15 Workshops & Classes in Amsterdam to Build a Day Around

Amsterdam: Traditional Dutch Syrup Waffle Making Workshop

/ August 4, 2026

1.Traditional Dutch Syrup Waffle Making Workshop

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

Make authentic Amsterdam stroopwafels in 45 minutes. XL waffle, coffee, certificate, and one to take home at the Original Workshop.

“We started with an introduction, and cracked right on. Clear direct instructions delivered in a super fun way!! We had a beautiful time and the instructor makes time for each and everyone one of you. Waffles tasted beautiful aswell and I’m a bad cook lol!!! Definitely recommend”

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Amsterdam Traditional Dutch Syrup Waffle Making Workshop

/ August 4, 2026

2.Amsterdam Traditional Dutch Syrup Waffle Making Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 960 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $27.55Top rated

Make classic Dutch stroopwafels in a 45-minute small-group workshop in Amsterdam. You’ll cook on a hot iron and fill with warm syrup.

“An unique experience, attentive staff, and delicious syrup waffles. Highly recommended this workshop!”

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Amsterdam: Bols Cocktail Experience and Cocktail Workshop

/ August 4, 2026

3.Bols Cocktail Experience and Cocktail Workshop

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

Bols Genever audio tour plus a hands-on cocktail workshop in Amsterdam. Sip at Mirror Bar and learn to make 2-3 cocktails.

“Loved this activity learnt so much and the drinks were super tasty. Good host & lots of information during the class which was very helpful. Highly recommended excursion for anyone visiting the area it’s very easy to find the tram stops right outside and you can’t miss it as it’s a very colourful display out the front. Thank you for a memorable experience!”

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Amsterdam: Traditional Dutch Blue Tile Painting Workshop

/ August 4, 2026

4.Traditional Dutch Blue Tile Painting Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 400 reviews · 1h 15m · from $25

Paint your own Delft Blue tile in a 75-minute Amsterdam workshop with Dutch Delftware stories, stencils, and tea plus stroopwafels.

“Amazing host who explained all the necessary steps of painting in detail. It was an interactive one. The end result turned out to be amazing. Perfect souvenir from Amsterdam. This activity is definitely recommended”

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Amsterdam: Make your own Dutch Stroopwafel Workshop

/ August 4, 2026

5.Make your own Dutch Stroopwafel Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 280 reviews · 45 min · from $23

Make XL Dutch stroopwafels in a 45-minute workshop in Amsterdam, bake on traditional irons, decorate with chocolates, and take home two.

“I had the most amazing time here! Such a fun interactive experience and really great value for money. Everyone was lovely I’d recommend!”

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Amsterdam Bols Cocktail Experience and Cocktail Workshop

/ August 9, 2026

6.Amsterdam Bols Cocktail Experience and Cocktail Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 82 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $41.63

Make cocktails at Amsterdam’s Bols Cocktail Experience, then learn two more in a guided workshop with small-group instruction and a free drink.

“The combination of the Bols tour, cocktail making, and bar was a great deal, though the cocktails you make during the class are fairly simple. Make sure to show up an hour before the cocktail class starts as that is when you complete the tour.”

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Amsterdam Traditional Dutch Blue Tile Painting Workshop

/ August 10, 2026

7.Amsterdam Traditional Dutch Blue Tile Painting Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $28.08

Paint Delft Blue on a ceramic tile in Amsterdam with tea, coffee, and stroopwafels, then take home your own souvenir.

“I had an incredible experience! Belinda was an excellent instructor as well as a warm and welcoming person. Prior experience with, and aptitude for, painting not required. The provided materials made it simple to create. I was smiling from start to finish, and had a wonderful conversation with another participant the entire time. Highly recommend.”

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Amsterdam Light Festival Winter Walk with Stroopwafel Workshop

/ August 10, 2026

8.Amsterdam Light Festival Winter Walk with Stroopwafel Workshop

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

Amsterdam Light Festival winter walk with a small-group guide, canal sights, Flower Market, and a Melly’s stroopwafel workshop tasting.

“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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Distilling Class @ Spirited Union Rum Co. (Amsterdam)

/ August 10, 2026

9.Distilling Class @ Spirited Union Rum Co. (Amsterdam)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $96.49

Distill botanical rum in Amsterdam, choose your recipe, run a copper pot still, and take home a personalized bottle.

“The class was an amazing experience! The instructor Callum was very informative, nice, and hospitable. I highly suggest this experience for anyone.”

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Cocktail workshop @ Spirited Union Rum Co. (Amsterdam)

/ August 11, 2026

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54.25

Botanical rum cocktail workshop at Spirited Union Amsterdam, with distillery tour, tasting, and 3 bartender-led cocktails in 90 minutes.

“Very interesting workshop hosted by a person who clearly cares alot and is enthusiastic about what he's teaching people.”

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Private Dutch Pancake Cooking Class in an Amsterdam Canal Home

/ August 12, 2026

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

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

Private Dutch pancake cooking class in an Amsterdam canal home. Make savory pancetta and sweet apple pancakes, then eat with wine.

“My daughter (14) and I had a lovely morning with Fusina making pancakes. She warmly welcomed us into her cozy home. We had a great time learning to make Dutch pancakes - one with caramelized apples and the other with crisp bacon. We enjoyed learning about Dutch culture, customs and food. Fusina also prepared other delicious traditional foods for us to try. We would highly recommend this experience.”

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Amsterdam Photography Masterclass – Private Photography Lesson

/ August 15, 2026

12.Amsterdam Photography Masterclass – Private Photography Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $204.24

Private 3-hour Amsterdam photo masterclass with a pro photographer, shooting canals, bridges, and landmarks in day or evening light.

“Excellent! Our guide tailored the tour to the type of pictures we wanted to take and showed us some great locations. He gave excellent pointers as far as camera settings and helped get some great shots. Would recommend!”

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3 Hours Perfume Making Workshop in Amsterdam

/ August 16, 2026

13.3 Hours Perfume Making Workshop in Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $168.67

A calm 3-hour small-group perfume-making workshop in Amsterdam, led by Arielle, where you create a personalized scent to take home.

“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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Amsterdam: 3-Hour Mindful Perfume-Making Workshop

/ August 18, 2026

14.3-Hour Mindful Perfume-Making Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 3 hours · from $165

Calm 3-hour Amsterdam mindful perfume workshop, blend your own scent, learn top-middle-base notes, and take home a custom bottle.

“I learned a lot about top, middle, and base notes and how our sense of smell reminds of us nostalgia. I loved how my personal perfume turned out. I’m grateful for the knowledge shared.”

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Amsterdam Cocktail Workshop: Shake & Sip at Rembrandtplein

/ August 18, 2026

15.Amsterdam Cocktail Workshop: Shake & Sip at Rembrandtplein

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 1 - 1.5 hours · from $39

Make 2 or 3 cocktails or mocktails with a pro mixologist at Rembrandtplein, central Amsterdam, with a bite and stories included.

“The activity was first of all a lot of fun, for those that don’t drink alcohol like myself you can easily have mocktails. The staff is super friendly and you could tell they had a passion for what they were teaching. Definitely would recommend this to anyone”

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