Summer Is Back in Amsterdam: The Best Group Activities for 2026

The days are getting longer, the terraces are filling up, and Amsterdam’s canals are shimmering in that golden summer light again. Summer is officially back, and if you’re planning a group trip to Amsterdam this season, you’re about to have the time of your life.

There’s something about Amsterdam in summer that just hits different. The city completely opens up. Locals are out on their boats, music drifts across the water from every direction, and the energy shifts from cozy and chill to full-on party mode. It’s the season when Amsterdam truly becomes the group activity capital of Europe.

Why Summer in Amsterdam Is Perfect for Groups

If you’ve been to Amsterdam in winter, you know it has its own charm. But summer? Summer is when the city was made for groups. The sun doesn’t set until almost 10pm, meaning your day stretches out forever. You can fit in an afternoon boat cruise, a workshop, dinner, and still have time for a bar crawl before midnight.

And the canals. In summer, Amsterdam’s canals basically become the city’s living room. Hundreds of boats cruise through the waterways every evening, music pumping, people waving drinks at each other from boat to boat. If you haven’t experienced Amsterdam from the water in summer, you haven’t really experienced Amsterdam.

Get On the Water

A private boat tour is hands down the best way to kick off any group trip in Amsterdam during summer. Picture your crew on a private canal boat, unlimited drinks flowing, the sun setting over the Amstel, and no schedule to worry about for the next 90 minutes.

Our Booze Boat is the classic choice: 1.5 hours of cruising with unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks from just EUR 45 per person. Want food on board? The Pizza Boat and BBQ Boat combine great food with great views. And for stag parties looking to turn things up a notch, the Strip Boat adds live entertainment on the water.

For hen parties and bachelorette groups, the Magic Mike Boat is one of our most popular summer picks. A private cruise with a professional male strip performance, unlimited drinks, and a lot of screaming. In the best way possible.

Summer Nights and Bar Crawls

When the sun finally goes down and the city lights come on, Amsterdam’s nightlife kicks into gear. Summer nights in Amsterdam are warm enough to walk between bars without a jacket, which makes a bar crawl the perfect evening activity.

Our Dominatrix Bar Crawl takes you through 3 bars over 2 hours with a real dominatrix host, spicy challenges, and 3 shots per person. It’s chaotic, hilarious, and one of those Amsterdam experiences you’ll be talking about for years. From just EUR 39.95 per person.

If you want something a bit more surreal, the Oempa Loempa Bar Crawl pairs your group with a small guide in full costume for an evening of games, dares, and absolute madness through Amsterdam’s bar scene.

Daytime Activities: Make the Most of the Long Days

Summer means long daylight hours, and that opens up a whole world of daytime group activities that just don’t work the same way in winter.

Quad Riding near Amsterdam is an absolute adrenaline rush. Get your group on quads, tear through the Dutch countryside, and burn off some energy before the evening begins. At EUR 49.50 per person, it’s one of the best value outdoor activities we offer.

For something more creative, try a Twerk Workshop or Burlesque Workshop. Both are hilarious group activities that work brilliantly as an afternoon warm-up before a night out. From EUR 29.95 per person.

Eat, Drink, and Be Entertained

Amsterdam’s summer dining scene is something else. Eating outside, cold drinks, warm evenings. We take that and add a twist.

Our dinner experiences combine great food with unforgettable entertainment. Think steak dinners with surprise shows, erotic dining with a full 3-course meal and 2 hours of entertainment, or naked sushi served on a boat. These aren’t your average restaurant bookings. They’re full experiences designed for groups who want something they’ll never forget.

Plan Your Summer Trip Now

Here’s the thing about summer in Amsterdam: it books up fast. The best boats, the best time slots, the best weekends, they go quickly once the season starts. If you’re planning a stag do, hen party, birthday, or just a big group weekend in Amsterdam this summer, the smartest move is to book early.

All our activities include free cancellation up to 48 hours before, so there’s zero risk in locking in your dates now.

Summer is back. Amsterdam is ready. Are you?

Browse all our activities or message us on WhatsApp and we’ll help you build the perfect summer itinerary for your group.