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The 15 Best VIP Experiences in the Netherlands

33 tours  ·  from $12

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 vip experiences justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option - The Jordaan and Prinsengracht set the tone
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Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option

1.Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30,518 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $18Our pick

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals for about an hour on a small electric boat with a live English-speaking guide. The route can include Jordaan, the Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, Magere Brug, Bloemenmarkt, and the Bridge of 15 Bridges. Choose carefully between the standard cruise and the drinks and bites package.

“The staff were knowledgeable and friendly. The boat was clean and in good condition and the trip itself was worthwhile”

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Amsterdam: Luxury Saloon Boat Cruise with Cocktails & Waffle - From Oudezijds Voorburgwal to the Red Light District
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Amsterdam: Luxury Saloon Boat Cruise with Cocktails & Waffle

2.Luxury Saloon Boat Cruise with Cocktails & Waffle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,935 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $21

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals for about an hour aboard an open luxury saloon boat with a captain and host. You’ll pass the Old Church, Magere Brug, Amstel River, Central Station, and quieter canals while hearing local stories. Drinks are sold onboard, and blankets are available when the air turns cool.

“We love this canal cruise. We learnt lots about the city from the informative and friendly guides. We opted for the unlimited drinks option which was great value for money. Our glasses were topped up for the full our without having to ask. Lovely relaxing way to explore beautiful Amsterdam.”

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Amsterdam: Luxury Cruise Unlimited Cocktails & Snacks Option - The route from the Red Light District to the Amstel
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Amsterdam: Luxury Cruise Unlimited Cocktails & Snacks Option

3.Luxury Cruise Unlimited Cocktails & Snacks Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,706 reviews · from $22

Spend an hour on Amsterdam’s canals with an English-speaking guide and a welcome homemade liquor. Choose beer and wine, or upgrade to unlimited cocktails, prosecco, special beers, soft drinks, and Dutch cheese sticks. Guides such as Sam and Walter add lively commentary, with open or covered boats available.

“Really enjoyed the canal cruise! Shout out to Francis and their other crew member they did an amazing job!”

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Amsterdam: Exclusive Heineken Experience VIP Tour Ticket - The Heritage Quarter and the Heineken family story
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Amsterdam: Exclusive Heineken Experience VIP Tour Ticket

4.Exclusive Heineken Experience VIP Tour Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 963 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $77

Spend 2.5 hours at Amsterdam’s first Heineken brewery with a small group of up to 10. An English-speaking guide such as Tom, Jo, Alfredo, or Josephine leads you through the family story, private collection depot, brewing displays, hidden bar, five beer pairings, and a personalized gift.

“Our tour was amazing we learnt so much with marcelo our guide sorry if I spelt it wrong he was funny and informative our group was funny and we had a good time”

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Amsterdam: VIP Johan Cruijff ArenA Tour with Drink and Scarf - Getting to Main Entrance E at Bijlmer ArenA
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Amsterdam: VIP Johan Cruijff ArenA Tour with Drink and Scarf

5.VIP Johan Cruijff ArenA Tour with Drink and Scarf

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 861 reviews · from $51

Spend about two hours inside Ajax’s home stadium with an English or Dutch guide. See the official dressing room, boardroom, and skybox, enjoy a drink with pitch views, and take home a Johan Cruijff ArenA scarf. Guides such as Peter and Enrico are known for lively football stories.

“It was overall great! No complaints! So worth it and great knowledge!”

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Amsterdam: Luxury Boat Cruise Unlimited Cocktails, Beers & Wines - The open bar is the main attraction
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Amsterdam: Luxury Boat Cruise Unlimited Cocktails, Beers & Wines

6.Luxury Boat Cruise Unlimited Cocktails, Beers & Wines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 514 reviews · from $34

Cruise central Amsterdam on a quiet electric boat with a welcome cocktail, unlimited gin and tonics, wine, beer, soft drinks, and canal-side stories. The covered boat carries a small group, with hosts such as Max, Lena, Diarmaid, Sven, and Nina praised for warm service. Dutch cheese is advertised, but availability can vary.

“Amazing time! It was a rainy day but yet the boat ride was still so much fun! The bartender and captain did a great job with giving facts about Amsterdam and also keeping our drinks filled!”

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Amsterdam: Original Pub Crawl Party with VIP Entrance - Starting at Generator Hostel Bar at 10 p.m.
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Amsterdam: Original Pub Crawl Party with VIP Entrance

7.Original Pub Crawl Party with VIP Entrance

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 511 reviews · 4 hours · from $12Best value

Join an English-speaking guide such as Giada, Manasvi, Con, or Shreya for four hours of Amsterdam nightlife. Start at Generator Hostel Bar, visit more than three pubs and clubs, collect drink specials and complimentary shots, then finish with VIP entry to a major nightclub.

“The best part of this pub crawl was the tour guide Giada! She made sure to keep track of everyone and check in to make sure that everyone enjoyed their night. I think this tour could benifit by finding more venues well loved by locals. All in all a great night with a very positive group :)”

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Amsterdam: Ludwig's Red Light Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry - What the bar stops are actually like
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Amsterdam: Ludwig’s Red Light Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry

8.Ludwig’s Red Light Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 402 reviews · 4 hours · from $32

Join Ludwig, Manu, Aria, Mina, or another local host for four hours in Amsterdam’s Red Light District. Visit up to five bars, enjoy a welcome shot at each stop, meet people from around the world, and finish with included club entry. Bring ID, wear comfortable shoes, and budget extra for drinks.

“It was fantastic. Manu our guide super fun and warm. I would do the tour again with her. Cheers!”

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Amsterdam: Explore Zaanse Schans: Half-Day Luxury Coach Trip - Starting at This is Holland near Amsterdam Central
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Amsterdam: Explore Zaanse Schans: Half-Day Luxury Coach Trip

9.Explore Zaanse Schans: Half-Day Luxury Coach Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 231 reviews · from $20

Take a luxury coach from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans for a self-guided visit among historic windmills, traditional houses, a clog-making demonstration, and Dutch cheese tasting. You get a local-tip map and walking app, but no guide accompanies you around the village. Choose 10:30, 12:00, or 15:00.

“There was no guide involved. We had only two hours for the actuall activity, an hour in the bus to Zaanse Schans.”

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Amsterdam: Luxury Canal Cruise with Optional Snacks & Drinks - Boarding at d’Vijff Vlieghen on Keizersgracht
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Amsterdam: Luxury Canal Cruise with Optional Snacks & Drinks

10.Luxury Canal Cruise with Optional Snacks & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 217 reviews · from $26

Cruise Amsterdam’s canal belt and Amstel River aboard a smaller boat with an English-speaking skipper and guide. Expect stories about Prinsengracht, Anne Frank’s Museum, the Skinny Bridge, NEMO, Oudeschans, and more. Add drinks and snacks for a relaxed 1 to 2 hour ride.

“We had an amazing time on the boat with Voyage Amsterdam. 2 hours seems like the perfect amount of time, and we weren't short of drinks and snacks. Our guide Tristan was friendly, knowledgeable and made us feel right at home. If you're looking to book a canal tour that is more intimate / authentic than the awful commercial & touristy ones, this is the one for you.”

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Discover Amsterdam: Luxury Canal Cruise with a Local Skipper - From the IJ to the old canal belt
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Discover Amsterdam: Luxury Canal Cruise with a Local Skipper

11.Discover Amsterdam: Luxury Canal Cruise with a Local Skipper

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 216 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $16

Take a 75-minute Amsterdam cruise from Noord, reached by a free five-minute ferry from Central Station. A local skipper guides you past Anne Frank House, the Skinny Bridge, gabled canal houses, museums, and the city’s historic waterways. English commentary, drinks, and a warm cabin add comfort.

“Lovely clean smooth boat. All staff ver friendly Captain was great with his live comentary. gave us a lot of information abot all the areas around the canals and their history. Would do this cruise again. A great way to spend an hour seein Amsterdam from the water. Well done to everybody making this tour so good.”

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Amsterdam: Ludwig's Original Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry - Meeting Ludwig or another local guide
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Amsterdam: Ludwig’s Original Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry

12.Ludwig’s Original Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 203 reviews · 4 hours · from $27

Join Ludwig, Pavlina, Lisa, Sarah, or another English-speaking local guide for four hours across five Amsterdam bars, with a welcome shot at each stop and club entry included. Expect a social night with changing venues, karaoke or pool on some routes, drink specials, and a final club.

“Pavlina was the absolute BEST! She was so fun, sweet, outgoing, and brought the whole group together!!”

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Amsterdam Luxury Boutique Boat tour with Unlimited Beer and Wine - Oude Kerk and the old canal center
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Amsterdam Luxury Boutique Boat tour with Unlimited Beer and Wine

13.Amsterdam Luxury Boutique Boat tour with Unlimited Beer and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 156 reviews · 40 to 45 minutes (approx.) · from $18

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals for about 40 to 45 minutes with an English-speaking guide, passing De Wallen, the Rembrandt House, Oude Kerk, and Skinny Bridge. The boat holds up to 20 people. An open bar of beer, wine, and soft drinks is offered for an extra charge paid on board.

“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.”

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Amsterdam Airport Private Arrival Transfer by Luxury Van - The 25-Minute Drive Into Amsterdam
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Amsterdam Airport Private Arrival Transfer by Luxury Van

14.Amsterdam Airport Private Arrival Transfer by Luxury Van

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 25 minutes (approx.) · from $98

Meet an English or Dutch-speaking chauffeur in Schiphol’s arrivals hall and ride straight to your Amsterdam accommodation in a private Mercedes Benz V Class or similar van. Flights are monitored, luggage help is included, and the service runs around the clock for groups of up to six.

“Loved our driver! He monitored our flight which was slightly delayed and then texted me the number of the baggage claim belt that our luggage would be on.”

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Utrecht: Ludwig's Original Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry - Meeting Ludwig and getting the night started
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Utrecht: Ludwig’s Original Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry

15.Ludwig’s Original Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 42 reviews · 4 hours · from $47

Join Ludwig or another English-speaking local guide for four hours across five Utrecht bars, with a welcome shot at each stop, entry fees, drink specials, and VIP entry to a club. You will walk between venues, meet other people, and finish dancing in central Utrecht.

“Absolutely fantastic night, really recommend for solo travellers or groups looking for a fun night visiting hidden gems around Utrecht. Ludwig was a fantastic tour guide, we were all up and dancing within the first hour! As a solo female traveller I felt very safe as my group were really friendly and fun.”

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