VR boat tour
Step Aboard and Experience It Yourself
Welcome to VR Voyage! Step aboard and let yourself be transported to the most influential period in the history of the Netherlands and Amsterdam: the Golden Age (1600 – 1700). Amsterdam grew into a metropolis and was the hub of international trade and culture where merchants from all corners of the world came together.
During most of the boat tour, the VR headset will be off allowing you to enjoy the Amsterdam canals and have a drink whilst you receive historical information. Then, at various locations, you will put on your VR headset and experience your immediate surroundings (360° degrees) during the 17th century.
You will go 400 years back in time and travel with Virtual Reality to enchanting former Amsterdam. The neighborhoods you will pass as well as many buildings are historically accurate reconstructions. Some buildings still exist and you will recognize them when the VR headset is off. During the animations you will receive information on the Amsterdam of the past.
Book now and experience how this VR tour takes you right into the heart of Amsterdam’s history!
Specific information
Practical
- Boarding and disembarkation location: Leidsekade 100 (stairs down to the dock)
- Tour duration: 75 min
- Animation duration: 15 min (7 animations)
- Food and drinks: welcome drink will be served. Drinks and snacks are available to order
Languages: Dutch and English. Visitors can select Dutch or English as spoken language during the VR experience. The audio tour (VR headset off) is given in Dutch or English.
Our boats: luxury or classic salon boats and barges (converted historical ships). All boats are enclosed and have heating on board.
Target group: young and old (approx. 8 – 75 years) can enjoy this tour. The tour proceeds very easily and is suitable for everyone. If you get carsick easily it could occur with VR. Several measures have been taken to ensure that the tour is pleasant for everyone (see ‘Frequently asked questions’).
Watch the trailer of VR Voyage
Get a taste of our adventure on the canals. Enjoy the pleasant cruise through beautiful Amsterdam and have a refreshing drink. When the time comes, put on your VR headset at several places and step into a world that until now could only be imagined by looking at movies or paintings.
This tour is the perfect balance between history and present and a unique experience that allows you to experience Amsterdam like never before.