Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise

Name: Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 28.08 USD
Rating: 6 (165 reviews)

Everything was perfect and the views were beautiful

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Artists from all over the world have created light sculptures, projections and artwork to light up the city for the Amsterdam Festival of Lights. Discover their secrets on this canal cruise.

Details

Duration

1 hour 15 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with an audioguide in English.

Included

75–minute boat ride
Audio guide in English and Dutch
Amsterdam Light Festival
Free Wi
Fi on board
Drinks (depending on selection)

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

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Reviews of our customers

6.0

Good 2,466 Travelers·165 reviews

January 9, 2026
Natalia Toro Escobar
Irún, Spain
Everything was perfect and the views were beautiful
As a couple
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December 13, 2024
Anónimo
Madrid, Spain
The activity is very good, it allows you to take a night ride along the canals and also see the festival of lights. The audio guide is half Spanish an...
As a couple
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December 9, 2019
Jose
Zaragoza, Spain
Nos sentaron en sentido opuesto a la marcha, frente a una “pared” del barco, todo el rato teníamos que retorcernos para ver algo, no había comentarios...
With friends
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January 10, 2019
Anónimo
Las Palmas De Gran Canaria, Spain
El paseo estuvo genial, duró 75 minutos y estuvo lleno de historia y detalles curiosos sobre la ciudad y sobre el significado de cada iluminación. Es ...
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December 14, 2018
Miriam Luis López
Santa Cruz De Tenerife, Spain
Me esperaba otra cosa la verdad, me esperaba que las luces no estuviesen unas tan alejadas de otras y alomejor una música acompañando hubiese hecho qu...
With friends
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January 8, 2016
Anónimo
Spain
El tour fue agradable. La ciudad en general no está muy iluminada por la noche y eso ayuda a que se disfrute más del Ámsterdam Light Festival. Eso si,...
With friends
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December 29, 2024
Adrian Alejandro
Caba, Argentina
The light display is not as impressive as we expected. It served as a general overview to see the city at night and from another perspective.
Is this useful?
December 27, 2024
Leidy Johana Ossa
Medellin, Colombia
For us who only speak Spanish it was not so pleasant since there were few audios in Spanish, and because of the cold it was difficult since it felt to...
Is this useful?
December 13, 2024
Mari Ruiz Sahuquillo
Valencia, Spain
Very well explained by Maria, the girl who was our guide, very friendly.
Is this useful?
November 28, 2024
Anónimo
Spain
Very good, it's very pretty
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Artists from all over the world have created light sculptures, projections and artwork to light up the city for the Amsterdam Festival of Lights. Discover their secrets on this canal cruise.

Departing from a quay located right next to Amsterdam's Centraal Station, you'll start a 75-minute cruise through the city's canals, discovering all the secrets of the Light Festival just as it's designed to be enjoyed–from the water.

The highlights of the cruise include:

Dam Square
Centraal Station
Leidseplein
Westerkerk
Rembrandt House Museum
Anne Frank House
Van Gogh Museum
Rijksmuseum
Vondelpark
National Maritime Museum
Royal Palace
Holland Casino

This cruise only takes place during the Amsterdam Festival of Lights from the end of November until mid-January.

2026-27 Season Theme

The 15th edition of the Amsterdam Light Festival will take place during the 2026–27 season. During this new edition, from November 26, 2026, to January 17, 2027, Amsterdam’s canals will become a canvas for national and international artists.

Cruise with Drinks

When booking, you can choose the option that includes unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks, perfect for enjoying a toast while admiring the festival's most iconic art installations from the comfort of the boat. For minors, this option includes soft drinks.

This option is normally available between 7:30 pm and 9 pm.

6.0

Good 2,466 Travelers·165 reviews

January 9, 2026
Natalia Toro Escobar
Irún, Spain
Everything was perfect and the views were beautiful
As a couple
Is this useful?
December 13, 2024
Anónimo
Madrid, Spain
The activity is very good, it allows you to take a night ride along the canals and also see the festival of lights. The audio guide is half Spanish an...
As a couple
Is this useful?
December 9, 2019
Jose
Zaragoza, Spain
Nos sentaron en sentido opuesto a la marcha, frente a una “pared” del barco, todo el rato teníamos que retorcernos para ver algo, no había comentarios...
With friends
Is this useful?
January 10, 2019
Anónimo
Las Palmas De Gran Canaria, Spain
El paseo estuvo genial, duró 75 minutos y estuvo lleno de historia y detalles curiosos sobre la ciudad y sobre el significado de cada iluminación. Es ...
As a couple
Is this useful?
December 14, 2018
Miriam Luis López
Santa Cruz De Tenerife, Spain
Me esperaba otra cosa la verdad, me esperaba que las luces no estuviesen unas tan alejadas de otras y alomejor una música acompañando hubiese hecho qu...
With friends
Is this useful?
January 8, 2016
Anónimo
Spain
El tour fue agradable. La ciudad en general no está muy iluminada por la noche y eso ayuda a que se disfrute más del Ámsterdam Light Festival. Eso si,...
With friends
Is this useful?
December 29, 2024
Adrian Alejandro
Caba, Argentina
The light display is not as impressive as we expected. It served as a general overview to see the city at night and from another perspective.
Is this useful?
December 27, 2024
Leidy Johana Ossa
Medellin, Colombia
For us who only speak Spanish it was not so pleasant since there were few audios in Spanish, and because of the cold it was difficult since it felt to...
Is this useful?
December 13, 2024
Mari Ruiz Sahuquillo
Valencia, Spain
Very well explained by Maria, the girl who was our guide, very friendly.
Is this useful?
November 28, 2024
Anónimo
Spain
Very good, it's very pretty
Is this useful?

Show all reviews

Artists from all over the world have created light sculptures, projections and artwork to light up the city for the Amsterdam Festival of Lights. Discover their secrets on this canal cruise.