Frequently Asked Questions

We ask all visitors to arrive on time for their booked timeslot, as this helps us manage capacity throughout the day. If you are running a few minutes late, let our staff at the entrance know and we will do our best to accommodate you. Entry is subject to availability at the time of arrival.

Small bags and backpacks are welcome. We offer a free cloakroom for items up to 32 x 25.5 x 49 cm. Larger items, including trolley suitcases and carry-on luggage, cannot be stored on-site. Please leave larger luggage at Lockerpoint Luggage Storage at Marie Heinekenplein 12, a short walk from the entrance.

Yes. We offer a free cloakroom service for bags and personal items up to 32 x 25.5 x 49 cm (H x W x D). Items that exceed this size, such as suitcases or carry-on luggage, cannot be stored. Lockerpoint Luggage Storage is located nearby at Marie Heinekenplein 12.

Yes. Photography and filming are welcome for personal, non-commercial use. We just ask that you treat our Heineken Ambassadors with respect. Share your photos on Instagram or Facebook using #heinekenexperience. For professional or commercial filming, contact service.experience@heineken.com.

The main tour experience is in English. Our staff does wear language pins on their uniform. Look for the flag of your preferred language if you need help on the spot

Yes. The standard Heineken® Tour includes 1 cold beer at the end of the tour. The Heineken® Tour + Rooftop includes 2 drinks total (1 during the tour and 1 on the rooftop). The VIP Tour includes a tasting of 5 premium beers from the Heineken portfolio, paired with Dutch bites. Non-alcoholic alternatives are available at all tasting moments.

Yes, you can purchase beer and soft drinks at the Best Dam'Bar and the Heineken® Rooftop Bar. You can also buy snacks at those same locations.

No. Brewing at this site stopped in 1988, when Heineken® outgrew the historic building and moved production to a larger, modern facility. Today, the former brewery is Amsterdam's most visited beer experience. You can still visit the original brew room, see the historic brewing equipment, and enjoy a fresh Heineken® beer as part of the tour.

The VIP Tour includes Dutch bites paired with the beer tasting. The Rooftop bar serves snacks. Canal cruise combi tickets (Rock the City) include a variety of nuts on board. A full dining experience is not available on-site, but there are many restaurants in the surrounding De Pijp neighbourhood.

We’re always working to improve the Heineken Experience, and your feedback helps us do just that. Whether there was something you loved or something we could do better, we’d love to hear from you. You can rate your visit through the post-visit email you’ll receive from us, or leave a review on platforms such as TripAdvisor or Google Reviews. Thank you for helping us create even better experiences for our guests!

Yes, of course! You can follow us on Instagram (@heinekenexperience), Facebook (Heineken Experience) and LinkedIn (/heinekenexperience) for the latest updates and behind-the-scenes content. If you share your visit on social media, don’t forget to tag us or use #heinekenexperience. We’d love to see your photos and stories!

Please ask one of our colleagues on site, or contact us at service.experience@heineken.com. We’ll be happy to help and will do our best to assist you as quickly as possible.

We would be happy to answer any and all questions you have. Give us a call (+31 20 2050593), send us an email (service.experience@heineken.com), or send us a message on Facebook or Instagram. We are available from Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00.

The Heineken Experience is available as a private event venue for groups of 50 to 1400 people. The building includes seven distinct spaces suitable for meetings, product launches, corporate dinners, exhibitions, team-building sessions and private parties. All spaces include AV facilities, free Wi-Fi and on-site Heineken Ambassadors. To enquire, email heinekenexperience.events@heineken.com or call +31 (0)20 721 5300 (Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00).

Yes. The Heineken Experience hosts private parties and celebrations. With seven event spaces and capacity for up to 1400 guests, we can accommodate everything from small birthday dinners to large private events. Contact our events team at heinekenexperience.events@heineken.com for availability and a tailored proposal.

Combining all spaces, the Heineken Experience can host events for up to 1400 people. Contact heinekenexperience.events@heineken.com for a layout overview and availability.

All event spaces at the Heineken Experience are equipped with AV facilities. Additional services include free Wi-Fi, on-site Heineken Ambassadors, access to coffee and tea, and support from our dedicated events team. The venue is conveniently located in Amsterdam's city centre. Contact heinekenexperience.events@heineken.com for a full overview of services.

Email heinekenexperience.events@heineken.com or call +31 (0)20 721 5300. Our events team is available Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00 CET.