NETHERLANDS · WORKSHOPS
The good workshops & classes go weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and where they differ.
Make two giant Dutch stroopwafels in a friendly 45-minute Amsterdam workshop near Albert Cuyp Market, with coffee, history, and one treat to take home.
“Our guide Franziska was amazing. Attentive to the whole group, getting to know everyone and making sure we bonded from the off. It was a great experience all round - nothing felt rushed and the waffles tasted amazing”
Make two warm Dutch stroopwafels in a 45-minute Amsterdam workshop near Albert Cuyp Market, with coffee, history, and friendly instruction.
“Very fun and delicious experience. Jdick amd Vasco were excellent teachers and I would highly recommend workshop.”
Review of Amsterdam’s Bols Cocktail Experience, with museum tour, Mirror Bar drink, cocktail workshop, practical tips, and value advice.
“Amazing immersive-museum experience, the cocktail class was fun, interesting and full of tips to be a better amateur mixologist :) lovely staff and decoration in general”
Dine in Amsterdam Central Station’s 1885 first-class rooms with a three-course meal, grand architecture, city views, and strong value.
“We never would have known of this restaurant other than through Get Your Guide. Nice ambience and we enjoyed our experience The food quality was uneven. All of my courses were very good but my wife thought her meal tasted like mediocre quality of an American diner restaurant. By pre-purchasing the meal, it was cheaper than ordering the courses separately at the restaurant. Our waitress seemed harried and never brought the wine that I ordered.”
Learn to surf in Scheveningen with a certified instructor, warm wetsuit, small group, first-wave practice, and €15 rental credit.
“as a 54 yr old Grandmother, I was not treated any different than the young pretty things.”
Explore Amsterdam’s winter canals, Jewish Quarter, Light Festival, and a hands-on stroopwafel workshop on this small-group walk.
“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 at Spirited Union, using a copper still, choosing your recipe, and taking home a personalized bottle.
“This was a really nice evening, others on the same tour were great and the hosts done an amazing job at keeping us all entertained. It’s a little out of the city about 35 minutes walk from the train station but worth it!”
Learn botanical rum, tour an Amsterdam distillery, and make three cocktails in a lively 90-minute workshop at Spirited Union.
“Very interesting workshop hosted by a person who clearly cares alot and is enthusiastic about what he's teaching people.”
Paint a Delft blue tile in central Amsterdam with expert guidance, Dutch treats, and a finished souvenir ready in about 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 Dutch sweet and savory pancakes in Fusina’s Amsterdam canal home, with local stories, wine, and a truly personal cooking experience.
“Whenever we go to different places, we like to take a cooking class to get a hands on experience with the local cuisine. Our kids enjoy cooking and we find it helps them connect with the local culture. This time, we were in Amsterdam and searched for a class to learn to make Dutch Pancakes. We spent almost €275 for a family of four (two adults and two kids – ages 9 and 11) on this local activity in the center of Amsterdam. The value for us was not there. I would not recommend this “Pancake Making Class” to anyone that actually wants to learn to make pancakes. It was…”
Learn camera skills while photographing Amsterdam’s bridges, canals, museums, and landmarks on a private three-hour lesson.
“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 personal fragrance in a calm Amsterdam studio with expert guidance, tea, and a sample to take home.
“Got to know the gist of perfume creation in a very relaxing and calming environment. Would recommend it.”
Paint a Dutch wooden shoe at Zaanse Schans with drinks, stroopwafels, local stories, and a souvenir to take home for $34.
“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, explore scent and memory, and leave with a personal fragrance in a cozy home studio.
“Wasn’t just making the perfumed but you also learn about the science behind it and get in depth explanations about how perfume is made. Very informative and fun. Arielle was an excellent teacher and the vibe and environment was friendly and fun.”
Learn Dutch cheesemaking, make a young farmer’s cheese, watch clogs take shape, and taste Gouda, Edam, biscuits, and fruit wine near Volendam.
“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 able to learn about how the famous Dutch Wooden Shoes are made and even got an old fashioned demonstration on how that is done! We had a fantastic day and would recommend this activity to everyone!”
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