Connect with Amsterdam through a Local - Complete 2-hour Group Session

This is for you...

If you feel overwhelmed by all the information out there while trying to make the choices that matter to you, and if even more possibilities keep appearing every day thanks to AI and social media.

If you want to avoid the creeping feeling of loneliness in a big city. Feeling alone can be okay, but feeling lonely shouldn’t be.

If you want to meet like-minded newcomers and start building connections.

If you want to understand Amsterdam’s local culture, so you can connect with people and start feeling at home faster.

If you want insights from a local, firsthand.

If you want to prevent the reality check after settling in, once your admin is done and your new job has started.

If you want to turn the grey map of Amsterdam you currently see into a vibrant city full of opportunities, experiences, and real connections.

If you want to experience more and, as a result, be more creative in life and at work.

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This one-off group session helps you move beyond the basics and start experiencing Amsterdam in a way that actually fits you.

We meet at an inspiring location for practical, local guidance on how the city really works, how locals experience it, and how you can find your place in it, together with a small group of like-minded international professionals new to Amsterdam.

What you’ll get

• Short group introduction to get aligned
• How Amsterdam really works, through the eyes of a local (history, trends, neighborhoods, culture & subcultures)
• Interest-based guidance tailored to you (events, places, media, subscriptions & courses - all in Amsterdam)
• Space for personal questions and discussion
• Connection with like-minded newcomers
• Access to all curated session materials after the session

Details

• Duration: 120 minutes
• Group size: 3 participants (intentionally small)
• Location: inspiring Amsterdam coffee spot
• Price: €79,83 per person (includes 2h session + 2 refreshments + all session materials worth €30 + Eventbrite fee)

About Emma MSc, your local city expert

• Born in Amstelveen and living in Amsterdam for 9 years, I combine my love for the city with a double Master of Science in engineering and experience advising global brands on employee and customer experience.
• My approach is structured, practical, and focused on what makes life feel meaningful, connected, and fun.
• Having lived alone on 6 continents, I know what it’s like to arrive and still feel a step removed from belonging.
• I'm passionate about theater, dancing and urban discovery.

What this session is not

• Not a tour, an app, or a list of generic tips. You’ve already explored the basics. This session helps you make sense of Amsterdam in a way that fits your interests and lets you experience the city like a local.
• Not administrative or relocation support. Housing, visas, and registration are already behind you. This is about feeling at home.

More info: urbankickstart.com

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Kanarie Club, 51 Bellamyplein, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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