
Amsterdam Light Festival Glass Roof Cruise in German with Drinks
Traveler rating
3.2/5
Based on 6 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Amsterdam Light Festival Glass Roof Cruise in German with Drinks worth booking?
Amsterdam Light Festival Glass Roof Cruise in German with Drinks is a 1.3-hour experience in Amsterdam, Netherlands, from $46 per person. It scores 51 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.2/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 51 / 100
- Rating
- 3.2/5 (6)
- Duration
- 1.3 hours
- From
- $46 per person
Experience the Amsterdam Light Festival from the water during a 75-minute cruise past the light artworks with unlimited drinks! Board at Central Station and sail comfortably on a heated, covered boat with a toilet on board. Enjoy the fantastic view from the lounge back deck or through the panoramic skylight. The official audio guide in German tells you everything about the light artworks. Perfect for the most beautiful photos and a unique evening! Amsterdam Light Festival is an art festival featuring unique light art that you can experience every year by boat, bicycle, or on foot. The organization’s mission is “to use the universal language of light art in public spaces to connect and enrich people.” The theme of the fourteenth edition of the art festival is Legacy. How do we want to be remembered? Twenty light artworks by international artists show what we preserve and leave behind.
What you get
About this experience
Experience the Amsterdam Light Festival from the water during a 75-minute cruise past the light artworks with unlimited drinks! Board at Central Station and sail comfortably on a heated, covered boat with a toilet on board. Enjoy the fantastic view from the lounge back deck or through the panoramic skylight. The official audio guide in German tells you everything about the light artworks. Perfect for the most beautiful photos and a unique evening! Amsterdam Light Festival is an art festival featuring unique light art that you can experience every year by boat, bicycle, or on foot. The organization’s mission is “to use the universal language of light art in public spaces to connect and enrich people.” The theme of the fourteenth edition of the art festival is Legacy. How do we want to be remembered? Twenty light artworks by international artists show what we preserve and leave behind.
What's included
Included
- Friendly skippers with unique stories
- Audio guide in German
- Unlimted drinks (beer, wine & soda’s)
- Toilet on board
- Panoramic skylight
- Lounge on the back deck for the best views
- Heated & covered boat
- 75-minute cruise
Not included
- Snacks (We have a small selection for sale on board, such as nuts and chips.)
What you'll see and do
Anne Frank House
The Anne Frank House (Dutch: Anne Frank Huis) is a writer's house and biographical museum dedicated to Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank. The building is located on a canal called the Prinsengracht, close to the Westerkerk, in central Amsterdam in the Netherlands. During World War II, Anne Frank hid from Nazi persecution with her family and four other people in hidden rooms at the rear of the 17th-century canal house, known as the Secret Annex (Dutch: Achterhuis). She did not survive the war but her wartime diary was published in 1947. Ten years later the Anne Frank Foundation was established to protect the property from developers who wanted to demolish the block
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Westerkerk
The Westerkerk is a Reformed church within Dutch Protestant Calvinism in central Amsterdam, Netherlands. It lies in the most western part of the Grachtengordel neighborhood, next to the Jordaan, between the Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht.
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Houseboat Museum
At the Houseboat Museum, you get the chance to experience first-hand what it’s like to live in a houseboat on an Amsterdam canal. The museum is located in the “Hendrika Maria”, a former cargo ship built in 1914. The cargo hold is now a cosy living space featuring all the conveniences and a surprising amount of space and comfort.
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Leidsegracht is a canal in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It is a cross-canal in Amsterdam-Center that connects Herengracht, Keizersgracht, Prinsengracht and Lijnbaansgracht and flows into the Singelgracht at Marnixstraat.
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De Beulingsloot is one of the oldest and shortest canals in the center of Amsterdam. It is located within the Grachtengordel.
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Huis Bartolotti
The Bartolotti House is a canal house at Herengracht 170-172 in Amsterdam. It was built around 1617 for Willem van den Heuvel tot Beichlingen, one of the richest Amsterdammers at the time, who had inherited a lot of money from a childless uncle by marriage, Giovanni Battista Bartolotti, a merchant from Bologna.
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Melkmeisjesbrug
The Melkmeisjesbrug is a fixed bridge in Amsterdam-Center. There has been a bridge here for centuries. Balthasar Florisz. van Berckenrode (1625), Joan Blaeu (1649) and Daniël Stalpaert (1662) signed her on their maps. The modern history of the bridge starts in 1883. A pedestrian drawbridge was then replaced by a permanent bridge. This was possible because shipping here had largely ended. Nevertheless, the passage turned out to be too narrow. The abutments and bridge were renewed in 1903 by the construction of a so-called paraboolligger bridge with iron sickle girders. The bridge looked slender and fit in well with the street scene. The new version of the bridge, this time made of steel, from 1966 also shows these properties. The bridge is named after the milk market that was once held here. Later a catering establishment was built here, which had an image of a milkmaid as a sign. The bridge is probably the place where the first (type) Amsterdammertje was placed.
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The Amstel
The Amstel is a river in the province of North Holland in the Netherlands. It flows from the Aarkanaal and Drecht in Nieuwveen northwards, passing Uithoorn, Amstelveen, and Ouderkerk aan de Amstel, to the IJ in Amsterdam. Annually, the river is the location of the Liberation Day concert, Head of the River Amstel rowing match, and the Amsterdam Gay Pride boat parade. The Amstel was formed around 1050 BC when a freshwater river cut into a tidal channel of the IJ which are now Damrak and Rokin.
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H'ART Museum
Hermitage Amsterdam is a branch museum of the Hermitage Museum of Saint Petersburg, Russia, located on the banks of the Amstel river in Amsterdam. The museum is located in the former Amstelhof, a classical style building from 1681. The dependency displayed small exhibitions in the adjacent Neerlandia Building from 24 February 2004 until the main museum opened on 19 June 2009. It is currently the largest satellite of the Hermitage Museum, with a total area of 12,846 m2 and fits with the museum's plan to make its collections accessible to more people.The exhibition area covers 2,172 m2 and is contained within two large exhibition halls and smaller exhibition rooms. The remaining space holds lecture halls, offices and staff accommodations and a restaurant.
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The Stopera is a building complex in Amsterdam, Netherlands, housing both the city hall of Amsterdam and the Dutch National Opera and Ballet, the principal opera house in Amsterdam that is home of Dutch National Opera, Dutch National Ballet and Holland Symfonia. The building was designed by Wilhelm Holzbauer and Cees Dam. The name is an abbreviation of the protest slogan "Stop the Opera" and not a portmanteau of "st"adhuis (Dutch: "city hall") and "opera" as is often claimed. Because the word 'Stopera' was a name for the protests against the building, the theater has never used this name in their communication.
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Centraal Station
Amsterdam Centraal was designed by Pierre Cuypers, who is also known for his design of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. While Cuypers was the principal architect, it is believed that he focused mostly on the decoration of the station building and left the structural design to railway engineers.
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The IJ is a body of water, formerly a bay, in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is known for being Amsterdam's waterfront.
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Amsterdam
Exit Central Station through the main entrance facing the city. Walk straight towards Damrak and the Park Plaza Victoria Hotel. Just before the hotel, turn right and follow the water along Prins Hendrikkade. The boarding point at Prins Hendrikkade 35a is on your right. About a 4-minute walk.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Exit Central Station through the main entrance facing the city. Walk straight towards Damrak and the Park Plaza Victoria Hotel. Just before the hotel, turn right and follow the water along Prins Hendrikkade. The boarding point at Prins Hendrikkade 35a is on your right. About a 4-minute walk.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 30 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Amsterdam Circle Line
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- To board, you have to climb a few steps. Therefore, it can be difficult for people with reduced mobility to board.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Traveler reviews
6 verified traveler reviews for Amsterdam Light Festival Glass Roof Cruise in German with Drinks. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Nice cruel, drinks included and good atmosphere!
The boat was perfect, not overfull and the atmosphere was fantastic. Its a nice touch to have the sitting arranged in 3+3 with tables. Drinks included were good and there was variation of alcoholic and soft drinks. The guide in Dutch and English was very informative. Thank you for a nice trip.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star feedback. We truly appreciate your kind words and are delighted to hear that you had such a great experience with us. Your support means a lot, and we hope to welcome you back on board again soon! Kind regards, Amsterdam Circle Line Team
via Tripadvisor
Nice tour with initial difficulties.
Nice tour with some side information about the city. Sorry, the TripAdvisor booking was not found by the organizer. In the end we were lucky that the ship was not fully booked and we were still taken.
Response from the operator: Dear Bjoern, Thank you very much for your kind review! We are sorry to hear you had an issue with your booking, but we are glad you could still make it and that it was worth it! Thank you very much for your time and for leaving us a positive review :) Best regards, Team Amsterdam Circle Line
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Boat never came
The boat never came - we were waiting on the dock for over an hour in the cold. No one could get a hold of the operator.
Response from the operator: Dear Guest, We're really sorry to hear about your experience. The issue with your booking was due to a problem with Viator and our system. On the 31st, no cruises were running because of the New Year's Eve event, as the lights were turned off. We apologize for the inconvenience and frustration. We’ve reached out to you privately with a solution and hope to make things right. Thanks for your understanding. Best regards, Amsterdam Circle Line
via Viator
Do Not Book This Trip
Do not book this trip, this was booked as part of the start of the New Year celebrations however our party of 6 as well as approx 20 other people was left waiting for a boat that did not turn up. The contact number would not connect we waited well over 40 mins just in case it was running late but nothing.
Response from the operator: Dear Guest, We're really sorry to hear about your experience. The issue with your booking was due to a problem with Viator and our system. On the 31st, no cruises were running because of the New Year's Eve event, as the lights were turned off. We apologize for the inconvenience and frustration. We’ve reached out to you privately with a solution and hope to make things right. Thanks for your understanding. Best regards, Amsterdam Circle Line
via Tripadvisor
You don't have to have
There is no clear queue. As soon as you get in, a grape forms. The boat obviously only leaves when it's full. The tour was in English and German. I thought it was a pity, because you sell it as a German-speaking tour. Drinks service was great. If it accumulates on the water, then the captain accelerates. So that you rush past the attractions. I wouldn't do it again.
Response from the operator: Dear Nil, Thank you very much for your review! We really appreciate the time you took to write us an honest feedback. We are sorry to hear your disappointment about the line: sometimes it gets really busy and we do our best to keep everyone in order. We will keep this in mind to improve our service next time. We offer all tours in English as default language: to that, we add the extra languages required, in this case German. This is to make the tour more accessible to our guests. Thanks again for your feedback! Best regards, Team Amsterdam Circle Line
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Good to know
- Duration
- 1.3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 51
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Amsterdam Light Festival Glass Roof Cruise in German with Drinks: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Amsterdam.
How much does Amsterdam Light Festival Glass Roof Cruise in German with Drinks cost?
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Prices start at $46 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Amsterdam usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Amsterdam Light Festival Glass Roof Cruise in German with Drinks take?
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Plan for about 1.3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Amsterdam is not rushed.
Is Amsterdam Light Festival Glass Roof Cruise in German with Drinks worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 51 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.2/5 across 6 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Amsterdam, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Amsterdam Light Festival Glass Roof Cruise in German with Drinks?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Amsterdam Light Festival Glass Roof Cruise in German with Drinks suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Amsterdam Light Festival Glass Roof Cruise in German with Drinks?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Amsterdam can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Amsterdam and add a light layer if any part of the 1.3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Amsterdam Light Festival Glass Roof Cruise in German with Drinks start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Amsterdam within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Amsterdam?
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On Outty we rank every Amsterdam experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Amsterdam Food and Cultural Tour with 10 Tastings, Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Local Guide and Small Group, Amsterdam 90 minutes Canal Cruise with bar and snacks on board.. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Amsterdam?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Amsterdam?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Amsterdam Light Festival Glass Roof Cruise in German with Drinks?
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Included: Friendly skippers with unique stories; Audio guide in German; Unlimted drinks (beer, wine & soda’s); Toilet on board; and Panoramic skylight. Not included: Snacks (We have a small selection for sale on board, such as nuts and chips.). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Amsterdam Light Festival Glass Roof Cruise in German with Drinks?
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Exit Central Station through the main entrance facing the city. Walk straight towards Damrak and the Park Plaza Victoria Hotel. Just before the hotel, turn right and follow the water along Prins Hendrikkade. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Amsterdam Light Festival Glass Roof Cruise in German with Drinks offered in?
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It is offered in German and English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Amsterdam Light Festival Glass Roof Cruise in German with Drinks?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Amsterdam Light Festival Glass Roof Cruise in German with Drinks wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and To board, you have to climb a few steps. Therefore, it can be difficult for people with re. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Amsterdam Light Festival Glass Roof Cruise in German with Drinks if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Amsterdam Light Festival Glass Roof Cruise in German with Drinks?
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Across 6 reviews averaging 3.2 out of 5, recurring themes include food and drink. The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers. One thing to know: Several reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
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