Private Winter Wonder Walk
Optional Amsterdam Light Festival
Canal Cruise

See the highlights of Amsterdam’s historic city center in wintertime during this 2-hour Winter Wonder Walk with a local guide, and experience the magic of the Amsterdam Light Festival along the way.

Description

Imagine strolling through the fairy-tale city of Amsterdam in wintertime, surrounded by the magical glow of the Amsterdam Light Festival, while discovering the highlights of the historic city center.

During this 2-hour walking tour, your local guide will give you an unforgettable, authentic Amsterdam winter experience.

You’ll see everything the city has to offer – from the charming canals and the Royal Palace to the Jewish neighborhood and much more!

Highlights

• Admire with us the beautiful Amsterdam sights during wintertime

• Try the delicious Gluhwein or Hot Chocolate and a tasty treat!

• Amsterdam winter lights at the UNESCO Canal District

• Walk along the highlights of the historical City Center of Amsterdam

• Explore the Nine Streets and the Jordaan District of Amsterdam!

Inclusions

• Private tour with local guide (in your chosen language).
• A selected installations part of the Amsterdam Light Festival installations.
• A cup of Hot Chocolate.
• A Christmas Snack.
• A 360 winter hat at the start of the tour.

Not included

• Gratuities for the guide.
• Hotel pickup or drop-off.
• Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruise, optional.

Practical information

Duration: 2 hours

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure of the tour.

Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruise tickets: If you wish to also purchase tickets for the canal cruise, you will be prompted to add this option when checking out.

Meeting point

Please meet your guide at Dam Square, in front of the Royal Palace, near the entrance. 

Dam, 1012 Amsterdam, NL.

Recognize your guide by the orange umbrella.

Amsterdam Light Festival – Canal Cruise (Optional) 

The best Amsterdam Light Festival public boat tour.
Duration: approx. 75 minutes.

Learn more about the artwork and artists with an audio guide Amsterdam Light Festival 2025 – 20265. In the dark winter months of December 2024 and January 2026, Amsterdam will be transformed into a beautiful open-air light art museum for the 13th edition of the Amsterdam Light Festival. For this edition, the festival has chosen the theme Rituals. the festival explores the many ways light is a part of our rituals for celebrating as the city celebrates its 750 years anniversary.

Enjoy the light artworks with an Amsterdam Light Festival canal cruise. From the Amsterdam canals, you have a first-class view of the light art while you can relax and look around. The Amsterdam Light Festival route is designed in such a way that you can see all the artworks in the canals and on the quay.

Once you book, you can cancel the Winter Wonder Walk 24 hours prior to the tour time and get fully refunded. However, the canal cruise is non refundable.

Cancellation policy

There are no refunds on cancellations made within 24 hours before the tour starts. If you booked through a booking platform, you must reschedule directly with them.