The 14 Best Bar Tours & Tastings in the Netherlands

1.Amsterdam Evening Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Onboard Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,619 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $24Our pick

See Amsterdam by night on a one-hour canal cruise with live commentary, city lights, an onboard bar, and views of Anne Frank House and the Jordaan.

“Great fun and we learned a lot too. Alexander was a great boat captain and our guide was entertaining, very knowledgeable, and professional. It was a great way to spend the evening and see more of the city through the canals.”

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2.Red Light District Pub Crawl with Unlimited Shots

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,130 reviews · 5.5 hours - 2 days · from $24

Review of Amsterdam’s Red Light District pub crawl, with 30 minutes of unlimited shots, four pubs, games, a nightclub, and practical tips.

“Fantastic. The reps Aria & Same were brilliant, friendly, great company & conversations. 👌🫶”

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3.Cozy Evening Canal Cruise With Open Bar Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,565 reviews · from $22

Cruise Amsterdam’s UNESCO canals at dusk with a local host, covered boat, blankets, and an optional unlimited drinks package.

“It was great! Thank you to Sabrina, Freddie and Alex for a great experience ❤️”

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4.Amsterdam Red Light District Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,497 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $24

Amsterdam Red Light District Pub Crawl review covering bars, free shots, guides, dress code, group size, value, and who should book.

“Matilda was my guide and was wonderful! She did her best to make sure that myself and the other participants were having a good time. She even offered to be available for questions or recommendations on other activities/establishments. However, this is one of those things that if you are a solo traveler, especially a female, then it’s probably not going to be so great. I was the only woman in my group, and while the gents were nice and respectful (for the most part… one guy did try to kiss me) towards me, they were incredibly disrespectful about the women working in the industry.”

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5.German Guided Canal Cruise with on Board Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,208 reviews · 1 hour · from $25

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals with a German-speaking guide, electric boat, onboard bar, and close views of landmarks such as Oude Kerk and Magere Brug.

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6.Evening Canal Cruise with (Open) Bar on Board

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,080 reviews · 1 hour · from $18

See Amsterdam by night on a one-hour canal cruise with city lights, friendly guides, drinks, blankets, and seasonal Light Festival views.

“Brilliant tour guide! So so funny and informative about the city! Boat trip was fantastic plenty of wine/beer for everyone to have”

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7.City Center Bar Crawl and Nightlife Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 728 reviews · 5.5 hours - 2 days · from $24

A practical review of Amsterdam’s $24 city center pub crawl, with five venues, free drinks, club entry, social hosts, and key dress-code tips.

“matilda, evita and carlotta were amazing had a good time with everyone!”

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8.Original Pub Crawl Party with VIP Entrance

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

Amsterdam pub crawl review with VIP club entry, free shots, drink deals, four hours of nightlife, and practical tips for a $12 night out.

“showed me a good line up to go to even on a week day. kept the energy up and made sure everyone was having a good time. our guide was Giada.”

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9.Red Light District and Local Pub Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 487 reviews · 2 hours · from $43

Explore Amsterdam’s Red Light District, oldest pubs, Chinatown, narrow streets, and local sex-work history on a lively two-hour walk.

“Our guide Pedro was extremely knowledgeable. He shared many facts about Amsterdam that were related to the red light district as well as many other historical facts and events related to Amsterdam. Also we had originally been scheduled for a 6:00 time slot and he welcomed us to join him with another small group at 4:00 . Thanks Pedro”

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

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

Review of Amsterdam’s $32 Red Light Pub Crawl, with five bars, welcome shots, local guides, and VIP club entry after four hours.

“It was fantastic. Manu our guide super fun and warm. I would do the tour again with her. Cheers!”

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11.The Original Flower Boat with Local Guide and Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 342 reviews · from $22

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals aboard a flower-covered boat with an English-speaking guide, city stories, photo stops, and drinks for purchase.

“It was a great experience, best way to discover Amstedam. The guide was so nice and friendly”

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12.Terrace Boat Experience with a Cozy Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 307 reviews · 1 - 1.5 hours · from $18

Cruise Groningen from a floating terrace with drinks, snacks, a cabriolet roof, heating, and easy boarding beside Central Station.

“Schönes Schiff mit super Personal. Sehr lieb und zuvorkommend. Um diese Zeit trotz Heitstrahler, an Bord etwas kalt. Daher etwas mehr anziehen.”

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13.City Centre Bar Crawl and Nightlife Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 249 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Review of Amsterdam’s City Centre Bar Crawl, with free drinks, lively hosts, club entry, dress rules, route tips, and honest value advice.

“Awesome time, had so much fun and made some new friends. Great guide who was friendly and full of enthusiasm.”

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14.Stadshaven Brewery Tour with Beer Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 130 reviews · 1 hour - 100 minutes · from $26

Tour Rotterdam’s Stadshaven Brewery, see modern brewing in a restored fruit warehouse, and taste local beers with snacks for $26.

“Leuke AR tour, maar ben je best wel snel door en zie je ter plekke niet bepaald veel. maar echt wel leuk gedaan”

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