Wine country · WINE TOURS IN THE NETHERLANDS
The 15 best wine tours in the Netherlands you can book today, with what each pours, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Spend one hour on a covered, fully electric Amsterdam canal boat with an English-speaking skipper and hostess. See the Skinny Bridge, Golden Bend, Anne Frank House, Old Harbor, and Jordaan. Choose the basic cruise or add unlimited Dutch cheese, wine, beer, and soda.
“Great cheese & wine, as much as you like, great host.”
Cruise Amsterdam’s UNESCO canals for 90 minutes from Stadhouderskade 501, opposite the Hard Rock Cafe. Expect illuminated bridges, canal houses, Magere Brug, and the Amstel. Audio commentary comes in 19 languages, while the optional snack box adds drinks and nibbles. Captains may add local stories and humor.
“Cruise was really nice and the audio guide and captain were great, I learned a lot about Amsterdam.”
Cruise Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canals for one hour in a covered boat holding up to 26 people. Expect candlelight, blankets, English commentary, and views of Jordaan, the Golden Bend, Seven Bridges, and the Anne Frank House. Add Dutch cheese and unlimited wine, beer, and soda for a livelier ride.
“Absolutely amazing experience, best hour ever. Unlimited drinks was great value for money and the hour was the perfect length of time if anything not long enough!! Shout out to gigi we loved him he was so fun and informative about Amsterdam. I’d recommend this to everyone!!!”
Cruise Amsterdam’s historic canals for 75 minutes from Damrak Pier 5, with Dutch cheese, snacks, and unlimited wine, beer, or soft drinks. An English-speaking captain and host point out the Canal Belt, Anne Frank House, houseboats, and Magere Brug. Seating is arranged in advance, so book your whole group together.
“The tour was a last minute booking after we lost pur flight. It was our 25 year anniversary and I wanted to treat my wife to something nice. This was amazing. Beautiful, romantic, Anna and Alexa, our tour waitresses were amazing. They were friendly, informative, even gave us a bottle of wine as a present for our anniversary. The tour itself, was relaxing, enjoyable, beautiful. The Canals of the Netherlands are such a trip down a part of history that we don’t get to experience often. What a beautiful city. Thank you for making this tour so good.”
Meet at the LOVERS café by Amsterdam Central Station for a 90-minute night cruise through the Canal Belt. Enjoy Dutch cheeses, bread, charcuterie, and your choice of wine or mineral water while the captain shares city facts. Expect friendly service, music, and illuminated bridges, but limited wheelchair access.
“This cruise was great fun, unlimited wine with some cheese and bread. Lovely informative tour for an hour and a half included. A very enjoyable evening 😍”
Board at Damrak 16 for a 75-minute evening cruise through Amsterdam’s canal ring. You’ll sit at a table in a glass-enclosed boat, enjoy Dutch cheese with wine, beer, or soft drinks, and pass sights such as Magere Brug and Reguliersgracht. Commentary can vary, so book it more for atmosphere than a full history lesson.
“Brilliant experience - the boat set-up was much more romantic / personal than others I’ve seen where you’re sat in a big circle with everyone, really nice to get your own table. The host was really funny and informative, always kept our glasses topped up - great value for money!”
You’ll cruise Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canals, the IJ, and the Amstel for 90 minutes aboard Blue Boat Company. Expect lit bridges, canal houses, Westerkerk, Centraal Station, the Skinny Bridge, and an onboard audio guide. Add a snack box or wine and cheese, but check the dock address carefully.
“The views from the boat were fabulous. The experience would have been better if there had been someone to explain the areas where we were traveling and some of the history. The wine and cheese selection were marginal.”
Meet at the Old Amsterdam Cheese Store for a 45-minute English tasting led by hosts such as Aris, Rik, or Roberta. Sample five Gouda cheeses, including Old Amsterdam, with red, white, and port wines, then use your 20% shop discount.
“Great experience! Aris was amazing - really friendly, had a brilliant hour and a half there. Definitely recommend!”
Board behind the Krasnapolsky Hotel on Dam Square for a one-hour electric canal cruise with a welcome cocktail, unlimited gin and tonics, beer, wine, soft drinks, and Dutch cheese. Crew members such as Max, Lena, Ed, Diarmaid, and Sven have been praised for friendly service and lively stories.
“It was a lovely cruise and we were very glad we did it! We did the “unlimited cocktails” option and we wanted to get multiple drinks to get our moneys worth but we had to ask for drinks every time and sometimes she was busy with other things. It also felt really short although Read more”
Spend 90 minutes aboard a glass-enclosed Lovers Canal Cruises boat near Central Station. Sip wine, prosecco, beer, or soft drinks with Dutch cheeses while passing the Golden Bend, Magere Brug, De Wallen, and the Amstel. Live commentary is included, though it can be brief.
“Shared a table with a couple from the US. Lovely way to get ro know strangers over lovely bread and cheese and what seemed to be bottomless wine glasses. Constantly being refilled, got to see the sights and have great fun. Would highly recommend!”
Cruise Amsterdam’s Prinsengracht, Jordaan, Amstel, and canal ring on a traditional wooden boat with up to 25 people. A live guide such as Dean, Kevin, or Sam shares city stories while you enjoy wine, beer, soft drinks, and Dutch cheese. Choose from two departure points and several times.
“Really lovely trip and such great value for money. It was the perfect way to see Amsterdam in just an hour while enjoying a beer or a glass of wine with some cheese. There were also soft drinks and alcohol-free options which was a nice touch. The hosts were very knowledgeable and shared lots of interesting facts about the city, and they were incredibly friendly and welcoming throughout. A great balance of sightseeing and relaxing – I’d definitely do this again and highly recommend it to others.”
Cruise Amsterdam’s canals for about 90 minutes with up to 24 people, a host-captain, three drinks, and a cheese board. Expect changing views of the Jordaan, Prinseneiland, Amstel, Skinny Bridge, Anne Frank House, 7 Bridges, and de Wallen. Captains such as Martin, Mischa, Bert, and Claas are praised for their stories and easy conversation.
“We were with great people and our captain, Robert was excellent! I thought that there could have been a bit more cheese and crackers for each couple!!”
Cruise Amsterdam’s historic canals for about 40 to 45 minutes with an English-speaking guide and views of De Wallen, Oude Kerk, Rembrandt House, and the Skinny Bridge. Beer, wine, and soft drinks are available through the open bar, though the extra charge and its mandatory status should be confirmed before booking.
“We waited 30mins, the boat didn't turn up and we were unable to communicate with the tour operator. Useless and a waste of time.”
Cruise Amsterdam’s quieter canals in a private, solar-powered boat with a guide such as Joe, Dirk, Rocco, or Alex. You’ll pass the Skinny Bridge, Seven Bridges of Love, Monet’s Bridge, houseboats, and 17th-century canal homes while enjoying snacks, blankets, heating, and a small bottle of Prosecco.
“This experience was truly magical! Rocco was a sweet, considerate, and funny man. There were very thoughtful touches, such as the selection of cheeses and snacks which we picked out as well as beautiful stories. We loved this canal tour and would recommend to any couples first or even fourth time in Amsterdam! Thank you :)”
At the Old Amsterdam Cheese Store on Damrak, you taste five award-winning Dutch cheeses from 2024 with selected wines. An English-speaking host explains cheese-making, aging, Gouda traditions, and pairing tips. Sessions may be led by Ron, Rick, Maria, or Luca.
“Personal and pleasant tasting. 5 cheeses serve with a white, a red, and a port. We enjoyed it a lot.”
Cellar doors, tasting rooms and the long lunches in between.
