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”
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 :)”
Settle into a private evening boat with your partner and guide Valentine, then cruise Amsterdam’s canals for 45 minutes to 1.5 hours. You’ll pass seven notable bridges and 17th-century canal houses while enjoying Prosecco, Dutch cheese, waffles, chocolates, nuts, crackers, and a blanket.
“My girlfriend and I had a great time! Valentine the host was very nice, friendly and knowledgeable of the history. I highly recommend.”
Join Mu and the team for an 85-minute party-bike ride from Amsterdam Sloterdijk. Choose 20 litres of beer, prosecco, a mixed package, or a shared bike. Your driver handles the route while you pedal, listen to music, play games, and enjoy drinks with friends.
“Really enjoyed this, absolutely brilliant. It was my stag do and my group all turned up feeling really rough from the night before but the tour leader had everyone back to full form within 5 minutes. Proper laugh, great fun! My only feedback would be to make it longer!!”
Meet sommelier Diederik at Design & Wijn in central Amsterdam for five Dutch wines, from white and rosé to orange and red. He adjusts the tasting to your level, explains local vineyards and winemaking, and serves fresh bread from Brothers Niemeijer in a small speakeasy-style room.
“The wine tasting was a wonderful experience! Diederik was a fantastic host with lots of knowledge and passion. We learned so much about Dutch wines and how they are made. It was a fun evening that we truly enjoyed. Highly recommend!”
Bring up to six friends for an 85-minute private Prosecco Bike ride through an up-and-coming area outside Amsterdam’s centre. You get one chilled bottle per person, your own playlist, and a sober driver-guide who can handle the pedaling. Guides have included Mu, Lucas, Pepper, Roger, and Edward.
“We had a brilliant time on the bike and the host (Lucas) was so much fun!”
Join a private or shared prosecco party bike at Rhoneweg 1 and pedal through Sloterdijk for 65 minutes with an English-speaking driver-guide, music, games, and up to 16 bottles of bubbly. The route is more industrial than scenic, so book it for group fun rather than Amsterdam sightseeing.
“The host was fab. No scenery, just round a big circle with nothing to see. Good if you just want to exercise and consume alcohol at the same time!”
Cellar doors, tasting rooms and the long lunches in between.
