Amsterdam Historical VR Canal Cruise Travel to the 17th Century

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1 hour 15 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 5 more

Step aboard Stromma’s VR History Cruise and watch Amsterdam shift between centuries as you sail. You’ll start by soaking up the city as it is today, the gentle sway of the boat, the shimmer of canal light, the close-up views of gabled houses and arched bridges while the onboard commentary draws you into the stories about the rich history of Amsterdam.

Then, at key locations, you’ll slip on VR glasses and the view transforms. The same canal you’re floating on becomes 1650s Amsterdam in full 360°: bustling quaysides, historic façades rebuilt with striking accuracy, and scenes of daily life unfolding where modern streets now stand. When the headset comes off, the magic hits twice—you’re looking at the real-world buildings and shorelines again, able to compare past and present in the exact same spot.

What's Included

Audioguide
VR Glasses
Cruise along the canals of Amsterdam
No Drinks included
No food included

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your Departure location dock and ticketshop are right across from Rijksmuseum. Are location is also within walking distance from Leidseplein and Museumplein.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Herengracht

    At the Herengracht passengers get to see one of the canals included on the Unesco World Heritage site. On this canal the passengers also get to experience their first VR Animation. Traveling back to this exact canal in the 17th century with its rich merchant houses and their inhabitants.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Emperor's Canal (Keizersgracht)

    Travelers will sail on the Keizersgracht as one of the first canals in the cruise. This canal provides beautiful views this old part of Amsterdam.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    IJ

    While sailing along the IJ passengers will get to compare the ships and contemporary architecture of the presence, with the busy harbor from the 17th century while wearing the VR glasses.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Weeping Tower

    At this location you will experience both the past and the present. By listening to the audio guide and by putting on the VR headset for a 360 degree animation of 17th century Amsterdam. This will show how much this location has changed over 400 years.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    The Amstel

    On the Amstel one gets to experience a wide view across the city sail across the river that gives the city its name. There is also a VR animation for this location that shows the windmills and the waterworks that would control the waterlevel of the city.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Skinny Bridge

    While sailing across the Amstel you sail beneath the Skinny bridge a well-known landmark of the city. To learn about the origin of the name of the bridge you put on the VR glasses and experience this location in the 17th century.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travelers with epilepsy or higher sensitivity to light and sound
Supplied by Stromma Nederland

Tags

Private and Luxury
Audio Guides
Historical Tours
Water Tours
Virtual Experiences
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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