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Combo (Save 5%): Amsterdam Light Festival Covered Canal Cruise + Heineken Experience Tickets

Name: Combo (Save 5%): Amsterdam Light Festival Covered Canal Cruise + Heineken Experience Tickets
Start: 2026-10-10T12:45:00
End: 2026-10-10T14:15:00
Location: Heineken Experience

4.6/5(4,927)

Eric A

Couple

Verified booking

5 days ago

The story behind the creation of Heineken is impressive. The experience clearly conveys the details and the company's journey up to the present day. It is a highly interactive experience that goes beyond just the beer.

Gabriele B

Group

Verified booking

Jul 2026

A brewery tour with a twist. A mix of activities, a bit of history, a bit of the art of brewing, and a bit of a show to experience and help shape yourself. The beer was delicious, and the tour’s finale in the cellar was the perfect finishing touch. Although we were the oldest at 70, we felt right at home among the younger crowd.

Denitsa K

Couple

Verified booking

Jul 2026

We had no expectations for both, but they were wow and 100% worth it. The Heineken experience blew our minds. 😁🤯 The Ice bar is really extremely cold 🥶, but you can survive 10-15 minutes. The drinks were very tasty.

Saoirse D

Solo

Verified booking

Jul 2026

The people giving the information new their stuff and you could ask them any questions about the brewing bottling and where Heineken receives its barley

Malfoy A

Couple

Verified booking

May 2026

The reservation process was smooth, but the most important thing is that we want to give a big shout-out to the staff. A visit can sometimes feel long, but with them (and with someone who doesn't drink alcohol), we had a wonderful time! 10/10

Alfredo L

Couple

Verified booking

May 2026

I recommend both experiences—the museum is interesting and engaging, and the Heineken Experience is wonderful. We waited in line for a few minutes for the latter, but it moved quickly. I would have appreciated having someone there who spoke Italian.

Cruise for 75 minutes along Amsterdam Light Festival’s official route, spotting more than 20 glowing artworks from a heated boat.

Walk through Heineken’s historic 1867 brewery, try interactive exhibits and a 4D ride, then enjoy one complimentary Heineken.

Get two of Amsterdam’s biggest winter attractions together, with 5% savings and an easy plan for afternoon and evening.

Pack both attractions into one exciting day, or visit them on separate dates whenever your Amsterdam itinerary allows.

Move easily from brewery to boat, with the Light Festival departure point only 10 minutes from Heineken Experience.

Heineken Experience

Entry to the Heineken Experience

1.5-hour self-guided tour of the Heineken Experience

Live presentation in English

1 complimentary Heineken

Amsterdam Canal Cruise

75-min Amsterdam canal cruise

Boarding opposite Hard Rock Cafe or Heineken Experience

Audioguide in English, French, Russian, Spanish, German, Chinese, Dutch, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Japanese, Turkish, Polish, Czech, Croatian, Indonesian, Cantonese, Korean, and Hindi

Kids audioguide and activity package

Complimentary earphones

Closed, heated boat

Additional paid upgrades:

Amsterdam Canal Cruise

Snackbox (chips, popcorn, stroopwafels, nuts, and water or soft drink of your choice)

Heineken Experience + Amsterdam Canal Cruise

Transfers

Food and additional beverages

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Eric A
Couple
Verified booking
5 days ago
The story behind the creation of Heineken is impressive. The experience clearly conveys the details and the company's journey up to the present day. It is a highly interactive experience that goes beyond just the beer.
Bernardino F
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
It was interesting to learn that Ajax won its Champions League titles several years ago thanks to a great player who led the team back then. The stadium is very nice.
Ameer Y
Solo
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Perfect visit and clear instructions
Long L
Couple
Verified booking
Aug 2026
Beer tasting and a tour of the trophies in the hall. Too bad there’s no audio guide in French. A great package for tourists
Guilherme R
Solo
Verified booking
Sep 2026
For me, a vet student that love horses, was very special to see how horses helped in the past with the beer evolution!

Pair a panoramic exploration of Amsterdam’s UNESCO-protected waterways with an interactive journey through the heritage of its most famous brewery.

Arrive at the canal cruise dock to scan your mobile ticket and board your glass-roof vessel. For the Heineken Experience, head to the historic brewery in De Pijp, where you will undergo a brief security and ID check at the entrance. Many travellers choose to complete the 75-minute cruise first to orient themselves before heading to the brewery for an afternoon tasting session.

Heineken Experience

Step into the original 1867 brewery for a self-guided circuit that leads you from the industrial historic brewhouse to high-tech interactive bars.

Features

Historic brewhouse: Walk among the original massive copper kettles where the first batches of Heineken were crafted over 150 years ago.

4D 'Brew Your Ride': Experience a sensory simulation of the brewing and bottling process from the perspective of a beer bottle.

The tasting bar: Learn the "Star" pour technique from a brand ambassador and enjoy a chilled Heineken included in your tour.

Amsterdam canal cruise

Trade the city streets for a water-level perspective of Amsterdam’s 17th-century architecture, following a route that navigates the historic canal belt and major landmarks.

Features

75-minute sightseeing route: Glide past the Rijksmuseum, the Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge), and the city's iconic leaning gabled houses.

19-language audio guide: Listen to GPS-synced stories about the Dutch Golden Age and the engineering of the city's waterways through provided headphones.

Panoramic glass-roof boat: View the city skyline from the comfort of a climate-controlled vessel designed for optimal sightseeing in any weather.

Extras

Snackbox: Enhance your cruise by adding a snack box at checkout to enjoy a curated selection of sweet and savoury Dutch treats while you sail.

What to bring

Heineken Experience

Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.

Amsterdam Canal Cruise

Complimentary earphones are provided, but you are encouraged to use your own.

What’s not allowed

Heineken Experience

Outside food & beverages and smoking are not permitted on this experience.

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Amsterdam Canal Cruise

Safety is a priority, so this experience is restricted for guests under the age of 18 years.

Outside food and drinks are not allowed onboard.

Due to cruise restrictions, your pets are not allowed on board.

Accessibility

Heineken Experience

This experience is wheelchair accessible. However, visitors with disabilities are encouraged to contact Heineken Experience in advance to arrange a suitable tour, subject to safety and accessibility considerations.

Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Amsterdam Canal Cruise

This experience is wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair accessible boats only depart from the dock opposite Hard Rock Cafe at the 10:30am, 12pm, 2pm, and 3:30pm time slots.

Your guide dogs are welcome on the cruise.

Additional information

Heineken Experience + Amsterdam Canal Cruise

Your Heineken Experience ticket has a fixed timeslot chosen during booking. You must enter the museum exactly at this specific time. Your voucher needs to be scanned at the Heineken Experience entrance first. Your canal cruise ticket is an open ticket, meaning no timeslot is pre-allocated. You must redeem your open ticket inside one of the Gray Line Amsterdam/Blue Boat Company ticket offices to be assigned a timeslot for the cruise. Once redeemed, you can board the next available boat at either of the two docks listed below:

Dock 1: Opposite Hard Rock Cafe (Stadhouderskade 501). Take tram 1, 2, 5, 11, or 12 and stop at Leidseplein. The dock is a 2-min walk from there.

Dock 2: Opposite Heineken Experience (Stadhouderskade 550). Take tram 2, 5, or 12 and stop at Rijksmuseum (5-min walk) or take Metro 52 and stop at Vijzelgracht (2-min walk).

Heineken Experience

This experience includes alcoholic beverages. Availability is subject to age restrictions and local laws. Please carry a valid ID. Drink responsibly.

For safety reasons, guests under the age of 18 will not be served alcoholic drinks.

Facilities: lockers, cloakroom, and restroom.

Amsterdam Canal Cruise

Most boats have a roof that closes fully and have central heating on board. So even if it is cold outside, you will be warm inside the boat. The boats mostly sail within the city centre, where the water stays very calm, so they can sail in almost any weather.

If a cruise cannot take place due to extreme weather circumstances, the company will contact you to reschedule your ticket to another date.

Please arrive 15 mins before your departure.