AMSTERDAM
Amsterdam’s best days out.
A short guide to the 15 best waffle & pastry workshops in Amsterdam, with what each one costs, how long it takes and who to book it through.
Learn Amsterdam’s original stroopwafel technique in 45 minutes. Make XL waffles, sip coffee or tea, and take one home with a certificate.
Most Popular“I loved our instructor, Lisa! She was so friendly & sweet. This was such a fun and yummy activity.”
Make traditional Dutch stroopwafels in 45 minutes in Amsterdam’s Albert Cuyp Market. Two warm syrup waffles, small group, English-led.
“For a 45 min workshop, this was great and it fit nicely into a busy trip. The stroopwafel was delicious and the staff was lovely. What I will say is the flour you use in this class is pre-prepared with additional ingredients so you more or less add water to the flour, knead, and then…”
Audio tour of Bols Genever history, then a pro-led cocktail workshop at Amsterdam’s Mirror Bar. Make 2–3 drinks and taste them.
“The best experience we had in Amsterdam. World class cocktails from incredibly talented staff. A really interesting museum with many interactive and innovative features.”
A 2-hour winter walk through Amsterdam’s canals and landmarks, with Light Festival views and a Melly’s stroopwafel workshop.
“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…”
Spirited Union Rum Co. in Amsterdam: distillery tour, botanical rum tasting, and a guided workshop where you make and drink 3 cocktails.
“Very interesting workshop hosted by a person who clearly cares alot and is enthusiastic about what he's teaching people.”
Paint your own Delft Blue tile in Amsterdam’s De Munt. Small-group workshop with coffee, glazing and firing in 14 days.
“This was a really fun few hours, not only learning the painting techniques and choosing a template, but it was amazing to see the results after firing. Very recommended if you like drawing/painting, but any artistic ability isn't needed - it turns out gorgeous no matter what.”
A calm, small-group Amsterdam perfume-making workshop where you learn scent basics and create your own fragrance in 3 hours.
“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😅😅)”
Paint your own wooden shoes in Zaanse Schans with quick-drying paint, Dutch cookies, and a crash-course in clog decoration.
“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…”
A calm 3-hour Amsterdam perfume workshop in a Dutch home: grounding meditation, scent science, and hands-on blending with a take-home bottle.
“Fantastic workshop! Arielle was incredibly knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the craft. She broke down scent structure, how fragrances actually work, and why certain notes resonate - all in a way that was both engaging and easy to grasp. Highly recommend!”
In Volendam, make a young Dutch cheese and learn clog-making during press breaks. Includes take-home cheese and tastings.
“We had a wonderful time making our own cheese and learning all about the whole process and the history behind it all. The breaks we had to take in the process of making the cheese allowed us to do some cheese tasting which was awesome on one break and on the other break we were…”
Volendam’s clogmaking and cheese tour at Simonehoeve: carve a Dutch wooden shoe, taste Gouda and Edam, plus stroopwafel and wine.
“Super we hebben goede uitleg gehad en super leuk geholpen door het meisje”
Join a 2-hour Amsterdam kintsugi workshop with a symbolic plate break and hands-on golden repairs, led in English for up to 6.
“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!”
Join a pro-led Amsterdam night photography walk at 9:30 pm, shooting Red Light District light and learning long-exposure basics in a small group.
“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!”
A small-group cheese workshop near De Hallen where you make two fresh cheeses, customize flavors, and take everything home.
“Great time meeting other people. Informative and engaging class. Hoping to bring home the craft of cheese making.”
Paint a 14 cm wooden clog at Simonehoeve, then tour a cheese farm and clog factory. Private 2-hour workshop with snacks included.
“Lovely experience - everyone was so kind! Loved the painting class and would recommend doing the tour prior before the buses of visitors arrive.”
From the canal ring to the far side of the IJ, and every way to see it.
