I had the opportunity to experience both the canal tour and the stroopwafel-making workshop, and I…read morethoroughly enjoyed them both! I had also booked the food tour, but unfortunately, it was canceled. I wish I had been notified in advance rather than finding out upon arrival, but they apologized, explained the situation, and assured me that I would receive a refund, which I believe I did. Stroopwafel-Making Workshop I absolutely loved this workshop, it was so much fun! Sofia was a wonderful instructor who made the entire experience feel welcoming, relaxed, and enjoyable. I first noticed the workshop the day before because the store window was so beautiful. I wondered what it was all about, and by complete coincidence, Sofia was the person who pointed me in the right direction and showed me how to book it. I'm so glad she did because I ended up having such a fantastic time! The best part was getting to make my own stroopwafel and decorate it however I wanted, with as many toppings and decorations as I liked. It was such a fun and unique experience, and I'm so happy I decided to give it a try. Canal Tour Daniel and Summer were incredibly welcoming, friendly, and knowledgeable. Daniel, in particular, went above and beyond by happily answering our questions and even getting us drinks whenever we needed them. Their hospitality added so much to the experience. The boat itself was beautiful, and the canal tour was a relaxing and memorable way to experience Amsterdam. Seeing the city from the water offered a completely different perspective and made the tour feel especially memorable. I also thought it was really smart to decorate the boat with flowers. They created such a unique and beautiful backdrop for photos, and if you prefer not to have them in your pictures, they're very easy to avoid. My only small suggestion would be to be mindful of where you sit. I somehow ended up getting quite wet all down the back of my legs! I think I was simply unlucky, since no one else seemed to have the same issue, but it's something worth keeping in mind. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and Daniel and Summer made it even more enjoyable! Both experiences were highlights of my time in Amsterdam, and I would happily recommend them to anyone looking for a fun and memorable way to experience the city and its culture. Side note, they are both located right near the Anne Frank Haus!

Booking a last‑minute tour online turned out to be more confusing than expected. Flagship lists a…read morewhole menu of overlapping options -- beer, wine, beer‑and‑wine, full bar, cheese or no cheese -- all at different prices, all departing at the exact same time from the exact same dock. We had the tour that started near the Rijksmuseum, which made getting there straightforward despite the confusing booking process. We chose the basic tour; the couple ahead of us booked the Heineken version, which supposedly included multiple complimentary beers. Yet once onboard, everyone was offered the same single complimentary drink, and anything beyond that was charged. It's hard not to wonder why the pricing tiers exist when the onboard experience doesn't seem to match them. Our captain, Max from Amsterdam, was friendly and clearly knew his way around the canals, but he was repeatedly overruled by the guide, Roger, who insisted on turning the boat around whenever Max tried to take us toward certain areas. Roger's guiding style leaned more toward casual chatter and personal anecdotes than actual commentary on the city. Over the course of an hour, only a small handful of buildings or landmarks were mentioned, leaving long stretches of the ride feeling more like background conversation than a guided tour. At the end, Roger joked about the tip jar being a "traditional Dutch tip jar" -- the kind where you leave what you think the tour was worth, and if you weren't satisfied, you take out what you think you're owed. It was meant as humor, but it landed a little too accurately; we laughed with the group next to us that there wasn't nearly enough in the jar for all of us to reclaim what we felt we were owed due to what the tour lacked. All in all, it was a pleasant boat ride and a nice way to see Amsterdam from the water. But if you're expecting a genuinely informative, structured canal tour, this isn't the company -- or at least not the guide -- to rely on.

Wonderful Experience!! Highly recommended. We did this tour as a last minute booking one evening…read moreand after searching other companies, I found this one and the great reviews. Well worth it!! Both the Guide and Captain were excellent. Both Knowledgeable and entertaining. Our tour included free Heineken, wine, hot cocoa, soda, and water. Blankets also provided for cold nights. The start location was excellent to see both the narrow canals and the main waterway. Many historic sights and lots of information provided. We booked right at sunset and were fortunate to see the sunset AND the bridge lights. Wonderful! We will definitely use BoatAmsterdam.com again!

Nice open boat, good stories, very personable guide. Good selection of beverages. Also appreciated…read morethe brevity of the tour (one hour). Plenty of time when trying to squeeze in so many activities.

Excellent winery and restaurant with fantastic wines and great employees! This is a really cool…read morewinery based in the heart of Amsterdam - highly recommend doing the tour, which includes a tasting. All of the employees were super friendly and knowledgeable. A special thank you to Lieke, who was absolutely fabulous as she guided me through the tasting. Thank you!

This place was GOUDA, absolutely un-BRIE-lievable. My friend is obsessed with cheese and while in…read moreamsterdam I knew we needed to stop and spend some CHEDDAR at a worthwhile place. When we walked in the staff were immediately in-FETA-ble. The guy that helped us was extremely knowledgable and passionate. Even though my friend is a little bit of a cheese MUENSTER the staff spent the extended time helping him to get everything he wanted in order. Originally we hoped to do a formal cheese tasting but were not BLEU when that fell through due to how amazing our experience was here. In QUESO you are on the fence about going here, they have a lot of samples to choose from you can figure out exactly what you want. You RICOTTA try this place.

If there's one thing I love in this world, it's cheese…read more Tromp is a cute little cheese shop off the beaten path. I wandered in while roaming near my hotel. I wish there was a place like this back home. A nice selection of cheese, one of the largest selections of different tapenades, some cured meat. Samples out to try (who doesn't like free cheese?!). Friendly staff. What more could you ask for?

Super selection! And the staff is clearly patient and well informed as I had a lot of questions…read morethat were happily answered. Added kudos for not judging me for my early morning purchase. Current sales are listed on their very informative website along with some cocktail recipes. http://www.tonovermars.nl/ They deliver too!

"Bartenders choice! "…read more As a cocktail shaker, this is the place I come to find things for my own home or creating recipes. They have everything I need, from a huge selection of spirits, to the more specialized ingredients; bitters, liqueurs, vermouths. The staff is helpful and the prices are fair. Love having this place just around the corner!

Really enjoyed this tour with Flagship. Friendly and warm welcome from the Captain and the crew…read more The woman guide was particularly informative with personality and humour which adds to the enjoyment. The boat was charming and cozy and for a few I was day dreaming. I booked this for a solo day in Amsterdam as a treat to myself. Let's see what else I discover on my 24 hours in Amsterdam !

Wonderful overview of Amsterdam. Humorous warm and welcoming. Struck the perfect vibe of lots of…read moreinformation and reflecting the authentic culture of the city. The small boat was personal and sweet. Highly recommend!

A long restaurant tucked away in the Oudedorp Amstelveen. Mostly for localities. I used to be a fan…read moreof this restaurant, but its OK! now, because there are far more better places than this. However, not many in Amstelveen area, besides Aan De Poel. Although its called WineKitchen, and one would expect they would have a large variety of wines, but they don't, probably 1 wine from a famous region, and over priced. They have a fixed menu...1 starter with various options, 1 main course, and a dessert. I love their Duck creme burle which is a cold starter. For main course they have either vegetarian or meat, and their meat is cooked very well. Dessert's ok..nothing fancy. I felt its a bit over pricey, but very cozy atmosphere...your clothes would smell like food after you leave the place, since they have an open kitchen!

Great little neighborhood spot! Knowledgeable staff, food is prepared very well. This is a great…read moreplace to get an honest meal and try some interesting vino.