The 15 Best Stroopwafel & Pancake Experiences

1.Pancake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,986 reviews · 1h 15m · from $31Our pick

Rotterdam 75-minute Maas River pancake cruise with skyline views and all-you-can-eat Dutch pancakes, plus vegan and gluten-free options for $31.

“A nice cruise with lovely pancakes. Tables are nicely spaced so there are not too many people on board and table service for drinks. Loads of toppings to choose from so you can mix and match until your hearts content or your stomach is too full! There isn't any commentary of what "sights" are coming up so keep a look-out of the windows if you want to photograph them while tucking onto delicious pancakes, a lovely excursion!”

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2.Light Festival Cruise + Stroopwafel & Hot Choco

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 1,577 reviews · 1h 15m · from $31

A warm 75-minute Amsterdam Light Festival canal cruise with unlimited drinks, cozy seating, and guided stories of illuminated art and bridges.

“It was a wonderful time. The tour guides and the staff working there were so helpful, especially to my dad who is a wheelchair user. The staff helped to get my dad down the stairs and into the boat. For future reference, please add that this activity may not be suitable for wheelchair users. However, even though it wasn’t suitable, the staff made sure it was comfortable for my dad, and that means a lot! Thank you!”

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3.River Cruise With All-You-Can-Eat Dutch Pancakes

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,504 reviews · 1h 15m · from $36

75-minute IJ river cruise from Amsterdam-Noord with all-you-can-eat Dutch pancakes, top-notch toppings, and a kids ball pit.

“This was so fun however i tried to eat as many pancakes as i could”

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4.River Cruise with All-You-Can-Eat Dutch Pancakes

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 341 reviews · 1h 15m · from $32

Ride the Waal River in Nijmegen for 75 minutes and go all-you-can-eat with Dutch pancakes, toppings, and a family onboard playroom.

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5.Make your own Dutch Stroopwafel Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 280 reviews · 45 min · from $23

Make XL Dutch stroopwafels in 45 minutes in Amsterdam: bake, fill with caramel, decorate with chocolates, and take them home.

“Truly a wonderful experience! We had so much fun, and it was a real treat for all the senses. Our lovely guide Isis was absolutely amazing – so warm, kind, and passionate about what she does. 🫶🏽 She didn’t just guide us step by step through the process, but also gave us deeper insight into the history of the stroopwafel. You could really feel how much she loves sharing this experience. The workshop was filled with laughter, kneading dough, the heavenly smell of warm caramel, and of course lots and lots of chocolateeee! 🍫 It was the perfect mix of creativity, sweetness, and great atmosphere. I would definitely recommend it…”

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6.The Volendam Stroopwafel Experience

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 116 reviews · 1 day · from $9Best value

Tour Woltjes bakery on the Volendam dike for a guided museum visit, stroopwafel tasting with local liqueur, and a fresh souvenir.

“Hele leuke activiteit. Super gids, zij nam echt de tijd. Wij hadden een privétour uiteindelijk waardoor de kids de stroopwafels zelf michten bakken. Alle tijd nam de gids, rustige uitleg, fotomomenten. De kids vonden het een waanzinnig uitje, fantastische herinnering.”

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7.Walking Tour with Dutch Pancake Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 67 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $49

Small-group Amsterdam walking tour plus a classic Dutch pancake lunch, with standout stories, key landmarks, and a hearty 3-course meal.

“the tour was great. good pace and knowledge but the pancake experience at the end was woeful..id recommend the tour guide take us to the restaurant and ensure the restaurant knows we were coming and what was to be delivered as they had no idea we were coming.”

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8.Amsterdam Light Festival Winter Walk with Stroopwafel Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Top rated

A small-group winter walk through Amsterdam’s canals and landmarks, ending with a Stroopwafel workshop, hot chocolate, and Amsterdam Light Festival views.

“Very little content and information for a lot of walking! No winer hat or rain poncho as stated in trip itinerary and although we did get a “warm” drink at the end of the walk, the cafe owner wasn’t very happy on our arrival and we were mad to feel like an inconvenience!! Definitely give it a miss 👎🏻”

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9.Learn to Make Dutch Pancakes in a Beautiful Amsterdam Canal House

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $108

Learn to make Dutch pancakes in a small-group Amstel canal house with herring, cheese, apple pie, wine, and lunch.

“I was extremely disappointed with this cooking class—it felt like a complete waste of 182 euros for two people. The moment we walked in, the host immediately launched into a tirade about her antiques, warning us to “be careful with my antiques!!” This set the tone for the entire class, making me feel nervous and unwelcome. From the outset, when we introduced ourselves and mentioned we were Americans, her judgmental attitude became even more apparent. It quickly devolved into what felt like a “my country is better than your country” and quickly devolved into “I am better than you”, which was totally uncalled for. Rather than enjoying a fun, interactive…”

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10.Private Dutch Pancake Cooking Class in an Amsterdam Canal Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $109

Private Dutch pancake cooking in a canal home. Learn savory bacon and sweet apple pannenkoeken, plus lunch with Dutch wine.

“My daughter (14) and I had a lovely morning with Fusina making pancakes. She warmly welcomed us into her cozy home. We had a great time learning to make Dutch pancakes - one with caramelized apples and the other with crisp bacon. We enjoyed learning about Dutch culture, customs and food. Fusina also prepared other delicious traditional foods for us to try. We would highly recommend this experience.”

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11.Craft Dutch Pancakes in Charming Canal House

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 41 reviews · 2 hours · from $77

Learn to make Dutch pancakes in an Amstel River canal house. Small group, drinks, herring, cheese, and apple pie.

“What a fun way to spend a rainy afternoon. Beautiful location, gracious and knowledgeable hostess. Learn about Dutch pancakes and more about Dutch culture, food, a little politics, climate change, and Amsterdam.”

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12.Light Festival Boat with Hot Choco & Stroopwafel

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 29 reviews · 1h 15m · from $38

Cozy 75-minute Amsterdam Light Festival electric boat cruise with hot chocolate, stroopwafel, blankets, and 20 glowing installations along the canals.

“The tour guide was great and it was a lovely chance to see the lights around Amsterdam.”

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13.Traditional Dutch Pancakes

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 25 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $19

Dutch Pancake Masters in Amsterdam, art-themed dining near Central Station, with a classic Dutch pancake plus drink for $19, sweet or savory.

“Loved the pancakes was very well presented and tasted great.”

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14.Amsterdam Small-Group Walking Tour with Typical Dutch Pancake

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $58

Small-group Amsterdam walk with UNESCO highlights and a hearty Dutch pancake lunch, led by an engaging guide.

“The tour guide was pretty informative and funny. Entertaining and worth the money. We have heard some nice and interesting stories about the place and different spots we visited throughout the tour.”

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15.Dutch Mini Pancakes (Poffertjes)

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 19 reviews · 45 min · from $11

Enjoy Amsterdam-style Dutch mini pancakes at Damrak, served warm with butter and powdered sugar plus tea or coffee in 45 minutes.

“The place was closed nobody was there to completed the class”

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