6 Amsterdam Christmas Tours to Build a December Around

1.Light‌ ‌Festival‌ ‌Private‌ ‌Cruise‌ incl Snacks and hot Gluhwein

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) Our pick

Join Romantic Amsterdam Tour for a 90-minute private evening cruise through Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canals during the 53-day Light Festival. You’ll see up to 24 light artworks, seven bridges at once, and a bridge lit by 1,000 lights, with Glühwein, winter tea, Dutch sweets, cheese, chocolate, and blankets.

“Thank you Rocco, really enjoyed this trip over Christmas.”

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2.Self-guided city walking tour in Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews

Use your phone and WhatsApp to follow a private, self-guided route from Amsterdam Centraal to the Rijksmuseum. Along the way, learn facts about the Jordaan, Anne Frank House, Begijnhof, Leidseplein, and Museumplein. Start and pause when you like, with no in-person guide or attraction tickets included.

“I absolutely loved the variety of stops and especially the vouchers they give you out. Definetelly reccomend!”

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3.Amsterdam Christmas Walk with hot drink and Dutch treat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Start at Dam Square at 4 p.m. and walk through Spui, the Nine Streets, the UNESCO Canal Belt, Jordaan, and Noordermarkt. Your guide shares local history while you warm up with glühwein or hot chocolate, a winter hat, and a Christmas snack that may include making a stroopwafel.

“This ended up being a smaller group tour, which was fine with me! Learning about the area and getting some hot chocolate and a beanie was fun. Loved making stroopwaffle at the end, was a surprising treat!”

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4.New Year’s Eve Pub Crawl With Optional Club Entrance

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $79

Start at 7pm with 30 minutes of unlimited shots, then visit Amsterdam bars with hosts such as Andrei, Tina, Manuel, and Veerle. Expect games, one free shot per venue, midnight bubbly at Dam Square, and optional entry to a Rembrandtplein club.

“The pub crawl was very fun and we had a great time! Sam and Andrei, the bar hosts had a good vibe and we would definetly recommend this place to other people!”

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5.Christmas Concert of Vivaldi, Mozart, Bach & more

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $31Best value

You’ll hear the Amsterdam Gala Orchestra, a soprano, and violin soloist perform Vivaldi, Mozart, Bach, Beethoven, Pachelbel, Schubert, Ravel, and Handel inside the English Reformed Church. The one-hour concert begins at 6 pm in the quiet Begijnhof, near Spui Square and Dam Square.

“The performance was out of this world. Worth it. If you book be mindful the location is tucked away in an enclosed beautiful square so factor time to find it”

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6.Roman City of Cologne: Day Trip from Amsterdam Christmas market

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2 reviews

Spend about 12 hours traveling privately from Amsterdam to Cologne, crossing the Rhine at Hohenzollern Bridge, visiting Cologne Cathedral and Museum Ludwig. You get bottled water, WiFi, and an air-conditioned vehicle, but the guide and attraction fees are not included. Confirm Christmas market plans before booking.

“Amsterdam città da visitare... musei con accoglienza buona.... Audioguide ben esplicative....bella atmosfera in giro per i canali .... Mercato dei fiori variopinto un po' caro... Mercato delle pulci carino... biciclette pericolose...buoni dolci... Ristoranti occorre saper scegliere... The PaRead more”

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