10 Tastes of Amsterdam: Food Tour by UNESCO Canals and Jordaan

4.9

based on 3,233 reviews

| Amsterdam, Netherlands

Features

Free Cancellation

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

Instant ticket delivery

Mobile Ticket

Pickup available

Duration

3 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

Vegetarian or Pescatarian ? No problem, tell the guide. Gluten-free? Consider private tour.
Leave with a full belly, a big smile, and our insider “Where to Eat in Amsterdam” guide
Become Dutch in 3 hours: Eat, laugh and learn with our Expert local guides and max 10 foodies.
Eat 750 Years of Amsterdam: 10 Premium tastings at 5+ beloved local spots — enough for a nice meal
Go Dutch: 100% local boutique tour with 3,000+ 5⭐ reviews, visiting UNESCO pubs & historic eateries.
Drinks: Amsterdam local liquor, traditional jenever or wine, coffee, tea, soda + bottle of water.

Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional, possible by cash, venmo or paypal).
Boat tour after the food tour? No problem, ask for a tip for a 1-hour canal cruise end of tour.
Hotel/ship pickup, custom route, or Red Light add-on — only included when you select Private option.

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Every tour is unique, but you might enjoy freshly baked stroopwafels from a 200-year-old bakery, artisanal Gouda paired with local liquor in a historic merchant house cellar, hand-cut Dutch fries with creamy mayo or satay sauce, colonial Indonesian treats or Surinamese street snacks, famous Dutch chocolates, zesty herring with onions (before 16:00), and a toast with traditional jenever or European wines. Our guides curate tastings based on their personal favorites — so no two tours are ever the same.
Kids friendly: You may bring a stroller, but we sometimes will need to park it outside for a brief moment.
We offer vegetarian and pescetarian alternatives, ensuring everyone's dietary needs are met. Gluten-free options are not always possible, but available at most stops for tours starting 16:00 or earlier. To accommodate special requirements, inform us at booking and remind your guide at the start of the tour.
Most guides also have paypal / venmo for a digital tip.
Tour starts inside Gastrovino cheese shop in the wine basement.
Herring available until 16:00 start time due to opening times.
Easy to reach: 8 min walk from Dam Square, 5 min from Rokin Metro. Uber/taxi drop-off close to entrance. No hotel pickup included.
We’re a small local company and take great pride in what we do — but we’re not perfect. If something didn’t meet your expectations, please contact us within 24 hours so we can make it right. Before posting a negative review, give us a chance to help. We truly care.
Private Amsterdam Food Tour Option: Includes hotel/ship pickup, custom food route (Jordaan, Nine Streets, Red Light District), flexible start time, private guide, mobility options, and full dietary customization — ideal for gluten-free, vegetarian & pescatarian travelers.
Walking food tour: This tour covers approximately 1.5 miles (2.5 km) on foot with at least 5 tasting stops along the way. Not all stops have seating available, so guests ideally should be comfortable walking and standing. Also eateries might have steps and small stairs. Mobility challenges? For a shorter route a private tour is recommended (please inform us! ).
Allergies: Most stops offer excellent vegetarian and pescatarian options. Gluten-free is possible at ~70% of stops before 16:00 — for a fully gluten-free Amsterdam food tour, the private option is best so we can design every stop around you. Peanut, shellfish, and nut allergies are usually not a problem, but please tell us so we can confirm with venues (e.g., ask to skip pesto). Share any allergies in the special wishes section when booking, and kindly remind your guide at the start of the tour. While most venues are accommodating, cross-contamination is possible in shared kitchens.
Please Note: This tour covers approximately 1.5 miles (2.5 km) on foot with at least 5 tasting stops along the way. Not all stops have seating available, so guests ideally should be comfortable walking and standing. For shorter route a private tour is recommended (please inform us).

Escape the tourist trail! Replace your breakfast, lunch or dinner with our award winning food tour. Relish over 10 tastings at 5 beloved local gems spread across 3 historic neighborhoods next to the UNESCO canals. Eat, laugh, repeat with our expert local guide while we uncover the story of Amsterdam...

Duration 3 Hours
Group Tour
Max 12 people in the group

1
Spuistraat
Start underground — literally — in the cellar of one of Amsterdam’s finest cheese shops. Here, you’ll sample aged and young Gouda paired with a seasonal Dutch liquorette or port. A rich, flavorful beginning to your local food adventure.
- Duration 30 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included
2
Spui
Let's take a peak into a brown bar that has been serving sailors for over 400 years.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only

Spui

Writers, students, bookworms, and artists gather on Spui market — especially on weekends. It's authentically Amsterdam, and the perfect place to visit an excellent fishmonger.

No Admission Ticket Required•
Drive-By Only

Spuistraat

Better than Belgian waffles? We’ll let you be the judge. At this 200-year-old bakery, stroopwafels are made right before your eyes — gooey, crispy, and sticky in the best way possible.

Duration 10 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Begijnhof

We will point out where to find a 15th century hidden garden with a secret house church! If time allows it - we can even peek inside.

No Admission Ticket Required•
Drive-By Only

Spui

Try "Dutch Sashimi", the herring we eat for more then 1000 years! Served by a family business known to serve the best seafood since 1982. Only for early birds: tours that start lastest 4pm.

Duration 10 Minutes•
Admission Ticket Included

Singel

Flower Market (Bloemenmarkt) – Stroll past Amsterdam’s world-famous floating flower stalls on the Singel Canal, where tulips bulbs and blooms brighten the city year-round. Note: Most tours include this stop, but every guide’s route is unique.

No Admission Ticket Required•
Drive-By Only

Singel

Taste Duch pralines! The Dutch are #1 cacao importers in the world ($1.54 billion), we even eat chocolate for breakfast.

Duration 10 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Amsterdam-Oost

See the 400 year old University where young intellectuals sharpen their mind with Dutch Spirits and Bitterballen

No Admission Ticket Required•
Drive-By Only

The Jordaan

Discover the enchanting Jordaan district of Amsterdam, renowned for its cozy brown cafés. Immerse yourself in the rich history as you savor the heavenly delight of poffertjes, fluffy miniature pancakes drenched in butter. Treat yourself to this delightful experience and raise a glass of local brews to complete your unforgettable...

Duration 30 Minutes•
Admission Ticket Included

Amsterdam Canal Ring

Take a culinary journey through Dutch cuisine against the stunning backdrop of Amsterdam's 17th century canal rings.

Duration 15 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Noordermarkt

Taste the meaning of "Dutch Courage" in a centuries old "Brown" Pub famous for it's apple pie and local beer. Cheers to a great tour.

Duration 10 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal

Get a glimpse of the 400 year old royal palace where the house of Orange once lived.

No Admission Ticket Required•
Drive-By Only

Wolvenstraat

Join us on a mouthwatering journey through Amsterdam's canals and the vibrant 9 streets! Our passionate local foodies will guide you through intriguing tales that connect scrumptious dishes to the city's historic roots. From a small fishing village to a global trading powerhouse in the Golden Age, Amsterdam's wild transformation...

Duration 35 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Anne Frank House

Anne Frank House (Ask guide if walk by) – See one of Amsterdam’s most moving landmarks, where the famous diary was written during WWII. Note: Most tours pass by or end within walking distance, but every guide’s route is unique.