Amsterdam Icebar + Amsterdam Canal Cruise

The Netherlands is known for her centuries long battle against the water. In time the country has learned to live with the water instead of fighting it, having developed a delicate balance. With this combination ticket you can see how the Dutch capital is filled with water and experience a 16th century polar exploration gone wrong.

Cruise through the city's UNESCO World Heritage-listed waterways before, or after, you join Dutch explorer Willem Barentsz on his journey to Nova Zembla. You choose what you wish to discover first, the canals or the Arctic. You will save time and money with this combination ticket.

A visit to the XtraCold Icebar includes 3 free drinks. The XtraCold Icebar has two bars, when you enter the building you step into the first, heated bar. Here you can enjoy your first free drink, after which you will be introduced to Willem Barentsz so you can join him as he attempts to find shorter route to the Indies via the North Pole.

As you step on board you’ll be handed warm clothing such as a coat and gloves to survive the -10°C in the actual ice bar. Where you will be surrounded by ice, from the walls to the ice sculptures and the glasses served at the bar. In this frozen world you can enjoy two more free drinks.

An Amsterdam canal cruise is the perfect addition to a trip to the Amsterdam Icebar. During the hour-long cruise, you’ll discover the beautiful canal belt of the ‘Venice of the North.' 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.