Netherlands · BBQ
Here is the shortlist: 5 bbq tours that hold up against the money, each with what it costs and the one thing to check before you commit.
Spend two hours on a private Amsterdam canal boat with a local skipper and onboard chef. Cruise the Herengracht, Keizersgracht, Prinsengracht, and Red Light district while eating a live-cooked BBQ. Beer, wine, and soft drinks are unlimited. Vegetarian meals require advance notice.
“Everything was great! Food was lovely and you get a lot off it. Great team and service! 😊”
You get a private two-hour cruise for up to 10 people, with a local English-speaking skipper, live-cooked BBQ, and unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks. The route includes the Amstel, Red Light District, Skinny Bridge, 7 Bridges viewpoint, Anne Frank House, and Amsterdam’s main canals. The boat is covered, and sometimes heated, in colder weather.
“de tekst en foto's zijn erg misleidend. We zouden met koudere dagen een overdekt verwarmde boot krijgen. Niks verwarmd en overdekt was een zeiltje waar alleen wazig door kon kijken en de kou en sneeuw nog doorheen kwam. De bbq was even snel gekocht bij de AH om de hoek, met 1 droge stokbrood en 1 bakje kruidenboter die zelfs bevroren was en 4zielige stukjes vlees het onbeperkt drinken waren de goedkoopste biertjes en fris en wijn. plastic bekers natuurlijk ook.. de titel zegt Luxury. Nou voor 595 euro voor 5 man gingen wij hier ook vanuit. De tekst zegt dat we een rondleiding krijgen en een gids. Mevrouw heeft…”
You’ll cruise Amsterdam’s canals on a private boat while a personal chef cooks your barbecue meal. Your skipper points out sights such as the Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House, Magere Brug, and Amsterdam Centraal. The open-air boat can be covered in bad weather, and drinks are included during this two-hour English-language experience.
“The tour was great! Good food and drink and great company! It was a great way to introduce us to the city and the major sites from the canals. Would highly recommend”
You’ll spend two hours on a private floating terrace at Paterswoldsemeer, welcomed with a drink before a BBQ lunch, sightseeing, and three included drinks per person. A captain and crew handle the sailing and service, while SUPs, blankets, and a roof for rainy weather make this a relaxed choice for birthdays, team outings, and small celebrations.
“Super organisiert. Sehr nette Leute, tolle Deko und Musik. Das Essen ist erstklassig und es gibt gute Drinks. Das Team hatte sogar Paddleboards, Badminton und andere kleine Aktivitäten dabei. Wir hatten einen tollen Nachmittag. Absolut zu empfehlen!”
Board at Nieuwegracht 80 for a private two-hour Haarlem canal cruise with a welcome drink, grilled meats, vegetarian skewers, and city stories in English or Dutch. You may meet crew members such as Mo, Jelle, Sam, or Yannick, depending on the departure. Expect an intimate boat setting and evening views as Haarlem lights up.
“Mo en Jelle hebben ons een prachtige avond bezorgd met lekker eten, veel leuke weetjes over Haarlem. Het was top.”
Pick a canal, a gallery or a polder.
