7 Beer Cruises in Amsterdam to Build an Afternoon Around

1.City Canal Cruise and Heineken Experience

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.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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