Amsterdam Food & History Half Day Tour: Discover Dutch Cuisine and Culture
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6 Ratings
Amsterdam
Uncover the secrets of Dutch cuisine and culture on a half-day tour in Amsterdam. Explore historic neighborhoods, taste local delicacies, and learn about the fascinating history behind Dutch food.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Hans Egstorf - This is the oldest bakery in Amsterdam, making stroopwafel since 1898, and the perfect place to stop and try a hot-off-the-press freshly made stroopwafel. The bakery uses traditional baking methods and high-quality ingredients to create a range of sweet and savory treats and is a beloved institution in the city.
What's Included
- Local English-speaking guide
- Enough food for a full lunch.
- 10+ tastes across 8 iconic family run businesses.
- Guided food tour through 3 historic neighborhoods.
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick up / drop off
Additional Information
Discover the intricacies of Dutch food with an expert guide and understand that there’s so much more to it than just Stroopwafel. As you casually stroll through three of Amsterdam’s attractive and historical districts, you will come across incredible monument and canal views and comprehend how local treats are deeply rooted in the Netherlands’ culture and history. Your comprehensive experience will span from heritage businesses dating back to the 19th century, to renowned bakeries, and traditional Dutch coffee houses set up in the 1920s.
- The tour is in English.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour.
- This tour is not recommended for Vegans, Gluten Free, Dairy free
- This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women, however, please note that you may not have a replacement food option at every stop.
- Those with dietary restrictions need to contact us at the time of booking so we can arrange your food.
- Our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair/stroller accessible. Those with wheelchairs/strollers should contact us so we can arrange your visit.
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. Please contact the Guest Experience team to make alternative arrangements.
- This tour covers a full meal.
Location
Spui 12
Spui
This tour meets in Spui Square outside The American Book Store. Your guide will be holding a red Devour Tours tote bag or sign.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Bruce_c
May 19, 2024
Great tour, Amazing Guide - We loved this walking tour. Holly was great. She was very informative and helpful. The tour itself was easy and the stops were frequent. The food was delicious. We were soooo full after the tour.
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451jennd
Aug 14, 2023
A must-do if you’re visiting or new here! - Eduardo was amazing!! Despite the rain, we saw & learned & age so much! We’ve lived here for 4 months and it was so awesome getting to learn more about our new home here in Amsterdam! Highly recommend if you’re visiting Amsterdam or new to the area! The fresh stroopwafels were SO good! 🤤
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Cy_a
Jul 11, 2023
A great way to discover the must-try foods of Amsterdam - We had a great morning wandering around the historic centre and Jordaan neighborhoods in Amsterdam with Eduardo. We tried a little bit of everything, from stroopwafel to fries, and finished with a unique tea tasting at the end. If you are looking to discover the typical foods of Amsterdam, as well as the history and story behind each one, this is a fun way to do so! It doesn't feel like a 'tour', more like a fun morning eating and exploring with a small group of new friends. Highly recommended!
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Davidkq317vm
Jul 1, 2023
Great Amsterdam Experience - Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. We went to some great places to experience Dutch cuisine and culture. This was our second Devour tour (Madrid 2018) and I highly recommend you go on one. You will be hooked.
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Lala_travels_here
Jun 20, 2023
Lovely Walking and Eating Tour - This was a light hearted and easy walk to discover some of the basics of foods in Amsterdam. The guide was fabulous and she made sure everyone understood each place, we all enjoyed the food and drinks and she even made sure one of the couples got all the way to their tram- which was outside the "tour parameters."
There was some confusion at the beginning of the tour for me- but between customer service and our guide- I was back on track in no time!
This tour was great for a nice walk, an overview of the city and some treats along the way!
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367demish
Apr 4, 2023
The flavors of Amsterdam - We had no idea that Amsterdam had so much to offer on the cuisine side of things. The stroopwaffel which is amazing and the bakery where they made them was still so authentic. During the foodstops we got lots of information on the history of Amsterdam and thefood that goes with the Dutch. The Teashop was a total eyeopener on how the Dutch brought tea to Europe and the tea ceremony I will never forget , Thanks!
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