The 15 Stroopwafel & Pancake Tastings in the Netherlands to Shortlist

1.Traditional Dutch Syrup Waffle Making Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,093 reviews · 45 min · from $23Our pick

At Amsterdam’s Original Stroopwafel Workshop behind Albert Cuyp Market, an English-speaking host such as Vince, Lisa, or Julia guides you through dough, hot irons, caramel syrup, and toppings. You make two XL stroopwafels, eat one with coffee or tea, and pack the other with a certificate for later.

“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”

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2.Pancake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,986 reviews · 1h 15m · from $31

Cruise Rotterdam’s Maas River for 75 minutes while eating unlimited freshly baked Dutch pancakes. Choose natural, apple, or bacon pancakes, then add cheese, ham, fruit, jam, or eggs. The boat has a children’s ball pit and colouring area, while adults can watch Rotterdam’s bold skyline from the water. Drinks cost extra.

“LOADS to eat, you will not be disappointed! The boat was charming, if you want to sit upstairs then book party sizes 4 or smaller together (even if you are more than that), parties over 4 people sit downstairs. The ball pit for the kids to play in was small, and if there are a lot of kids on the cruise it would be chaos! Adults would be hard-pressed to climb into the pit for rescue purposes.”

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3.River Cruise With All-You-Can-Eat Dutch Pancakes

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,504 reviews · 1h 15m · from $36

Take the free ferry from Amsterdam Central Station to NDSM Wharf, then board Pannenkoekenboot Amsterdam for a 75-minute IJ River cruise. Eat freshly baked plain, apple, and bacon pancakes with sweet and savory toppings while you watch the EYE Film Museum, A’DAM Lookout, REM Eiland, and passing ships. A downstairs ball pit keeps younger children busy.

“Such a good activity and so worth the money! pancakes were so delicious 😋 staff very friendly and accommodating. Loved seeing some of Amsterdam by boat!”

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4.Amsterdam Traditional Dutch Syrup Waffle Making Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 960 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $27Top rated

At Albert Cuypstraat 194, a host such as Morris, Rosa, or Dirk guides you through dough, hot-iron cooking, and syrup filling. You make two stroopwafels, decorate them if you wish, and eat them warm or take them away. Coffee or tea is included in this small-group English workshop.

“We had so much fun in this class! You walk away with 2 customized stroopwafels - we also bought a 750ml bottle of the Stroopwafel liquer! Would definitely recommend.”

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5.River Cruise with All-You-Can-Eat Dutch Pancakes

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 341 reviews · 1h 15m · from $32

Spend 75 minutes aboard the Pannenkoekenboot Nijmegen, sailing past Nijmegen’s bridges, skyline, and the Ooijpolder nature reserve. You can eat unlimited plain, apple, and bacon pancakes with cheese, ham, fruit, jam, and eggs. Dutch, English, and German-speaking staff help make this a relaxed family outing.

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6.Syrup Waffle Factory Ticket with a Waffle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 202 reviews · 1 day · from $14

Visit Kamphuisen Siroopwafelfabriek in Gouda for a short, self-guided factory experience. Learn how syrup waffles have been made since 1810, follow the baking process with multilingual audio, see bakers and machines at work, sample syrup, and finish with a waffle. Some options add tea, coffee, and another treat.

“Is okay. But is short. You get one single little stroopwafel in the end and that’s it.”

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7.Stroopwafel Experience with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 93 reviews · from $9Best value

Visit the Volendam Stroopwafel bakery at Haven 98, watch a traditional baker prepare the famous syrup-filled cookies, and taste different flavors. The visit includes a small museum, old Dutch bakery displays, and a stroopwafel sample. Choose a fixed demonstration time when booking.

“Really fun and cute experience! They even made a small museum about the stroopwafels and a traditional Dutch house! The only minus was that we had to wait for half an hour before we could start.”

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8.Walking Tour with Dutch Pancake Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 67 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $49

Join a guide such as Laura, Ilya, Miquel, or Laula Garcia for a 2.5-hour walk through Amsterdam’s old center, from Zeedijk and the Jewish Quarter to Begijnhof and Dam Square. Then enjoy pea soup or Dutch delicacies, a savory or sweet pancake, and dessert or coffee at Dutch Pancake Masters.

“Awesome! Learning about Amsterdam was great! History class with beautiful setting. Our guide was very informative. It is the best tour we took while visiting. Highly recommend this tour!”

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9.Amsterdam Light Festival Winter Walk with Stroopwafel Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Walk central Amsterdam in a group of up to 15, starting at Dam Square and visiting the Royal Palace, Munttoren, Flower Market, Begijnhof, Spui, Nine Streets, and Jordaan. Your guide adds city history and Light Festival views, then you make and taste stroopwafels with hot chocolate.

“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 👎🏻”

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10.Dutch Pancake City Centre Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $34

Board at Leidsekade for a one-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with Dutch pancakes, onboard narration, and views of the Amstel, Skinny Bridge, Jordaan, Anne Frank House, and UNESCO-listed canals. The small group holds up to 22 people, making this a relaxed choice for families and food-focused visitors.

“We were late and they waited for us. Pancakes were delicious. Very friendly and fun. Was very nice to my young son. Would recommend.”

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11.Learn to Make Dutch Pancakes in a Beautiful Amsterdam Canal House

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $108

Join Fusina for a two-hour, small-group cooking visit in her canal-side Amsterdam home. You’ll make sweet apple and savory bacon pancakes from scratch, learn about herring and Dutch cheese, and share apple pie, drinks, and conversation. The setting is personal rather than a professional cooking school, so expect hands-on participation at a home kitchen table.

“I was extremely disappointed with this cooking class—it felt like a complete waste of 182 euros for two people. The moment we walked in, the host immediately launched into a tirade about her antiques, warning us to “be careful with my antiques!!” This set the tone for the entire class, making me feel nervous and unwelcome. From the outset, when we introduced ourselves and mentioned we were Americans, her judgmental attitude became even more apparent. It quickly devolved into what felt like a “my country is better than your country” and quickly devolved into “I am better than you”, which was totally uncalled for. Rather than enjoying a fun, interactive…”

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12.Private Dutch Pancake Cooking Class in an Amsterdam Canal Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $109

Meet Fusina at her canal home near Amstel 264 for a private, hands-on lesson in sweet apple and savory bacon pannenkoeken. You will cook, practice flipping, and sit down for lunch with Dutch wine while hearing about Amsterdam life. Expect a narrow kitchen and a steep stairway to the second-floor apartment.

“I had taken this lesson last year and enjoyed it so much that I brought my grandchildren with me on this year's trip. We had a wonderful, memorable time, and now the kids make the morning pancakes!”

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13.Craft Dutch Pancakes in Charming Canal House

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 41 reviews · 2 hours · from $77

Join host Fusina in a charming Amsterdam canal house overlooking the Amstel River. In a small group of up to eight, you will learn to make Dutch pancakes, flip your own creations, and taste herring, Dutch cheese, sausage, apple pie, and Dutch wine while chatting about local food and culture.

“Amazing and lovely experience. Personal, warm atmosphere and we learned so much about the local food sources. The pancakes were delicious! My only recommendation would be to have a recipe card for participants, as I didn’t get all the measurements and would love to make the pancakes at home. Fantastic experience!”

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14.Amsterdam Small-Group Walking Tour with Typical Dutch Pancake

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $58

Walk from Beursplein through Centraal Station, Zeedijk, Nieuwmarkt, the Jewish Quarter, Begijnhof, and Dam Square with a guide such as Jacob, Karl, Rob, Jamie, or Costa. The 2.5-hour English tour ends with soup or Dutch delicacies, a pancake, and dessert or coffee at Dutch Pancake Masters.

“Costa was the best tour guide to give the history of Amsterdam. He weaved interesting tid bits of information all throughout the tour which gave us context about the originations of Amsterdam. The pancake lunch at the end was delicious!”

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15.Pancakes at Dutch Pancake Masters

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 18 reviews · from $22

At Dutch Pancake Masters on Damrak 44, choose a classic sweet or savory pancake and one drink during a 1.5-hour visit. The restaurant pairs Dutch specialties with reproductions of Rembrandt, Frans Hals, Vermeer, and Van Gogh, all close to Amsterdam’s main sights.

“Only issue was that we felt rushed at the end of our night as it was near closing time. Maybe should take last bookings 39 minutes earlier or pay staff 30 minutes later”

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