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Amsterdam: Smoke and Lounge 70-Minute Boat Cruise

1. Amsterdam: Smoke and Lounge 70-Minute Boat Cruise

Enjoy one of the most relaxing smoke-friendly lounge boat tours in Amsterdam. Sip on your favorite drink, smoke, or enjoy one of the hookah/shisha's onboard for an extra cost.   Start out in the heart of the Red Light District, one of the most popular locations in the city, and sail through the central area, the Herengracht and Prinsengracht canals, the Seven Bridges, the river Amstel, the Skinny Bridge, and the Dancing Houses before returning to where you started. Enjoy Amsterdam's stunning Light Festival from December 1st 2022 until January 2023 Mix the city highlights boat route with the light tour route, so you have the best of both worlds. The boat can accommodate up to 22 people. Whatever the weather, the boat is set up so passengers will have an enjoyable time. In summertime all windows can be opened, ensuring full visibility of Amsterdam’s iconic landmarks and monuments. In winter all windows can be closed, and we have heated seats to keep you warm. 

Amsterdam: Canal Booze Cruise

2. Amsterdam: Canal Booze Cruise

You can drink in a bar in any city in the world, but for a true Amsterdam experience, you can’t do better than a boozy canal cruise along the world-famous waterways, taking in the sights with a cold beer in hand. Choose from a private or shared cruise. Depart from the city center and cruise through some of the city's main canals. Make your way onto the Amstel River, under the 7 bridges, and discover hidden gems that only a local skipper and host will know how to find. Your cruise will eventually return to the same spot in which you started, right in the city center, exactly where you will want to be after a cruise with an open bar.

Amsterdam: Roller Dreams ’80s Roller Skating Rink Ticket

3. Amsterdam: Roller Dreams ’80s Roller Skating Rink Ticket

Book your ticket to Roller Dreams' ’80s roller skating rink, Amsterdam’s newest pop-up experience where music, dance, and roller skating come together in a fantasy-filled disco paradise. Enjoy access to the Roller Bar where you can purchase drinks. Step into a hypnotizing world of glitter and neon lights and be transported to the ’80s roller skating scene, where the music is amazing and the looks even better. Get ready to groove in the most magical roller rink you have ever seen. Meet your host and collect a pair of fresh, brand-new skates, then make your way to the glitzy dance floor. Try some moves under the neon lights and groove to a fun mix of music, dance, and roller skating.

Amsterdam: Leidsplein Night Life Party Pub Crawl

4. Amsterdam: Leidsplein Night Life Party Pub Crawl

Meet people from around the world at the clubs and bars in the Leidseplein and Rembrandtplein areas on a pub crawl tour in Amsterdam. Check out some of the coolest bars and hottest clubs in the city, enjoy drinks at each venue, and play drinking games with prizes along the way. Step into Amsterdam’s busiest nightlife destination and prepare for a night of tasty drinks and good company. Join your guide who will take you to the best bars and clubs in the Leidseplein and Rembrandtplein areas. Visit 5 bars and clubs with admission and 1 beer, wine, or soda included at every location. Each venue has its own unique atmosphere and music, so you can expect a different experience at each one. From 8:30 PM to 9:00 PM, enjoy an unlimited supply of vodka and other shots during the evening at various stops on the tour. Also try some local drinks and learn about Amsterdam's drinking culture on your wild night out.

Amsterdam: Red Light District Pub Crawl

5. Amsterdam: Red Light District Pub Crawl

Make the most of your time in Amsterdam on a pub crawl through the city's infamous Red-Light District. Whether you're a seasoned partygoer or a first-time visitor to Amsterdam, explore the city's most famous neighborhood in a fun way. Begin with unlimited shots of vodka for 30 minutes (only served following the initial pub crawl starting time). Break the ice with fellow travelers and trade stories. At every venue, be greeted by your host and get an extra shot at every location to keep the party going. Play fun games at every bar you visit, including drinking games, dance competitions, limbo, and more. Meet people from different cultures, backgrounds, and nationalities, and create new connections and friendships. Finish your party pub crawl at a popular nightclub, where you can dance the night away in style. Experience the vibrant atmosphere and dance until the sun comes up.

Amsterdam: Unlimited Beer Bike Tour

6. Amsterdam: Unlimited Beer Bike Tour

Climb aboard Amsterdam's unique mobile peddle bar bike tour with your friends, colleagues, or family and discover Amsterdam in an unforgettable way. Cycle throughout Amsterdam-North and past its nicest and most modern cafes, discover the innovatively built hotels, and enjoy a delicious cold beer or a bubbly Prosecco while cycling with your party. The party bike comes with its own designated driver, known as "BOB", Bewust Onbeschonken Bestuurder (Conscious Sober Driver), removing that awkward choice of who will stay sober for the night.

Amsterdam: Escape Club and Icebar Entry Tickets with Drinks

7. Amsterdam: Escape Club and Icebar Entry Tickets with Drinks

Enjoy the coolest night out in Amsterdam with these tickets to the Icebar and the popular Escape Club. Join Dutch explorer Willem Barentsz on his exploration of the Arctic in the Icebar before dancing the night away at one of the most popular clubs in the Netherlands. The Icebar consists of 2 rooms, one a standard bar and one made entirely of ice. When you arrive, receive 1 golden token and 2 silver tokens and step into the regular bar. Exchange your golden token at the bar to enjoy your first free drink of the night. After you’ve enjoyed your drink, meet Willem Barentz, captain of the Mercury and arctic explorer. Join him and head into the ice bar, where the ship has gotten stranded in the ice. Before you step inside the ice bar, wrap up warm with the provided coat and gloves to survive the -10°C interior. As you relax in the bar surrounded by ice walls and ice sculptures, exchange your 2 silver tokens for 2 drinks served in ice glasses. Once you've finished your drinks, head down the street to one of the most popular nightclubs in the Netherlands: Club Escape. Enter the venue's main hall, Escape Club, and dance with people from all over the world. Listen to music from top DJs through state-of-the-art sound systems. Dance the night away at this hopping venue.

Amsterdam: Red Light District and Local Pub Tour

8. Amsterdam: Red Light District and Local Pub Tour

Discover infamous Red Light District of Amsterdam with a knowledgeable guide. Explore the district's narrow streets and learn about some of the oldest pubs of the city. Finish the tour with a rest at a traditional local pub. Meet your guide in central Amsterdam. Get a comprehensive overview of the history of the city. Start in the Old Town District and Amsterdam's Chinatown. Here your guide will tell you about the history of the city and about some of the city's oldest pubs. Hear stories and take a look inside famous pubs like t' Aepjen and t' Mandje. Continue to the center of the Red Light District where your guide will tell you everything about the sex work industry, peep shows, and the history of the Amsterdam Red Light District. Find many curiosities, like the narrowest street of Amsterdam, famous coffee shops, an indoor prostitution street, and many "smartshops." Hear what it's like to work as a prostitute in the Red Light District and find out about liberal laws. Walk to Dam Square where the tour will end. On your way to this area you'll see some of the last sights of the tour, like the Condomerie, the Royal Palace, and the Dam Square. Finish the tour with a rest at a traditional local pub.

Amsterdam: Guided Beer Bike Tour

9. Amsterdam: Guided Beer Bike Tour

Climb aboard Amsterdam’s unique beer bike to see the sites of the city while drinking unlimited cans of cold Heineken. Your sober guide will steer the mobile bar and a canopy is available in case of possible rain. See the hidden gems of Amsterdam located in Amsterdam-Noord, known for its popular NSDM-werf. See the upcoming part of the city and peddle on our peddle bike through the bustling center, make your way across Het IJ to the rustic meadows on the other side. Pass by the famous Amsterdam lookout tower along the way. Suitable for groups of between 6 to 16 people, the group beer bike comes with its own designated driver, known as “BOB" for Bewust Onbeschonken Bestuurder (Conscious Sober Driver), to remove that awkward choice of who has to stay sober. Make merry as BOB does most of the work on the party bike. Beer bikes run throughout the day, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and you can even rent more than one bike for larger groups, subject to availability. See the best of Amsterdam aboard this unique mobile bar.

Amsterdam: Escape Club Night Entrance

10. Amsterdam: Escape Club Night Entrance

Enjoy a night out at Amsterdam’s Club Escape, one of the largest and most popular dance clubs in Amsterdam. The nightclub is popular with locals and people from all over the world. Club Escape has been a household name in the Amsterdam nightlife scene since 1986. This multi-spaced venue attracts thousands of people every week during the club nights. Your ticket will give you access to the venue’s main hall: Escape Club. The many national and internationally talented DJs and entertainment, state-of-the-art design, technical facilities, and a great sound system make for an unforgettable nightclub experience.

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based on 1,668 reviews

More than what we expected. Stefan was well prepared an well researched. Safe option to familiarise folks who are curious but uncomfortable to walk in red light district on your own. You also pass by coffee shop if you want to try out Amsterdam coffee culture.

The best canal cruise in amsterdam the crew were friendly, sweet and funny, everything was fine. Good relaxed atmosphere TRY IT

Great experience. Very chilled. The weather was amazing. Everyone chilling with their drinks and smoke. Do take your own.

This is an amazing experience and a must see if you're ever in Amsterdam!

It was great, very chilled cruise with good drink options