Experience the best of Amsterdam’s food and canals on this immersive tour. Discover local haunts, Dutch food traditions, and hidden historical sites while enjoying delicious tastings and a private boat trip.
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The Jordaan - Explore the Jordaan neighborhood, the old workers area, created in the 17th century, for the fast growth of the city. It quickly became home to boat constructors, sailors, bricklayers and many refugees from other European countries coming to Amsterdam. Jordaan was in those times a slum, but nowadays it is a dynamic lively artistic neighborhood.
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Noordermarkt - Taste the best Apple pie at Cafe Hegeraad. This is a family owned brown cafe tucked away behind Jordaan’s beautiful Noorderkerk. They have been making their homemade apple pie for ages!
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Haarlemmerstraat - Savor the best Herring of Amsterdam cut up in pieces and served with a a slice of pickle for an amazing combo! As well as perfectly fried cod fish!
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Tweede Tuindwarsstraat - Taste 4 world-famous gouda cheese from a shop where you can find just about any cheese your heart desires.
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Westerkerk - Visit Boca’s, a local cafe where you’ll try the Rendang Sandwich, crafted with locally baked, delicious bread and rich, flavorful beef curry.
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Brouwersgracht - You can’t miss Swietie Sarang for a flavor of Indonesian and Surinamese food!
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Anne Frank House - The tour ends close to the Anne Frank’s house.
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Stadhouderskade - Step aboard a stunning vintage boat, cruise through the canals of Amsterdam, learn all about its fascinating history and indulge in the famous traditional bitterballen paired with a refreshing beer and the local liquor jenever!
- Wine, beer, coffee/tea and water
- Amsterdam Food Lovers Guide
- 1 hour canal cruise
- 7 tastings at 6 different tasting locations
- Local English-speaking guide
- Gratuities / Tips for guides
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Extra drinks
- Email to advise of any dietary requirements such as vegetarian and gluten-free diets
We’ll take you away from the guidebooks to our favourite local haunts. We’ll take you behind the scenes and introduce you to the families keeping Dutch food traditions alive and we’ll explore architecture and little-known historical sites along the way, satisfying the most curious of visitors. Our guides love to tell you their own Amsterdam stories, enhancing your experience while you eat, drink and walk (and boat!) along our canals with friends. Let’s dig into Amsterdam together and explore this historic city in all its glory.
Our 4-hour Amsterdam Food & Canals Tour is a guided walk through the unique cultural and historical sights of Amsterdam; it’s an hour-long, private boat trip through Amsterdam’s world heritage canals; and it’s a substantial meal in the form of a dozen delicious Dutch tastings from plenty of authentic foodie stops along the way – all in one!
- Email to advise of any dietary requirements such as vegetarian and gluten-free diets
- This activity requires a minimum number of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed!
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- For the 4.15pm tour, please make sure to arrive 15 minutes early so the tour can start on time. The boat must depart promptly, and unfortunately, if you miss it, you won’t be able to join the tour. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
