The 14 Best Beer Tours in Amsterdam

1.Heineken Experience Ticket including 2 Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 36,014 reviews · 1h 30m · from $29Our pick

Spend 90 minutes at Amsterdam’s old Heineken brewery with English presentations and multilingual audio. Follow beer from four natural ingredients to bottle, try the Brew U experience, practice pouring a perfect draft, create photos, and finish with two included drinks. Personalised bottles are available for €7.50.

“Excellent! Not only were we informed on the history of the brewery but it included two free photos and two drinks. Would recommend to anyone!”

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2.City Canal Cruise and Heineken Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,133 reviews · 3 hours · from $44

Visit Heineken’s original Amsterdam brewery for an interactive self-guided tour, beer tasting, and two drinks, then cruise the Canal Belt for one hour with GPS commentary in 19 languages. The $44 combo lasts about three hours, but you must arrange the boat time separately.

“The activity was great, I thoroughly enjoyed the Heineken experience it was fun and super informative. The vibe in the bar at the end was great fun would definitely recommend going. The canal tour was great, the only thing was getting an understanding of where it starts but once you figure that out it’s all smooth sailing from there (yes pun was intended). Overall it was great!”

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3.Exclusive Heineken Experience VIP Tour Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 963 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $77

Spend 2.5 hours at Heineken’s first Amsterdam brewery with an English-speaking guide and no more than 10 people. Explore the Heritage Quarter, see a collection depot, taste five beers with matching bites in a private bar, and finish with a personalized Heineken gift.

“perfect small group tour with am awesome host, great pairings and good natured banter. we enjoyed hanging out, learning about the Heineken history and brewing process, and making new friends from around the globe. thank you for the awesome experience”

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4.Luxury Boat Cruise Unlimited Cocktails, Beers & Wines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 514 reviews · from $34Top rated

Board behind the Krasnapolsky Hotel on Dam Square for a one-hour electric canal cruise capped at 15 people in the usual format, though capacity may reach 22. Expect live commentary, Damrak Gin and Tonics, wine, beer, soft drinks, Dutch cheese, and friendly hosts such as Max, Lena, Ed, and Nina.

“Tour was great and tour guides were very knowledgeable however we paid extra to include unlimited drinks and Dutch cheese…. No cheese in sight…. Disappointing!”

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5.Heineken Experience Amsterdam and Canal Cruise with Snackbox

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 453 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $60

You begin at the Heineken Experience with a timed, self-guided look at brewing, brand history, interactive exhibits, and two drinks. Then use your voucher for a 75-minute Blue Boat cruise past the Amstel, IJ, Skinny Bridge, Rijksmuseum, and Amsterdam Centraal. Plan the boat time carefully.

“Halfway through tour becomes a psychodelic graphic experience, including gaming adventures & Photo Booth ops! The Silver beer was better than regular Heineken.”

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6.Combo Ticket: Heineken Experience Amsterdam and 1h Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 223 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $46

Spend about two hours at the interactive Heineken Experience, with two drinks included, then take a one-hour Lovers canal cruise with GPS commentary. The two attractions are in different parts of Amsterdam, so you must arrange the cruise time and allow extra travel between stops.

“Heineken experience was ok. Wished had done more per brewing process. Enjoyed canal but cruise so far from Heineken experience”

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7.Amsterdam Small-Group Evening Canal Cruise Including Wine, Craft Beer, Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 205 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Spend 90 minutes circling Amsterdam’s canals with a host-captain, a cheese board, and three drinks from a bar offering European wine, Amsterdam craft beer, and non-alcoholic choices. The route can include Jordaan, Prinseneiland, the Amstel, Skinny Bridge, seven bridges, Anne Frank House, and de Wallen.

“Very relaxed! Micha was a good skipper, made the trip fun and there was lots to drink :-) Seeing the buildings go by from the water makes for a poetical experience. The boat was very comfortable and quiet with its electric motor. We moved like a whisper. Thanks”

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8.Dutch Beer Bike Blast Tour with Onboard Bar

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 167 reviews · 1h 15m · from $37

You and up to 16 friends pedal a Dutch beer bike through Sloterdijk for 65 minutes, with 20 liters of beer, onboard music, rain and wind protection, and an English-speaking driver-guide. The final 10 minutes stop at Coffeeshop Sloterdijk before returning to Rhoneweg 1.

“Brilliant tour! Not great scenery however we had a great time. The people you go with definitely make the experience. Would do this again.”

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9.Amsterdam Luxury Boutique Boat tour with Unlimited Beer and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 156 reviews · 40 to 45 minutes (approx.) · from $18Best value

Cruise Amsterdam’s central canals for about 40 to 45 minutes with an English-speaking guide. You’ll pass De Wallen, Rembrandt House, Oude Kerk, and Skinny Bridge. Beer, wine, and soft drinks are available through an onboard open bar, with guides such as Justin, Butter, Ben, and Josua named in guest feedback.

“My reservation was for 12:00 but they called me at 12:05 to tell me that it had been canceled and that it should be at 14:00, it bothers me a lot because I had a reservation at a restaurant and museum, I arrived on time but the boat came at 14:30, the truth is that I would not recommend them because in addition the drinks were very cheap and for this reason my friend and I had a lot of headache and Diego vomited many times as”

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10.Canal Belt Private Beer Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 118 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $235

Bring your group aboard a private open-top boat for a 90-minute cruise through Amsterdam’s Canal Belt. Your English-speaking skipper handles the route while you enjoy four beers per person, cushioned seating, Golden Age merchant houses, and possible drop-off at a requested site.

“Völlig locker und ausgelassen. Toller Spot um abzuschalten.”

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11.Premium Cheese Tasting with Wine and Beer Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 79 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $27

In a cheese-tasting attic beside Amsterdam’s Tuschinski Theater, a live host introduces you to Henri Willig’s family business, cheesemaking, and 10 Gouda samples. Pair them with two drinks, dips, and mustard, then use your 10% shop discount to take Dutch cheese home.

“Great value experience in Amsterdam. Generous portions of delicious cheese and 2 glasses of wine. The talk was both informative and entertaining. Highly recommended”

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12.Amsterdam Craft Beer Brewery Tour by Bus with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $70

Ride from Overhoeksplein to three Amsterdam craft breweries, including Oedipus and Breugem, with a guide such as Walther. You’ll taste nine beers, hear beer and Amsterdam stories, and return by air-conditioned bus. Brewery choices can vary, adding a little surprise to the route.

“We met fun people to share the experience with. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly, and we even tasted one of his beers!”

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13.Guided Craft Beer Brewery Bus Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 37 reviews · 3 hours · from $68

Join an English, Dutch, or German-speaking beer guide for a three-hour bus tour of three Amsterdam breweries. You will taste nine beers, hear how the breweries work, and receive a guided brewery visit at one stop. The breweries change daily, so the exact lineup is a surprise.

“Great tour and fantastic guide. We had a really great time and we had a great laugh with the tour guide/ driver. Highly recommended”

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14.The Ultimate Craft Beer Adventure in Amsterdam!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $130

Meet near Dam Square at 3 p.m. for a 3.5-hour walk through Amsterdam’s canals and Red Light District. Guides such as Hugh and Michael lead tastings of Dutch jenever, five or six local craft beers, cheese, and bar snacks, ending at Brouwerij De Prael or Zeedijk.

“Hugh was a great guide, made it fun and really knows his stuff. Great way to spend the afternooon exploring the city.”

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