The 11 Best Wine Tastings in Amsterdam

1.Classic Boat Cruise with Optional Cheese & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 22,925 reviews · from $18Our pick

Spend an hour on a covered, fully electric boat with a live English-speaking skipper and hostess. Cruise past the Skinny Bridge, Golden Bend, Anne Frank House, Old Harbor, and Jordaan. Choose the basic tour or add unlimited Dutch cheese, wine, beer, and soft drinks.

“The crew was very welcoming. We hadn't booked for the cheese and wine but were given the option to upgrade on board. A very nice experience with the guide Rose giving an all round very knowledgeable information and tips.”

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2.Evening Cruise with Optional Wine and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 19,696 reviews · from $22

Cruise Amsterdam’s UNESCO canals after dark with Blue Boat Company, using an audio guide in 19 languages. You’ll pass the Skinny Bridge, Westerkerk, Central Station, the Amstel Hotel, and Rijksmuseum. Add a snack box with wine, beer, soft drink, cheese, nuts, chips, popcorn, and stroopwafels.

“The boat trip was so lovely, we got to see lots of sites and escape the rain for an hour or so. The tour was super interesting and beautiful.”

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3.Cheese & Wine Cruise Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,090 reviews · from $39

Board Stromma’s heated boat at Damrak Pier 5 for a 75-minute canal cruise with Dutch cheeses, salty snacks, and unlimited wine, beer, or soft drinks. An English-speaking host and captain point out the Canal Belt, Anne Frank House, Magere Brug, houseboats, and other city sights.

“Easy to find the meeting point and if you are early, you can choose the seat you want. The staff is amazing and friendly. They will get everything set up before boarding the boat. During the cruise, you will get your glass refilled any time. The captain will provide info about the places around the canals.”

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4.Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 839 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $41

Meet at the LOVERS café opposite Amsterdam Central Station for a 1.5-hour Canal Belt cruise with Dutch cheeses, bread, charcuterie, and a choice of wine or water. Expect illuminated bridges, Golden Age houses, relaxed music, and an entertaining English-speaking crew.

“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 😍”

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5.Amsterdam Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 798 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $40

Board at Damrak 16 for a 75-minute evening cruise through Amsterdam’s Canal Belt. You’ll sit at prepared tables in a glass-enclosed boat, enjoy Dutch cheese with wine, beer, or soft drinks, and pass landmarks such as Magere Brug and the Maritime Museum. Commentary varies, so book it more for scenery and drinks than a full city tour.

“Very fun wish I could have heard the commentary and historical info that was being given. Fortunately, there was a local at our table who was very knowledgeable. Lots of fun. No sunset as it was cloudy but it was great!”

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6.Evening Canal Cruise in Amsterdam with Wine & Cheese Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 781 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $23

Join Blue Boat Company for a 90-minute evening cruise through Amsterdam’s canals, the IJ, and the Amstel. Expect glowing bridges, canal houses, Westerkerk, Centraal Station, and a personal audio system in 21 languages. Add a snack box or wine and cheese, but check the dock carefully before leaving.

“Cruise was ok. Seating very crowded.....chairs very very close to each other. Views better outside the boat.”

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7.Dutch Cheese Tasting Experience with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 658 reviews · 45 min · from $23

Meet at the Old Amsterdam Cheese Store for a 45-minute English tasting led by a cheese host such as Aris or Rik. Sample five Goudas, including Old Amsterdam, with red wine, white wine, and port, then use your 20% shop discount.

“It was lovely. Guide was super funny and we absolutely loved the experience. Would 10/10 recommend.”

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8.Luxury Boat Cruise Unlimited Cocktails, Beers & Wines

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

Board behind the Krasnapolsky hotel on Dam Square for a one-hour electric canal cruise with Friendship Amsterdam. Expect a small boat, live commentary, comfortable cushions, blankets when needed, and an open bar serving Damrak Gin tonics, wine, beer, soft drinks, and Dutch cheese snacks.

“We had a lovely canal cruise with Max & Wendy! The boat was clean & modern, the info shared while cruising was interesting & our cocktails were great!”

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9.Amsterdam Wine and Cheese Guided Evening Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 236 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

This 90-minute evening cruise leaves near Amsterdam Central Station on a glass-enclosed boat. You get local Dutch cheeses, bread, and a choice of wine, with canal views of the Golden Bend, Amstel, Magere Brug, De Wallen, and Oosterdok. Live commentary is offered, but it may be brief.

“My husband and I had a great time on the wine and cheese cruise. it was perfect weather and the service was great. Got to see a lot of the canals.”

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10.Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Cheese and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 209 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $43

Cruise Amsterdam’s historic canals for about an hour aboard a traditional wooden boat carrying up to 25 people. Enjoy wine, beer, soft drinks, and cheese while a live host points out the Jordaan, canal ring, Magere Brug, Flower Market, and more. Guides such as Kevin, Dean, and Sam have been praised for their humor and warmth.

“It was a very fun and pleasant ride around the canal. Our hosts were really nice and brought fun un the way they explained stuff and kept us entertained.”

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

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

You’ll spend about 40 to 45 minutes on an English-guided Amsterdam canal cruise, passing De Wallen, Rembrandt House, Oude Kerk, and Magere Brug. Guides such as Justin, Butter, Ben, and Josua have led lively outings, while the beer, wine, and soft-drink bar costs extra and should be confirmed before boarding.

“My wife and I pre-booked a canal boat trip with E Boats Amsterdam departing at 18:00 on the 29th of June. We were at the arranged pickup point approximately 20 minutes before departure, but to our big disappointment they didn’t show up. The money for the trip (42€) was deducted but no information about a cancellation or delay was provided from the arranger. After waiting an additional 10-15 minutes or so, we decided to go with another boat company, Friendship, who were awesome and whom I would warmly recommend. I’ve emailed E Boats requesting a full and prompt refund, but I don’t hold out much hope.”

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