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Amsterdam Food Tour: Discover Dutch Cuisine and History
4.9
18 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
- Spui 12 - Start your morning in the charming Spui district at this family-run establishment, now in its fourth generation, which has been serving delightful dishes since 1898. As Amsterdam’s oldest bakery, they continue to carefully make hundreds of stroopwafels daily. Enjoy one as an ideal beginning to your Amsterdam culinary adventure.
What's Included
- Local English-speaking guide
- 10+ tastes across 6 iconic family run businesses in 3 historic neighborhoods
- Expertly guided food tour
- Small group of 12 guests maximum
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick up / drop off
Meal Options
- Stroopwafel (waffle filled with caramel syrup)
- Dutch apple pie with coffee
- Herring and kibbeling (fried cod)
- War fries / patatje oorlog (fries with mayonnaise and satay sauce)
- Dutch cheese platter
- Hutspot with sausage beer (“mashed pot” of potato and vegetables)
Additional Information
Explore the wonders of Dutch cuisine with a knowledgeable local food and history expert. Stroll through three of Amsterdam’s most picturesque and historic neighborhoods, where you’ll encounter breathtaking monuments and canals, and uncover the connection between local delicacies and the rich culture and history of the Netherlands. Enjoy visits to family businesses dating back to the 19th century, iconic bakeries, and traditional Dutch cafés founded 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.
- Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
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
4.9
(18 Ratings)
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Patricia_t
Aug 1, 2024
Delicious food - Sebastian was a great tour guide we learnt so much and enjoyed the food experience. We were the only ones on the tour so could ask as many questions as we wanted and it was great
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Barbara_l
Jul 25, 2024
Tasty tour! - Eduardo was a fantastic guide on our tasty tour. Enjoyed the 6 stops sampling delicious delights! We would have never known about these special & secret gems had it not been for this your. Our guide was very knowledgeable and courteous. We lingered at a stop or two a little too long but it gave everyone a chance to visit and get yo know each other. Highly recommend this tour and hope you are lucky enough to get Eduardo. :)
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Trina
Jul 21, 2024
Do the food tour! Carolina was great! - Food tour was absolutely amazing and our guide Carolina was lovely! I would absolutely recommend to anyone. My teen and I loved it! Small group and the best food!
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Peachemma
Jul 6, 2024
A tasting adventure - This was my first time doing a food tour and I had no idea on what to expect. The group was small, seven participants with Sebastian leading us through Amsterdam showing us the insider view of the city.
We tried the ubiquitious stroopwafel, but not just from any stand. We went to a family run store, that had artwork on the walls that was centuries old. Next stop was another family owned business, where we had coffee and Dutch apple pie, which in truth was more like a cake, at least to me!
Next up on the menu was the herring and kibbeling , both of which really surpised me, so tasty and fresh. We continued walking and eating for about four hours, tasting stampot, sausages and bitterballen.
The tour wasn't just about the food. We went and viewed one of the oldest hofjes in Amsterdam, with it's peaceful courtyard and an ancient wooden house, entered a hidden chapel, garnered insight into soccer culture, learned why it's actually a good thing that the houses lean outwards slightly and why some bike tires are blue.
At the end of the morning, all of us were quite full not just from the food but from everything we had learned. Sebastian was enaging, funny and gave us a great overview of Dutch food and culture. Thank you!
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Ray
Jul 4, 2024
The tour is entertaining, informative and tasty. Highly recommended!! - The three-and-a-half-hour food tour with Carolina is a must-experience when visiting Amsterdam!! Her knowledge, warmth, and witty comments when sharing stories about the tasty food and history of the areas are very engaging. Put it on your to-do list when traveling through The Netherlands.
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577annabelles
Jun 29, 2024
Delicious and charming food tour - We loved this fun little food tour. We sampled the quintessential Dutch foods, stroopwaffles, apple pie, herring, fried cod (kibbeling), stampot, sausage and bitterballen. Of course you can get these anywhere in Amsterdam but our guide Sebastian took us to family run businesses, where the artwork on the walls was centuries old, or the herring was so fresh. He gave us insight into soccer culture, told us about the history of the areas, showed us a secluded courtyard and a hidden chapel, enlightened us as to why the houses lean and all in all gave us a great morning of delicious food and company.
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Vera
Jun 24, 2024
Nice food tour in Amsterdam - The food tour is really nice! And the tour Gide is lovely :) In a few ours you will taste a lot of different nice Dutch food. The walk is not that far. I think it is a nice tour for adults but also for children. Must do if you are in Amsterdam! You are guaranteed to leave with a full belly :)
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Adventurer393550
Jun 22, 2024
Perfect and relaxed way to get to know the real Amsterdam. - The tour was magnificent. The combination of getting to know the other Amsterdam and to know more about the local food and snacks is very nice. It is so nice to see Carolina knows all local people from the center and Jordaan so well and as everybody loves her, hence you really have the feeling you get in contact with the real Amsterdam locals. The combination of history and food and snacks is a relaxed way to get to know the city. It doesn’t happen that often we have such a passionate and knowledgeable guide. Thank you Devour Tours
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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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Anthony_k
Jun 22, 2024
Great guide….but… - While I did like our guide (Carolina), I think that comparatively versus the other food tours we’ve been on, I cannot give this one 5 stars.
The Pros: Carolina knows the city history as well as the food VERY well. Stores are close together, so the walking isn’t excessive, and all shops are locally owned.
The Cons: Portion sizes seemed small. We actually went out for more food immediately after. There was also limited balance between sweet and savory food, and it felt like locations being close was more important than food. Our favorite tours did more transit, even trams and metros, in order to get the best foods all into one tour. This seemed limited by comparison.
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