The Van Gogh Museum offers school groups the guided tour “Vincent: The Man and His Work”, providing a focused introduction to the life and art of Vincent van Gogh. Led by a museum docent, the tour combines storytelling with interactive elements to make the artist’s world more accessible. During the visit, students explore selected works while hearing key stories about Van Gogh’s life, artistic development and personal challenges. The tour includes activities that encourage participation and help students engage more directly with the artworks and their meanings. A central aspect of the experience is drawing connections between Van Gogh’s life and the students’ own perspectives, making themes such as creativity, ambition and resilience more relatable. This approach supports both emotional engagement and historical understanding.The Van Gogh Museum is located at Museumplein in central Amsterdam, and the guided tour typically lasts around one to one and a half hours.

The Amsterdam in Motion offers school groups a unique, multimedia introduction to the development of the city. Through an interactive model, students gain a visual understanding of how Amsterdam has evolved over time, from its early beginnings to the modern urban landscape. During the visit, the large-scale model comes to life with light projections, sound effects and animations that illustrate key historical events and urban changes. Students follow the transformation of canals, neighbourhoods and infrastructure, helping them to connect geographical and historical knowledge in an engaging way. The experience supports spatial thinking and contextual learning, making complex urban development processes easier to understand. It provides an accessible and visually stimulating complement to traditional city tours. The exhibition is located in central Amsterdam, and a typical visit lasts around one hour.

A canal cruise through Amsterdam canals offers school groups a relaxed and informative way to explore the city from the water. As part of a UNESCO World Heritage designation, the canal network reflects the city’s historic development and unique urban design. During the cruise, students travel along the famous waterways, passing historic merchant houses, bridges and key landmarks. Audio guides or live commentary provide insights into the history of the canals, trade, architecture and daily life in Amsterdam. The experience combines sightseeing with education, helping students to understand the structure and significance of the city while offering a different perspective from street-level exploration. It is particularly suitable as an introduction or overview at the start of a trip. Canal cruises depart from various locations in central Amsterdam, and most tours last around one hour.

The Aloha Amsterdam offers school groups a fun and active experience with its indoor blacklight minigolf course. Set in a glow-in-the-dark environment, the course combines creative design with vibrant colours and themed obstacles, creating a playful and immersive atmosphere. During the activity, students move through multiple courses featuring illuminated pathways, interactive elements and imaginative settings. The format encourages teamwork, coordination and light competition, making it an enjoyable group activity suitable for different ages. The experience provides a balance to more educational programme elements, allowing students to unwind while staying engaged in a structured activity. It is particularly well suited for evening programmes or as a social highlight during a class trip. Aloha Amsterdam is located near the city centre, and a typical minigolf session lasts around one to one and a half hours.

The BLAST Galaxy offers school groups a lively mix of entertainment with arcade games, video games and karaoke experiences in one venue. Designed as a social and interactive space, it provides a modern setting where students can engage in a variety of activities. During the visit, students can explore a wide selection of arcade machines and gaming stations, ranging from classic games to more contemporary formats. Dedicated karaoke areas allow groups to sing together, encouraging participation and creating a fun, shared experience. The activity promotes teamwork, communication and group interaction, making it particularly suitable for evening programmes or leisure time during a class trip. It offers a relaxed counterbalance to educational activities while keeping students engaged. BLAST Galaxy is located in central Amsterdam, and a typical visit lasts around one to two hours, depending on the programme.