Step aboard a canal cruise through Amsterdam and discover the city's past and present with virtual reality. For most of the journey, you’ll drift along the canals, taking in the beauty of modern-day Amsterdam while listening to an audio guide available in Dutch or English.

At seven points along the route, you’ll slip on a VR headset and be transported back 400 years to the 17th century. Suddenly, the city comes alive as you witness the grand homes of Amsterdam’s elite, the bustling trade hub with its busy warehouses, the harbour teeming with hundreds of ships, and the vast shipyard where warships were constructed. You’ll also explore the city’s outer districts, protected by an imposing five-meter-high wall, and uncover even more hidden stories of the 17th century in Amsterdam.

Blending storytelling with guided narration and immersive VR, the experience offers a historical journey into Amsterdam’s past.

Highlights

It's an opportunity to travel 400 years back with immersive VR
The tour shows you historic harbours, mansions, and city walls
You'll drift along Amsterdam's canals with an audio commentary

Wichtig zu wissen

Accessibility:

The boat is wheelchair accessible. Please let the local operator know beforehand so that the tour guide can make the necessary arrangements. You'll find the contact details in your voucher after booking

Know in advance:

The VR headset is off 80% of the time. At multiple locations, guests put on a VR headset that shows them their vicinity, but during the 17th century
All boats are enclosed and have heating in the winter
The minimum age to join this tour is 8 years old