2 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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