Bars & pub crawls · THE NETHERLANDS BAR TOURS
The 15 best the netherlands bar tours you can book tonight, with what it costs to join, how many bars each one stops at and who the night suits. Number one is first for a reason.
Join an English-speaking host such as Ioanna, Eleni, Sam, or Tina for five nightlife stops around Amsterdam’s City Center or Red Light District. You get unlimited shots for 30 minutes, one shot at each venue, drinking games, drink discounts, and nightclub entry. Dress for strict door rules.
“Went on the Pub Crawl! Had the best time ever! Mia was the best tour guide! Book with her!!!”
Join hosts such as Matilda, Lilli, Andre, or Elio for about five hours across four Red Light District bars and a nightclub. You get free entry, a shot at each venue, unlimited shots for the first 30 minutes, drinking games, and a WhatsApp route for the night.
“I had a great time at this pubcrawl. Lilli and Daniel were fun and great hosts. They were well organized and coordinated. They made sure that the folks are engaged in each bar and they were also extremely friendly!”
You cruise Amsterdam’s canals for one hour on a quiet electric boat, with a German-speaking guide explaining leaning canal houses, the Oude Kerk, dancing houses, and Seven Bridges. Boats may be open or enclosed. Guides Yannis and Pedro have been praised for lively, informative trips, and drinks are available to buy onboard.
Cruise Amsterdam’s canals for two hours aboard a quiet electric boat with a live English-speaking skipper. Expect cushioned seats, blankets in cooler weather, Dutch snacks, and a bar selling drinks separately. Guides have included Sven, Robert, Cas, Abel, Aruna, and Stein.
“Quaint smaller boat in intimate setting. Excellent captain with an excellent chacouterie. Nice wine selection and very reasonable. S very nice experience that we will remember and recommend to anyone traveling to Amsterdam”
Join hosts such as Tina, Andrei, Matilda, or Laura for a five-stop Amsterdam night out. You get early unlimited shots, one beer or wine at each venue, free entry, and a final club visit. The group suits solo visitors and social pairs, but strict dress rules matter.
“Best pub crawl ever. And the guide were fantastic, their names are Laura and Samuel. They were amazing, so fun and made this whole experience super enjoyable !!”
Spend four hours moving through Amsterdam’s nightlife with an English-speaking guide, free shots, drink deals, and skip-the-line entry. Begin at Generator Hostel Bar, meet guides such as Giada, Manasvi, or Charlie, then visit more than three venues before finishing near Leidseplein.
“had the best evening! diverse types of bars and all were different in great ways. live music, to cocktail bar, to clubs 👌🏽 great company and then Con our guide was super cool as hell and could really tear up the dancefloor. also loved the surprise food stop! what a legend 👏🏽 thanks con for such a good time.”
Walk from Amsterdam’s Old Town and Chinatown into the Red Light District with a local guide such as Pilar, David, Pedro, or Michael. Learn about prostitution, coffee shops, smartshops, and historic pubs, then finish near Dam Square with time to rest in a traditional pub.
“The red light district tour was excellent with our tour guide Foxy! He was very informative, thorough and kept the perfect pace. I would highly recommend it. We took the 800pm tour!”
Join Ludwig, Manu, Aria, Mina, or another local host for a four-hour night through Amsterdam’s Red Light District. Visit up to five bars, enjoy a free shot at each, meet other people, and finish with included VIP club entry. Bring comfortable shoes, valid ID, and money for drinks.
“If you’re in Amsterdam and get Ludwig as your pub crawl guide, consider yourself extremely lucky. From the moment we met, Ludwig’s energy was infectious—he managed to turn a group of strangers into instant friends. His knowledge of the city’s nightlife is unmatched; every stop felt handpicked for atmosphere, drinks, and vibe. What really stood out was how effortlessly he made sure everyone was having a great time. He remembered names, included everyone in conversations, and even threw in some fascinating local stories between venues. He’s a natural at reading the room—keeping the pace perfect so we could enjoy each spot without feeling rushed, but still keeping the party alive.…”
Spend one hour on Amsterdam’s flower-decorated canal boat, passing Oudeschans, the Herengracht, Skinny Bridge, Prinsengracht, Seven Bridges, and the Dancing Houses. An English-speaking guide shares city stories, including the Flower Bike Man love story. Drinks are available to buy.
“This was the best tour in Amsterdam!!! The guides were top notch- very knowledgeable, friendly and laid back. The views were stunning. There were drinks on the boat for purchase. The flower boat was hands-down the prettiest boat on the water. People in other boats were pointing & taking photos of the flower boat the entire time! Highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Spend 1 to 1.5 hours on Groningen’s first floating terrace, departing beside the central station. Order beer, wine, or warm vegetarian snacks, sit beneath an open or closed roof, and enjoy a relaxed boat ride rather than a historical tour.
“Schönes Schiff mit super Personal. Sehr lieb und zuvorkommend. Um diese Zeit trotz Heitstrahler, an Bord etwas kalt. Daher etwas mehr anziehen.”
Join hosts such as Matilda, Aria, Junot, or Maria for a five-and-a-half-hour Amsterdam nightlife crawl. You’ll visit bars around Leidseplein and Rembrandtplein, receive a free beer at each city-centre venue, and finish at a nightclub. Expect a large group and WhatsApp directions between stops.
“The coordinators are extremely nice people and laid back. The only main issue is that they don't know how to coordinate this event well. They had cards where we were going to interact with each other but never used. Everyone was in their own separate groups. If you have a group beforehand and want to drink and do free shots I recommend this place. This event for me personally lacked coordination and was a waste of time.”
Join Ludwig, Pavlina, Lisa, Sarah, or another local guide for a four-hour Amsterdam night out. Visit up to five bars, collect a welcome shot at each, meet fellow visitors, and finish with club entry. Expect changing venues, karaoke, pool, dancing, and a flexible group-led route.
“The Tour was great. Ludwig knows exactly what he's doing. He will make sure everbody is having a good time.”
Use one Amsterdam Nightlife Ticket for unlimited access to more than 20 clubs and bars, plus welcome drinks, Holland Casino entry, and selected discounts. Choose 1, 2, or 3 to 7 days. There is no guide or meeting point, so you plan your own night.
“I came with a few friends and we didn't know where to go out, so we booked our Amsterdam Nightlife ticket and received a list of clubs, which really helped us decide where to spend the night. We even got drinks there, which was amazing ! I really like the Holland Casino as well, I definitely recommande it !”
Spend two hours seeing Amsterdam after dark from a small boat limited to 18 passengers. An English-speaking captain such as Abel, Gert, Jules, or Pete guides you past the Anne Frank House, Skinny Bridge, Amstel River, Rijksmuseum, and glowing canal houses. Dutch snacks are included; drinks cost extra.
“This canal cruise was fantastic. Camille (our captain) was wonderful about sharing so much history and interesting facts along the way. The only downside was that there was no bathroom on the boat. That was one of the items we needed and had been advertised that was one. You should notify passengers prior that this boat does NOT have a toilet.”
You’ll cruise Amsterdam’s canals with unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks, then meet hosts such as Manuel, Aria, or Andrea for a Red Light District crawl. Expect four pubs, free shots, drinking games, drink specials, and club entry. Bring photo ID and wear proper evening clothes.
“we wenn to the bar ceasl with Tina and Mathilde and IT was so much funktioniert!”
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