Madame Tussauds + Amsterdam Canal Cruise
Location
Essentials
- Meet your idols such as Adele, Zayn Malik & Ariana Grande
- Sing a song with Adele or mix the next dance hit with Martin Garrix
- Sail through Amsterdam’s 17th century canal ring
Practical info
Children
Child ticket for 3-15 year old
Free entry for 0-2 year olds when accompanied by a paying adult
Opening hours Madame Tussauds
Monday - Sunday: 10.00 - 18.00
Check-in at LOVERS Canal Cruises
Check-in 15 minutes before departure
Languages
The free audio-guide on the boat is available in Dutch, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Catalan, Turkish, Polish, Thai, Indonesian, Russian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, Hebrew and Hindi
Ticket information
Tickets can be rescheduled up to 48 hours in advance, tickets cannot be cancelled
Tickets directly available on smartphones
Only service dogs (who must be identifiable as such) are allowed on the boat
More information
For questions about the product, please contact [email protected]
Accessibility
Getting there
Public Transport
The nearest stops to Madame Tussauds are Dam (tram 2, 4, 12, 14 & 17) and Rokin (metro 52). The LOVERS Canal Cruises quay is only 3 minutes away on foot from Amsterdam Central Station.
About
Global and local icons
Ever wanted to snap a selfie with your favourite celebrity? Or even stroke their chest? Madame Tussauds Amsterdam makes it easy for you. This world-famous wax museum, located in the heart of Amsterdam city on the Dam Square, has been astounding visitors since the 1970s.
With its incredibly life-like wax figures modelled on everyone from Dutch Golden Age personalities to modern celebrities, Madame Tussauds is possibly the wackiest place in the Dutch capital. The A-list stars you can meet here are almost as famous as the city's canal belt. Combine a trip to Madame Tussauds with a cannel cruise and your day is complete.
Get your tickets to Hollywood!
Madame Tussauds is the perfect place to make your red carpet dreams come true. The realistic wax figures are almost as good as the real deal - and much easier to photograph! From royalty to A-list stars and superheroes, you can meet them all here.
Don’t miss the incredible themed galleries, state-of-the-art multimedia effects, and professional actors. A visit at Madame Tussauds has something for everybody in the family and is wildly popular with kids and teenagers.
Soak up the sights on an Amsterdam canal cruise
An Amsterdam canal cruise is a great addition to a trip to Madame Tussauds during your visit to Amsterdam. During the hour-long cruise, you’ll discover the beautiful canal belt of the ‘Venice of the North' and its narrow streets. Cruise by famous attractions like the Anne Frank house or vibrant districts like 'De Pijp' or the 'Jordaan district.' The Amsterdam canal cruise is truly one of Amsterdam’s highlights, it’s no wonder that the 100km-long canal belt is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Marvel at the three most famous canals of the city, the Keizersgracht, Prinsengracht, and Herengracht, alongside which wealthy spice merchants constructed grand houses during the Dutch Golden Age. A cruise on a canal boat is significantly enriched by an audio guide, in 19 languages, packed with fascinating information about the city's history.
Reviews
302 reviews
Good
An amazing experience. And the staff made me a beautiful day with their energy. They help us, and very friendly. Thank you 😊
Sooo good
I liked so much. I was surprised that all figures are so realistic. And it was good expiriance :) I will visit some other for sure in the future 😄
Fun time
Fun time! The sculptures are very impressive, they really look like living people. The museum is convenient for visiting at any age
fantastic as always!
My husband and I had an amazing time even though we are over 50 years old. The collection is fantastic as always. I have been to Amsterdam 3 times and every time I come I just have to visit Madame Tussauds and every time it is an exceptional experience. Thank you!
Nice for one hour
In other museums there are many more items Nice place with relatively high ticket price. Recommend to add some introductions near each
Recommend
Great place to visit. There are few floors but there is a lift as well as stairs. Exhibits are really life like. You can interact with some
EXCELLENT customer service!!!
EXCELLENT customer service!!! Thank You very much!!! :) Everyone was very helpful. We enjoyed everything. We didn't see Elvis or Mahammad Ali.
Nice
Was very nice . A lot of celebrities there. Nice staff,and very polite. I would recommend to everyone It is very busy during the weekend.
Cool Experience
We weren’t planning on coming here however me and my partner had never been to one before and I’m glad we came. We had such a laugh and the wax works are marvellous. We thought so many of them were real people when we walked into the rooms. The tickets are quite expensive however we took our time to go round as there isn’t a time limit. We got our money worth. There are so many interactive games and activities you can do as you go round that make the experience too. As well as a photo shoot before you go in. I wouldn’t return again as I’ve already done it but I had a brilliant time and would definitely recommend it to anyone who is going to Amsterdam.
Real Life Looking
Very entertaining, and worth the experience. Gives vacationers something to see and to do. Go early when there is limited crowds.
Great Family Day Out
Had a great visit there was a good few celebrities to get a photo with some of them are very lifelike those two taking the selfies at the door is very good
Great
We had a lot of fun, it’s well done and organized. Celebrities look like real. Suggested! Too expensive the cost to get video and photo, overmore not printed.
Enjoying
Loads of fun. Very interactive and like this better than nyc option. Me and my family will return. Takes about 1 hour or so to go through everything.
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Great time !The best memories with big pleasure I will be back again !To advice buy ticket early on the website.I wish nice time
Worth the visit
Well worth the visit & a fun wander around taking lots of photos You get to scan your QR code on the way round and a chance to purchase them at the end of your visit
Amazing
Amazing museum. Very very funny. You can take amazing pictures and you can have lot's of fun. There are lots of interactive scenarios. Don't miss it.
Quick to get around but worth seeing.
Decent Madame Tussaud’s. Doesn’t take long to get around but fun and well laid out. The big window is definitely worth seeing as it gives an amazing view of the town below. Loved seeing all the waxworks of local Dutch celebrities, that’s always one of my favourite things about visiting Madame Tussaud’s around the world. Definitely recommend a visit.
satisfaction
It is Perfect and unbelievable. You can see a lot of people from the world. You can increase your world knowledge. The staff is very kind and helpful.
It was very nice
We take much photos and see a lot of things thanks for this , we will see you next time maybe next year in the summer bye bye..
Hm, too short
Cool but too quick. What about Arni Schwarzneger? Few Figures. I hoped it would be more. Place around is very beautiful.
Great opportunity to visit historical great characters of each values, arts musics and contemporary leaders in one place
Marvelous dreamy experience to visit another version of the Madam Tussauds museum in the heart of Amsterdam. Located just around the corner of the beautiful Dam Square in walking distance to the Amsterdam Central train station. Friendly staff with welcoming smiles. 😊
Recommended!
We were welcomed like a King and Queen and got a VIP treatment, because my husband had some difficulty walking. Very sympathic young people who were guiding us and we had lots of fun with them. The wax figures looked very realistic and their eyes were following you. We had a very nice time at Madame Tussauds in Amsterdam! Recommended!
Interesting
Very interesting. But very crowded. At our time one school had also visit time, They used to be very crowded and all of a sudden rush to one part and it made the visit very difficult. Maybe the museum could set special hours for such visits. Another negative point is, there isn’t any lock box to put clothes and things. In cold weather and for tourists who mostly have big bags, jackets and bags should be carried during the visit
Fantastic
Had an awesome trip thru. Loved every moment. We have been to madam Tussaud's in USA many years ago. I had forgotten what a blast it is
Meeting your idols
Amazing experience. Nice to see Johan Cruyff and Bob Marley. Maybe I am a little to old to know all the music and film stars. But fun to meet them there.
Great day out
We thoroughly enjoyed our day here, plenty of things to see and lots of interactive points too. All the staff were great and knowledgeable. We went as a couple but would highly recommend it for families
Happy couple from Iceland
This was very nice, and the person who took pictures of us to put in the glass cube was very nice, she is fro Australia. This was amazing
Overall fun and entertaining family outing!
We had a great time with our kids. Wish that all of the figures had labels (some were missing and we weren’t sure who everyone was. Also, the Van Gogh section for photos was broken and we were disappointed we didn’t get to take those images since we did buy the digital download package.
Must visit!
Amazing. An unforgettable experience. We took so many funny photos. A great way to spend time with family. It is the best to buy tickets online.
Best attraction in Amsterdam!
We had so much fun, my first time at a Madame Tussaud’s. One of the highlights of our Amsterdam trip! Took so many photos and videos! Especially with Harry Styles!
Family Visit
We had a great time here as a family with 3 teenagers, we all had great fun. It was definitely the highlight of my 13 year olds visit to Amsterdam. Would definitely recommend it
Having fun interacting with the wax figures at Madame Tussauds
We had never been to a Madame Tussauds before, but were pleasantly surprised. My Mum was reluctant to go in thinking there were probably better things to do in Amsterdam, but she was soon into it interacting with the wax models. Definitely fun and a great thing to do. Pretty life like figures and some fun ones to interact with.
Excepcional
I did not expect it to be as special and I had a great time! You get to see many celebrities and the most important singers of the moment. It was a great experience!
Smaller, but really nice.
This was a very good experience. Although is not as big as the one in London, we thought that the museum was very nicely put together with it's themed rooms and interactive activities. The new figures are fantastically done.
AMAZING
It was amazing, the figures are incredible and i had such a fun time here qith my friend in amsterdam, i recomend it a loooot😍
Catwalk
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Best thing ever
Absolutely amazing experience, value for money! I would recommend to everyone to visit here whilst you are in Amsterdam!! Also, the Amsterdam museum was great for its price, although for me it was too scary 🤣🙈
The best museum so far ;)
Great experience. Everything looks so realistic. The whole family was delighted. Definitely the best museum for us so far. ;)
Great but overpriced
It was amazing to see so many stars 🤩 But alter all, It was a bit expensive! The quality/quantity rating is a bit overrated.. we were done in 1,5 hours..
Always A Good Time
It’s my mission to visit every Madame Tussaud’s on the planet and this was a very good one! Some figure are old and slightly out of date and some are brand new and excellently crafted. It’s always interesting to see which ‘areas’ each museum has and this one was excellent. Lots of immersive activities as well scattered around which you don’t always see. Very reasonably priced I thought at about €25 each. We went late afternoon on a weekday and it wasn’t busy at all. Would recommend.
Great experience
Very good Excellent show. I will bring my family and I am going to invite more friends and relatives. I am going back again
Amazing experience
Extraordinary, the best Wax Museum I've done so far. They put so many efforts in including stars in immersive ambient scenes with light and music. I've got the thrills !
Cool
Cool place worth a visit we managed to spend a nice time we have taken some photos we will have something to remember I recommend
Great trip
Excellent experience, totally recomended. The fashion show, with visitors wearing costumes, was amazing. Everything was interactive over there.
Fun family time
Great experience. Bit crowded but not overly so (had some time between groups allowed in). Worth every penny. Visited on monday about 14:00
Must place to visit on vacation
It was a great experience .Very much worth the money .We enjoyed sightseeing the wax museum and the little photo captures in between.
Great Trip
Great for kids and parents too. Cool pics for making memories. Price ist ok. We spent more than an hour. And bought some souvenirs.
I strongly recommend this place
Funny and welcoming. The statues were amazing and the offered activities were interesting and fun. I strongly reccomend it
A Wax Wonderland: My Fantastic Experience at Madame Tussauds
My visit to Madame Tussauds Museum was truly fantastic! From the moment I stepped inside, I was transported into a world of celebrity and history. The wax figures are incredibly lifelike - so much so that I often found myself doing a double-take! The museum offers a great mix of contemporary stars and historical icons, making it appealing to visitors of all ages. I especially enjoyed the behind-the-scenes area that showed how the wax figures are made - it gave me a new appreciation for the artistry involved. The staff was friendly and helpful, always ready to assist with photo opportunities or provide interesting facts about the exhibits. The museum was clean, well-organized, and easy to navigate.
Very fun experience
It was very fun to take photos with celebrities as if they were real, would recommend. We took some very interesting photos.
Amsterdam City River Cruise
The canal cruise was perfect, the captin come guide gave us headphones to listen in our own language. The riverboat was clean and tidy, easy to walk on and off, it was a nice day and we got some beautiful pictures!! A great end to a fantastic tourist holiday!!
Early evening cruise
We did the early evening cruise to see the lights of the city. Easy to get tickets by turning up and allocated the next cruise. There is an audio link that you can use, but we decided to just sit outside and watch the views. An hour cruise which was interesting and pretty.
Great information finding cruise
We had an hour cruise around the canals in Amsterdam and learnt a lot whilst doing it. We really enjoyed every second. My five year old didn’t want to get off. The captain was also very knowledgeable.
A Must Try
This is a must do on your list of things to do while visiting Amsterdam. It takes you through areas that you may not be able to walk to. The captain points out things of interest and tells the story behind it.
A fab way to see Amsterdam
We had a really lovely time on the one-hour canal cruise. Our captain was very lovely and cracked a good few jokes throughout the tour. The GPS guided tour via the headphones was a fab idea and there were so many language options available which was a really pleasant surprise. We learned so much about the history of the city and the tour even helped us to find places to visit again in further detail after the tour. The price was extremely reasonable considering the excellent experience we got, and our boat even left a little early which was nice. All in all, we would definitely recommend it!
The captian made the experience
We really enjoyed it. We show I I amsterdam cards at the ticket office ans were on a boat and on our way within 10 minutes. Our captain (Tony I believe was his name) was lovely ,cheerful and very knowledge of the area, he also had 2 traniees with him and they were also lovely. The facilties were clean. If I hadn't have had the I amsterdam card I would have still paid what the price was (which I think is reasonable).
Well worth the experience
1st time in Amsterdam and loved it Booked on the Lovers Canal cruise early in the morning to get a feel for the city and to get our bearings The tour showed the highlights of the city and the comentry was good
Cruising backward :(
sitting backward is really annoying... Except that I think it is very nice and the captain was a nice guy, he was really funny, making jokes.
Go with Lovers
Booked through Get Your Guide literally 20 mins before boarding. They let us join a boat that was boarding as soon as we got there, which was great, no standing around as they weren’t so busy. We took a daytime trip and glad we did. Maybe evening cruises would be better in warmer months with open boats. The boat was modern, clean and warm and no condensation at all during any part of our cruise. The headphones were included and the audio commentary was interesting. The captain also added bits and pieces of extra info which was appreciated. It was a great introduction to the canals of Amsterdam as we decided to do this trip literally an hour after arriving in Amsterdam. It helped us with our bearings and with general historical info about the city. The reason for 4 rather than 5 stars is that we seemed to stay on one canal, no museums seen, no Anne Frank house, nothing like that, which was a shame as lots of tourists probably visit these places afterwards. Maybe the canal boat starting from the museums area take that route? We took the one from the station. There are lots of canal boat companies, but we were more than happy with Lovers as their boats appear a lot more modern than many others we saw. I would definitely recommend the cruise and my teenage daughter said it was one of the nicest things we did when in Amsterdam.
Great couples tour
A amazing tour with some great canal boat skills performed and a great host. This tour is very much for couples and being alone I felt a little out of place.
A Great Way To See The City
Done the open boat tour during the summer. A great way to see the city and the audio guide gave plenty of information along the way. Extremely relaxing to the point I almost fell asleep half way around. Would definitely do the tour again if I’m back in Amsterdam
Quick visit to see Amsterdam
Guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Although it rained, I still enjoyed the tour. The only complaint was the audio was difficult to hear at times.
Relaxing hour on the canals
Nice relaxing hour around the canals. Duco (sorry if I have not got the name correct) was informative with history and fun facts. Would recommend.
Good cruise
It was educational, slowed down at the right places. The pilot was polite and explained well- was fun and energetic.
Es un tour más general
El tour está muy bien, en cambio si ya has hecho un freetour por la ciudad recomiendo el crucero primero, te da una vista más general, mi amiga y yo al haber hecho antes el freetour volvimos a ver sitios en los que ya habíamos estado.
Très belle découverte en péniche
Croisière avec le groupe lovers Sympathique croisière traduit en plusieurs langue 1h pour vous faire un tour des canaux avec visite guidée et indication sur les différents quartiers/monuments / place/ marché /histoire / musée de la ville etc Très bien pour découvrir une 1er fois en famille en amies en couple cette croisière et très bien adapter
Très bien
Petite balade bien sympathique, est l’audio était très bien fait rien à redire. Le petit bar pour attendre est très sympa aussi avant d’accéder au bateau.
Informativ und schön
Wir hatten einen super symphatischen Bootsführer der viele Nebeninfos gab. War schön und informativ. 1 Stunde hat gut gereicht und empfehlenswert. Gute Karte erhalten für den Treffpunkt und pünktlich, sowie sauber.
Un paseo agradable en barco
Muy puntuales, un paseo tranquilo, recomiendo que cuando lo cojan miren bien la metereología, pues así podrán disfrutar mejor de las vistas.
DA PROVARE
Giro dei canali in barca assolutamente da consigliare. Audioguida in italiano e Simon simpaticissimo conducente che comunque dava ulteriori informazioni in inglese. La durata è di un'ora ma ci è dispiaciuto scendere!!
Tolle Tour
Die Stunde waren zwar nur ca. 50 Minuten, aber die Tour war wunderschön. Unbedingt abends machen, die Atmosphäre ist unbeschreiblich!
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Sehr nette Bootstour über die Kanäle von Amsterdam! Man bekommt viele interessante Informationen über die Stadt und deren Geschichte erzählt.
intéressant
La promenade sur les canaux dure une heure. Les audio guides permettent de suivre les commentaires dans différentes langues. Le long de cette promenade fluviale, nous découvrons l'histoire de la ville et des monuments "célèbres". Par contre, le confort est rudimentaire.
Para escalas cortas de vuelo
Las vistas son preciosas, aunque desde posición incómoda porque el barco estaba muy lleno. El capitán muy simpático e hizo agradable el viaje.
Crociera easy
Crociera molto carina con guida in tutte le lingue. Partenza vicino ala stazione centrale. Durata circa un ora. Visita dei canali principali di Amsterdam. Da provare
Having doubts? You can reschedule this booking up to 48 hours in advance for free.
