• Amsterdam Food Tours - This tour will guide participants through three historic Amsterdam neighborhoods from the early 17th century, located in the city center: the Jordaan, the canal district, and the Haarlemmerbuurt. Along with sampling delicious Dutch cuisine, participants will learn about Amsterdam’s history and distinctive architecture, such as the leaning houses. Discover why Amsterdam has more canals than Venice and the origins of the Jordaan. These are just a few highlights, and the guide will be happy to answer any questions.

Below are the food stops and tastings available from Tuesday to Friday. On other days, some stops may vary due to their opening schedules, but the tastings remain largely the same. Please note, there is no fish tasting on Sundays and Mondays. Feel free to ask any questions!

• Cafe Papeneiland - Meet the guide and fellow participants at Amsterdam’s finest Dutch ‘bruine kroeg’ (brown pub) and enjoy the renowned homemade apple pie with a drink of choice, just as Bill Clinton once did. This is a perfect way to start the tour in a relaxed manner, get acquainted, and hear intriguing stories about why the Dutch don’t consider apple pie a dessert and why they enjoy it in a brown pub. The guide will also share insights into the history of Amsterdam and the Jordaan neighborhood.
• Vishandel Centrum - Sample one of the most famous Dutch delicacies: Dutch herring. Discover its significance in Dutch history and the “Golden Age.” Experience why this is a culinary treasure, contrary to common stereotypes. Additionally, try the popular hot Dutch fish dish “kibbeling” (fried cod) and the special Dutch smoked eel, both once considered poor man’s food and now a true specialty.
• V.O.F. Butchery T.F.M. Louman - Visit one of Amsterdam’s most renowned butcher shops, located in the Jordaan since 1892 and owned by the Louman family for six generations. Experience the authentic Jordaan atmosphere while tasting the finest ‘ossenworst,’ a smoked raw beef sausage with oriental spices, originally made in the early 17th century by Amsterdam kitchen maids as a luxury delicacy for wealthy merchants. Additionally, taste a typical Dutch ham, pork sausage, and salted beef.
• Simz Exotic Food Indian & Surinaams Specialiteit - With over 180 nationalities, Amsterdam is one of the most multicultural cities globally. Many residents have roots in Suriname, a former Dutch colony and a melting pot of various nationalities. Dutch cuisine is heavily influenced by Surinamese flavors, and Amsterdam boasts numerous Suriname eateries. Enjoy a delicious Rendang sandwich with pickles and learn about Dutch colonial history in countries like Indonesia and South Africa.
• ‘t Goede Soet - Like herring and cheese, the stroopwafel is likely one of those Dutch treats you’ve heard of, and Amsterdam has many tourist shops selling them at high prices with various sweet and colorful dips. Instead, visit Mireille’s store, which has been offering delicious, artisanal stroopwafels for over 25 years, freshly delivered from the bakery daily. Simply delightful and straightforward, just as the Dutch prefer. While there, also taste a delicious bonbon with a typical Dutch filling, advocaat (egg custard with brandy).
• Bourgondisch Lifestyle Amsterdam - We are incredibly proud of our wonderful food partners and friends who create and sell the most delightful Dutch delicacies. Bourgondisch Lifestyle is an especially unique location we will visit. Not only do we have exclusive access to their special tasting room in a centuries-old Amsterdam house, but here you will find top Dutch and international cheeses. Owner René and his team purchase, mature, and refine over 300 different cheeses, selling them to numerous top restaurants locally and internationally from their “cheese fortress,” an early 20th-century bunker outside Amsterdam. All cheeses are purely artisanal and sourced from small local producers. Taste four different Dutch cheeses (generous portions, not tiny bites), including the famous Gouda cheese, paired with a delightful wine and crackers.
• Café Nieuw Amsterdam - Conclude the tour at another special location, the “birthplace” of New York. In this former headquarters of the Dutch West India Company, the colony of New Amsterdam was governed, beginning with the construction of Fort Amsterdam on Manhattan Island. Brooklyn, Wall Street, Staten Island, and many other places still directly reference Dutch history in New York. Learn all about it while enjoying the famous ‘bitterballen’ and a refreshing drink, such as a local Amsterdam beer or ‘jenever,’ the precursor to English gin.

• Carbonated beverages
• Snacks
• Tea and coffee
• Alcoholic Beverages

Reserve a spot with a truly Amsterdam-based and independent food tour company that has been delighting food enthusiasts since 2017. Join a small group of up to 8 participants, guided by one of our Dutch locals who have lived or worked in Amsterdam for at least 20 years.

In addition to an introduction to Dutch cuisine, this tour offers insights into the history of Amsterdam and Dutch culture, providing a comprehensive understanding of the city and its people.

Ensure you arrive with a hearty appetite and plan your next meal carefully, as you will be generously treated to a variety of delicious Dutch delicacies.

• 3 out of the 6 food stops have reserved seats and have a bathroom available
• In case of bad weather, all tastings will be inside and the walking distances in between may be shortened
• For this tour, normal mobility and being able to walk and stand for up to 20 minutes at a time is necessary.
• We can cater for the vegetarian and pescatarian lifestyle
• The tour is unfortunately not suitable for the vegan lifestyle
• We can cater for no red meat or no pork
• We can cater for gluten, dairy, shellfish and nut allergies
• For other dietary restrictions, please contact us
• Dietary restrictions should be known with us at least 48 hours before the tour. You can list these when booking.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.