AMSTERDAM
Amsterdam’s best days out.
A short guide to the 15 best evening experiences in Amsterdam, with what each one costs, how long it takes and who to book it through.
1.5-hour Amsterdam canal cruise at night with audio guide and optional wine and snacks. See lit bridges, UNESCO canals, great value.
Most Popular“The boat is covered which was convenient as it was raining. It was comfortable and warm. Good way to see all the canals without doing the walking! Tour went for 1.5hrs.”
One-hour evening Amsterdam canal cruise with an English live guide and onboard bar. See Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House, and more.
“Unfortunately, we had to cancel the evening cruise. I received a text from the company stating they had technical difficulties and had to reschedule the time of the cruise. We were unable to make the new time and although the time limit for reimbursement had passed, we did receive a credit for the missed cruise.…”
Amsterdam evening canal cruise with a heated boat, hot New York-style pizza, unlimited drinks, and captain stories near Central Station.
“Great price for what it was, lovely your, unlimited drinks, your own pizza, lovely and attentive staff! Definitely recommend”
1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with optional unlimited drinks on a partly covered boat. See UNESCO canals, Jordaan, Seven Bridges, and more.
“Weather was good but number of smokers might be less. But it is as it is. Anyway good cruise, highly recommend!”
1.5-hour Amsterdam Canal Belt night cruise with Dutch cheese, charcuterie, and wine refills, plus lit bridges and Golden Age views.
“We had the absolute best time on this cruise. The staff were awesome. The boat was really comfy. The cheese was delicious. The never ending glass of wine was brilliant. Music was old school classics. Loved it. Saw so many beautiful sights. Would 100% recommend this cruise.”
Cruise Amsterdam’s lit canal belt with free-flow wine and Dutch cheese in a glass-enclosed boat. Smart casual, 75 minutes, English.
“Nice cheese and wine selection with regular refills. Very friendly staff. Could have used some more narrative during the cruise as there was maybe only a couple minutes total of narrative.”
See Amsterdam by night on a 90-minute canal cruise with multilingual audio. Optional wine and cheese adds a cozy touch to the lights.
“Did not make it on time but I am sure it was great. Had jet-leg unfortunately. Book again on the way back.”
90-minute small-group canal cruise in Amsterdam by night from the Rijksmuseum, with electric quiet, drinks, and sunset photo views.
“Excellent guided tour from Roland! Lots of interesting facts on Amsterdam and the waterways. Amsterdam looks very pretty in the evening. Don't drink to excess (as you could).”
A 2-hour Amsterdam Red Light District night walk with a local guide, mixing history, coffeeshop culture, and major sights for $28.
“The guide …David ….was fantastic. We learned a lot and had fun”
A glass-roof canal cruise from Amsterdam Central with unlimited wine and Dutch cheese, live commentary, and night views of the Golden Bend.
“The cruise is mostly focussed on the wine and not on learning much about Amsterdam. The cheese plate was nice (one for every two people) but it's assigned seating so you can't choose where you sit or who you sit with.”
Enjoy an evening canal cruise in Amsterdam with unlimited cocktails, mocktails, and snacks, plus views of UNESCO canals by night.
“Nice coctail (not a big one). You get two plus unlimited wine. Snacks were nice, Staff was good. Wonderfull expirience.”
Amsterdam canals by night with a live English guide, Dutch snacks, and a bar option for drinks as you choose.
“Great tour and experience. Our guide was great and doing the night tour was the way to go. The bridges were lit up and it was amazing. Definitely recommend!!”
A one-hour evening canal cruise from Lovers Canal Cruises in Amsterdam with illuminated sights, onboard audio, and great photo chances from the water.
“Too crowded. All seats were full with people sitting in the back and three to a seat. Also, audio did not work for the first 15 minutes.”
Private romantic Amsterdam canal cruise at night with Prosecco, Dutch snacks, blankets, and a storyteller guiding you past iconic bridges and houses.
“This was the best canal tour we could’ve imagined! Highly recommend.”
See Amsterdam’s canals after dark on a small-group open boat with live captain stories, cozy blankets, and flexible evening start times.
“This one is open boat ride which makes it so much more enjoyable. The captain is very funny and knowledgeable. Whole thing is an amazing experience. Wine and beer on board.”
From the canal ring to the far side of the IJ, and every way to see it.
