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15 VIP Experiences in the Netherlands Worth Your Time

27 tours  ·  from $12

A trip always has one free day too few. These 15 vip experiences are worth the slot, priced and timed so the choice takes minutes.

Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option - What the drinks and bites option really means
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Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option

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

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

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals for about an hour on a small electric boat with a live English-speaking guide. See the Jordaan, Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, Magere Brug, Bloemenmarkt, and the Bridge of 15 Bridges. The drinks and bites option adds unlimited beverages and light snacks, but confirm exactly what your package includes before boarding.

“The tour was a little hard to find but lucky for us, it started late. Seemed the captain needed a break to have a cigarette before his next tour which would have been okay but we had a museum time slot booked which made us anxious but we made it after all. The tour guide was nice but a little awkward and didn’t seem to have a clear set plan to explain everything. The tour had unlimited food and drinks…. Option, key word here. Many of us did not select the option and thought it was included which is our bad but knowing it was more than just our group…”

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Amsterdam: Luxury Saloon Boat Cruise with Cocktails & Waffle - What the open saloon boat feels like
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Amsterdam: Luxury Saloon Boat Cruise with Cocktails & Waffle

2.Luxury Saloon Boat Cruise with Cocktails & Waffle

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

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals aboard an open Friendship saloon boat for about an hour. Your captain and hostess explain sights such as the Old Church, Magere Brug, Amstel River, Central Station, and the Red Light District. Drinks are available from the onboard bar, blankets are provided, and guides such as Nuno, René, Adriana, and Neils have earned warm praise for their lively commentary.

“Sigrid and Kyan were wonderful bartender and guides! We thoroughly enjoyed the last ride at night with them…. We would highly recommend them!”

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Amsterdam: Luxury Cruise Unlimited Cocktails & Snacks Option - The boats, seating, and weather
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Amsterdam: Luxury Cruise Unlimited Cocktails & Snacks Option

3.Luxury Cruise Unlimited Cocktails & Snacks Option

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

Spend one hour on Amsterdam’s canals with an English-speaking guide and a welcome liquor called Friendship in a bottle. Choose a classic or deluxe open bar for beer, wine, cocktails, prosecco, soft drinks, and unlimited Dutch cheese sticks. Boats may be open or covered, with blankets available on chilly days.

“brilliant experience, lovely staff and the boat was lovely. easy to find and easy to book! would definitely recommend!”

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Amsterdam: Exclusive Heineken Experience VIP Tour Ticket - The Heritage Quarter and the Heineken family story
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Amsterdam: Exclusive Heineken Experience VIP Tour Ticket

4.Exclusive Heineken Experience VIP Tour Ticket

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

Spend 2.5 hours at Heineken’s first Amsterdam brewery with an English-speaking guide and no more than 10 people. You’ll trace the Heineken family story, visit areas closed to standard ticket holders, taste five premium beers with matching bites in a hidden bar, and receive a personalized Heineken 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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Amsterdam: VIP Johan Cruijff ArenA Tour with Drink and Scarf - Getting to Main Entrance E at Bijlmer ArenA
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Amsterdam: VIP Johan Cruijff ArenA Tour with Drink and Scarf

5.VIP Johan Cruijff ArenA Tour with Drink and Scarf

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

Explore Ajax’s Johan Cruijff ArenA with a live English or Dutch guide. You’ll visit the official dressing room, boardroom, and skybox, where a drink and pitch views await. Guides such as Peter, Enrico, and Chris are praised for their football knowledge and good humor. The two-hour tour includes a stadium scarf and Fanshop discount.

“Fun, interactive and informative. And I am the captain of Hearts now”

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Amsterdam: Luxury Boat Cruise Unlimited Cocktails, Beers & Wines - What you see during the one-hour route
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Amsterdam: Luxury Boat Cruise Unlimited Cocktails, Beers & Wines

6.Luxury Boat Cruise Unlimited Cocktails, Beers & Wines

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

Cruise central Amsterdam on a quiet electric boat with a welcome cocktail and an open bar of gin and tonics, wine, beer, and soft drinks. The one-hour route passes the Hermitage, Skinny Bridge, and Maritime Museum, with live stories from the crew. Boats are covered, cushions and blankets help in cool weather, and group size is limited.

“Lovely Boats! Super Quick Bar Service! Lovely Cocktails!!!! Would 100% recommend to friends Ill be doing this boat tour again!”

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Amsterdam: Original Pub Crawl Party with VIP Entrance - The Waterhole gives the night its first lift
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Amsterdam: Original Pub Crawl Party with VIP Entrance

7.Original Pub Crawl Party with VIP Entrance

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

Start at Generator Hostel Bar or join at Waterhole later, then follow guides such as Giada, Manasvi, Con, and Shreya through more than three Amsterdam venues. Expect free shots, drink specials, live music, games, dancing, and VIP club entry. Bring valid ID and wear trousers with closed shoes.

“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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Amsterdam: Ludwig's Red Light Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry - The Red Light District after dark
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Amsterdam: Ludwig’s Red Light Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry

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

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

Join Ludwig, Manu, Aria, Mina, or another local host for a four-hour Amsterdam night out. Visit five Red Light District bars, with a welcome shot at each, then continue to a club with VIP entry. Expect karaoke, pool, dancing, drink specials, and an easy way to meet people, though drinks and transport are extra.

“Fantastic pub crawl! We went to a mix of bars and clubs, and plenty of shots included. Manu and Ludwig were amazing; it was such a fun way to meet others especially as a solo-traveller. Highly recommend!”

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Amsterdam: Explore Zaanse Schans: Half-Day Luxury Coach Trip - Getting from Amsterdam Central Station to the coach
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Amsterdam: Explore Zaanse Schans: Half-Day Luxury Coach Trip

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

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

Take a half-day coach trip from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans, a traditional Dutch village lined with working windmills, wooden houses, cheese makers, and craft shops. You explore independently with a map and walking app, taste Dutch cheese, watch clog-making, and return to Amsterdam after about 3.5 hours.

“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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Amsterdam: Luxury Canal Cruise with Optional Snacks & Drinks - Setting out from Keizersgracht
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Amsterdam: Luxury Canal Cruise with Optional Snacks & Drinks

10.Luxury Canal Cruise with Optional Snacks & Drinks

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

Sail Amsterdam’s canal belt and Amstel River aboard a mostly open-air boat with an English-speaking skipper and guide. Expect stories, historic landmarks, blankets, a toilet, and optional drinks and snacks. Guides such as Sven, Gideon, Tristan, and Anne-Mart have been praised for their humor and personal approach.

“Brilliant trip on one of the oldest boats in Amsterdam. Crew were amazing, very knowledgeable and good fun. Would highly recommend x”

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Discover Amsterdam: Luxury Canal Cruise with a Local Skipper - Getting to Badhuiskade from Central Station
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Discover Amsterdam: Luxury Canal Cruise with a Local Skipper

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

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

Cruise Amsterdam’s IJ, Amstel, and historic canals for 75 minutes aboard a comfortable boat from Noord. A local skipper provides live stories and facts, with audio commentary also available. You’ll pass the Anne Frank House, Skinny Bridge, gabled canal houses, old buildings, and a rooftop tech museum. Expect easy ferry access and drinks for sale onboard.

“Great extended canal tour to the UNESCO canals and more. Live tour guide who was great to answer questions. Highly recommend it.”

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Amsterdam: Ludwig's Original Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry - What happens at the five bar stops
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Amsterdam: Ludwig’s Original Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry

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

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

Spend four hours with Ludwig, Pavlina, Lisa, Sarah, or another local guide, visiting five Amsterdam bars with a welcome shot at each. Expect changing music, karaoke, pool, drink specials, and a club finish. Entry fees are included, but extra drinks and transport to the meeting point are not.

“It’s awesome. Our Pub Crawl guide Pavlina was very helpful, cheerful and made it a memorable tour for us. Must Recommended. Thanks Pavlina.”

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Amsterdam Luxury Boutique Boat tour with Unlimited Beer and Wine - De Wallen from the water
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Amsterdam Luxury Boutique Boat tour with Unlimited Beer and Wine

13.Amsterdam Luxury Boutique Boat tour with Unlimited Beer and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 156 reviews · 40 to 45 minutes (approx.) · from $18

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals for about 40 to 45 minutes, passing De Wallen, Rembrandt’s former home, the Oude Kerk, and the Skinny Bridge. Your English-speaking guide provides commentary, while an onboard bar offers unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks for an extra fee paid at boarding. Groups can reach 20 people.

“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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Amsterdam Airport Private Arrival Transfer by Luxury Van - Why the 60-minute wait matters
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Amsterdam Airport Private Arrival Transfer by Luxury Van

14.Amsterdam Airport Private Arrival Transfer by Luxury Van

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 25 minutes (approx.) · from $98

Meet your English or Dutch-speaking chauffeur in Schiphol’s Arrivals Hall after baggage claim. Travel privately to your Amsterdam accommodation in a Mercedes-Benz V Class or similar van for up to six people. Flights are monitored, 60 minutes of waiting time is included, and drivers such as Dennis, Rene, and Massimo have been praised for clear communication and local tips.

“Driver was on time and friendly. Van was close by and clean. Would use this service again. We were driven directly and correctly to our destination”

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Amsterdam: Private Luxury Cruise with BBQ and Drinks - What you see from the boat
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Amsterdam: Private Luxury Cruise with BBQ and Drinks

15.Private Luxury Cruise with BBQ and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 30 reviews · 2 hours

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…”

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