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Organising a stag do can be a very stressful business, and if you get it wrong you're going to look like a right chump. All our customers get their own personal stag do manager, who will be able to give you advice on what will work best for your group, is on hand to answer any questions you may have, and make sure the stag do is a complete success.
When you submit an enquiry, we create your own personal stag do area. You can view and edit your event, invite guests, see who paid what and when, get maps, directions and a whole host of other things to make your life simple!
Waterfront bike rides by day and wild parties by night, Amsterdam embraces those who grab life by the handlebars.
Stags make a beeline for theTemple of Venus (aka Amsterdam’s Sex Museum):the world’s first and oldest collection of erotica, where you’ll learn how people got it on across the ages, before hitting up the neon lights of the notoriousRed Light District. TheAnne Frank Houseis a must-do, providing a sobering look at the atrocities of WWII. And when all is said and done, you can’t go wrong with cycling or cruising alongAmsterdam’s canals.
Head to theRembrandtpleinfor Amsterdam’s trendiest restaurants, while theJordaanandDe Pjipare a must-visit for popping street stalls. Indonesian food has a huge presence in The Netherlands, with loaded takeaway boxes ofrendang curry, rice and satayall yours for around €5. If you can stomach it,herringis a popular hangover cure: served raw with onions in little booths along the harbour.
For something a little closer to home,fried salt codmakes a great lunch, served on that day’s newspaper.Oorlog french fries(aka ‘war chips’) are eaten from a cone, topped with mayonnaise, peanut sauce and raw onion - it’s unusual at first, but it gets addictive!
TheLeidsepleinis where the action is in Amsterdam, boasting everything from sports bars to strip clubs all within staggering distance. Partygoers must also head for theJordaan’sspeakeasies andWestpoort’swarehouse raves. You’ll be familiar with Dutch beer brands likeHeineken,AmstelandDuvel, but it’s worth drinking as the locals do with acraft beerin a tall fluitje glass.
For something much stronger,geneveris The Netherland’s most famous spirit: a powerful gin that will knock your socks off. To drink it, sip a tiny amount from the top before going at it at a steady pace (it’s not meant to be taken as a shot). Sometimes its served with beer to get your Amsterdam stag party started.
The Dutch capital is great place to visit for a weekend all year round, but the weather is at it's finest from April to May and September to November.
Amsterdam is it at its busiest in the spring, so make sure you book travel for your stag party in advance. The weather is often more unpredictable from in the autumn months from September through November so make sure you take some layers and waterproofs just in case. The weather is cold and beautiful in Winter but your flights and stay will be cheaper as you enter the quietest part of the travel season.
Getting to Amsterdam from the UK is a breeze with the Dutch capitalless than an hour's flight away from London.
In the low season tickets plummet down to£36 one-way, climbing up to an average of£127 in more popular months. Direct flights can be caught from six airports around London and from most major UK cities.
Flights from London to Amsterdam:53 minutesFlights from Birmingham to Amsterdam:1 hour 9 minutesFlights from Glasgow to Amsterdam:1 hour 50 minutesFlights from Manchester to Amsterdam:1 hour 16 minutes
If you prefer to take the scenic route,£35 will get you a comfortable seat aboard the Eurostar from St. Pancras International, cruising past the lush fields of France and Belgium before landing in the land of canals and coffee shops.
Once you've arrived atAmsterdam's Schipol Airport, it's a 22km drive to the city centre. We recommend you take a returnairport transfer with guide.
Amsterdam is a modern city that retains a village-like atmosphere, in no small part thanks to its characterful neighbourhoods.
Centrum
Amsterdam-Centrum a tourist hotspot, marked by its iconic canal belt surrounded by historic Golden Age houses that pop with colour. Come here for most of the city’s biggest attractions like the 17th-century Royal Palace, or get lost in the craziness of Dam Square.
Read more in ourAmsterdam Stag Guide.
Flights: From €35 one-way in the low season, climbing up to €127 in the summer.
Pint:€3.50. Proost! (Cheers!).
Pot Brownie:Around €9 per gram in local coffeeshops, climbing to €15 and up in more touristy spots like the Rembrandtplein.
Anne Frank House entry:€10
Taxi from airport to centre:Taxis from Schipol Airport come at a fixed-price of €39. Alternatively, you can take a direct train to Amsterdam Central Station for €4.50.
Amsterdam unlimited travel card:€17, €22.50, €28 (1, 2, 3 days).
Local meal:Anywhere between €3 to €25 and up, depending on how fancy you feel. If you’re on a budget, a bagel with mountains of hummus or an Indonesian boxed lunch (the cuisine is big in The Netherlands) will set you back around €5.
I’ve loved every minute working at Chillisauce and have learned so much on the job. When not at work helping customers, I love spending my free time out with friends and attending events. I am also passionate about visiting new places and going on holiday!
Amsterdam has to be my favourite location that I’ve visited so far. It’s a truly versatile destination, accommodating for so many different types of people. It has so many unique qualities, such as the red-light district, coffee shops and loads of bars that are constantly buzzing all night! Not only does the city have great nightlife, but it is gorgeous in daylight with its iconic canals. A perfect package!
Definitely add aguided bar crawlto your stag package if you haven’t been to Amsterdam before. There are many bars in theLeidseplein, so it’s a good idea to get to single the best ones. We’ll make sure you don’t miss out on visiting the best hidden gems!
I highly recommend the canal cruise.Amsterdam’s beautiful canalsare great vantage points to see the sights, paired with90 minutes of unlimited drinks. The total package!
Cannabis:Cannabis in all its forms is tolerated in Amsterdam - not legal. You can consume til your heart’s content inside coffeeshops, but you’re limited to possession of 5 grams per person outside. Smoking weed in public is tolerated, but it’s best to do so in private or certain bar terraces to be on the safe side (and to be polite). For more information on all things green, the Coffeeshop Info Centre is a great resource.
Red Light District:Prostitution has been legal in Amsterdam since 2000, with sex workers paying taxes and enjoying the same labour rights as every other profession. Do not, under any circumstances, take photos of the Red Light District window displays - businesses will likely confiscate your camera and give you an earful.
Magic truffles (a close cousin to shrooms), peyote and ayahuasca can be bought legally from ‘smart shops’.
Avoid:Smoking tobacco inside bars (with the exception of cannabis in coffee shops). Hard drugs like cocaine, ecstasy, LSD and heroin are forbidden in The Netherlands.
Celebrate like a proper Amsterdammer with these tailored ideas for your stag weekend.
Amsterdam knows a thing or two about crafting beer. Discover the origins of one of the UK’s favourite brews at theHeineken brewery tour, or enjoy a beer tasting session at theBrouwerij de PraelandDelirium Café.
Clink glasses and fire up thebarbequeon board aprivate party boat, gliding through Amsterdam’s world-famous canals with the skyline as your backdrop.
Amsterdam is a city built for cycling enthusiasts, with stag do activities perfectly designed to get your wheels spinning. Take aguided bike tourand get under the city’s surface, or hit abeer biketo combine the sights with pints.
If you've got a need for speed, Amsterdam offersquad biking, Grand Prixindoor kartingand the unique experience ofblow karting(get your mind out the gutter) on 20 miles of beach at Ijmuiden at Sea. If you find the ground overrated, some stand-uppaddleboardingmay be just the ticket.
Prove your stag group is the ultimate team on these activities designed to test your nerves and mettle. Enter theAmsterdam Dungeonsat your own peril, as you take a creepy tour of the city’s 500 year past. Work as a team to conquer apub crawl treasure hunt, or put your brains together for an exhilaratingEscape Roomin the heart of the city.
Round your night off in style with a VIP experience in Amsterdam’s top nightspots, includingEscape, Club NovaorLa Vie en Proost. Warm-up with aguided stag bar crawlthrough the city or roll the dice atHolland Casino.