Amsterdam Light Festival Winter Walk With Stroopwafel Workshop

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

Experience the magic of Amsterdam in winter on this enchanting 2-hour walking tour through the city’s illuminated canals and charming historic center. Wander through the glowing artworks of the Amsterdam Light Festival, created by talented international artists, as your friendly local guide shares fascinating stories and insider insights about the city’s landmarks and culture.

Begin your adventure with a delicious creamy hot chocolate and keep cozy with a free
360 Tours winter hat; the perfect start to your authentic Amsterdam winter experience!

You’ll also enjoy a hands-on Dutch Stroopwafel workshop, where you’ll learn to make (and taste!) this beloved local treat. Along the way, discover the city’s most iconic sights; from the Royal Palace and the picturesque Nine Streets to the charming Jordaan District and many more hidden gems.

Highlights

• Immerse yourself in the warm, festive spirit of Amsterdam in winter with a local expert guide of your chosen language.

• Get started with a delicious hot chocolate with cream and stay warm with a free 360 winter hat!

• Join a traditional Stroopwafel-making workshop, free stroopwafel included!

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

• See the dazzling Amsterdam Light Festival installations.

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

Inclusions

• 2-hour walking tour through the city center with a local guide (in your chosen language).

• A selected part of the Amsterdam Light Festival installations.

• One cup of hot chocolate with cream.

• Typical Dutch Stroopwafel workshop, free stroopwafel included!

• One 360 Tours winter hat to stay warm.

Not included

• Gratuities for the guide.

• Hotel pickup or drop-off.

• Amsterdam Light Festival Public Boat Tour, optional.

Practical information

Duration: 2 hours, please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure of the tour. Amsterdam Light Festival Public Boat Tour 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. Recognize your guide by the orange umbrella.

Dam, 1012 Amsterdam, NL.

Amsterdam Light Festival Public Boat Tour (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 – 2026. In the dark winter months of December 2025 and January 2026, Amsterdam will be transformed into a beautiful open-air light art museum for the 14th edition of the Amsterdam Light Festival. For this edition, the festival has chosen the theme Legacy – both large and small. Because legacy is not only about grand historical or climatic events whose impact endures over time, but also about the continuation of family traditions, shared memories, and everyday habits.

Enjoy these 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, only the canal cruise is not 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.