The 5 Netherlands Christmas Tours That Sell Out First

1.Delft: Christmas Walk with Oliebollen and Glühwein

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $24Our pick

Walk through Christmas-lit Delft with a Dutch-speaking guide such as Astrid. Visit the Christmas Shop, taste oliebollen and bakery cookies, hear about candle making and Delft Verlicht, then finish with hot chocolate or glühwein at Stads Koffyhuis. The route is short, social, and focused on local shops and traditions.

“Het was een hele leuke wandeling langs bijzondere winkeltjes in Delft. De eigenaren vertelden allemaal hun verhaal. De begeleiding door Astrid was goed en relaxed. We hebben Delft nog een stukje beter leren kennen. Mooi ook met alle verlichting onderweg.”

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2.Amsterdam Christmas Walk with hot drink and Dutch treat

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

Start at Dam Square at 4 pm for a two-hour Christmas walk through Spui, the Nine Streets, the UNESCO-listed Canal Ring, Jordaan, and Noordermarkt. Your guide leads a group of up to 15, with a warm hat, glühwein or hot chocolate, and a Dutch Christmas snack, including a possible stroopwafel-making stop.

“I only could participate in part of the walk. I tried to cancel 24 hrs ahead but I didn’t get a call back. My Father took a fall in Friday morning and wasn’t going to be able to walk for 2 hours. I arrived Sat to Dam square for the walk but ended up having to leave to care for my father.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $79Top rated

Start at 7pm with a party host and 30 minutes of unlimited shots, then visit Amsterdam bars for games, prizes, and a free shot at each stop. Meet at Dam Square at midnight for bubbly. Choose club entry at Rembrandtplein or finish at Dam Square. Bring physical ID and dress casually.

“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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4.Christmas Concert of Vivaldi, Mozart, Bach & more

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

Spend one musical hour in Amsterdam’s English Reformed Church at Begijnhof. The Amsterdam Gala Orchestra, a soprano, and a violin soloist perform works by Vivaldi, Mozart, Bach, Beethoven, Pachelbel, Schubert, Ravel, and Handel. Doors open 15 minutes early, and respectful church attire is requested.

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2 reviews

Travel from Amsterdam to Cologne in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi and bottled water. You’ll cross the Hohenzollern Bridge, see Cologne Cathedral, and spend an hour at Museum Ludwig. The itinerary can be tailored, but a guide, entrance fees, taxes, and a Christmas market visit are not included.

“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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