9 Cocktail Tours in Amsterdam for a Big Night Out

1.Luxury Saloon Boat Cruise with Cocktails & Waffle

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

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals for about an hour with a captain and hostess, passing the Old Church, Red Light District, Central Station, Magere Brug, and Amstel River. Guides such as Nuno, René, Adriana, and Neils have earned praise for lively commentary. Drinks are available onboard, but inclusions vary, so check your booking carefully.

“René and Quessia were our guides and did such an amazing job providing fun games and drinks while telling us about Amsterdam. Definitely recommend if you’re visiting Amsterdam!”

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2.Luxury Saloon Boat Cruise with Cocktails & Waffle

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

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals for one hour aboard a cozy open or covered saloon boat. You get a welcome cocktail and Dutch waffle, with optional unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, cocktails, prosecco, and cheese. Guides such as Janine and Nuno add stories and humor as you pass NEMO, Magere Brug, and the Flower Market.

“Had an amazing time & tour guides were great; definitely had enough cocktails to feel value for money, thanks for hosting us!”

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3.City Centre Canal Cruise & Free Flower Cocktail

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,310 reviews · from $19

See Amsterdam from its canals on a 60-minute cruise from Central Station or Damrak, or a 75-minute departure from the Rijksmuseum. Expect covered boats, onboard toilets, Wi-Fi, multilingual audio, and a flower cocktail, with captains such as Rudolph adding friendly humor when available.

“Boat was lovely and quiet and our guide "Rudolph" was brilliant. Thanks Rudolph :)”

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4.Bols Cocktail Experience Entrance ticket plus Cocktail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,169 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $23

At Amsterdam’s Bols Cocktail Experience, you’ll follow a self-guided, sensory tour through more than 450 years of Lucas Bols distilling. Smell, taste, and test your cocktail instincts, then choose a drink made by a professional bartender at the Mirror Bar. The visit lasts about an hour and is for ages 18 and up.

“We had a great time at House of Bols. Definitely an hour well spent. The lead up to the bar was fun and interactive. The visit to the bar for drinks at the end was the cherry on top!”

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5.Bols Cocktail Experience Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 785 reviews · 1 day · from $23

At the House of Bols across from the Van Gogh Museum, you follow a self-guided audio tour through 450 years of Genever and liqueur making. Smell ingredients, test your senses, learn cocktail basics, then enjoy one alcoholic or alcohol-free drink in the Mirror Bar.

“Bols Museum is must to visit. The history of Bols, the Sensory Experience and Finally the most delicious Cocktails on this planet to try out.”

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6.Bols Cocktail Experience and Cocktail Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 666 reviews · 1.5 - 2 hours · from $41

At Bols Cocktail Experience opposite the Van Gogh Museum, you’ll explore 450 years of Genever and liqueur-making with an audio guide, enjoy a cocktail in the Mirror Bar, then make two or three drinks with a professional bartender. English instruction and multilingual audio are available.

“Amazing immersive-museum experience, the cocktail class was fun, interesting and full of tips to be a better amateur mixologist :) lovely staff and decoration in general”

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7.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 capped at 15 people in the usual format, though capacity may reach 22. Sip Damrak Gin and tonics, wine, beer, soft drinks, and Dutch cheese while guides such as Max, Lena, Ed, and Diarmaid share city stories.

“We had a lovely canal cruise with Max & Wendy! The boat was clean & modern, the info shared while cruising was interesting & our cocktails were great!”

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8.Unlimited Cocktails Cruise on the Canals

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 292 reviews · 1h 15m · from $38

Spend 75 minutes on Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canals with unlimited cocktails, 0.0 mocktails, nachos, salsa, and olives. An English-speaking host points out sights such as Centraal Station, Magere Brug, Prinsengracht, and the Seven Bridges area. The boat has Wi-Fi, a toilet, indoor seating, and an open section.

“It was such an amazing experience. There was a wine or cocktail option and we went for the cocktails. The tour guide was informative and friendly. Would definitely recommend!”

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9.Evening Lights Cruise incl. Cocktail & Waffle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 201 reviews · 1 hour · from $19

Join Friendship Amsterdam for a one-hour evening cruise from Oudezijds Voorburgwal 230. A heated salon boat, cocktail, stroopwafel, guide stories, quizzes, and glowing bridges make this a relaxed winter outing. Add a Local Delights Box for Dutch cheese and seasonal snacks.

“Adriana and Wouter were amazing! So funny and informative! Answered any questions and even did a fun quiz!”

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