4 Dessert Tours in the Netherlands: What to Book, What to Skip

1.Amsterdam Guided Cruise with New York Pizza, Drinks and Ice Cream

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 219 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $45Our pick

Spend 75 minutes on Amsterdam’s canals aboard a glass-roofed Lovers boat, with New York Pizza, Cookie Dough Chocolate Chip ice cream, beer, wine, soft drinks, and water included. You’ll pass Central Station, the Skinny Bridge, the canal belt, the Red Light District, NEMO, and Het IJ. Choose one pizza type per booking.

“Really good! Staff were very attentive! Would definitely do this again! Pizza was very delicious!!!!”

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2.Secrets of Amsterdam Walking Tour plus Dutch Sweets Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $34Top rated

Walk central Amsterdam for about two hours with an English-speaking guide, starting at Dam Square and visiting Spui, Begijnhof, Bloemenmarkt, Munt Tower, and Nieuwmarkt. You’ll hear stories often missed on your own, then taste Old Amsterdam cheese with a glass of port. Rosie is one guide praised for her warm, clear explanations.

“Great guide. Not a super great walking tour. I don’t know if I would do it again. Not a lot of substance.”

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3.Private sightseeing tour to Bruges and chocolate from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $618

Travel privately from Amsterdam to Bruges in an air-conditioned sedan or minivan with hotel pickup, bottled water, and Wi-Fi. Your driver-host, such as Hamza, Mesut, or Gavin, handles the long drive and points out local sights, while you choose how to spend roughly four hours in Bruges.

“We had a great day in Bruges. The city is amazing with its fairy like architecture. We did the horse drawn carriage ride; it was very fun and amazing experience. The canal boat ride was very enjoyable and soothing with the sunny weather and cool breeze. Finally we climbed 366 steps to reach the top of Belfort observation tower. We were exhausted but the views were spectacular; worth the climb. Overall we enjoyed the day in Awesome Bruges! Finally I would like to add that make sure to plan for the day, do your own research; otherwise you will run out of time. Basically our driver, drove us there and…”

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4.Chocolate Fondue in the Dark

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $22Best value

At Ctaste Amsterdam, you leave your phone and camera in a locker, then enter a pitch-black dining room for a private chocolate fondue table. Blind or visually impaired staff guide you through warm chocolate, fruit, pastries, candy, cookies, and ice cream. The one-hour experience suits children six and older and groups of up to 10.

“Having dessert in a completely dark room Is certainly goofy, but it was fun and I’ll always remember it.”

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