The Netherlands · DRINKING TOURS
Good drinking tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Amsterdam’s one-hour evening canal cruise, with live commentary, city lights, onboard drinks, route tips, and honest advice.
“Not open air boat. Boat with covered top so can’t see anything. Staff tried to be friendly. Couldn’t find the location”
Amsterdam Red Light District pub crawl with 4 pubs, a nightclub, free shots, drinking games, and practical tips on value, dress, and timing.
“Had a great time, Elzo is really the Guide to have! Would book it again!!”
Cruise Amsterdam’s UNESCO canals in a cozy one-hour boat ride with local hosts, optional unlimited drinks, blankets, and city views.
“Josha and Migle were the best. Thank you for showing us more of your beautiful city by boat. Would 10/10 recommend. Thank you so much. Sophie & Nick”
Amsterdam Red Light District Pub Crawl review: five nightlife stops, free shots, club entry, guide quality, value, dress code, and tips.
“The hosts were very friendly and helpful but the tour itself wasn’t very interesting and the shots tasted like cough syrup and honestly it wasn’t worth the money we could of done this ourselves going from bar to bar.”
Cruise Amsterdam’s canals with a German guide, electric boat, landmark views, onboard bar, and useful tips for a $25 tour.
Cruise Amsterdam’s canals after dark with city lights, local stories, blankets, and optional unlimited drinks on this one-hour evening boat tour.
“All of the activities through get my guide and we did 5, were excellent value for money, well organised and informative. Particularly liked the app and the way it was all there, with directions, vouchers and easy to view.”
Review of Amsterdam’s $24 city-center pub crawl, with free drinks, five venues, host tips, dress rules, and honest value advice.
“Great experience!! ioanna was our host for the night”
Amsterdam pub crawl review with VIP club entry, free shots, drink deals, live music, and practical tips for a four-hour night out.
“manesvii very kind and helpfull, she guided us very well 1st shot we doesnt like but others was good ofc it depends your taste . No tourist traps full safe with her i hardly recommend”
Explore Amsterdam’s Red Light District, oldest pubs, narrow streets, and sex-work history on a lively two-hour walking tour.
“Our tour guide was awesome! Very informative and fun!”
Review of Amsterdam’s Ludwig’s Red Light Pub Crawl, with five bars, free shots, local guides, and VIP club entry for $32.
“It was fantastic. Manu our guide super fun and warm. I would do the tour again with her. Cheers!”
Review of Amsterdam’s $22 Flower Boat cruise, with canal sights, local stories, drinks, photo tips, weather advice, and honest value notes.
“Guide was fun and knowledgeable. Boat was so pretty! Fun experience and worth the price!”
Relax on Groningen’s first floating terrace with drinks, snacks, a flexible roof, cozy seating, and views near Central Station.
“Absolut unterirdisch. Das Boot kam 30 min zu spät, keine Message, Anbieter nicht erreichbar. Die Fahrt von 1.5h wurde auf weniger als 60 min verkürzt, damit die nächste Gruppe rechtzeitig abfahren konnte. Absolut nicht empfehlenswert.”
Review of Amsterdam’s city-centre bar crawl, with free drinks, lively hosts, club entry, dress rules, route tips, and honest value advice.
“Super boring, drinks mid, employees had no energy. A waste of time and money. I left way before the club and ended up doing my own thing. DO NOT RECOMMEND”
Amsterdam pub crawl with five bars, free shots, local guides and VIP club entry. A social, good-value night out for confident partygoers.
“Lisa was such an amazing guide! She made sure everyone was having a good time and brought such a fun infectious energy that got everyone dancing! We got free shots in each bar which made this tour such good value for the cost!”
Review of Amsterdam’s 75-minute Dutch Beer Bike Blast Tour, with 20 liters of beer, guided cycling in Sloterdijk, costs, access, and tips.
“Brilliant tour! Not great scenery however we had a great time. The people you go with definitely make the experience. Would do this again.”
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