Moco Museum & 75-Minute Canal Cruise Amsterdam

The canal cruise runs on an open ticket: board any boat that's next, no fixed time slot.

A combined ticket for Amsterdam's Moco Museum (modern and contemporary art, including Banksy and Warhol) and a 75-minute canal cruise through the city's historic waterways and bridges. The museum entry uses a timed slot you choose at checkout. The cruise operates on an open ticket, so you board the next available covered boat at either of two docks near Leidseplein or Rijksmuseum. Audio commentary in 19 languages, snackbox, and earphones are included on the cruise.

Step-by-step itinerary

Museum visit and canal cruise

• Pick up snackbox at ticket office
• Visit Moco Museum Amsterdam
• Board covered boat for canal cruise
• Enjoy 75-minute historical canal cruise

The Experience

The Moco Museum sits in the heart of Amsterdam and focuses on modern art forms (street art, pop art, and contemporary work) with pieces by artists like Banksy, Andy Warhol, and Roy Lichtenstein. Your entry time is fixed when you book, so you arrive at Honthorststraat 20 at the slot you selected. You cannot change it once reserved. The museum's collection spans radical new art movements and offers a different angle on what contemporary galleries show.

The 75-minute canal cruise is where you see the city from the water, which is how Amsterdam reveals itself. You'll pass the 17th-century buildings that line the canals (the architecture that made the city), and also the newer structures and bridges that show how it continues to change. The boat is covered, so weather does not stop the views. Audio commentary plays in your choice of 19 languages, and complimentary earphones come with your ticket (though you can use your own). A snackbox with a selection of snacks and a drink of your choice is yours before boarding.

The cruise operates on an open ticket, meaning no time slot is assigned: you walk up to either dock and board the next boat that departs. The first dock sits at Stadhouderskade 501, opposite the Hard Rock Cafe, a 2-minute walk from Leidseplein tram stop (lines 1, 2, 5, 11, 12). The second is at Stadhouderskade 550, near the Heineken Experience: a 5-minute walk from Rijksmuseum tram stop (lines 2, 5, 12) or a 2-minute walk from Vijzelgracht metro stop (line 52). Children from age 5 are welcome on both the cruise and in the museum.

What’s included

• 75-minute covered-boat canal cruise with audio commentary in 19 languages.
• complimentary earphones.
• entrance to the Moco Museum's regular exhibition with a timed slot of your choice.
• snackbox with snacks and one drink (on the option that includes it).

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Blue Boat Company

Is this one for you?Combine the canal cruise and Moco Museum in one trip with flexible timing: board the cruise whenever you arrive, then use your timed museum entry to skip the day-of wait for slots.

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Top questions

Can I choose what time I board the canal cruise, or is it assigned?

The canal cruise operates on an open ticket with no fixed departure time. You arrive at either dock and board the next available boat. No time slot is reserved. The museum entry, however, uses a timed slot you select when you book and cannot change.

What's included in the snackbox on the cruise?

The snackbox includes a variety of snacks and one drink of your choice, provided before you board the boat.

How many languages does the audio commentary on the cruise cover?

Audio commentary is available in 19 languages, and complimentary earphones come with your ticket, or you can use your own headphones if you prefer.

What kind of art does the Moco Museum focus on?

The Moco Museum specializes in modern and contemporary art, with a particular focus on radical new art forms like street art and pop art. The collection includes works by Banksy, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, and other influential contemporary artists.

Are there two different booking options for this package?

Yes. One option includes the canal cruise, snackbox, and Moco Museum entry. The other includes the cruise and museum entry without the snackbox. Both come with the 75-minute cruise and museum access.

Which dock is closer to the Rijksmuseum?

The dock at Stadhouderskade 550 (opposite Heineken Experience) is closer to Rijksmuseum: a 5-minute walk from the tram stop or a 2-minute walk from Vijzelgracht metro stop. The other dock at Stadhouderskade 501 is near Leidseplein, about 2 minutes away on foot.