Amsterdam · WORKSHOPS
Every trip has one day too few. These 15 workshops earn the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to planning the fun part.
Make traditional Amsterdam stroopwafels from scratch at a classic workshop near Albert Cuyp Market. Includes coffee and 2 XL waffles.
“Was great family fun, all enjoyed it especially my 2 children (16&12yrs). Great value for money considering stroopwaffles can be around €15 😂 The teacher was nice but was hard to hear being at the back of the workshop”
Learn Dutch stroopwafels in Amsterdam with a hands-on class on a traditional iron. Make two waffles, enjoy coffee, small-group feel.
“Checking in was hectic and the male checking us in was rude and didn’t appear to want to be there. There was no mention of the ingredients in waffle nor a mention from staff about dietary requirements. It’s a light activity with opportunities for fun. The market outside the tour is good. However, there were too many in the tour. It was advertised for 12. Actually there were about 18 people.”
Amsterdam’s Bols Cocktail Experience mixes a self-guided audio tour of Genever history with a pro-taught cocktail workshop and bar tasting.
“This was such a fun experience! Loved the interactive aspect of the museum, but my favourite part was definitely the cocktail making. They tasted great, and the instructor was super friendly too. Would definitely recommend :)”
Dine in Amsterdam Central Station’s restored 1885 first-class waiting rooms with a 3-course lunch or dinner, historic views, and great value.
“Food hot, good choices, staff are efficient, quick, helpful,”
Learn to surf on Scheveningen beach with a 2-hour beginner lesson for small groups, Dutch and English coaching, and a €15 rental credit.
“as a 54 yr old Grandmother, I was not treated any different than the young pretty things.”
Walk Amsterdam’s winter sights to Light Festival lights, then warm up with a Stroopwafel workshop, hot chocolate, and a small-group guide.
“Very little content and information for a lot of walking! No winer hat or rain poncho as stated in trip itinerary and although we did get a “warm” drink at the end of the walk, the cafe owner wasn’t very happy on our arrival and we were mad to feel like an inconvenience!! Definitely give it a miss 👎🏻”
Hands-on botanical rum class in Amsterdam. Choose a recipe, run a copper pot still, and take home your own labeled bottle.
“This was a really nice evening, others on the same tour were great and the hosts done an amazing job at keeping us all entertained. It’s a little out of the city about 35 minutes walk from the train station but worth it!”
Spirited Union Rum Co. in Amsterdam, a hands-on cocktail workshop with a distillery tour, botanical rum tasting, and 3 drinks.
“Very interesting workshop hosted by a person who clearly cares alot and is enthusiastic about what he's teaching people.”
Cook savory pancetta and sweet apple Dutch pannenkoeken in Fusina’s Amsterdam canal home, then eat your creations with wine.
“My daughter (14) and I had a lovely morning with Fusina making pancakes. She warmly welcomed us into her cozy home. We had a great time learning to make Dutch pancakes - one with caramelized apples and the other with crisp bacon. We enjoyed learning about Dutch culture, customs and food. Fusina also prepared other delicious traditional foods for us to try. We would highly recommend this experience.”
Private 3-hour Amsterdam photo masterclass with a pro photographer. Shoot day or night at canals and landmarks, learn DSLR settings.
“Excelllent tour guide. Great experience, took time to teach photography, very good at photography. Great teacher with a lot of experience & skill”
A calm 3-hour Amsterdam perfume workshop for beginners. Make a custom scent in a small group, then leave with a spray and formula pouch.
“Arielle’s workshop was a refreshing and fun activity, and my first time! I not only learned basics of scents, but this workshop turned me into somewhat of an enthusiast for scents, understanding its composition and exploring why different scents resonates with me ! (I ask about bergamot every store I go to😅😅)”
Mindful 3-hour Amsterdam perfume workshop for up to 6, led by Arielle. Learn scent science and take home your own bottle.
“It was an amazing experience; the three hours went by so quickly. Arielle creates a very cozy atmosphere, she explains everything very clearly, and overall it was a lot of fun and exciting. I definitely recommend everyone try making their own fragrance and try their hand at this field.”
Join a small-group Kintsugi workshop in Amsterdam. Break and repair a plate with golden leaf in English during a 2-hour session.
“Annelies was very nice and welcoming. We had a fun time learning about kintsugi and will definitely be applying it to something at home. She had items that we broke for the activity and it proabablyneoukdve been fun to bring one of our own to fix. Definitely would recommend!”
A small-group Amsterdam night photography workshop in the Red Light District, led by a professional, with tips for long exposures.
“David was extremely helpful as being flexible about the start time. He made it easy to find him at Amsterdam Centraal Station. He provided a tripod and led us to some excellent photo ops, also providing setting suggestions for the best results. Well worth the money for anyone remotely serious about photography.”
Learn fresh cheese making in a small English class near De Hallen. Make two cheeses, try a tasting, take recipes home by email.
“It was an incredible experience! I highly recommend it. I learned a lot, the environment was calm and peaceful. She is super patient. We laughed a lot and I learned a lot.”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
