4 Winter Days Out in the Netherlands Worth Booking

1.Amsterdam Small Group Canal Cruise inc Snacks/Drinks Winter

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 520 reviews · 2 hours · from $71Our pick

Spend two hours on a small, heated sloop through Amsterdam’s main and quieter canals. English-speaking captains such as Storm, Stephan, Erik, and Charlie mix local history with humor, while you enjoy Dutch cheese, stroopwafels, bitterballen, wine, beer, gin, hot chocolate, and mulled wine. Winter sailings are covered and cozy, though cold-sensitive visitors should dress warmly.

“Great boat tour!! What a fabulous and delicious way to spend an early evening learning so much about the food, drinks and culture of Amsterdam and also some interesting history of Dutch life in general! Captain Stephan was an amazing host, so friendly and knowledgeable! Very entertaining! Didn't want it to end!!Highly recommend it!”

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2.Amsterdam Light Festival Winter Walk with Stroopwafel Workshop

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

Join a small English-language group for a two-hour winter walk from Dam Square past the Royal Palace, canals, Flower Market, Begijnhof, Jordaan, and Light Festival displays. The tour ends with a stroopwafel workshop, tasting, hot chocolate, and a winter hat. Groups are capped at 15 people.

“This was an enjoyable tour where we learned a lot of information from a native tour guide! The history of the city was interesting and the architecture of the buildings was beautiful. We got to make homemade stoopwafles which were yummy!”

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3.Amsterdam Winter Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 42 reviews · from $37Best value

Spend two hours walking from Dam Square through Amsterdam’s old center, Spui, the Nine Streets, and Jordaan. A local guide leads the tour in English, German, French, Italian, or Dutch. Your booking includes a Christmas snack, warm Gluhwein or hot chocolate, and a winter hat.

“Great knowledge from our guide. We got to see places we didn’t know existed. We also covered places that were on our list to do. Friendly staff”

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4.Winter Canal Cruise in Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $81

Cruise Amsterdam’s historic canals for about 90 minutes aboard a covered electric boat with heated seats, blankets, Dutch snacks, and a self-service bar. A licensed guide such as John, Robert, Stuart, or Benjamin leads the ride, sharing local facts as you pass the city’s older waterways. The boat is advertised for up to 16 people, though booking details also mention 24.

“Beautiful boat, Skipper Benjamin was awesome, lovely snacks and beverages. 10/10 would recommend to others and book again.”

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