Netherlands Christmas Tours: Our 6 Picks for December

1.Self-guided city walking tour in Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews Our pick

SmartWalk gives you a private, self-guided route through Amsterdam using your phone and WhatsApp. Walk from Centraal Station through the Jordaan, Begijnhof, Leidseplein, Vondelpark, Museumplein, and Rijksmuseum. You set the pace, stop for food or shelter, and receive trivia, local tips, and €20 in discount vouchers.

“Had a good time. The best perk of the tour is being able to have a break whenever you want, especially with the unpredictable dutch weather.”

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2.Delft: Christmas Walk with Oliebollen and Glühwein

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $24Best value

Walk festive Delft with a Dutch-speaking guide, visiting The Christmas Shop, the Delft City Candle Factory, and Cookie Bakery De Glimlach. Taste fresh Christmas cookies and finish with an oliebol plus hot chocolate or glühwein at Stads Koffyhuis. Guide Astrid has earned praise for her relaxed, enthusiastic storytelling.

“Geweldige rondleiding gehad door prachtig Delft onder begeleiding van hele goede gids Astrid heel kundig en met veel passie deed ze deze tour top gids.”

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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 30 minutes of unlimited shots, then follow hosts such as Andrei, Tina, Matilda, or Antonio through Amsterdam bars. You’ll get one free shot at each venue, play drinking games, pop a free bottle of bubbly at Dam Square at midnight, and optionally finish at 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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4.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 Canal Belt, Jordaan, and Noordermarkt. Your guide leads a group of up to 15, with a warm hat, rain poncho if needed, and a choice of gluhwein or hot chocolate. A Christmas snack, including a possible stroopwafel-making stop, adds a tasty local touch.

“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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5.Amsterdam: Christmas Concert of Vivaldi, Mozart, Bach & more

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

Attend a one-hour Christmas concert in Amsterdam’s English Reformed Church, tucked inside the Begijnhof. The Amsterdam Gala Orchestra, a soprano, and violin soloist perform 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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6.Roman City of Cologne: Day Trip from Amsterdam Christmas market

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2 reviews

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Amsterdam to Cologne for a 12-hour day trip. See the Hohenzollern Bridge, Cologne Cathedral, Old Town area, and Museum Ludwig. Bottled water and onboard WiFi are included. The listed price covers up to three people, but a guide and attraction fees are not included.

“Cuidad bella, para recorrer en monopatín en horas de la noche. El centro, la catedral gótica y la Rivera del río son majestuosas de noche.”

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