 2026
Ronald Wallroth
June 2026
“Great experience, a good combination of the old Amsterdam in the Golden Age and now. Really enjoyed Mastersam seen from the waterside.”
Jelmer Vierstra
June 2026
“Educational, nicely made and fun for all ages.”
Minkeys
June 2026
“Really fun and educational tour. Truly recommended!”
Free cancellation 24h before departure time
Change time 12h before departure time
This operator's policy: Free cancellation 24h before departure time; Change time 12h before departure time.
This varies by cruise — check the feature badges and 'What's Included' section on this specific cruise page above for exactly what's covered (drinks, snacks, toilet, heating, and more) before you book.
Yes — shared cruises are booked per seat, so solo travelers, couples, and small groups can all join the same departure alongside other guests. Check this cruise page for how many seats you can book in one reservation.
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