Top Netherlands Classes & Workshops

Skip your usual souvenirs for a keepsake that's uniquely your own with this tile painting workshop right in the heart of Amsterdam. Learn all about the Netherlands's production of Delftware (blue and white ceramics), and gain the techniques to paint a tile yourself. Choose between traditional tulips, windmills, or something completely original—and take your creation home as a lasting memory of the experience.

Traditional Dutch “stroopwafels” are one of Amsterdam’s most ubiquitous sweet treats—a delicious cookie made from layered wafers with a syrup filling. With this fun, hands-on workshop, not only do you get to taste the popular snack, but you get to make it for yourself. Find out how classic stroopwafel is made, learn the secrets behind the perfect waffle, and enjoy your homemade creations during a well-deserved tea/coffee break.

Eating your way around a new city is an essential way to discover its culture, but nothing beats learning how to cook like a real local yourself. With help from a baker in Amsterdam, learn how to make extra-large Dutch stroopwafels—thin biscuits sandwiching a treacle filling—learning tips and tricks to take away with you for use in your own kitchen.

This cocktail workshop has a strong focus on interaction and creativity. From the moment you arrive, you are actively involved, learning by doing rather than listening to long explanations. The experience is guided by professional bartenders who use real bar techniques and share insider knowledge you can easily apply at home. Another unique element is the seasonal cocktail menu. Instead of a fixed or standard selection, the menu changes throughout the year, using fresh ingredients and flavors that match the season and the atmosphere of the moment. This ensures that every workshop feels fresh and different, even for returning guests. Located right on Rembrandtplein, the workshop combines high-quality cocktails with one of Amsterdam’s most energetic settings. The inclusive approach offering equally refined alcohol-free alternatives means everyone can enjoy the same premium bar experience together, making it a fun, social, and memorable activity in the city.

Drinking cocktails is easy enough; making a decent one takes someone showing you how. Step behind the bar at the Bols Cocktail Experience for a small-group class, shaking and stirring your own drinks with guidance as you go. The session includes a cocktail to enjoy and a self-guided tour of the Bols Experience, a look at the history of the centuries-old Dutch distillery.

Discover the world of clay on an electric pottery wheel and enjoy a creative adventure with family or friends! No experience is needed; you simply ignite the magic of ceramics. Together, you not only create beautiful artworks but also explore new and surprising aspects of each other's creativity. Let the clay flow and the ideas bubble up as you share an unforgettable time together.

Did you know that the Zaanse Schans sits at the heart of the world’s largest cacao‑processing region? Step into the fascinating world of chocolate at your Bean to Bar workshop just nearby in Zaandijk. Watch raw cacao beans transform into rich bars and bonbons during an engaging, interactive and hands‑on demonstration. Immerse yourself in the aromas, textures, and flavours as you explore each stage of the journey from cacao fruit to finished chocolate. Sharpen your palate with a guided tasting that highlights the complex notes and heritage of Zaan‑region cacao. Then round off your visit by crafting your own chocolate treat — a delicious keepsake to take home and savour.

Capture Amsterdam after dark on this night-time, small-group photography tour. Benefit from the knowledge and support of your professional guide as you explore the city’s hidden beauty spots and compose striking photographs to remember your trip by. All equipment can be provided or brought with, making this a great option for novice through to experienced photographers.

Taste your way through the Netherlands—without walking your way through Amsterdam! Take a seat at our cosy canal-side location on the Keizersgracht and enjoy a fun, filling journey through Dutch food, history and culture. During this seated tasting experience, you’ll sample 12 classic and surprising Dutch specialities, accompanied by a selection of local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. As you eat and drink, your host will bring centuries of Dutch history to life with entertaining stories about the people, traditions and events that shaped the Netherlands. Forget following umbrellas, dodging bicycles or walking around in the rain. This is all the flavour of a Dutch food tour, with none of the walking. Come hungry, curious and ready for a laugh. You’ll leave full, entertained and knowing considerably more about the Dutch than when you arrived. 12 iconic tastings. Dutch drinks. Centuries of history. Zero walking.

Explore the rich tapestry of Dutch drinking culture in the heart of Amsterdam with a unique tasting experience. Sample six traditional and popular Dutch alcoholic beverages, including the historic jenever, while indulging in classic snacks like stroopwafels and bitterballen. Each drink comes with a captivating story that unveils its origins and significance in Dutch society. Enjoy this relaxed and social setting, where comfort meets culture, all indoors—no need to brave the weather. Sip, savor, and learn about the delightful drinks that define the Netherlands, all while seated in a cozy atmosphere.

Try your hand at recreating Rembrandt’s masterpieces—and enjoy the undivided attention of a private guide—during a painting workshop in Amsterdam. With this hands-on experience, you’ll make your own oil paints before creating a mini masterpiece to take home. Enjoy personalized instruction tailored to your ability, hear facts about the famous artist, and learn the secrets of how to make paints from natural ingredients.

Diving into the niche world of professional perfumery making. Learning its secrets and the true hard work that exists behind this artistry. Creation of personal perfume, your first own perfume!

The best way to explore the UNESCO-listed Amsterdam Canal Ring is indisputably by a small electric boat that can access the narrow historic canals that larger tour boats can't reach. Get a different perspective of the Dutch capital while avoiding the crowds on land during this relaxing cruise through the Red Light District, Anne Frank House, and the Skinny Bridge (depending on the route chosen). When the weather is good, enjoy an open-air boat ride as well as heated seats during the winter or bad weather.

Understanding Amsterdam’s Red Light District (De Wallen) can be difficult without local context, but this private walking tour offers a clear, informed introduction with a guide leading the way. Travel along Zeedijk Street and through Chinatown, all while learning about how the area has evolved. As you walk past red-lit windows and adult entertainment venues, your guide separates fact from fiction and explains the social history of the district, including how prostitution was legalized in the Netherlands in 2000, and the culture surrounding coffee shops (licensed venues where cannabis is legally sold and consumed).

Get acquainted with the artistic masterworks inside Amsterdam's iconic Rijksmuseum on this small-group or private guided tour. Delve into the history of Holland’s artistic heritage with your expert guide and see collections by world-famous painters like Van Gogh, Vermeer, and Rembrandt during your enriching tour.

Whether you’re already a practised mixologist or you’re a total novice cocktail-maker, there’s something for everyone to learn during this group class. Get a behind-the-scenes peek at an Amsterdam rum distillery before diving into the class, during which you make three of your own cocktails and, of course, sample them too.

This workshop offers a hands-on experience where you create your own leather bag from start to finish in just two hours. Working with high-quality leather from European tanneries, you design and assemble a bag that reflects your personal style. No sewing or prior experience is required, making it accessible to everyone. With guidance from experienced makers, you’ll work entirely by hand in a relaxed studio setting and leave with a unique, functional item you can use every day. You will work in a professional shoe and bag making studio, unique in Amsterdam and will learn from experts in these fields. Enjoy the creative atmosphere and professional ambiance.

Crafting homemade pasta from scratch is an art form, and this class in Amsterdam guides you through each step of the process. Under the expert instruction of Alessandra, a passionate chef, you'll learn the secrets of traditional Italian pasta-making. This interactive workshop lets you create delightful pasta shapes while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow food enthusiasts. Discover how quality ingredients come together to create authentic dishes, all while exploring the rich culinary heritage of Italy. Enjoy the fruits of your labor as you savor your creations in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

While it's fun to feast on world-famous Dutch cheese, few visitors get the chance to make it themselves. This private experience takes you beyond a tasting and teaches you how to make cheese in the town of Katwoude, a quaint village a short distance from Amsterdam. You’ll not only participate in the cheese-making process, but you’ll also sample wine and other typical Dutch produce before taking home your creation.

What Makes This Activity Special This open studio experience is not a fixed class but a flexible, creative moment in the heart of Amsterdam. Instead of following strict instructions, you are encouraged to explore, experiment, and work in a way that feels natural to you. Creativity here is approached as something everyone can access, not as a talent you need to have. The atmosphere is calm, welcoming, and personal, making it easy to relax, focus, and enjoy the process. Many guests are surprised by what they create when given time, space, and the freedom to follow their curiosity. Whether you come to unwind, reconnect with your creativity, or try something completely new, this open studio offers a meaningful and hands-on experience that stays with you long after the session ends.

Unlike a standard tour, this private walk blends sightseeing with personal photo tips you can use anywhere. Your workshop facilitator, Simon Elwell is a professional freelance photographer who has a wide portfolio of work and will convey his own personal advice on how to improve your photography regardless of your camera. We will definitely see some of the most beautiful parts of the city but this is not a guided city tour - It's all about photography, so bring a camera and your creative interest.

A unique cocktail adventure awaits in Rotterdam, featuring a self-guided tour of three specially selected bars. Each venue showcases a distinct vibe, from lively atmospheres to elegant settings, where expert mixologists serve signature cocktails crafted just for you. Navigate at your own pace with a digital map, allowing you to savor bold flavors and discover hidden gems around the city. This limited-time experience is perfect for cocktail enthusiasts eager to explore the mixology scene in Rotterdam.

Step into a working soap distillery where every bar on the shelves was made by hand, just like yours will be. Nature Bar is not a workshop venue. It's a real soap distillery in De Hallen, Amsterdam, where Marlies and Jaros make every single product by hand, every week. When you join the workshop, you're working in the actual kitchen, with the real tools, next to the soap that's curing on the shelves around you. You'll learn how cold process soap is made, which organic oils and botanical ingredients go in, and why that makes such a difference compared to what's in the average plastic bottle. By the end of the session you'll have made your own bars. The soap needs a few weeks to cure, but it goes home with you on the day. Every single time, people leave surprised by how much they enjoyed it, and how good it smells in there. This is handmade, honest and genuinely unique. There is no other place in Amsterdam where you can do this.