AMSTERDAM
Amsterdam’s best days out.
The 15 most popular evening experiences in Amsterdam. A short list of the ones worth booking ahead, with prices, run times and who you go with.
See Amsterdam’s illuminated UNESCO canals on a 90-minute evening cruise with audio in 19 languages, plus optional wine and snack box.
Most Popular“Lovely evening cruise amongst the quiet canals. Magical to experience as the city begins to quiet.”
Hour-long Amsterdam evening canal cruise with live English guide and onboard bar, passing key sights like Anne Frank House and the Skinny Bridge.
“What an experience, our driver was so informative explaining in as much detail as we encouraged him to, both sides of the troubles We visited the wall of murals, various monuments, and were given a lot of history of the decades, old struggle that happened before my time that I really never understood You won’t…”
Heated Amsterdam canal cruise from Damrak with hot New York-style pizza, unlimited drinks, Wi-Fi, and city stories. 1.5 hours.
“Great fin, plenty of food and drinks, a little hard to hear the guide at times but would recommend”
Cozy 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise near Dam Square with a partly covered boat and an unlimited drinks option through UNESCO Golden Age canals.
“Yusha and the captain is an excellent tour guide,Yusha also gave us tips on what to visit and try here from the perspective of a local.”
1.5-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with Dutch cheese and wine. Night Canal Belt views, illuminated bridges, WiFi, and easy Central Station meet-up.
“The crew was simply amazing and very entertaining. I don’t think I can recommend them enough, it was one of the, if not the best cruise I have been on. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Glide Amsterdam canals on a glass-enclosed evening cruise with wine and Dutch cheese. Warm, scenic views, WiFi, and smart-casual vibe.
“This was well worth the price Staff was friendly Plenty of wine and cheese Lovely views Would recommend and would do this again”
90-minute Amsterdam evening canal cruise with audio in many languages, plus an optional wine and cheese box for $23.43.
“Viator provided the incorrect meeting point address. Luckily we arrived to the listed address with enough time to spare to speed walk 10 minutes to the actual dock. Not easy when pregnant. We weren't alone in being misdirected, but we were the last to load into the boat due to this. Almost lost our entire…”
Sunset canal time from in front of the Rijksmuseum: a small electric-boat cruise with snacks, drinks, and warm captain stories.
“Excellent guided tour from Roland! Lots of interesting facts on Amsterdam and the waterways. Amsterdam looks very pretty in the evening. Don't drink to excess (as you could).”
A 2-hour after-dark walk through Amsterdam’s Red Light District, with history, coffee shop culture, and key landmarks plus local guide tips.
“It was to early to see the working ladies in their windows but I really appreciated the history of the trade and how the benefits of legalized prostitution protect the most vulnerable- if only the rest of the world would use this very successful model.”
Amsterdam wine and cheese on a glass boat near Central Station. Unlimited pours, Dutch cheese, live canal views, and Golden Bend at night.
“We were somewhat disappointed in the food portion of the evening. There were 4 of us and in addition to 4 pieces of cheese of each of 4 types of cheese, there were 3 grapes (not bunches - 3 grapes!) and 1 small roll each. Wine was good and ample. It was difficult to see…”
Sip **unlimited cocktails** on a 75-minute night cruise through Amsterdam’s lit canals, with snacks, Wi‑Fi, and great city views.
“As many cocktails as you can drink and a very quick service! Food wasn’t great but fantastic value for money.”
A 2-hour live-guided Amsterdam canal cruise at sunset-friendly hours, with Dutch snacks and a bar for purchase, passing top landmarks.
“Loved this tour. Beautiful evening. The boat was cozy, lovely food and drink, and our skipper was outstanding!”
A 1-hour evening canal cruise in Amsterdam with illuminated landmarks, multi-language audio, and great photo angles from the water for $72.
“Make sure you get there early so you can get window seats for the best pictures. The boat has clear windows”
Private Amsterdam night canal cruise for two with Prosecco, Dutch snacks, blankets, and photo stops across famous bridges.
“This was the best canal tour we could’ve imagined! Highly recommend.”
Small-group open-boat cruise on the Amstel and UNESCO canal belt with a live captain, blankets, and rain cover. 1.5 hours.
“Fantastic experience with Skipper Jo - he had all the right attention to detail, acting as guide & captain, impressing & engaging by turn. We took what was the Sunset cruise - a magical time for exploring Amsterdam's many Grachts, with lovely light levels & an ever changing perspective on the water. Amsterdam Boat Adventures…”
The whole canal city, and every day trip beyond it.
