The 15 Best VIP Experiences in the Netherlands

Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option - Electric engines, plus the reality of wind and window coverings

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

Amsterdam’s electric canal cruise with live guide stories, big landmark views, and an unlimited drinks and bites option, all in a small group.

“This is a fun experience. The crew is friendly and knowledgeable, and quick to fill your wine glass! The dock is easy to find, and the ticketing through Viator is simple and straightforward. I was in Amsterdam for a short visit, and this was a great way to experience some of Amsterdam’s famous canals.”

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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

Amsterdam luxury canal cruise with captain narration, blankets, and drinks for purchase. Pass Magere Brug and Old Church.

“Waited for quite sometime having already been Postponed by 2 1/2 hours Once we finally left it was very good”

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Amsterdam: Luxury Saloon Boat Cruise with Cocktails & Waffle

3.Luxury Saloon Boat Cruise with Cocktails & Waffle

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

One-hour Amsterdam luxury canal cruise with free welcome cocktail, Dutch waffle, blankets, and optional open bar upgrade.

“Amazing value for money - Nuno and Janine were amazing tour guides!!”

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Discover Amsterdam: Luxury Canal Cruise with a Local Skipper

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

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

Heated 100% electric Amsterdam canal cruise with live local stories, iconic photo stops, and drinks for purchase. 75 minutes to 3 hours.

“We really enjoyed our cruise and in particular our guide Denis was fantastic.”

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Amsterdam: Johan Cruijff Arena VIP Tour

5.Johan Cruijff Arena VIP Tour

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

VIP access at Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam, with Ajax dressing room time, a skybox drink, discounts, and a free Ajax scarf.

“Excellent Rob was very informative and funny with it The tour was interesting and well prepared Would recommend to any football fan”

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Amsterdam: Exclusive Heineken Experience VIP Tour Ticket

6.Exclusive Heineken Experience VIP Tour Ticket

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

Enjoy the Heineken Experience VIP Tour in Amsterdam with a small group, hidden bar tasting of five beers, and a personalized 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: Original Pub Crawl Party with VIP Entrance

7.Original Pub Crawl Party with VIP Entrance

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

Amsterdam VIP pub crawl with skip-the-line club entry, drink specials, and free shots. 4 hours with an English guide.

“Great experience best pub crawl because of small group we ended up knowing everyone very well con is one of the best host I've met, literally. not just saying for the sake of ppsitive review”

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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

4-hour Red Light District pub crawl in Amsterdam with 5 bar stops, free shot at each, and VIP club entry included for $32.

“Tour was great with our tour guide Aria. We had a smaller group so it was more of a chance to talk and ask too many questions haha. Great experience and highly recommend if you want to explore and meet new friends. I’d recommend pre drinks as we learned in Amsterdam, it is an expensive city to drink all day.”

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Amsterdam: 2-Hour Luxury Canal Cruise with Snacks & Drinks

9.2-Hour Luxury Canal Cruise with Snacks & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 344 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

A calm 2-hour luxury canal cruise from Keizersgracht with snacks, drinks options, and a live English guide passing Amsterdam icons.

“Sven was the absolutely best guide! So knowledgable, kind and accommodating! We couldn’t recommend this tour excuraion enough!”

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Amsterdam: Luxury Canal Cruise with Historic VR Experience

10.Luxury Canal Cruise with Historic VR Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 305 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $51

Luxury canal cruise from Leidseplein plus a 17th-century VR experience, audio guide in English or Dutch, and a drink.

“This was really cool! Unique to see today's Amsterdam and how it looked in the past. It’s something I always dreamed of experiencing in other cities.. :D”

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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

Glide through Amsterdam by luxury canal boat from Noord. Live local stories in English, warm cabin, big sights, and real value.

“Great stories about the city with humour ! Great value as well compared to other tours that were twice the price”

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Amsterdam: Luxury Light Festival Cruise Unlimited Drinks Included

12.Luxury Light Festival Cruise Unlimited Drinks Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 213 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $44

Luxury Amsterdam Light Festival cruise with unlimited drinks, warm blankets, covered canals, 360 views, and crew stories in about 1.5 hours.

“This was a really good experience. The guides and captain were awesome and very knowledgable. However, it was rainy and cold and there was no heat at all. The boat is partially open. That took away from the experience in my opinion. I think this needs to be clearly stated when booking.”

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Amsterdam: Ludwig’s Original Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry

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

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

Join Ludwig’s Original Pub Crawl for 5 bars, free welcome shots at each stop, and VIP club entry, guided in English for 4 hours.

“Lisa was an amazing tour guide. Not only did she guide us but she showed us the nightlife culture and was very knowledgable. I would highly recommend! ❤️”

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Amsterdam Luxury Boutique Boat tour with Unlimited Beer and Wine

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

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

40-minute Amsterdam canal boat tour with a small-group guide, De Wallen views, Rembrandt and Oude Kerk pass-bys, plus an optional open bar.

“My wife and I pre-booked a canal boat trip with E Boats Amsterdam departing at 18:00 on the 29th of June. We were at the arranged pickup point approximately 20 minutes before departure, but to our big disappointment they didn’t show up. The money for the trip (42€) was deducted but no information about a cancellation or delay was provided from the arranger. After waiting an additional 10-15 minutes or so, we decided to go with another boat company, Friendship, who were awesome and whom I would warmly recommend. I’ve emailed E Boats requesting a full and prompt refund, but I don’t hold out much hope.”

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