Private Winter Wonder Walk

Amsterdam Light Festival Walking Tour
Optional Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruis

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

Imagine strolling through the fairy-tale city of Amsterdam in wintertime, surrounded by the magical glow of the Amsterdam Light Festival, while discovering the highlights of the historic city center

During this 2-hour walking tour, your local guide will give you an unforgettable, authentic Amsterdam winter experience.

You’ll see everything the city has to offer – from the charming canals and the Royal Palace to the Jewish neighborhood and much more!

This seasonal tour combines Amsterdam’s rich history with the magical atmosphere of the festival.

Highlights

• Admire the beautiful sights of Amsterdam during wintertime

• Try the delicious Glühwein or Hot Chocolate and a tasty treat!

• Amsterdam winter lights at the UNESCO Canal District

• Walk along the highlights of the historical City Center of Amsterdam

• Explore the Nine Streets and the Jordaan District of Amsterdam!

Inclusions

• Private tour with local guide (in your chosen language).
• Selected installations from the Amsterdam Light Festival.
• A cup of Hot Chocolate.
• A Christmas Snack.
• A 360 winter hat at the start of the tour.

Not included

• Gratuities for the guide.
• Hotel pickup or drop-off.
• Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruise, optional.

Practical information

Duration: 2 hours

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure of the tour.

Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruise 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. 

Dam, 1012 Amsterdam, NL.

Recognize your guide by the orange umbrella.

Amsterdam Light Festival – Canal Cruise (Optional) 

The best Amsterdam Light Festival public boat tour.
Duration: approx. 75 minutes.

Learn more about the artworks and artists with an audio guide during the Amsterdam Light Festival. During the Amsterdam Light Festival, Amsterdam transforms into a beautiful open-air light art museum, with installations created by international artists and designers.

The festival typically takes place during the dark winter months of December and January, lighting up the historic canals and bridges of the city.

Enjoy the 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, you can cancel the Winter Wonder Walk 24 hours prior to the tour time and get fully refunded. However, the canal cruise is non refundable.

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.