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Dutch Cuisine Tour: Taste Amsterdam's History
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20 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.
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:
24 hours
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.
- 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
- 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
- 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)
- 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…
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 or food allergies need to email our Guest Experience team after booking the tour so we can arrange your ingredients.
Location
Spui 12
Spui
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a red bag or Devour Tours sign. This tour meets in the Spui Square outside The American Book Store located at Spui 12, 1012, Amsterdam.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(20 Ratings)
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Travel65871104709
Sep 27, 2024
Gastronomy and Culture on Walks Ultimate Amsterdam Food Tour! - Amsterdam food tour exceeded our expectations- culture, history and walk through 4 neighborhoods. Good value and six tasty stops- the approximate 2 miles of strolling helps ease the caloric burden of the apple pie and stroopwafel! Maarteen was a great guide with Dutch history as it related to food and food establishments, an more. I'd choose Walks again. Carolyn from CT USA
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Ryanrmead
Sep 21, 2024
Delicious, small food tour! - Maarten was fantastic, and we loved this small tour! We made about 6 stops at small restaurants sampling cheese, fishes, apple pie, local snacks, fries, and beers. A great way to see the city and get started on your vacation. We spent the rest of our trip ordering these now-familiar foods.. like a local!
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Carol_r
Sep 2, 2024
Great 3 hours. - Our guide Carolina was wonderful. She was extremely knowledgeable about the many neighborhoods we visited. The food was plentiful and delicious. She bent over backwards to accommodate us.
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Dustyisrael
Aug 19, 2024
Great Food Tour, Excellent Tour Guide - This was one of the best food tours my wife and I have been on. Our guide, Sebastian, took us to locally owned family places serving some of the best Stroop waffles, fries, cheeses, and other Dutch delicacies (yes... raw herring) in the city. Sebastian was full of knowledge and a member of the historical society of Amsterdam, so he was able to provide deep insight into the city and how it came to be. I certainly recommend this tour. You won't leave hungry!
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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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