The 13 Best Workshops & Classes in Amsterdam

1.Traditional Dutch Syrup Waffle Making Workshop

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

Make two XL Dutch stroopwafels in 45 minutes, learn the old-fashioned method, enjoy coffee, and take one sweet souvenir home.

“Absolutely loved this workshop! Easy to find, amazing hosts, like a proper kitchen setup and you make the stroopwaffles from scratch. You receive a certificate once you’ve made them which is a nice touch. Also, they provided tea, coffee & water and there are clean toilets. Book it! Considering they are charging 13 euros at van wondren per waffle it’s definitely worth the money!”

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2.Amsterdam Traditional Dutch Syrup Waffle Making Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 960 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $27Top rated

Make two warm Dutch stroopwafels in a 45-minute Amsterdam workshop with coffee, history, friendly guidance, and a visit to Albert Cuyp Market.

“Rosa was a fun and friendly chef who assisted us in our waffle making class. Highly recommend. They were delicious!”

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3.Bols Cocktail Experience and Cocktail Workshop

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

Review of Amsterdam’s Bols Cocktail Experience, with a 450-year distilling story, Mirror Bar cocktail, and hands-on workshop.

“It was worth every penny ! Loved to learn about the history of Bols, how interactive the museum is and the amazing cocktail making.”

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4.3-Course Meal in Historic 1st Class Waiting Rooms

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

Dine in Amsterdam Central Station’s restored 1885 first-class waiting rooms with a generous three-course meal and old-city views.

“Very lovely and patient staff. Spoke a range of different languages. Catered to customers needs and helped us tremendously. Food was amazing and definitely worth the price you pay. Portion sizes were massive.”

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5.Beginner’s Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 78 reviews · from $45

Learn to surf in Scheveningen with a small-group lesson, warm gear, certified instructors, and a €15 rental credit for future waves.

“Everything about this experience was amazing! Staff were really kind and helpful, Especially Ayoub and Gijs! I loved it so much that I went back again the next day! I would book it through the actual surf shop though, not GYG.”

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6.Amsterdam Light Festival Winter Walk with Stroopwafel Workshop

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

Walk Amsterdam’s canals, Jewish Quarter, Light Festival, and Flower Market, then 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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7.Distilling Class @ Spirited Union Rum Co. (Amsterdam)

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

Make botanical rum in Amsterdam, operate a copper pot still, and take home your own labeled bottle after this hands-on 90-minute class.

“Awesome! Well worth the money and learned a lot about the distilling process. And took home a bottle of my own rum I got to distill! Both the men teaching the class were personable and fun to talk to”

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

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

Learn botanical rum, tour an Amsterdam distillery, and make three cocktails with a bartender in this lively 90-minute workshop.

“Fun guy, nice cocktails and good beer ngredients to start with. The distillery is nice , and very tasteful products. Would do again for a cocktail course.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $72

Paint a Delft blue tile in Amsterdam with expert guidance, Dutch treats, and a finished souvenir collected or shipped after firing.

“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.”

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10.Private Dutch Pancake Cooking Class in an Amsterdam Canal Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $109

Cook bacon and apple Dutch pancakes with Fusina in her canal home, then share wine, local food, and Amsterdam stories at her table.

“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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11.Amsterdam Photography Masterclass – Private Photography Lesson

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

Learn to photograph Amsterdam’s canals, bridges, and landmarks on a private three-hour lesson with a professional photographer.

“Afraid I went to the wrong meeting place but Renzo was easy to reach and promptly connected with us. Renzo was amazing!!! I had no idea about the capabilities of my camera…but Renzo helped me learn how to shoot night photos. I have never been successful with this before tonight! Renzo had me shooting beautiful pictures in short time. I know this was a starter class for me as I will need to grow more in my knowledge and experience but could not have asked for a more polite, pleasant and proficient instructor .. he was wonderful !! Would highly recommend this tour - wish I lived closer to take…”

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12.3 Hours Perfume Making Workshop in Amsterdam

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

Make a personal fragrance in Amsterdam with Arielle in a calm, small-group workshop. Learn scent basics and leave with your own formula.

“Taking this workshop, gives you that extra insight to making of perfumes and finding what scents you like. Arielle is very knowledgeable and her energy is so calming. She starts it off with breathing exercise which creates a wholesome, war and relaxed atmosphere.”

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13.Wooden Shoe Painting Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 23 reviews · from $34

Paint your own Dutch wooden shoe at Zaanse Schans, with local cookies, drinks, practical history, and a souvenir ready in 30 minutes.

“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…”

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