The Netherlands · WORKSHOPS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 workshops & classes worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Learn to make two giant Dutch stroopwafels in 45 minutes with coffee, local guidance, a certificate, and one sweet treat to take home.
“Wow! What an activity! It was super fun, it wasn’t difficult, the staff were extremely friendly, would recommend this for anyone wanting to dive more into Dutch culture, we had a great time and will be back!”
Make two warm Dutch stroopwafels in a 45-minute Amsterdam workshop with coffee, local history, and a small group near Albert Cuyp Market.
“You make 2 delicious Stroopwafels and can decorate them if you want. It's straightforward and fun and you can take your treats home with you if you like. Small downsides were the coffee machine needed maintenance by the time our waffles were done so we couldn't get a drink, and there is nowhere to enjoy your food later as there is only the one room and the next class is waiting to come in.”
Review of Amsterdam’s Bols Cocktail Experience, with a self-guided museum tour, Mirror Bar drink, and hands-on cocktail workshop.
“Great experience. Super cool teacher who explained everything in funny and interesting way. We could have tried the assortment available and they have a lot of beautiful alcohols to make amazing cocktails with. 100% recommended not only for a fan of cocktails.”
Dine in Amsterdam Central Station’s restored 1885 first-class rooms with a generous three-course meal and old-city views.
“I celebrated my 40th birthday here and the setting was absolutely beautiful. The staff and food were incredible, especially Elvis the parrot. I will never forget the beautiful experience.”
Learn to surf in Scheveningen with a certified Dutch or English-speaking instructor, warm gear, small groups, and a first-wave goal.
“Everything about this experience was amazing! Staff were really kind and helpful, Especially Ayoub and Gijs! I loved it so much that I went back again the next day! I would book it through the actual surf shop though, not GYG.”
Walk Amsterdam’s canals, Jewish Quarter, Light Festival installations, and make a fresh stroopwafel on this small-group winter tour.
“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.”
Make botanical rum in Amsterdam with a copper still, choose your recipe, bottle it, and take home a personalized souvenir.
“The class was an amazing experience! The instructor Callum was very informative, nice, and hospitable. I highly suggest this experience for anyone.”
Make three cocktails at Amsterdam’s Spirited Union distillery, with a rum tasting, botanical rum lesson, and guided workshop.
“Really funny and informative, and of course some delicious cocktails! Highly recommended! We left quite tipsy haha!!”
Paint a Delft blue tile in central Amsterdam, enjoy Dutch treats, and collect or ship your fired souvenir after 14 days.
“Wow! I am not remotely an artist and could barely trace lines but my tile is an awesome souvenir of my trip to Amsterdam. This is one of the best activities I have ever participated in. It’s worth the money.”
Learn to make sweet and savory Dutch pancakes in Fusina’s canal home, with local stories, Dutch wine, and a close look at everyday Amsterdam life.
“Lovely person to learn about Amsterdam & see how a native lives but this is not a foodie experience.”
Learn to photograph Amsterdam’s canals, bridges, and landmarks on a private three-hour lesson with a professional photographer.
“Excellent! Our guide tailored the tour to the type of pictures we wanted to take and showed us some great locations. He gave excellent pointers as far as camera settings and helped get some great shots. Would recommend!”
Make a one-of-a-kind fragrance in a calm Amsterdam home studio with expert guidance, scent training, tea, and a personal formula to take home.
“Got to know the gist of perfume creation in a very relaxing and calming environment. Would recommend it.”
Paint your own Dutch wooden shoe at Zaanse Schans, with local treats, practical history, quick-drying paint, and a souvenir to take home.
“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 stencils for the inexperienced. Instructions only in English. As I have been painting myself for over 20 years, I brought various skills with me. For beginners, the result can ultimately be disappointing. Atmosphere was relaxed, music too loud. There were drinks and cookies for refreshment. You don't learn any background information or techniques for painting…”
Make a bespoke perfume in Amsterdam with Arielle, learning scent science, mindful blending, and taking home a personal 3ml fragrance.
“The whole experience was will prepared, filled with new information, and very engaging. Love it! So recommended.”
Make farmer’s cheese, taste Gouda and Edam, and watch clogs take shape at Simonehoeve near Volendam in 2.5 hours.
“We have a very nice time! we hope that after the 4 week we have a delicious cheese.”
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