Amsterdam Heineken Cruise with Drinks & Heineken Experience
Overview
Available languages
3 hours 15 minutes
Mobile ticket
Experience Amsterdam the social way with this unique combination of a Heineken Canal Cruise and entry to the world-famous Heineken Experience. Step aboard a specially branded Heineken boat and cruise through Amsterdam’s iconic canals and across the IJ River while enjoying drinks, savory snacks, and a lively onboard atmosphere hosted by a live guide.
Relax with friends, your partner, or fellow travelers as you pass historic canal houses, famous bridges, buzzing waterfronts, and hidden local spots. This is more than a traditional canal cruise — it’s one of Amsterdam’s most fun and social experiences on the water.
Your ticket also includes entry to the Heineken Experience, located inside Heineken’s original brewery. Discover the story behind the famous beer brand, explore interactive exhibits, and enjoy 2 freshly poured Heineken beers during your visit.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Your ticket for the Heineken Experience is a ticket with a timeslot you chose while making a reservation. You can ONLY enter the Heineken Experience at this specific time. Changing your slot time is NOT possible.
The canal cruise can be taken before or after your Heineken Experience visit
Cruise Departures from Heineken Experience dock: 12:30, 14:00, 16:00, 17:30, 19:00
This experience is only available for guests aged 18 and older
What To Expect
Heineken Experience
At your pre-booked timeslot, you enter the Heineken Experience. On a 1.5-hour self-guided tour you’ll learn about the company’s heritage, the beer brewing process, Heineken’s innovations, and about what it takes to serve a world-famous beer. Find out the four natural ingredients that make this beer, and discover the brand’s sponsorship activities with Formula 1, the UEFA Champions League and the Rugby World Cup. And sure enough, at the end of the tour you can raise your glass with new friends.
Then, enjoy a 75-minute cruise provided by Blue Boat. You can use your voucher for the cruise daily between 10:00AM and 06:00PM from our docks at Heineken Experience and Hard Rock Cafe.
Options
45 min cruise + HEX Entry
Heineken beer: 2 beers at Heineken Experience & 1 beer or soft drink during your cruise 45 minute cruise : Combine the Heineken Experience with a 45 minute cruise from Heineken Experience to Amsterdam North.
75 min. cruise + HEX entry
Beers or soft drinks: 2 beers at Heineken Experience & 2 beers or soft drinks during your cruise 75 min. Heineken Cruise : Combine the Heineken Experience with an extended 75-minute roundtrip canal cruise.
What‘s Included
2 beers on board during the cruise
75 minute City Canal Cruise with Live Guide
Entrance to Heineken Experience inc. 2 beers
Savory snacks on board during your cruise
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
478 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Enjoyed the Heineken history
Lisa H,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a great tour for the beer enthusiast. The Heineken Experience is a great museum and a lot of fun, and the canal tour after was a great overview of Amsterdam.
An experience not unique to Amsterdam. "Check before you travel"
Benedict E,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Heineken tour is self-guided but you start off with a group of approximately 25 other people. There's a mixture of talks/presentations and exhibits to see. The best bit is probably the cinematic walk through, as long as you're not claustrophobic or epileptic. Good for bachelor/birthday parties or if traveling with a group, less memorable as an experience for solo travel. If combining it with a boat tour, best to check the timings of the boat tour first. I had to miss this option as timings didn't work out with my flight. Unfortunate as of the two, I'd probably have chosen the boat tour.
Easy and relaxing.
Todd S,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Relaxing one hour cruise. Ability to see Amsterdam from a new view without being attacked by bikes. :).
Amsterdam cruising!
Adrianna M,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We wanted to hear a bit about the history of Amsterdam and all of the buildings since we did the 75 min tour. The QR code wasn’t working…. My boyfriend was asking our guide questions and she was very knowledgeable and friendly to explain everything.
The Heineken experience...
Joel P,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The Heineken experience was a great tour. We enjoyed learning some of the history of the Heineken brewery and there were several interactive activities that enhanced the experience. The canal tour was a nice add on that provided a few more Heineken beers and a little history on the city of Amsterdam.
I couldn't get to...
Rebeca P,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00I was unable to arrive on the cruise in time, but I was immediately let on board the next day. The ride is fantastic! The guide seems to have been extraordinary tb, but with strong and fast English, it became difficult to understand. But my only complaint was due to the auto guide that didn't work. Besides, it was wonderful!
Not much of an experience after all
Heather S,May 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Pretty pricey ticket to view a building that used to be a brewery. Would have been great to tour an actual working brewery. Instead it’s packed with self-promotion and laser shows. A bit of a disappointment.
How i missed "The Experience "
George P,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00It would have been a great experience if we didn't have a train delay that made us miss "The Experience " all together. Not your fault .
Canal and Heineken tour
Nysha G,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Well organized and nice building. We did the combo canal cruise and Heineken tour. The Tour was ok the canal cruise was great. Very calm, picture taken boarding ship and sold for a reasonable price €4.
Great tour and tasting
Ruth K,May 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful experience very informative. We’re definitely recommend for others to choose even if you don’t like beer, ha ha.
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