Experience two of the best things to do in Amsterdam on a visit to the Heineken Experience and a fun boat trip through the famous canals are essential to the complete Amsterdam experience.

Enjoy an interactive, self-guided tour of the original Heineken factory and learn how this world-famous beer used to be made. Afterward, discover the beautiful historic canal district and see some of the city’s most iconic landmarks.

The Heineken impressive old factory, where all of the brand’s beer was made until 1988, now houses a state-of-the-art museum that offers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of the original facilities. You’ll see the gigantic copper tanks where the lager was brewed, enjoy a Heineken tasting session and even test your skills at drafting the perfect beer.

Then relax on an Amsterdam canal cruise and discover the old city center, characterized by its picturesque canals and beautiful 17th-century architecture. Some of the highlights of the Amsterdam Canal Cruise include the Westerkerk church, the Magere Brug (‘Skinny Bridge’) on the Amstel river and the charming neighborhood of Negen Straatjes (‘Nine Streets’).