The 5 Dessert Tours in the Netherlands That Earn Their Price

1.Amsterdam Guided Cruise with New York Pizza, Drinks and Ice Cream

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 219 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $45Our pick

Spend 75 minutes on Amsterdam’s historic canals with a pizza, Cookie Dough Chocolate Chip ice cream, and beer, wine, soft drinks, or water. The glass-roofed boat passes Central Station, the Skinny Bridge, the canal belt, the Red Light District, NEMO, and other landmarks. Choose one pizza type per booking, and arrive early to avoid check-in confusion.

“The staff were lovely and plenty of drinks !! the pizza’s were not great but we had amazing weather and the whole experience more than made up for it ⭐️”

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2.Secrets of Amsterdam Walking Tour plus Dutch Sweets Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $34Top rated

Start at Dam Square and walk through Amsterdam’s historic center with an English-speaking guide. You’ll see Spui, Begijnhof, the floating flower market, Munt Tower, and Nieuwmarkt, then taste old Amsterdam cheese with a glass of port. Rosie is one named guide praised for her warm, helpful approach.

“Great guide. Not a super great walking tour. I don’t know if I would do it again. Not a lot of substance.”

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3.Private sightseeing tour to Bruges and chocolate from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $618

Travel by private air-conditioned sedan or minivan from Amsterdam to Bruges with a driver-host such as Hamza, Mesut, Gavin, or Jillion. You get about four hours to explore on your own, with time for the Belfort, canals, chocolate, waffles, the Beguinage, and historic streets. A professional guide is not included.

“We’ve been impressed of the cleanliness of the van, the friendly attitude of the driver and the info about the trip.”

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4.Chocolate Fondue in the Dark

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $22

At Ctaste Amsterdam, you spend about an hour eating warm chocolate with fruit, pastries, candy, cookies, and ice cream in total darkness. Blind or visually impaired staff guide you through the room and serve your private table. Phones and cameras stay locked away, making this a playful sensory activity for ages six and up.

“Having dessert in a completely dark room Is certainly goofy, but it was fun and I’ll always remember it.”

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5.Hattem’s Windmills, Bakeries and Ghosts: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · 45 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes (approx.) · from $8Best value

Walk Hattem’s compact old center with the VoiceMap app as your guide. The route links a windmill, Anton Pieck Museum, medieval Dijk Gate, Dutch Bakery Museum, Spookhuys, church, Town Hall, and Voerman Museum. Allow about 45 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes, depending on stops. Bring your phone and headphones.

“I walked this tour on a sunny afternoon in December. I loved the stories that were told about this really small but beautiful city. Especially the stories about "het Spookhuys" and the walk outside the citywall. Really beautiful!!!”

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