In this article, I present the Heineken Experiencean activity that's sure to delight beer lovers!
Here you'll find
- A presentation of the Heineken experience
- How it unfolds
- What you can see and do with your ticket
- Practical information: prices, opening hours, reservations
- What you can see in the area
- And much more!
If you're looking for information about the Heineken Experience in Amsterdam, you'll love this article.
Follow the guide!
Heineken Experience: article summary
Heineken experience: see, touch and taste the famous Dutch beer!
The Heineken brand is 2e largest beer brewer in the world and dates back to 1867, when Gerard Adriaan Heineken took over the Amsterdam Brewery to create his company and his beer.
If you are a beer lover and/or if you want to discover the brand's history, heritage, brewing methods and the best ways to enjoy its beverages, this Heineken Experience is a must.
Heineken and its first brewery
It's in the heart of the Dutch capital that.., at the end of the 19th centuryHeineken's first brewery. And it's in this emblematic location that the Heineken Experience takes place!
The building in red brick proudly displays the star logo and the brand's easily recognizable colors. And the interior includes preparation equipment, wooden or copper vats and vintage distillation apparatus.
This is a real beer museumdesigned to be as playful and fun as possible!
What exactly is the Heinekein Experience?
The Heineken Experience has several objectives:
- The discovery of brand historyinteractive panels highlight Heineken's wildest innovations and creations over the past 150 years.
- Learning brewing methods Heineken beers and other beverages on offer
- Take you through a day in the skin of a beer bottle!
- A complete tour through the period installations
- Understanding good manners enjoy your beer through sensory experiences
For those who want to visit Amsterdam in as fun a way as possible, the Heineken Experience is the perfect complement to your visit to coffee Shop and Amsterdam Ice Bar!
What does the Heineken Experience ticket include?
A ticket for the Heineken Experience entitles you to :
- At the entrance priority in the Heineken Museum
- À 2 beers or 2 non-alcoholic beverages if you don't drink foams
- A Multilingual audio guide to enjoy explanations in the language of Molière. Please note that the guides only speak English!
With this ticket, all you have to do is book your visit day and the time you want to take part in the experience, online. What's more save time avoiding queues at the entrance!
My advice This tour is ideal for couples and groups of friends. To get the most out of your visit, don't hesitate to choose a late afternoon time slot, so you can easily follow on to a restaurant or a pub crawl!
How do I get to the brewery in Amsterdam?
The Heineken Experience is held in a building located at the following address: Stadhouderskade 78, 1072 AE Amsterdam
You can reach it easily via :
- Tramway, lines 1, 7, 19 and 24, stop Stadthouderskade or Weteringcircuit
- The metro 52, Vijzelgracht stop
- By bike, if you have rent a two-wheeler !
Heineken experience: prices, opening hours and practical information
Here's what you need to know to make the most of the Heineken Experience!
Rates and booking
- Ticket price: 21 euros
- This attraction is only available only for over 18s!
By booking online, you'll receive your tickets immediately on your mobile devices. All you have to do is present them at the ticket office to enter and start your visit!
Opening hours
The site is open every day, 10.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.with extended opening hours on Fridays and Saturdays, until 9pm.
Please note that the last admission is 2 h 15 before closing time.
Practical information
At the exit, the bar test different beers and share your impressions of the experience with friends, family and other visitors.
What to see and do in the area?
The Heineken Experience takes place in the Pijp districtwhere you can take part in several other tours and activities such as :
- The market Albert Cuypmarktwith all kinds of food and non-food products, to meet the locals who do their shopping.
- A visit to the superb Rijksmuseumdedicated to Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh, 7 minutes on foot
- A cruise on the Amsterdam canal!
- A walk or picnic in the Sarphatiparkan English-style garden with pretty ponds
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