Amsterdam Canal Cruise & THIS IS HOLLAND 5D Flight Tour

Two ways to see the canals: once from a flight simulator, once from a boat.

This combination ticket pairs a 5D flight simulation at THIS IS HOLLAND (where wind, sound and scent make you feel like you're soaring over Dutch landmarks) with a one-hour guided canal cruise through Amsterdam's historic waterways. The experience runs roughly three hours total. Entry to THIS IS HOLLAND and the canal cruise are both included. The cruise features a GPS audio guide available in 19 languages, so you follow along at your own pace from the boat.

Step-by-step itinerary

5D flight and canal cruise experience

• Visit THIS IS HOLLAND for 5D flight
• Cruise Amsterdam canals with audio guide

The Experience

Start at THIS IS HOLLAND, where four different shows take you through Dutch culture, history and landscapes using a 5D flight simulation. The special effects (wind, sounds and smells) make the flight feel real as you soar over the Dutch countryside and iconic landmarks like the Amsterdam Canal Belt. You're not watching a screen. The motion and sensory details wrap around you. After the simulation, you move straight to the canal cruise.

The one-hour cruise departs from one of three Lovers locations: Central Station (Prins Hendrikkade 20B), the Anne Frank House (Leliegracht 51), or the Rijksmuseum (Stadhouderskade 511). You sit back in a comfortable boat and listen to the GPS audio guide, which narrates the landmarks and history as you pass them. The guide is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and 12 other languages, so you can follow in whichever language suits you. The boat does the work. You just absorb the views and the commentary.

The time slot you book is for THIS IS HOLLAND. The cruise can be reserved separately to guarantee your preferred departure. If you want to lock in a specific canal cruise time, visit any Tours & Tickets shop, including the one at Damrak 26, to secure your spot before the day.

What’s included

• Entry to THIS IS HOLLAND with access to all four shows and the 5D flight simulation.
• one-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with GPS audio guide in 19 languages.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Tours & Tickets

Is this one for you?The GPS audio guide means you don't need to follow a live narrator. You listen at your own pace and in your preferred language, which works well if you want flexibility or if English is not your first language. The combination of the flight simulation and the water cruise gives you two completely different perspectives on the same canals in a single afternoon, so it suits a first-time visit when you want both the overview and the ground-level detail without splitting your day.

Top questions

What exactly happens inside the 5D flight simulation at THIS IS HOLLAND?

The simulation takes you through four different shows that cover Dutch culture, history and landscapes. Wind, sounds and smells create the sensation of flying over the Dutch countryside and iconic landmarks like the Amsterdam Canal Belt, so it feels like you're actually soaring through the skies rather than sitting in a theater.

Can I choose which language the canal cruise audio guide uses?

The GPS audio guide is available in 19 languages, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and 12 others. You select your language when you board, and the guide narrates the landmarks and history as you cruise past them.

Where does the canal cruise depart from?

The Lovers canal cruise has three departure points: Central Station (Prins Hendrikkade 20B), the Anne Frank House (Leliegracht 51), and the Rijksmuseum (Stadhouderskade 511). You can choose which location works best for your itinerary.

How long does the whole experience take?

The combination runs roughly three hours total: the 5D flight simulation at THIS IS HOLLAND plus the one-hour canal cruise. The time slot you book is for THIS IS HOLLAND. The cruise time can be reserved separately.

Is this suitable for children?

Children are welcome from age 4. The experience combines a flight simulation with a boat cruise, so younger children should be comfortable with both motion and sensory effects like wind and sound.