The 15 Workshops in Amsterdam 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.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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3.Bols Cocktail Experience and Cocktail Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 666 reviews · 1.5 - 2 hours · from $41

At Bols Cocktail Experience opposite the Van Gogh Museum, you’ll follow a multilingual audio tour through 450 years of Genever and liqueur making, enjoy a cocktail in the Mirror Bar, then prepare 2 or 3 drinks with a bartender. English instruction, solo visitors, couples, and groups all fit well here.

“Exceptional experience that can’t be missed while visiting Amsterdam!”

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4.3-Course Meal in Historic 1st Class Waiting Rooms

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 292 reviews · from $61

Enjoy a three-course lunch or dinner inside Amsterdam Central Station’s former first-class waiting rooms, designed by Pierre Cuypers in 1885. Choose from soup, caprese, carpaccio, beef, duck, salmon, or vegetarian curry, then finish with tiramisu or dame blanche. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible, though accessible facilities are on the platform.

“Signage in the station. I was in a wheelchair and finding a route to the restaurant was a nightmare. When we eventually found the place we were faced with “ticket barriers” and no information about how to o get through them. The QR Codes were also ignored. Very confusing. BUT THE FOOD ITSELF WAS SUPERB. As was the wonderful service.”

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5.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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6.Distilling Class @ Spirited Union Rum Co. (Amsterdam)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $96

At Spirited Union Rum Co. in Amsterdam, you tour the distillery, choose a floral, citrus, spiced, or tropical recipe, and operate a copper pot still with guidance from the distillery team. You then bottle and label your own botanical rum to take home, with a welcome cocktail included. Callum is one of the instructors.

“All around best outing we’ve done in years. Very memorable. Would heartily recommend. A real don’t miss!”

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7.Cocktail workshop @ Spirited Union Rum Co. (Amsterdam)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54

At Spirited Union Rum Co. in Amsterdam, you’ll tour the distillery, taste botanical rums, and make three cocktails at your own workstation. A professional bartender leads the roughly 90-minute session, with games, a quiz, and a non-alcoholic option available on request. George is one of the hosts praised for his friendly, lively style.

“Really funny and informative, and of course some delicious cocktails! Highly recommended! We left quite tipsy haha!!”

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8.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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9.Amsterdam Photography Masterclass – Private Photography Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $204

Bring your own DSLR and spend about three hours photographing Amsterdam with a private guide and professional photographer. Renzo and William are among the instructors named by past participants. Choose a daytime or evening departure, with practical help on camera settings at nine central locations.

“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!”

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10.3 Hours Perfume Making Workshop in Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $168

Spend three relaxed hours with Arielle in a small Amsterdam home studio, learning how fragrance ingredients work and creating a scent of your own. You’ll receive a sample spray, workbook, and handwritten formula in a linen pouch. The workshop is in English, starts at 2 pm, and welcomes beginners.

“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😅😅)”

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11.3-Hour Mindful Perfume-Making Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 3 hours · from $165

Spend three thoughtful hours with Arielle of s)centred workshops in a traditional Amsterdam home studio. You’ll learn how scent works, explore 20 perfumery ingredients, and blend your own fragrance with one-to-one guidance. Take home a 3ml perfume and your formula, or upgrade to a 10ml bottle.

“Arielle provided us with a very interesting workshop. The subject was not only about the art of making perfumes, but also on practicalities on smelling. Generally a very fun activity and would recommend this for all groups who are looking for a fun and educative activity!”

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12.Kintsugi Workshop “The art of Imperfection”

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $90

At Paleisstraat 107, Annelies guides you through a two-hour kintsugi workshop in English. You break and rebuild a plate with golden leaf glue, learning how cracks can become part of the design. All materials are supplied, groups are limited to six, and children must be at least 10.

“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!”

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13.Amsterdam Night Photography Workshop with a Professional

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $114

Meet photographer and university lecturer David at Amsterdam Centraal at 9:30 pm for a 90-minute, small-group workshop. Photograph the Red Light District and other carefully chosen city spots while learning long exposure, composition, depth, and manual camera settings. Bring your own gear or borrow equipment, including a tripod.

“Fabulous way to explore Amsterdam with a knowledgeable, talented and enthusiastic photographer as the guide! David was a great companion and showed us some of the quieter spots for night photography. Picked up a few tips and had lots of laughs hearing David's stories. Look forward to doing another tour when I am next visiting!”

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14.Cheese making workshop next to De Hallen, heart of Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $144

At De Kaasserie near De Hallen, you’ll learn to make two fresh cheeses in English with a small group of up to eight. One uses rennet, the other acid. Add herbs and color, taste homemade cheeses with a drink, then take home both cheeses, basic tools, and recipes.

“Great time meeting other people. Informative and engaging class. Hoping to bring home the craft of cheese making.”

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15.Airport or Port transfer Business Class (private car service)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 30 minutes to 1 hour (approx.)

Arrange a private, one-way transfer between Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or a passenger port and your Amsterdam hotel. Your chauffeur tracks your flight or boat, meets you with a name sign, helps with luggage, and provides a business-class car with Wi-Fi. The listed rate covers up to three people.

“Perfect! Driver was on time and friendly. On time. Clean comfortable car. It was a quick easy trip to the airport”

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