Embark on a captivating journey through Dutch cuisine and history on the Grand Dutch Food and History Tour. Indulge in delectable treats, explore iconic landmarks, and uncover the secrets of Amsterdam’s past.
- The Jordaan - Dutch homemade apple pie and a drink to your liking served in one of the most beautiful Dutch ‘brown pubs’ of Amsterdam.
This tasting is inside and seated
- The Jordaan - Sample some popular Dutch sausages in a butcher shop that has been run for over 130 years by the Louman family.
Replaced by other stops on Saturday and Sunday
This tasting is inside or outside and standing
- The Jordaan - Enjoy some highlights of the Indonesian and Surinamese cuisine with our own off the menu mini version of a ‘rijsttafel’ (‘ricetable’) that has been exclusively designed for us by our partner Boca’s. Being two former Dutch colonies these countries play a huge role in the Dutch history, culture and gastronomy.
This tasting is inside and seated
- Amsterdam Canal Ring - We can’t let you go home without trying the ultimate Dutch cookie ‘stroopwafel’. For this we will visit the cozy confectionary and chocolate shop ‘T Goede Soet and next to this we will treat you to another Dutch classic: ‘boterkoek’ (‘butter cake’)
This tasting is inside or outside and standing
- Haarlemmerbuurt - Try three of the most popular Dutch fish tastings and learn why the herring has been so important for the Dutch.
This tasting is inside or outside and standing
- Haarlemmerbuurt - Forget about the many tourist cheese shops in Amsterdam selling you flavourless factory cheese and go for some world class Dutch artisanal cheese instead. Bourgondisch Lifestyle delivers over 300 varieties of cheese to national and international top restaurants and hotels. Try it for yourself in our own private tasting room.
This tasting is inside and seated
- Haarlemmerbuurt - Conclude your tour at the ‘birthplace of New York’ and discover why we call it this way in the former headquarters of the Dutch West Indian Company that is nowadays a stylish café restaurant. Try some ‘bitterballen’ and a drink, maybe you are up for a ‘jenever’?
This tasting is inside and seated
- Carbonated beverages
- Snacks
- Tea and coffee
- Alcoholic Beverages
Get a delicious, fun and interesting introduction to both Dutch food and Amsterdam history on this 4 hours and 6 stops walking tour through the popular 17th century Jordaan area and the famous Amsterdam canal belt.
The Grand Dutch Food & History Tour offers you a high-quality and comfortable experience with a selection of the best of Dutch foods and drinks, small groups of only up to 10 guests and local Dutch guides.
Enjoy homemade Dutch apple pie in one of Amsterdam’s most well-known Dutch ‘brown’ pubs, sample exclusive Dutch cheeses in the private tasting room of a cheese store that ripens its own cheese and supplies many Michelin restaurants, and savor a mini version of the ‘Rijsttafel’ from the former Dutch colony of Indonesia. And that’s just to name a few examples!
Learn about the origins of Dutch food and how it has shaped our history, whilst getting familiar with the Amsterdam’s past and present, architecture, and culture on the leisurely guided walks in between stops.
- The streets are wheelchair accessible but some indoor locations are small sized and have steps or narrow doors and therefor not wheelchair accessible. Seats are available at all indoor locations.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.