We spent about an hour in the Bols and had a great time! It was interesting learning the history and then doing the smelling and tasing tests. (Beware though, by the end of 36 smells, you might need a break!) Our only disappointment was that you were told you would get to design your own drink, but really you just... more

A group of eight of us went on our first afternoon in Amsterdam. The exhibits are fun, but a cocktail and shots are included in the entry fee. Everyone had a go at the plastic cocktail bottle juggling and e-mailed the video home. Good fun and excellent value. more

We were quite disappointed about this place. It did not take us long to go through the "museum". Except from a room where you could smell different kind of bols there was not much to see/smell/touch. The price was €11,5 which is quite high compared to what you get. At the end of the tour you get a free cocktail... more

We had a great time at House of Bols. It was really inspiring to see the rich Dutch Heritage mixed with the glamorous world of cocktails. The experienced bartender made a really good Sour Apple Sprite cocktail. She told me she wone several international bartending awards. Her name is Ara Carvallo. House of Bols is a Must see for everyone... more

We had a 15% discount on the entrance fee with our Canal Bus ticket (some hotels also have a discount entrance card - 10%), it costs about 10 euros. You get a free cocktail included in the entrance fee. Interactive exhibits in parts, particularly enjoyed the smell testing. Easy to find, round the corner from the Rijksmuseum & opposite the... more

Me and hubby visited one afternoon. Was not crowded at all, hardly any visitors-we went mid august. The entrance is 11.50 each. The tour is self guided and you start by seeing some old equipment and pictures on display. You then go on to an on screen presentation which shows you some pictures of fruit and there are some small... more

Visited the House of Bols the other week and I was pleasantly surprised. This interactive alcohol museum will boggle your mind. It starts with a history of one worlds oldest liquors, afterward a smell taste will show you the strength of expectations. To top it off you can film yourself flaring (i dropped the bottle twice) and the staff will... more

Fun and diverting if you're in the neighbourhood, and the cocktail at the end makes it worth the money. If you go, don't miss the "make your own drink mixing video" (to the left as you enter the bar at the end), which you can e-mail to your friends. Still, unless you're a serious Bols aficionado, I wouldn't go far... more

While in Amsterdam, we seemed to do tour after tour with a total of 5 tours in 2 days. While the others were all well promoted by others who had been there or planned well in advance, we found the Bol tour brochure in our hotel lobby and with a rainy day we didn't feel like be out in the... more