4 Dessert Walks in Amsterdam to Build a Day Around

1.Amsterdam Guided Cruise with New York Pizza, Drinks and Ice Cream

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 219 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $45Our pick

Board a glass-roofed Lovers Canal Cruises boat near Central Station for a 75-minute evening ride through Amsterdam. You get one New York Pizza choice, Cookie Dough Chocolate Chip ice cream, beer, wine, soft drinks, and water. Commentary varies, so book this for the views and meal more than a full history lesson.

“it was a fun cruise...our captain was very nice,,he didn't really talk that much, not as much as i thought he would,,,wasn't really very informative ,the beer was good...but the worst part was the pizza! it was probably the worst i've had! it was just a plain crust without really any topping at all? you advertise a margarita pizza, but it wasn't even close! thanks”

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2.Secrets of Amsterdam Walking Tour plus Dutch Sweets Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $34Top rated

Start at Dam Square and walk through Amsterdam’s old center with an English-speaking guide. See Spui, Begijnhof, the Bloemenmarkt, Munt Tower, and Nieuwmarkt, then enjoy old Amsterdam cheese with port. Rosie is one guide praised for her warm, useful city orientation.

“Great guide. Not a super great walking tour. I don’t know if I would do it again. Not a lot of substance.”

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3.Private sightseeing tour to Bruges and chocolate from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $618

Travel by private air-conditioned sedan or minivan from Amsterdam to Bruges, with hotel pickup, bottled water, Wi-Fi, and a driver-host. You get about four hours to choose your own sights, from Belfort and canal boats to chocolate, waffles, beer, and the Beguinage.

“Bruges is a beautiful medieval city that should not be missed if you have the time. One of our daughters best described it as straight out of a fairy tale. Our driver, Mesut, was a thoughtful, knowledgeable guide who maximized the time in the city. Our only complaint was we wish we could have spent more time there. Given the traffic we had three hours to enjoy the city but we could have spent an entire weekend there exploring. There's definitely an opportunity for the tour company to extend the day by a couple hours (I'd gladly have paid for that) or even offer an overnight option. Really glad we…”

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4.Chocolate Fondue in the Dark

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $22Best value

At Ctaste Amsterdam, you’ll leave your phone and bag in a locker, then enjoy warm chocolate fondue, fruit, pastries, candy, cookies, and ice cream at a private table in total darkness. Blind or visually impaired staff guide you through the one-hour sensory meal.

“Having dessert in a completely dark room Is certainly goofy, but it was fun and I’ll always remember it.”

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