Looking for things to do in Amsterdam at Christmas time? Check out reviews and photos of our top picks for fun things to do.
Fun Christmas Activities in Amsterdam (Updated 2026)

Step into a Christmas fairy tale and experience Amsterdam at its most magical time of year. On this 1-hour festive walking tour, available in multiple...
$21

Imagine walking around in the fairy tale city Amsterdam during winter time, while seeing and hearing all about the highlights of the historical city center....
$21

Experience the Amsterdam Light Festival from the water during a 75-minute cruise past the light artworks with or without unlimited drinks, you can pick your...
$28

Sail through Amsterdam’s iconic canals on a 75-minute cruise and sail past the Amsterdam Light Festival artworks. Admire more than 20 illuminated installations that transform...
$34

Experience the No. 1 rated Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise. Enjoy cozy blankets, live storytelling, and an optional open bar with beer, wine, glühwein, tasty hot...
$34

Explore the Amsterdam Light Festival on a guided biking tour. Experience the glimmering artwork that decorates the charming canals and city streets like a local....
$38

Easy one-day return journey to the most popular German destination for a day tour from Amsterdam. Discover the historic Cologne Cathedral Dom, and hop on...
$257

For the Amsterdammers, there is no better Christmas market than the one around the Museumplein. Called the Ice Village, it combines ice skating with the...
$295

