Amsterdam: Body Worlds Exhibition and Canal Cruise

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ID: GYG71339-100382
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Country: Netherlands

Duration: 02:00 hours


Description

Explore the mysteries of the human body with your admission ticket to Body Worlds Amsterdam, and see the permanent exhibition, The Happiness Project. Afterwards you’ll enjoy a 1-hour cruise along the iconic Amsterdam canal belt.
Explore how happiness influences the health of the human body, and discover answers to other mysteries of human life at Amsterdam’s Body Worlds: The Happiness Project.

This fascinating new exhibition by Dr. Gunther von Hagens features more than 200 anatomical specimens of authentic human bodies, all utilized to demonstrate the complexity, resilience, and vulnerability of the human form.

A visit to the exhibition is suitable for adults and children, although the interactive show also features an adults-only exhibition in the basement.

Over 40 million people from around the world have visited Body Worlds, which explores through science how happiness can affect both your body and soul.

Next on the program you’ll enjoy an hour-long cruise on the UNESCO-listed canal district of Amsterdam, with the opportunity to take in many of the historic sights of the city center.

Feast your eyes on the elegant merchant houses that date back to the Dutch Golden Age, the stunning gables, beautiful churches, the iconic Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge) and many other top attractions.

During the cruise you can listen to recorded audio commentary in your choice of 16 languages. The boat tour offers frequent departures throughout the day, 7 days a week!

Highlights

  • Learn about the influence of happiness on the human body
  • See more than 200 authentic anatomical specimens
  • Enjoy a 1-hour cruise along the Amsterdam UNESCO canal belt

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Children aged 3 years or younger go free of charge (provided they do not occupy their own seat).
• The time-slot booked is for the Body Worlds Museum. The Canal Cruise time-slot must be reserved upon arrival in Amsterdam (instructions found on voucher)
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants who are over 12 years old must present either proof of full vaccination or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
All participants must also bring a valid form of ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, identity card, student card, etc)
All participants who are over 13 years old must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months, a negative PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts, or a negative antigen test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
Body Worlds is located at Damrak 68r, 1012 LM Amsterdam. Board the boat for your canal cruise at Prins Hendrikkade 25, 1012 TM Amsterdam. The Canal Cruise can only be accessed with a pre-booked time-slot. In order to pre-book a specific time-slot, please show your (smartphone) ticket at the office located at Damrak 26, Amsterdam
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.