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!

Inclusion

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.

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.

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.

The Amsterdam Light Festival 2025–2026 has come to an end.

Thank you to everyone who joined us this winter to experience Amsterdam illuminated by spectacular light artworks.

The festival will return next winter, when our Winter Wonder Walk and optional Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruise will be available again.

In the meantime, you are very welcome to explore Amsterdam with one of our other guided tours or canal cruises.

THIS TOUR IS ALSO AVAILABLE AS A PRIVATE TOUR.

click here

      All reviews
 
   Google
 
   Tripadvisor
 
 
  
 
 
 
  Excellent4.918507 reviews
 4.9
 Excellent18507 reviews
  Write a review     Google    Tripadvisor  
 
 
 
    
 Excellent4.8495 reviews
 4.8
 Excellent495 reviews
  Write a review 
 
    
 Excellent4.918012 reviews
 4.9
 Excellent18012 reviews
  Write a review 
 
 
 
   
 
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Federica Capecchi 
 1 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. abbiamo fatto questa esperienza con Petra, la ns guida per l’occasione e devo dire che ha messo il suo personale apporto alla storia, rendendola ancora più toccante ed esclusiva, il meteo non aiutava visto che ha piovuto per questo tutto il tempo ma anche qui Petra ci ha portato a bere un ottimo caffè illy rendendo il tutto molto più gradevole! grazie Petra dalla famiglia di Firenze!
  
 
     Posted on Google  
   
   Alison Davanzo 
 1 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Edwin our tour guide was amazing, full of so much information and knowledge. As a Jewish person I found the tour, chilling, emotional and fascinating.
  
 
     Posted on Google  
   
   Natascha Proctor 
 1 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. An amazing Anne Frank walking tour with Edwin! Knowledgeable and compassionate - an absolute must in Amsterdam! Thank you, Edwin!
  
 
     Posted on Google  
   
   Carol Wong 
 1 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great tour by Edwin. Informative, well-paced, and gives a good history of the Jewish history and Anne Frank.
  
 
     Posted on Google  
   
   Maureen Pacocha 
 1 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Edwin  was fantastic. Very informative
  
 
     Posted on Google  
   
   Sergio Fernandez 
 1 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Edwin was very knowledgeable
  
 
     Posted on Google  
   
   Neha Priya 
 1 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Edwin was super amazing, so much information & the passion he showed while taking us through the tour, w must visit for everyone to understand the history the humankind went through!
  
 
     Posted on Google  
   
   Richard Leest 
 1 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Simon gave us a knowledgeable, passionate, and wonderfully engaging tour that made the Rijksmuseum’s collection feel alive. A guide who truly elevates the experience.
  
 
     Posted on Google  
   
   Joan Bosworth 
 1 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great tour with an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide.
  
 
     Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   Magdalena K 
 2 days ago
 
 
 Verified Review The tour and the guide Manuel was great!
  
 
     Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   Yash D 
 2 days ago
 
 
 Verified Wonderful Experience Very good experience. Explanation was really good.
  
 
     Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   Fredrik 
 2 days ago
 
 
 Verified Super tour med super guide Väldigt bra guide, Manuel. Informativt och roligt på samma gång.
  
 
     Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   Lindsey D 
 2 days ago
 
 
 Verified Wonderful and Informative Vincent Van Gogh Museum Experience Giovanni was an excellent and knowledgeable tour guide! I learned so much about Vincent Van Gogh. I loved feeling like I was on the journey of his life and hearing the stories behind his works and what inspired him. It was a very personable experience!
  
 
     Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   charlotte b 
 2 days ago
 
 
 Verified enthusiastic and engaging Amazing tour guide , Manuel! very informative in an engaging way throughout the tour, his enthusiasm really told the story well. highly recommend thankyou!
  
 
     Posted on Google  
   
   Missy Hillhouse 
 2 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Edwin was amazing! Learned so much!!
  
 
     Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   Amanda R 
 3 days ago
 
 
 Verified Ann Frank walking tour ..fab Fabulous guide , made a very informative tour . Great fun . Manuel was a great guide , very knowledgable
  
 
     Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   David A 
 3 days ago
 
 
 Verified Well worth booking 👍 Great little tour, learnt a great deal, keeps you away from the main crowds but still visit historically important spots in the city. Not too much walking really but you are on your feet for most of the two hours which is not a problem but people should be aware of when booking.
  
 
     Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   Huguette and co 
 3 days ago
 
 
 Verified Très intéressant Xavier a été notre formidable guide pour cette visite autour de la vie d’Anne Franck. La visite est fort documentée par Xavier
  
 
     Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   Sue B 
 3 days ago
 
 
 Verified Amazing Your Manual was amazing and very informative and passionate about the subject
  
 
     Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   Nadine T 
 3 days ago
 
 
 Verified Super Tour Tolle Tour mit Peter, sehr informativ und spannend, ist weiterzuempfehlen!