15 Workshops in Amsterdam Worth Booking

1.Traditional Dutch Syrup Waffle Making Workshop

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

Join Amsterdam’s Original Stroopwafel Workshop near Albert Cuyp Market. An English-speaking host such as Vince, Lisa, Jay, or Roza guides you through dough, hot irons, caramel syrup, and toppings. You eat one XL waffle, pack one for later, and leave with coffee, a certificate, and a new Dutch skill.

“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”

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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, an English-speaking host guides you through dough, a hot iron, caramel syrup, and toppings as you make two Dutch stroopwafels. The 45-minute class suits families, couples, and solo visitors, though young children may need help around the hot equipment.

“Very fun and delicious experience. Jdick amd Vasco were excellent teachers and I would highly recommend workshop.”

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3.Bols Cocktail Experience and Cocktail Workshop

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

Meet opposite Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum for a self-guided audio tour of Bols’ 450-year distilling story, then enjoy a cocktail at the Mirror Bar and learn mixology from a professional bartender. The workshop makes two or three drinks, with English instruction and audio options in seven languages.

“excellent! I enjoyed every moment! the staff were all exceptional and very helpful. the workshop was great. learnt a lot. history of Bols was very informative”

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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 in Amsterdam Central Station’s former first-class waiting rooms, designed by Pierre Cuypers in 1885. Choose from meat, fish, and vegetarian dishes, admire the restored interior, and look toward Damrak Avenue. Drinks cost extra, and window seats are not guaranteed.

“Wow. Stunning restaurant with a nice calm and vibrant buzz to it. My wife and I had the 3 course offer and it did not disappoint. The food was delicious and the service 1st class. Highly recommended. Many thanks”

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5.Amsterdam Light Festival Winter Walk with Stroopwafel Workshop

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

Meet your guide under an orange umbrella at Dam Square for a two-hour English walking tour through Amsterdam’s canals, Begijnhof, Nine Streets, Jordaan, and Light Festival displays. Finish with hot chocolate and a hands-on stroopwafel workshop at Melly’s.

“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 Distillery in Amsterdam, you’ll tour the distillery, choose a floral, citrus, spiced, or tropical recipe, operate a copper pot still, and bottle your own botanical rum. The 90-minute English class starts at 3 pm and includes a welcome cocktail.

“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 in Amsterdam, you’ll tour the distillery, taste botanical rums, and make three cocktails with guidance from a professional bartender. George is one of the hosts praised for his humor and energy. The workshop is in English, with a non-alcoholic option available on request.

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

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8.Workshop ‘Paint your own Delft Blue Tile!’

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $72

At Heinen Delfts Blauw De Munt, you’ll learn how Delft blue pottery is made, practice brushwork, and paint your own tile with help from instructors such as Barbara, Joao, or Maartje. Coffee, tea, lemonade, and a Dutch treat are included. Your tile is glazed and fired for collection or shipping about 14 days later.

“This was a very fun experience. Barbara was a great teacher and made the class comfortable with the process and helped and gave advice along the way. Because of the firing process I have to wait a couple of weeks to have the tile shipped to me but I can’t wait to see the end result.”

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9.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 on Amstel 264 for a private, two-hour Dutch pancake class. In her narrow second-floor kitchen, you’ll make bacon and apple pannenkoeken, practice the traditional flip, then share your meal with wine and conversation about Dutch food and daily life.

“What a wonderful experience - I was celebrating my birthday with my teenage daughter who has learning disability. The host was very understanding even when the first pancake she flipped did a triple twist and ended up on the floor. The video to You’ve been framed will easily cover the costs - well worth the experience next to the canal.”

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10.Amsterdam Photography Masterclass – Private Photography Lesson

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

Join a professional photographer for a private three-hour walk through Amsterdam. You’ll photograph canals, bridges, the Rijksmuseum, Magere Brug, and more while learning camera settings, composition, and night photography. Renzo and William are among the guides named in guest feedback.

“Excelllent tour guide. Great experience, took time to teach photography, very good at photography. Great teacher with a lot of experience & skill”

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11.3 Hours Perfume Making Workshop in Amsterdam

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

Spend three relaxed hours with Arielle at a small Amsterdam home studio, learning how fragrance works and blending your own scent. You will test quality ingredients, receive one-to-one help, and leave with a sample spray, workbook, and formula in a hand-stamped linen pouch.

“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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12.3-Hour Mindful Perfume-Making Workshop

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

In Arielle’s calm Amsterdam home studio, you’ll explore 20 perfume ingredients, learn how scent and memory connect, and blend your own fragrance. The three-hour English workshop includes grounding, guided smelling, one-to-one help, and a 3ml perfume to take home.

“The whole experience was will prepared, filled with new information, and very engaging. Love it! So recommended.”

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13.Kintsugi Workshop “The art of Imperfection”

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

At Paleisstraat 107, Annelies guides you through kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing cracked pottery with golden leaf glue. You will break and rebuild a plate, learning how fractures become part of its design. The two-hour English workshop is limited to six people and suits ages 10 and up.

“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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14.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 for a 90-minute night shoot. He leads a group of up to five to strong photo spots, explains manual settings, composition, and long exposures, and can provide equipment such as a tripod.

“David was great. Brought us to some great photo ops. His composition tips were very helpful. A good time.”

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15.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 make two fresh cheeses in English with a small group of up to eight. Learn rennet and acid coagulation, season one with herbs and colors, taste homemade cheeses, and take both cheeses, basic tools, and recipes home.

“It was an incredible experience! I highly recommend it. I learned a lot, the environment was calm and peaceful. She is super patient. We laughed a lot and I learned a lot.”

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