Frequently Asked Questions
Tickets and booking
Do I have to print my Heineken Experience ticket?
No. Your ticket can be scanned directly from the screen of your smartphone or tablet. There is no need to print anything, just have your QR code ready at the entrance.
Can someone else use my Heineken Experience ticket?
Yes. Heineken Experience tickets are not personal and can be used by another person. Just make sure they have the QR code available on their phone or printed out.
How many tickets can I buy at once for the Heineken Experience?
You can buy up to 25 tickets in a single booking online. Note that group bookings on Saturdays are not available due to high visitor volumes. For groups of 25 or more, or for a tailored group experience, please contact our sales team at sales.experience@heineken.com.
What payment methods are accepted at the Heineken Experience?
Online ticket purchases support the payment methods available through our ticketing platform, including major cards and local payment options. Inside the Experience and at the Flagship Store, we accept contactless card payments only. Cash is not accepted.
I have a voucher or discount code. How do I use it?
Enter your voucher or discount code at checkout when booking online at heinekenexperience.com/checkout. If you experience any issues applying your code, contact service.experience@heineken.com.
I have an I Amsterdam City Card. How do I book tickets?
Book your visit using your I Amsterdam City Card at tickets.heinekenexperience.com/iamsterdam. Enter your card voucher code to reserve a timeslot. Make sure your card is valid on the date of your visit.
Does the Heineken Experience offer student discounts or other concessions?
The Heineken Experience does not currently offer student discounts. If you have a discount code or voucher, you can apply it at the voucher page. Holders of the I Amsterdam City Card can book via a dedicated link. See the question above.
Can I change the date or time of my Heineken Experience booking?
Yes. You can reschedule your Heineken® Tour, Heineken® Tour + Rooftop & Heineken® Rooftop Bar tickets up to one hour before your visit starts at tickets.heinekenexperience.com/en/self-service. Enter your ticket number (starting with 77) and email address to request a new date or time. For changes in other tours email service.experience@heineken.com up to 24 hours before your visit.
Can I get a refund on my Heineken Experience tickets?
Heineken Experience tickets are non-refundable, including in cases of illness, transport disruption or other personal circumstances. However, we will always try to rebook your tickets for another date. For assistance, contact service.experience@heineken.com
What is the Heineken Experience gift card and how does it work?
The Heineken Experience gift card lets you gift a visit to a friend or family member. Choose a tour type and the number of tickets. The recipient receives a unique voucher code they can exchange for tickets on any available date within 2 years of purchase. Exchange your gift card at tickets.heinekenexperience.com/voucher. Gift cards are only available for Heineken® Tour, Heineken® Tour + Rooftop & VIP Tour.
How do I redeem a Heineken Experience gift card?
Redeem your gift card at tickets.heinekenexperience.com/voucher. Enter the unique voucher code, select your preferred date and timeslot, and your tickets will be sent to your inbox.
How long is the Heineken Experience gift card valid?
The Heineken Experience gift card is valid for 2 years from the date of purchase.
Tours and experiences
What are the Heineken® Essentials tours?
Heineken® Essentials bring together the core experiences of the Heineken Experience, all located inside Heineken®’s former brewery in the heart of Amsterdam. The Heineken® Essentials Tours include the Heineken® Tour, Heineken® Tour + Rooftop, VIP Tour & Heineken® Rooftop Bar.
What are the Heineken Experience combi tickets?
Our combi tickets bring together the Heineken Experience and other iconic Amsterdam attractions, giving you access to two carefully paired experiences in one booking. Our curreny combi tickets are Heineken® Flagship Cruise, Heineken Experience x Moco Museum, Rock the City (Heineken Experience + Canal Cruise), Heineken Experience x AMAZE & The Perfect Match (Heineken Experience + Johan Cruijff ArenA)
What is the Heineken® Tour?
The Heineken® Tour is a self-guided tour through the Heineken Experience in Amsterdam. In approximately 1.5 hours, you'll explore Heineken®'s original 1867 brewery across four floors of interactive exhibits covering our brand's heritage, the brewing process, global sponsorships and the story behind the iconic red star. The tour ends at the Best 'Dam Bar with an included beer. Book at heinekenexperience.com/en/discover-our-tours/heineken-tour.
What is included in the Heineken® Tour + Rooftop?
The Heineken® Tour + Rooftop combines the standard 1.5-hour self-guided tour with exclusive access to the Heineken Experience rooftop bar, one of the best viewpoints over Amsterdam's canal ring. After the tour and a beer at the Best 'Dam Bar, a special elevator takes you up to the rooftop's former malt attic (Moutzolder), where a second drink is included. Rooftop access starts approximately 90 minutes after your tour entry time. Book at heinekenexperience.com/en/discover-our-tours/heineken-tour-rooftop.
What are the rooftop bar opening hours at the Heineken Experience?
The rooftop bar is open daily from 12.00 - 20:30. Access to the rooftop requires a Heineken® Tour + Rooftop ticket or a Heineken® Rooftop Bar ticket. Check availability at heinekenexperience.com/checkout.
Can I visit the rooftop first and then do the Heineken® tour?
No. If you have booked the Heineken® Tour + Rooftop combi, the order is fixed. You start with the Heineken® Tour and access the rooftop approximately 90 minutes after your tour start time. If you have a standard Heineken® Tour ticket and want to add rooftop access, ask our staff at the entrance hall.
What is the VIP Tour at the Heineken Experience?
The VIP Tour is a 2.5-hour guided experience that takes you behind the scenes of Heineken®'s historic Amsterdam brewery, including areas not accessible to regular visitors. It ends in a private, secret bar, where a personal guide will serve 5 premium beers from the Heineken® portfolio, paired with Dutch bites. Book at heinekenexperience.com/en/discover-our-tours/vip-tour.
What is the Heineken Flagship Cruise?
The Heineken Flagship Cruise is a combi ticket combining the 1.5-hour Heineken® Tour (including one beer) with a 60-minute guided canal cruise through Amsterdam's UNESCO-listed waterways. The cruise departs from the canal across from the Rijksmuseum (a 15-minute walk from the Heineken Experience) and includes 1 drink on board. Additional drinks can be purchased. The boat accommodates up to 30 people and is open in summer, covered in winter. Book at heinekenexperience.com/en/discover-our-tours/heineken-flagship-cruise.
What is the Rock The City?
The Rock the City Tour is a combi ticket combining the 1.5‑hour Heineken® Experience (inlcuding one beer), a 45‑minute guided canal cruise with an extra drink, and access to the A’DAM Lookout observation deck with panoramic city views. The cruise departs from the canal accros from the Heineken Experience and takes you directly to the A’DAM Tower, which is the final stop of the tour. Book at heinekenexperience.com/en/discover-our-tours/rock-the-city.
What is the difference between the Heineken Flagship Cruise and the Rock the City tour?
Both tours include the 1.5-hour Heineken Tour (including 1 drink) followed by a guided Amsterdam canal cruise with 1 extra included drink. Key differences: Flagship Cruise offers a 60-minute cruise on a boat for up to 30 people, departing from Museumbrug 2 near the Rijksmuseum (15-minute walk). Rock the City offers a 45-minute cruise on a larger boat for up to 50 people with a Heineken-branded interior, departing from the canal directly in front of the Heineken Experience (5-minute walk). Lastly, the Rock the City inlcudes a third attraction: entrance to the A'DAM Tower, which is the final stop of the tour. The Flagship Cruise ends after the canal cruise, and brings you back to the departing deck.
What is The Perfect Match tour?
The Perfect Match is a combi ticket combining the self-guided Heineken® Tour at Heineken Experience with a self-guided tour of the Johan Cruijff Arena. Both venues can be visited in any order on the same day, at your own pace. Note that transport between the two venues is not included. The Johan Cruijff Arena is located outside the city centre. Book at heinekenexperience.com/en/discover-our-tours/perfect-match.
What is Heineken Experience X Moco Museum?
Heineken Experience X Moco Museum is a combi ticket giving access to both the Heineken Experience and Moco Museum, home to works by Banksy, Jean-Michel Basquiat and other contemporary artists. Both are located near Museumplein and can be visited on the same day. Book at heinekenexperience.com/en/discover-our-tours/heineken-experience-x-moco-museum.
What is Heineken Experience X AMAZE?
Heineken Experience X AMAZE combines the Heineken® Tour with AMAZE Amsterdam, an immersive digital art experience. It is a great pairing for visitors looking to combine two of Amsterdam's most unique sensory experiences in one day. Book at heinekenexperience.com/en/discover-our-tours/heineken-tour-x-amaze.
Can I book a guided tour at the Heineken Experience?
Guided tours are available subject to group size and availability. For enquiries, email sales.experience@heineken.com. Alternatively, the VIP Tour and Freddy's Friends Tour both include a personal guide as standard.
What is the Freddy's Friends Tour?
Freddy's Friends is an exclusive private group tour at the Heineken Experience in Amsterdam, designed for groups of up to 25 people. It includes a behind-the-scenes journey through hidden areas of the historic brewery not accessible to regular visitors, ending with drinks and snacks at Freddy's, one of the private secret bars at the Heineken Experience. Available Sunday to Thursday, 10:30 to 16:15, not available from July 1 to September 1. To book, contact sales.experience@heineken.com.
Accessibility
What should I know about accessibility before visiting the Heineken Experience?
The Heineken Experience is housed in a historic 19th-century brewery with stairs and tight spaces in some areas. Wheelchair access is available for part of the experience. We recommend booking in advance and indicating your accessibility requirements during checkout. For specific questions, contact service.experience@heineken.com or visit our Accessibility Guide at heinekenexperience.com/en/accessibility-guide.
Is the Heineken Experience wheelchair accessible?
The Heineken Experience is a historic 19th-century brewery and accessibility is limited due to the building's listed status. Wheelchair access is possible for part of the experience. To ensure we can make the necessary preparations, please tick the wheelchair box when booking your ticket online. We recommend visiting on a weekday before 13:00 to avoid crowds. Note that canal cruise boats (Rock the City & Heineken Flagship® Cruise) are not wheelchair accessible. For full accessibility details, visit heinekenexperience.com/en/accessibility-guide.
Is the canal cruise wheelchair accessible?
The Rock the City and the Heineken® Flagship Cruise boats are not wheelchair accessible. If you are a wheelchair user, we recommend the standard Heineken Tour or the Heineken Tour + Rooftop instead. Contact us at service.experience@heineken.com if you have specific accessibility needs before booking.
Are service dogs allowed at the Heineken Experience?
Yes. Trained service dogs are welcome at the Heineken Experience. All other pets are not permitted on the premises.
Is there support for visitors with visual or hearing impairments?
A free ticket for a sign language interpreter is available for visitors with hearing impairments. Please contact us in advance at service.experience@heineken.com so we can prepare appropriately.
Are there resting areas in the Heineken Experience?
Limited seating is available in the entrance area and on the rooftop. There are no seating areas during the tour, however wheelchairs are available to use during your visit and can be requested from our friendly colleagues upon arrival.
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