AMSTERDAM
Amsterdam’s best days out.
The 15 most popular workshops in Amsterdam. A short list of the ones worth booking ahead, with prices, run times and who you go with.
Make classic Amsterdam stroopwafels in 45 minutes. You bake XL waffles on a traditional iron, sip coffee or tea, and take one home.
Most Popular“This was so much fun! Nicola and her coworkers were amazing! Highly recommended experience :)”
Make classic Dutch stroopwafels in a 45-minute small-group workshop in Amsterdam, in English, with coffee and two warm waffles.
“We had a great time learning how to make stroopwaffle! The vibe was fun and the waffles are delicious! It was the perfect ice-breaker for our group.”
Bols Cocktail Experience in Amsterdam mixes a self-guided Genever history tour with a professional bartender-led cocktail workshop at the Mirror Bar.
“Our guide Robbie was very knowledgable and entertaining”
3-course lunch or dinner in Amsterdam Central’s former first-class waiting rooms. Historic Cuypers design, Damrak views, good value.
“We never would have known of this restaurant other than through Get Your Guide. Nice ambience and we enjoyed our experience The food quality was uneven. All of my courses were very good but my wife thought her meal tasted like mediocre quality of an American diner restaurant. By pre-purchasing the meal, it was cheaper…”
2-hour Amsterdam winter walk with canal sights, Royal Palace, WWII Jewish Quarter, Begijnhof, and a Melly’s stroopwafel workshop.
“The tour stated "meet in Dam square". There were several thousand people protesting in Dam square that day, the tour group was nowhere to be found. I never heard from them.”
Hands-on botanical rum distilling in Amsterdam: tour the distillery, run a copper pot still, and take home your 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.”
Amsterdam botanical rum cocktail workshop: a distillery tour, rum tasting, and hands-on guidance to make 3 cocktails in 90 minutes.
“Fun guy, nice cocktails and good beer ngredients to start with. The distillery is nice , and very tasteful products. Would do again for a cocktail course.”
Paint a Delft Blue tile in central Amsterdam with a pro artist, coffee and treats included, then glaze and fire it for pickup or shipping.
“Although my sister is the artist in the family, I found the class a lot of fun and easy. The shop downstairs was amazing. Everyone was friendly and helpful.”
Cook savory pancetta and sweet apple Dutch pancakes in Fusina’s Amsterdam canal home, then enjoy wine at lunch in a private class.
“Superb experience! Fusina was so welcoming and hospitable. I really enjoyed visiting with her & making the pancakes. Her home is in a very convenient & easy to find location, and has an amazing view of the canal. I learned so much from her & am now inspired to look for experiences like this everywhere…”
Private 3-hour Amsterdam DSLR photo lesson with a pro guide, shooting canals and landmarks day or night with practical camera tips.
“Great trip! Had a great walk about around Amsterdam. My photographer was very knowledgeable and polite. I got some fantastic photo tips which you cannot find in books. Thanks so much for a wonderful afternoon!!”
Calm 3-hour Amsterdam perfume workshop for beginners, led by Arielle in a small group. Create your own scent and take home a formula.
“Got to know the gist of perfume creation in a very relaxing and calming environment. Would recommend it.”
Paint your own Dutch wooden shoe in Zaanse Schans. In 90 minutes you choose a clog, use quick-drying paint, and snack on Dutch treats.
“Provide a wooden blank and acrylic paints, then you can do a workshop. The blanks were not primed and the final work was not given a final gloss. Everything looked dull. There is only one shoe to paint for decorative purposes. Tough luck if you make a mistake. There are ideas on site but no…”
Join a 3-hour mindful perfume workshop in Amsterdam with Arielle. Small group, scent science, and your own custom fragrance to take home.
“This was my gift to my wife for her birthday. She really loved it and we had a great time. The workshop was inspiring and informative and the vibe was cozy and intimate. Ariel is an amazing tutor and she made it fun. 100% recommended!”
Hand-carve a clog at a Volendam workshop, then tour a cheese factory with Gouda tastings, biscuits, and a take-home wooden shoe.
“Super we hebben goede uitleg gehad en super leuk geholpen door het meisje”
Make a young Dutch farmer cheese, tour a clog factory, and taste Gouda, Edam, stroopwafel, and fruit wine near Volendam in 2.5 hours.
“We are actually requesting a refund. This was a joke. They did not teach us to do Gouda. The man did most things and then advised us to take the cheese home and finnish making it. That's crazy. I actually had to put our cheese in suitcase and it was ruined. What kind of class…”
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