The 15 Best Amsterdam Luxury Tours

1.Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30,518 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $18Our pick

Spend about an hour cruising Amsterdam’s canals aboard a small electric boat, with live commentary from guides such as Sophia, Arnoud, or Franz. You’ll pass Jordaan, the Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, Magere Brug, and the Bridge of 15 Bridges. Choose the drinks and bites option carefully, since inclusions can vary by departure.

“Do not book this option! Book the one titled “unlimited drinks and cheese”, which is roughly the same price. The “bites” are a package of stroopwaffles or a bag of pretzels. We had to ask two guides for our bite and they only gave it to us once we docked. Highly recommend not doing this package, and instead booking the package with cheese. Not at all worth the 70€ for two people. It’s very confusing and annoying. Tour guides were good guys overall though!”

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2.Luxury Saloon Boat Cruise with Cocktails & Waffle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,935 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $21

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals for about an hour aboard a stylish open saloon boat, with live commentary from the captain and host. You’ll pass the Old Church, Central Station, Amstel River, Skinny Bridge, and hidden canals. Drinks are available from the bar, though inclusions can vary, so check whether cocktails or a waffle are part of your booking.

“A beautiful way to see Amsterdam! Be aware that the title of this activity might be a bit misleading…all of the alcohol was cash bar. The drinks were very reasonable, but the title made it sound like a “welcome “ drink was included in the price. Nonetheless, it was a very enjoyable way to spend the evening!”

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3.Luxury Saloon Boat Cruise with Cocktails & Waffle

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,393 reviews · 1 hour · from $18

Spend one hour on Amsterdam’s canals aboard a cozy open or covered saloon boat. You’ll receive a welcome cocktail and Dutch waffle, with optional unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, cocktails, prosecco, and cheese. English-speaking guides such as Janine and Nuno bring the city’s landmarks and stories to life.

“We had a beautifully informed tour of Amsterdam’s canals. Drinks were lovely and so was our waffle! Yoth and Nuno were very informative and offered great service! Definitely recommend!”

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4.Saloon Boat Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bite option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,629 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $22

Spend about an hour gliding through Amsterdam’s canal ring with a local skipper and live guide. You’ll pass the Amstel, Zuiderkerk, Stopera, Drunken Houses, and UNESCO-listed canals. Choose a standard ticket with drinks for purchase or an unlimited package covering beer, wine, and soft drinks, not cocktails.

“The tour operator was knowledgeable, friendly, flexible to our needs, and a lot of fun! I’d take the tour again and highly recommend it.”

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5.Discover Amsterdam: Luxury Canal Cruise with a Local Skipper

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,377 reviews · 75 minutes - 3 hours · from $15

See Amsterdam from a covered electric canal boat, with live English or Dutch commentary from your captain and optional audio guides in six languages. The 75-minute route passes the Anne Frank House, Westerkerk, Skinny Bridge, Seven Bridges, the Amstel, and historic canal houses. Expect heated seating, tables, a toilet, and drinks for purchase.

“Really worth, I really encourage everyone to go on this tour. Plus Alex is a really nice fella, really good captain”

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6.Johan Cruijff Arena VIP Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 973 reviews · 2 hours · from $65

Spend about two hours touring Ajax’s Johan Cruijff ArenA with an English or Dutch guide. Visit the official dressing room, boardroom, players’ tunnel, dugouts, press areas, and a skybox with a free drink. You also receive an AFC Ajax scarf and discounts at the club shop and Café Jopie.

“Great tour, well guided by our tour operator, Peter. Great value for money would highly recommend”

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7.Exclusive Heineken Experience VIP Tour Ticket

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

Spend 2.5 hours inside Amsterdam’s first Heineken brewery with an English-speaking guide and no more than nine other people. Explore the Heritage Quarter, see a collection of about 120,000 objects, taste five premium beers with matching bites in a private bar, and take home a personalised Heineken gift. Guides such as Tom, Jo, Alfredo, and Josephine are known for adding plenty of humour.

“I loved the VIP treatment. We had so much fun. And laughed so much 🤣🤣”

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8.Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Canal Cruise with Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 806 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $22

Spend about an hour aboard a classic saloon or open boat, depending on the weather, with a live English-speaking guide and unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks. You’ll pass the Amstel, Southern Church, Stopera, Seven Bridges, and Golden Bend. Guides such as Anton bring humor and useful city tips, while departure times run from morning to after dark.

“Honestly didn't think it was worth it. Usually tours like these are fun and engaging. But this experience was dry. Also unlimited drinks only include beer, wine, and Prosecco.”

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9.Luxury Boat Cruise Unlimited Cocktails, Beers & Wines

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

Board behind the Krasnapolsky hotel on Dam Square for a one-hour electric canal cruise with a welcome cocktail, open bar, Dutch cheese, and live commentary. Crews such as Max, Lena, Ed, Diarmaid, Sven, and Nina have led recent departures. The covered boat, cushions, and blankets help in cool or rainy weather, though service and snacks can vary.

“Amazing time! It was a rainy day but yet the boat ride was still so much fun! The bartender and captain did a great job with giving facts about Amsterdam and also keeping our drinks filled!”

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10.Original Pub Crawl Party with VIP Entrance

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 511 reviews · 4 hours · from $12Best value

Join an English-speaking guide at 22:00 for four hours of Amsterdam nightlife, beginning near Generator Hostel and continuing through more than three pubs and clubs. Expect free shots, drink specials, skip-the-line entry, live music, games, and a social international group. Guides include Giada, Manasvi, Con, Shreya, Charlie, and Martin.

“We had so much fun, Manasvi is the best, we love her💕💕”

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11.Ludwig’s Red Light Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 402 reviews · 4 hours · from $32

Meet Ludwig or another local guide for a four-hour night through Amsterdam’s Red Light District. Visit up to five bars, enjoy a welcome shot at each stop, try karaoke or pool, and finish with included club entry. English and Dutch tours welcome solo visitors, couples, and groups.

“We LOVVEEEE Ludwig! He took such good care of us. Absolute king and icuon!”

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12.2-Hour Luxury Canal Cruise with Snacks & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 344 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Spend two hours on a small canal boat with an English-speaking local skipper such as Sven, Rob, Cas, or Lukas. The route links Amsterdam’s Canal Belt, Amstel River, Oosterdock, and historic bridges. Expect Dutch snacks, blankets, open-air views, and drinks if you choose the all-inclusive option.

“Cruise was excellent! It was longer than what is typically offered and worth it. The guides were excellent providing both a historical perspective as well as answering many questions along the way.”

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13.Luxury Canal Cruise with Historic VR Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 305 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $51

Start near Leiden Square for a 75-minute cruise in a luxury enclosed boat. An English or Dutch audio tour covers Amsterdam’s sights, while seven VR animations let you see parts of the city in its 17th-century form. You’ll also receive one drink and help with the headset.

“This was really cool! Unique to see today's Amsterdam and how it looked in the past. It’s something I always dreamed of experiencing in other cities.. :D”

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14.Explore Zaanse Schans: Half-Day Luxury Coach Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 231 reviews · from $20

Travel from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans by luxury coach for a self-guided visit among historic windmills, traditional houses, cheese makers, and a clog workshop. You receive a map and walking tips, taste Dutch cheese, and watch a live cheese-making demonstration. Choose a 10:30, 12:00, or 15:00 departure.

“There was no guide involved. We had only two hours for the actuall activity, an hour in the bus to Zaanse Schans.”

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15.Discover Amsterdam: Luxury Canal Cruise with a Local Skipper

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 216 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $16

Take a 75-minute cruise from Amsterdam Noord across the IJ, along the Amstel, and through the central canals. A local skipper provides live commentary, with audio support and drinks available onboard. You will pass the Anne Frank House, Skinny Bridge, historic canal houses, and major city sights. Reach the boat by the free F3 ferry from Central Station.

“We had a wonderful experience. This is great for anyone. Relaxing and informative a great way to see the city.”

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