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Amsterdam Sightseeing Canal Cruise and Artis Royal Zoo Ticket

Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    Daily

  • Duration

    Canal Cruise: 1 hour
    Artis Royal Zoo: You can stay as long as you wish

  • Start time

    Canal Cruise: 9am to 7pm - A cruise departs every 30 mins.
    Artis Royal Zoo: 9am to 6pm

  • Meeting Point
    Canal Cruise:
    Damrak 5, 1012 LG Amsterdam, Netherlands
    The canal cruise departs from Gray Line pier 5 at the beginning of the Damrak, near Amsterdam Central Station. You can reach by:
    Bus: The nearest bus stations are: Dam Bus Station (Buses – 755, 757) ; Amsterdam, Centraal Station (Buses – 18, 21, 22, 48, 170, 172, 174, 248, 272, N70, N72, N74, N79, N92, N94) ; Centraal Station (Buses – 22, 48, 755, 757, 759, 761, 763) ; Amsterdam, CS Prins Hendrikplantsoen station.
    Tram: Dam Station (Tram – 4, 9, 16)

    Artis Royal Zoo - Natura Artis Magistra:
    Plantage Kerklaan 38-40, 1018 CZ Amsterdam, Netherlands
    You can reach by:
    Bus: The nearest bus stations are: Amsterdam, Plantage Lepellaan Station and Amsterdam, Artis (Bus 757)
    Tram: Dam Station (Tram – 14) ; Amsterdam Central Station (Tram - 9) ; Amsterdam, Alexanderplein Station (Tram 10) Metro: The nearest station is Waterlooplein (51, 53, 54). Artis is a 10-minute walk from there.

  • Ending Point

    Same as the start point

Key Highlights

  • See beautiful city sites during a relaxed Amsterdam Sightseeing Canal Cruise
  • Sail over the epic Amsterdam canal ring, a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • Pass by famous attractions including the Westerkerk and the Anne Frank House in just one hour
  • Visit Holland’s oldest zoo in Amsterdam – the Artis Royal Zoo
  • Explore the diverse flora and fauna on show at the zoo, ranging from green algae to gorillas and from piranhas to brush hogs
  • Walk through the exclusive aquarium, planetarium, arboretum, the Micropia Museum and library on this all-inclusive tour

Overview

Pass by the awe-inspiring sites of Amsterdam while you sit back and relax during this sightseeing canal cruise. Sail along the beautiful historic city canal ring, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with your personal audio-guide, and get ready to be amazed by the outstanding highlights of the city including the famous Anne Frank House, the Westerkerk and the narrowest house in Amsterdam.

Visit Holland’s oldest zoo, the Artis Royal Zoo, and take in the wide range of flora and fauna. Complete with its Micropia Museum - the first ever museum to exclusively displaying the microscopic world- an aquarium, planetarium, arboretum and library, Artis Royal offers much more than your average zoo. Located in the heart of the city at the Plantage District, the Artis Royal Zoo is a popular heritage site from the 19th century, boasting 21 monumental buildings within the grounds itself.

Itinerary

Embark on a beautiful journey on the Amsterdam Sightseeing Canal Cruise departing from Pier 5 at the beginning of the Damrak. At the beginning of your tour, you will be given a personal audio-guide which is available in 19 languages. Sail across the beautifully historic Amsterdam canal ring and pass by many significant and famous sites including the Westerkerk, the Anne Frank House and the narrowest house in Amsterdam, all in just one hour!

Your cruise will end at the starting point.

With this combo ticket, you will be able to visit the Artis Royal Zoo in the Plantage District, one of the oldest zoos of Holland. The zoo offers a vast range of attractions including the Micropia Museum, aquarium, arboretum and planetarium, as well as boasting an impressive art collection. With an extensive collection of books and documents on zoology and botany, the zoo’s library is a must-see.

Grab a bite at one of the cafés and restaurants, or from one of the many tray bikes selling pancakes and spicy bitterballen and enjoy being in nature with centuries-old trees and spectacular surrounds. See more than 900 species of animals from piranhas, gorillas, big cats, elephants, zebras, meerkats, giraffes, antelopes and many more. The zoo also offers exclusive interactive activities for visitors, including watching the feeding times for sea lions, vultures and penguins, as well as seeing elephant training.

Inclusions

  • Canal Cruise
  • Audio-guide for the cruise
  • Admission ticket to the Artis Royal Zoo

Exclusions

  • Hotel transfers
  • Food and beverages
  • Any purchase at the zoo

Additional info

The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have.

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