The 3 Winter Days Out in the Netherlands a Local Would Point You At

1.Amsterdam Small Group Canal Cruise inc Snacks/Drinks Winter

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 520 reviews · 2 hours · from $71Our pick

Spend two hours on a cozy, heated sloop through Amsterdam’s canals with an English-speaking captain such as Storm, Stephan, Erik, or Charley. Expect open views, canal houses, bridges, Dutch cheese, stroopwafels, hot bitterballen, wine, beer, gin, hot chocolate, and mulled wine. Evening departures add reflections from the city lights.

“The canal cruise with Captain Storm was an unforgettable way to experience Amsterdam’s canals in a small, intimate setting. The boat was cozy and comfortable, offering a relaxed atmosphere away from the crowded tourist cruises. Mr Storm was very knowledgeable, sharing history and local stories with humor while staying super friendly and attentive to everyone on board. Drinks and Dutch snacks, including local specialties, were plentiful and added a nice extra touch to the experience. Overall, it felt more like being shown the city by a local friend than being on a typical tour, and is highly recommended.”

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2.Amsterdam Light Festival Winter Walk with Stroopwafel Workshop

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

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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3.Amsterdam Winter Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 42 reviews · from $37Best value

Walk from Dam Square through Amsterdam’s historic center, Spui, the Nine Streets, and the Jordaan with a local guide in English, German, French, Italian, or Dutch. You’ll finish near Noordermarkt with Gluhwein or hot chocolate, plus a Christmas snack. Dress warmly and expect a relaxed city walk with seasonal decorations.

“Great knowledge from our guide. We got to see places we didn’t know existed. We also covered places that were on our list to do. Friendly staff”

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