The 15 Best VIP Tours in Amsterdam

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

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

Electric small-group Amsterdam canal cruise through the Jordaan and Prinsengracht, with live guide, blankets, and an optional unlimited drinks and bites add-on.

“This is a wonderful your! Zet (not suit of his spelling) out your guide was incredible. He was fun, full of energy, entertaining and very knowledgeable. The captain (do not remember his name) was also knowledgeable and they both also answered questions with ease. The captain maneuvered the canals like a pro. Great tour especially during the Festival of Lights. Highly recommend!”

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2.Luxury Saloon Boat Cruise with Cocktails & Waffle

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

Luxury saloon canal cruise in Amsterdam with captain narration, blankets, cocktail-bar options, and a waffle if included.

“It was terrible. The seating was uncomfortable- you slid off the seats. You couldn’t see out of the boat well. There was nothing to see if you could. The drinks were terrible. They bribed everyone for good reviews. Classless and a complete waste of time and money.”

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3.Luxury Cruise Unlimited Cocktails & Snacks Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,706 reviews · from $22

1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with welcome liquor and open-bar upgrades, plus unlimited Dutch cheese sticks and blankets. English guide.

“Best canal cruise I’ve done! We were lucky enough to have the boat to ourselves (sat 10a spot). Guides were SO lovely and we just had the absolute best morning (also with perfect weather). I’ve tried a few other brands and will be choosing friendship each time!”

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4.Exclusive Heineken Experience VIP Tour Ticket

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

Amsterdam VIP Heineken tour with behind-the-scenes access, a hidden bar tasting of 5 beers, and a personalized gift.

“Our tour guide today was amazing! You could tell the employees take pride in where they work. The tasting/pairing was by far the best we have ever had. Well done !”

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5.VIP Johan Cruijff ArenA Tour with Drink and Scarf

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 861 reviews · from $51

Take a VIP Johan Cruijff ArenA tour with exclusive areas, Ajax’s official dressing room, and a skybox soft drink plus a Johan Cruijff scarf.

“guide was funny and had great football knowledge and banter with me as a manchester united fan. Really great stadium and great staff would definitely do this tour if unsure just do it it's brilliant.”

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6.Luxury Boat Cruise Unlimited Cocktails, Beers & Wines

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

Electric small-group Amsterdam canal cruise with unlimited gin and tonics, wine, and snacks, plus live stories along the canals.

“Very cramped and oversold boat meaning we could only have 2 drinks and the cocktails were not cocktails just mixed drinks.”

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7.Original Pub Crawl Party with VIP Entrance

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

Amsterdam VIP pub crawl with skip-the-line club entry, drink deals, and free shots. Meet at 22:00, 4-hour guided party.

“Here's a concise version of the review you can send as a message: Had an amazing time at the pub crawl on September 10th! Big thanks to Shreya for being the absolute best planner. She kept us all together and her energy made the whole night so much fun. Couldn't have done it without her!”

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

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

Amsterdam Red Light Pub Crawl with VIP club entry: 5 bars, free welcome shots at each, local guide, 4 hours for $32.

“Mina and Ludwig were very fun hosts. Highly recommend this pub crawl 🍻”

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

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

Half-day luxury coach trip from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans with windmills, a self-guided walk, cheese tastings, and clog-making.

“An excellent way to take an idea about Duth villages.. With all i's inclusions: beautiful houses, garden, windmills, cheese factor is & their way of life+ the Experience of this is Holland is also nice.”

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10.Luxury Canal Cruise with Optional Snacks & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 217 reviews · from $26

Luxury Amsterdam canal cruise with a local skipper, English guide, and optional drinks or snacks as you pass Prinsengracht and Anne Frank’s Museum.

“We had an amazing time on the boat with Voyage Amsterdam. 2 hours seems like the perfect amount of time, and we weren't short of drinks and snacks. Our guide Tristan was friendly, knowledgeable and made us feel right at home. If you're looking to book a canal tour that is more intimate / authentic than the awful commercial & touristy ones, this is the one for you.”

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11.Ludwig’s Original Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 203 reviews · 4 hours · from $27

Ludwig’s Original Amsterdam pub crawl packs 5 bar stops, free welcome shots, and VIP club entry into a 4-hour guided night out.

“We joined the pub crawl with zero expectations and left with unforgettable memories — all thanks to the amazing guides, Pavlina and Lisa! 🎉 From the very first bar to the last dance floor, they kept the energy high, the group connected, and the good times rolling. Pavlina’s vibe was absolutely electric, and Lisa made sure no one was left behind (or without a drink 😉). Their fun spirit, local tips, and party leadership turned a casual night out into one of the highlights of our trip. If you’re looking for a wild, well-organized, and genuinely fun night out — this is it. Massive thanks again to Pavlina and Lisa.…”

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12.Private Luxury Cruise with BBQ and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 30 reviews · 2 hours · from $701

Private 2-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with live BBQ and unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks, guided by a local skipper in English.

“Me gusto mucho la atención que nos prestaron tanto la persona que nos preparo la barbacoa como nuestro capitán. La barbacoa fue excelente y la bebida todo lo que quisimos. Solo faltó decoración navideña en el barco y un poco de luz para ver lo que comíamos. Nuestro guía hizo todo lo posible con una linterna y nosotros con nuestros móviles. Unas velitas ambientales de plástico hubiesen arreglado el asunto y generado ambiente. Por lo demás perfecto y además el Pick up era al lado de nuestro hotel.”

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13.Private Luxury Cruise with Drinks & Silent Disco

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 19 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $512

Private luxury 90-minute Amsterdam canal cruise with unlimited beer, wine, soda, and silent disco headsets, plus a covered boat for rain.

“I booked this boat party as a surprise for my boyfriend on his 30th birthday for a group of 8 of us. Overall I was quite disappointed with the experience and would not recommend to others. The boat was dated and the cushions etc were quite dirty. I’m not sure what I was expecting in regards to the unlimited drinks, but I expected them to be presented in somewhat a nice manner but instead there was just a mini fridge with a selection of tins, small plastic cups and a bucket with a couple of bottles of wine in. The driver didn’t speak to us or engage at all, and…”

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14.Luxury Saloon Boat Cruise with 3-Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 18 reviews · from $110

Cruise Amsterdam canals on a heated saloon boat with a festive aperitif and an à la carte 3-course dinner, guided in English.

“A beautiful cruise through the canals with a tasty dinner and cocktails. The crew was friendly and informative and pointed out lots of unique sites along the way. Highly recommend”

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15.Luxury Cheese & Wine Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 17 reviews · 1 hour · from $44

An hour on a traditional Amsterdam canal boat with Dutch cheeses, dip, grapes, crackers, and drinks like wine and Heineken beer.

“Cruise started 20 minutes late in order to combine 5:00 and 5:20 cruises. Wasn’t warned it was an open boat so we were cold.”

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