The 15 Best Amsterdam VIP Tours

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 live English commentary. See Jordaan, Prinsengracht, Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, Bloemenmarkt, and the Bridge of 15 Bridges. Some departures offer unlimited drinks and small bites, so check the exact package and route before booking.

“Four people paid extra money for unlimited drinks, but there was no alcohol left, and each of us was only able to have one drink.”

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2.Amsterdam: Luxury Saloon Boat Cruise with Cocktails & Waffle

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

Join Friendship Amsterdam for a one-hour canal cruise with a captain and hostess. You’ll pass the Old Church, Magere Brug, Amstel River, Central Station, and quieter canals. Guides such as René, Adriana, Nuno, and Sigrid have been praised for lively commentary, while drinks are purchased separately unless your booking clearly includes them.

“The trip was great! The driver and his wonderful assistant did a great job explaining the sights, taking us through neat canals and keeping our drinks full! Plus since it was a little chilly they were nice and got us blankets!!”

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3.Amsterdam: Luxury Saloon Boat Cruise with Cocktails & Waffle

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

Spend one hour cruising Amsterdam’s historic canals with an English-speaking guide, a welcome cocktail, and Dutch waffle. Choose a classic or deluxe open bar for unlimited drinks, cheese snacks, and a cozy boat ride with guides such as Janine, Nuno, Yoth, and Kim.

“Renee and I think oliver was him name? Súper good team and funny”

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4.Amsterdam: Saloon Boat Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bite option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,629 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $22

Spend about an hour cruising Amsterdam with a local skipper and live guide. Hear stories about the Amstel, canal houses, the Rijksmuseum area, and Anne Frank House while enjoying open views. Choose a no-drink ticket or an unlimited package covering beer, wine, and soft drinks, not cocktails.

“Our tour guide and captain was fabulous. He was entertaining but also very knowledgeable about the city and history. Chris our “bar tender” was great as well. We had a good time.”

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5.Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam Exclusive Tour w/ Reserved Entry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,760 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $173

Meet your English-speaking guide by the Rijksmuseum, skip the main Van Gogh Museum queue, and spend about 2.5 hours tracing Vincent’s work from dark Dutch paintings to bright French masterpieces. Guides such as Anna, Monique, Cecile, and Pedro are praised for lively storytelling. Your ticket remains valid all day.

“Cecile was a FABULOUS tour guide. It simply would not have been the same without her. She truly brought the museum to life.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,377 reviews · 75 minutes - 3 hours · from $15

See Amsterdam from a covered electric boat with live English or Dutch commentary, optional audio guides in six languages, and drinks for purchase. The 75-minute route passes the Anne Frank House, Skinny Bridge, Seven Bridges, Amstel, and historic canal houses. Captains such as Marco, Alex, and Lex are known for warm, funny storytelling.

“Guide was really funny, nice and entertaining, had a great cruise ride as there weren’t many people; best last minute purchase ever!”

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7.Amsterdam: Premium Henri Willig Cheese Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,106 reviews · 40 minutes - 1 hour · from $21

Spend 40 minutes to an hour tasting 10 Henri Willig Gouda cheeses with dips, mustard, crackers, and two drinks. An English-speaking host such as Martin, Suzanne, or Ado explains the family business and Dutch cheese-making process, with a short subtitled film and 10% off shop purchases.

“Our guide Martin was very informative and even after our tour was over gave us free cheeses to try that we talked about!”

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8.Amsterdam: Johan Cruijff Arena VIP Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 973 reviews · 2 hours · from $65

Spend about two hours inside Ajax’s Johan Cruijff ArenA with an English or Dutch guide. Visit the official dressing room, boardroom, tunnel, dugout, press areas, and skybox, where you get a drink and wide pitch views. You also take home an AFC Ajax scarf and receive shop discounts.

“The tour exceeded all expectations, the guide was so friendly, knowledgable and just a all round general great guy! The drink was of great selections, the scarf of great quality and nothing was too much trouble for them, answering and asking us questions. One of the best stadium tours we have been on really got to see access all areas. The stadium is very easy to get to from all train lines in the Amsterdam area. Would definitely recommend 10/10!”

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9.Amsterdam: Exclusive Heineken Experience VIP Tour Ticket

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

Spend 2.5 hours in Heineken’s original Amsterdam brewery with an English-speaking guide and a group of up to 10. Learn the family story, see a collection of about 120,000 objects, taste five premium beers with matching bites in a private bar, and take home a personalized gift.

“Tour was excellent. Well worth paying the extra for the VIP experience. Got to see and explore areas that are usually off limits on normal tour. Alfredo the guide was excellent and really funny. Loved the 5 drink tasting in a secret hidden bar. The VR thing was out of this world at the end and then to also have 2 drink tokens to have drinks at the end was brilliant. Am definitely recommending this to any friends if they visit Amsterdam”

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10.Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Canal Cruise with Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 806 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $22

Spend about an hour on an open boat or classic saloon, weather permitting, with a live English guide such as Anton and unlimited drinks. You’ll pass the Amstel, Southern Church, 7 Bridges, Stopera, and Golden Bend mansions while learning why Amsterdam’s houses lean.

“It was a nice way to spend an hour. The scenery was wonderful. The guide is such a lively young lady. The wine was just okay”

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11.Amsterdam: 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 with Friendship Amsterdam. Expect a welcome drink, open bar, Dutch cheese snacks, and live city commentary from crew members such as Max, Lena, Ed, Diarmaid, Sven, and Nina. The boat is covered and blankets may be available in cool weather.

“Relaxing and slow paced. Good for the unlimited drinks option. Wish it was a little longer and a bit more informative.”

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12.Amsterdam: Original Pub Crawl Party with VIP Entrance

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

Start at Generator Hostel Bar or join at The Waterhole later, then follow an English-speaking guide through more than three Amsterdam venues. Expect free shots, drink deals, lively music, games, VIP club entry, and a route linking the Red Light District with Leidseplein.

“Safal is professional guide unforgettable night highly recommend he was great guide”

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13.Amsterdam High-End Dutch Food & History Tour – Up to 8 guests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 482 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $157

Walk Amsterdam with a guide such as Rudolph, Jan, Catharina, or David, stopping at brown cafés, markets, delis, fish shops, and historic eateries. You’ll taste Dutch cheese, apple pie, herring, Indonesian satay, bitterballen, and more in a group of no more than eight.

“We are a group of four joining another two couples from the states. The eight of us are visiting Amsterdam. I communicated with Thijs, the founder of the operator, as I intended to give a fair review base on facts. Firstly, it would be unfair to give a one star review given all the good efforts and care our guide Mark, the operating company and the owners of places we visited had put in, therefore two stars. We have enjoyed our time with Mark our guide, the places we visited as well as friendly gestures of other guests. The culprit who left us a really bad taste with this tour…”

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14.Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Exclusive Guided Tour w/ Reserved Entry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 440 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Meet your English-speaking art guide at Cobra Café, then explore the Rijksmuseum’s major works and less familiar treasures. A private option gives your group a dedicated guide, while the semi-private choice lowers the cost. Expect Rembrandt, Vermeer, Van Gogh, dollhouses, and practical context.

“It was great to have a knowledgeable guide escort us through the museum highlights and provide information we would not have received with a self guided tour.”

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15.Amsterdam: 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 up to five Red Light District bars, receive a welcome shot at each, try karaoke or pool, then finish with VIP club entry. Drinks cost extra.

“We did enjoy out bar tour with Ludwig. Ludwig is such a great guy, funt to be around and professional, he took a good care of us and we enjoyed every moment of our tour. we had a great time.”

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