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Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise with Cheese and Wine

Amsterdam canal boat with passengers enjoying cheese and wine during the Light Festival.
Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise with illuminated canal and wine tasting.
Guests enjoying cheese and wine on Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise with illuminated cityscape views.
Boat cruising through Amsterdam Light Festival installations at night.

Discover the glittering night beauty of Amsterdam during the Light Festival on a 75-min cruise, paired with a delightful local cheese and wine tasting experience.

Highlights

  • Experience a culinary and visual delight on a 75-min Amsterdam cruise as you indulge in a trio of local cheeses and a carefully curated selection of wines.

  • Savor the flavors of three locally sourced cheeses, including truffle cheese, paired with unlimited organic wines like Prosecco from Spain.

  • Lose yourself in the enchanting sights of Amsterdam's historic architecture, illuminated by mesmerizing light installations of the 13th edition of the festival.

  • Cruise Amsterdam's canals on a heated boat with an outdoor deck for the best views, and listen to informative commentary from your skipper or audio guide.

  • Did you know? The Amsterdam Light Festival originated from the 'Christmas Canal Parade', held for the first time in 2009.

Inclusions

  • 75-min Amsterdam Light Festival canal cruise

  • Three local cheeses from the Kaasbar Amsterdam, find the menu here

  • Three wines selected by the Grapedistrict, find the menu here

  • Accompanying garnishes

  • Experienced skipper and host

  • Audio guide in Dutch and English

  • Heated boat

  • Open rear deck

Cancellation policy

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

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Guests from France, Turkey, United Kingdom and over 7 countries have loved this experience
Cláudia Alexandra Ângelo Marques

Cláudia

3/5

Dec, 2024

Better organization in the separation of customers, those who had a ticket with food and drink were together with another group
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Deniz Yetim

Deniz

5/5

Dec, 2024

The lıght ın Amsterdam ıs magnıfıcent. Wıth the rıght company package they offer, ıt wıll be an experience of a lıfetıme. I gıve ıt a 4 star. ıf ı have to do ıt agaın, ı wıll do ıt on an open and a small boat. Overall, ıts a 8/10.
Hayri Sariboga

Hayri

5/5

Dec, 2024

The wine was good It was very easy to get a ticket
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A cultural fiesta

Begin your magical journey by stepping aboard a comfortable, heated boat. Your friendly skipper and host will greet you, setting the tone for a delightful evening. As you glide down the enchanting canals of Amsterdam, marvel at the city's historical architecture, illuminated by the mesmerizing light festival. The boat, equipped with an exterior deck, ensures you get the best views of the light displays. Enjoy the endless sights and listen to engaging commentaries and tales from your interactive skipper, and an audio guide available in both Dutch and English.

Gourmet delights on board

Indulge in three unique cheeses handpicked and sourced from Dutch farms by Kaasbar Amsterdam, a reputed local cheese bar. Tantalize your taste buds as you pair these local cheeses with three exquisite wines, chosen for their complementary flavours. These wines are organic, purchased directly from small producers through Grapedistrict, ensuring you enjoy the purest and most authentic taste. As you savor these delights, learn about the background and production process from your host. This cruise is not just an exploration of Amsterdam's light festival, but also a delightful journey into the city's culinary culture.

What's not allowed

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

Accessibility

  • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

  • The Amsterdam Light Festival begins on November 30, 2024, and runs until January 19, 2025.

  • Waiting time can occur even with a timeslot due to large crowds.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Please arrive at the boarding point 30 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

Boarding point

  • Board your cruise at Amsterdam Circle Line.

  • Address: Stationsplein 38, 1012 AB Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Get directions to the boarding point

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