15 Fun and Unique Things to do on a Hen Party in Amsterdam
If you’ve been given the task of planning a hen party in Amsterdam, you’re in the right place. Inspired by her own Amsterdam hen party experience, our Editor Jessica Ruth Gibson shares her pick of the very best hen party activities in Amsterdam – from creative and mindful to downright debauchery.
I recently returned to the Netherlands for a hen party in Amsterdam. This was my fourth visit to Amsterdam, so I was happy to follow the lead of the bridesmaids who had planned the whole weekend itinerary for us. I thought it would be useful to put this blog together to help others who are currently researching things to do on a hen party in Amsterdam. Some of the things featured are the things I did during my recent Amsterdam hen do, but I’ve also done some extra research and found some great extra ideas for a hen party in Amsterdam.
Throughout this article we have linked to helpful tours and experiences that would be perfect for a hen party in Amsterdam, and offer the same (if not very similar) experience to the ideas we have included below.
Last updated March 2025
15 Fun Things to do on a Hen Party in Amsterdam
1. Pizza and Prosecco Private Canal Cruise
We did a private canal cruise on our hen weekend in Amsterdam and it was definitely a highlight of the trip. Having the boat all to ourselves made it feel extra special and the boat was stocked with plenty of prosecco that we could help ourselves to. The pizza and prosecco tour lasted for 1.5 hours and took us around all the prettiest canals of Amsterdam. The boat company also arranged for a certain male entertainer join us on the boat for a surprise performance! You can always enquire about this option when booking.
Book: Amsterdam: Private Luxury Cruise with Pizza and Drinks
Book: Amsterdam: Evening Canal Cruise with Pizza and Drinks
If you prefer the idea of being amongst other people whilst cruising the canals of Amsterdam, why not book a canal booze cruise with unlimited drinks.
2. Head to a Rooftop Bar
Amsterdam has a stylish collection of cool rooftop bars, but you’re never going to stumble across them. They’re for people in the know, or people who have done their research, just like you! Two of the most upmarket and luxurious rooftop bars include LuminAir Amsterdam (Double Tree by Hilton Centraal Station Amsterdam), W Lounge (W Hotel Amsterdam) and Twenty Third Bar (Hotel Okura). They’re an ideal place to go for some fancy cocktails during the day or to start your big hen party night out. For more of a casual scene, check out Canvas and Floor 17. If you’re visiting in the summer months, be sure to check out HOPP too.
3. Take a Guided Segway Tour
A segway tour is always a brilliant activity to do on a hen do. Its a great way to see the destination you’re in but also guarantees a lot of giggles along the way. I always recommend a segway tour after I booked this activity in Milan for my best friends hen party. For an extra laugh, make the Bride dress up in something ridiculous as she whizzes thorough the streets of Amsterdam.
Book: Segway City Tours Amsterdam.
If a Segway isn’t for you, why not try a more relaxing Amsterdam Guided Bike Tour.
4. Let Loose at A Drag-Show Bar
It will come as no surprise that Amsterdam is full of LGBTQ+ friendly bars and clubs, some of which have regular drag shows. For the biggest drag show experience in Amsterdam, book tickets for the “Chèri Chèri” drag show at The Harbour Club Theatre in Amsterdam, where you can enjoy an unforgettable night full of music, dance, comedy, and laughter with your hens. Another much loved Drag and LGBTQ+ destination in Amsterdam is De Lellebel Queer Bar which has regular drag nights on its weekly schedule of events. They have a great cocktail list and prices are reasonable.
5. Visit The Sex Museum or the Museum of Prostitution
A tacky yet entertaining activity to do on a hen party in Amsterdam is to visit the Sex Museum. I won’t go into too much detail, but it’s certainly guaranteed to raise a few eyebrows cause plenty of hysteria amongst the hens. The entry price is very reasonable at 10 euros and there’s no need to book in advance. The Sex Museum is located very close to Centraal Station, on Damrak (one of the busiest streets in central Amsterdam).
There is also Red Light Secrets which is Amsterdam’s Museum of Prostitution.
Top Tip: Why not create some hen party custom lanyards for the trip. They act as a fun addition to the trip as well as a the perfect souvenir for your bride and hens to take home.
6. Go For a Feast at the Trendy Foodhallen
If you’re looking to include a cool foodie experience on your hen party itinerary, check out Foodhallen in Amsterdam’s hip Out-West neighbourhood. This cultural complex is housed within an old tram depot and has a food market that has around 20 street food vendors serving everything from Vietnamese summer rolls to wood-fired pizzas. Let your hen party members order from their favourite vendor then all dine together!
Having been to Foodhallen myself, I think this would be an amazing place to start your night out in Amsterdam. Get food and dinner here before continuing your night elsewhere. Everyone can order from different food vendors and have the food and drinks brought straight to your table via a QR code order service.
7. Book a Secret Food Tour
If your bride is a mega foodie, why not consider booking a food tour with Secret Food Tour Amsterdam. Your English-speaking guide will introduce you to family-run businesses and small locally owned and operated restaurants in Amsterdam. The tour lasts 3 to 3.5 hours in the Jordaan area of town (near the Anne Frank House) and includes 6 different stops where you will taste different foods and drinks. The tours have a maximum of 12 people per tour, so if your a party of 12 you could book one tour out for entire party.
Food tastings include: poffertjes (traditional Dutch batter treat), fresh Stroopwafel from the market, an assortment of Dutch cheeses, kibbeling (fried codfish), fresh herring, traditional Dutch stamppot, a mystery secret dish.
Image: Jessica Ruth Gibson at Janz Restaurant at Pulitzer Amsterdam
8. Have drinks at Amsterdam’s famous Ice Bar
It’s incredibly touristy and mainstream, but it’s popular for a reason. A visit to Amsterdam’s Ice Bar is such a fun thing to do, especially in large groups. Wrap up warm in the provided jackets, and drink from glasses made of ice in a bar sculpted from 35 tons of natural ice and kept at -10 degrees Celsius.
Book: Ice Bar Entry Tickets with 3 Inclusive Drinks
9. AMAZE Immersive Audiovisual Experience
Head to the unique experience of AMAZE to explore multiple immersive, interactive environments of sound, visuals, and technology. A unique sensory journey that will leave you and your hens amazed and craving more. This would be great fun as a group, especially after a few cocktails.
Pre book tickets to Amsterdam: AMAZE Immersive Audiovisual Experience
10. Book a Private Life Drawing Class
You and your hen party will be awash with giggles during a life painting class with your very own model posing in the nude. Whether your bride is a budding artist or not, this activity is sure to be memorable and entertaining in equal measure.
Book: Life Drawing Hen Party Session in Amsterdam.
11. Go Shopping for Boutique Finds in the Negen Straatjes
If there’s one tip I can give anyone visiting Amsterdam, its to get out of the Amsterdam Centrum neighbourhood. Centrum is unavoidable as its the heart of the city, but its also incredibly touristy. For more of a chilled out activity, head to the beautiful neighbourhood of Negen Straatjes, which translates as ‘Nine Streets’. Its in walking distance form the Centrum area and has the coolest collection of boutique shops, cafes and hotels to please even the most discerning travel Instagrammer.
12. Book a Mindful Perfume Making Workshop
If you are planning a hen party that is more relaxing than rowdy, a perfume making workshop may be the perfect shared activity to include. This memorable and mindful experience involves 3 parts including; a welcome and grounding session, an introduction and guided discovery of scents, followed by mindful experimental blending. At the end of the session you will be given a 3ml travel size perfume of your own unique blend – or you can choose to upgrade this to a 10ml travel perfume for an additional cost.
Book: 3-Hour Mindful Perfume-Making Workshop
13. Book a Cocktail Making Class
Try mixing and pouring your own drinks at a cocktail making masterclass at House of Bols. Perfect for hen parties in Amsterdam, this hour-long interactive workshop at the House of Bols includes hands-on experience behind the bar, plus a complimentary cocktail and optional behind-the-scenes tour.
That’s our round up of the best things to do on a hen party in Amsterdam. We hope this post has filled you with some new ideas and inspired your trip! Amsterdam is easily one of the coolest cities in Europe and is definitely liberal enough for even the wildest of hen parties.
14. Amsterdam Treasure Hunt Walking Tour “A Secret Sender”
This fun and unique treasure hunt activity will take you and your hens on a self-guided walking tour of Amsterdam as you find hidden clues, and unlock a treasure box to solve a mystery. You’ll pick up a backpack full of magical tools (including a treasure map) at a shop on the Waterlooplein and set out on an unforgettable adventure. The treasure map leads you to five must-see places in the city centre. At each location, you will learn about Golden Age Amsterdam and solve a challenge to unlock a lock on the treasure box. Open all the locks to solve the mystery and return to the shop to claim a prize. The game takes 2 hours, but the organisers encourage you to take your time to explore along the way. The treasure map also indicates great places to stop for drinks, photos, and local specialties!
The great thing about this activity is that all bookings are private. You’ll work together as a team to solve the challenges.
Book: Amsterdam: Treasure Hunt Walking Tour “A Secret Sender”
15. Visit the Anne Frank Museum
If you want to add in a dose of culture to your hen party in Amsterdam, you can plan a visit to one of the cities many museums. If you’ve only got time for one, I would recommend visiting Anne Frank House which located in the house she hid in with her family for over two years during World War II. This is one of Amsterdam’s biggest attractions and booking tickets in advance is absolutely essential.
If you’re considering other destinations for your hen party, check out my post 9 Things to do on a Hen Party in Milan.
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What other destinations in Europe do you think are great for a hen do / bachelorette party? We’d love to hear your thoughts.
Kelley Harris
Love these ideas! Spending some time with your best friends in Amsterdam sounds like the most fun! Pizza and Prosecco is a combo I did not know I needed in my life, but now I absolutely do.