10 Tastes of Amsterdam: Food Tour by UNESCO Canals and Jordaan
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About this experience
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 trough it's food.
• No big groups! Get personal attention in a cosy group of max 10 food lovers.
• Perfect for All Ages: Our journey spans a leisurely 2.5km (1.5 miles) along Amsterdam’s picturesque canals with breaks at charming local eateries in Spui, the Nine Streets, and the Jordaan.
•Food tour with 10+ tastings including freshly-made Stroopwafels, creamy Dutch chocolates, artisanal Gouda cheese paired with fine wine and more...
Experience our award-winning food tour for breakfast, lunch, or dinner—reserve now as spots are limited!
Available options
Private: Spui & Jordaan Food
Duration: 3 hours<br/>Inc. food and drinks: 10 Tastes inc. enough food and drinks for a nice breakfast, lunch or tasty meal. <br/>Spui, Canals & Jordaan: Easy 1.5 mile walk past 5+ eateries in the UNESCO canal area, Jordaan, ending close to the Anne Frank house. <br/>Walk pickup possible: Walking pickup is possible at most hotels in area.
Please re-confirm pickup spot 24h before our tour by mail or whatsapp. <br/>Private Guide: : Whether you're a couple, team, family, foodie, or bachelor group — we customize every tour to your pace, vibe, and cravings.<br/>Pickup included
Private: Bike Food Tour
How do Amst get around?: On a bike ofcourse! Our most fun food tour is on a bike, with an experienced private guide that can adjust to your level. <br/>Feel like a local: While biking your way to food markets, hidden streets and hotspots where no other tourists go. <br/>Duration: 3 hours: Between 3-4 hours, we can either bike a short beginner friendly route or a longer route. <br/>At least 5 food stops: Enough food and drinks for a tasty breakfast or lunch. <br/>Custom route. : We can do Jordaan, Museum Square, Rijksmuseum, See a Windmill! Let us know your wishes. <br/>Bike rental included.: You may have to leave a deposit, let us know if you'd like to keep the bike after the tour. <br/>Let us know any special wishes: Perfect for couples, families, friends, and team events up to 12 people.
When booking let us know your bike level & diet.
Morning Food Tour
Early birds: Prefer a later start? Choose our 'Day' OR 'Evening Food Tour' for a 4, 5, or 6 PM kickoff!<br/>Inc 10 Tastings at 5+ hotspots<br/>Duration: 3 hours<br/>Each guide, their own route:: Taste aged Gouda, stroopwafels, Dutch herring, poffertjes, Surinamese street food, bitterballen, jenever, apple pie, and more<br/>Start location: Gastrovino: Our adventure starts at Gastrovino in the cellar of a canal house. 8 min walk from Dam square. 5 min from metro rokin. <br/>Public Food Walking Tour: Join a cosy group of max 12 foodies on a food walking tour, tasting your way trough 750 years of Amsterdam.
Private: Food & Red Light Tour
Finish in the red light: Follow the drunken sailor’s trail — a food adventure ending in Chinatown and the 400-year-old Red Light District. <br/>Red light & Coffeeshop story: Wander through Amsterdam’s wild side — from old sailor pubs to cheeky coffeeshops, Red Light legends, and spicy Chinatown.<br/>Duration: 3 hours<br/>5+ stops: Delicious Dutch bites, local drinks, and street food indulgence — enough for a full-on tasty light meal.<br/>Each tour 100% custom path.: From Spui, UNESCO canals, Dam, Royal Palace, Chinatown and end in the Red Light Disctrict. <br/>Easy 1.5 mile walk. : Please re-confirm walking pickup location 24 hours before the tour by mail or whatsapp to avoid confusion.<br/>100% Personal: Safe and fun tour!
Family friendly & non alcoholic options possible.
We try not to pass red light windows. <br/>Pickup included
Day Food Tour: 12AM–3PM Slots
Lunch Food Tour: Prefer a later start? Choose our 'Evening Food Tour' for a 4, 5, or 6 PM kickoff!<br/>Inc 10 Tastings at 5+ hotspots<br/>Duration: 3 hours<br/>Each guide, their own route:: Taste aged Gouda, stroopwafels, Dutch herring, poffertjes, Surinamese street food, bitterballen, jenever, apple pie, and more<br/>Start location: Gastrovino: Our adventure starts at Gastrovino in the cellar of a canal house. 8 min walk from Dam square. 5 min from metro rokin. <br/>Public Food Walking Tour: Join a cosy group of max 12 foodies on a food walking tour, tasting your way trough 750 years of Amsterdam.
Private: Full Day Amsterdam
All-Day Food Drink Tour<br/>Spui, Jordaan, Red Light: Don’t miss a thing — explore the best of Amsterdam with a private guide leading you through the city's tastiest neighborhoods<br/>Duration: 6 hours: FULL day 5-6 hours. Let us know if you have special requests :)
24h free cancellation. <br/>10+ Tastings and drinks: Cheese, herring, stroopwafels, poffertjes, Surinamese snacks, jenever, Dutch fries, bitterballen, chocolate and more...<br/>100% Personal All-in Route:: Spui, Flower Market, Nine Streets, Anne Frank House, Jordaan, Dam, Royal Palace, Rokin, Chinatown, Red light District. <br/>100% customizable:: Whether you're a couple, team, family, foodie, or bachelor group — we customize every tour to your pace, vibe, and cravings.<br/>Pickup included
Evening Food Tour: 4, 5 or 6PM
Inc 10 tastes at 5+ hotspots<br/>Duration: 3 hours<br/>Each guide, their own route:: You may taste aged Gouda, stroopwafels, poffertjes or apple pie, colonial street food, bitterballen, jenever, and more<br/>Start at Gastrovino: We start at: Adam & Eve Food Tours - Spuistraat 330
In the cellar of Merchant House : Gastrovino Cheese and Wine
<br/>Central start location:: -8 min walk from Dam square.
-5 min from metro rokin.
-20 min from Central Station.<br/>Small-group Food Tour: Join an fun Amsterdam guide on a small group food tour with a cosy group of 12 guests, great for a walking dinner party.
What's included
Leave with a full belly, a big smile, and our insider “Where to Eat in Amsterdam” guide
Drinks: Amsterdam local liquor, traditional jenever or wine, coffee, tea, soda + bottle of water.
Vegetarian or Pescatarian ? No problem, tell the guide. Gluten-free? Consider private tour.
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.
Detailed itinerary
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Stop 1
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.
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Stop 2
Pass by
Let's take a peak into a brown bar that has been serving sailors for over 400 years.
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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.
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Stop 4
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.
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Stop 5
Pass by
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.
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Stop 6
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.
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Stop 7
Pass by
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.
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Stop 8
Taste Duch pralines! The Dutch are #1 cacao importers in the world ($1.54 billion), we even eat chocolate for breakfast.
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Stop 9
Pass by
See the 400 year old University where young intellectuals sharpen their mind with Dutch Spirits and Bitterballen
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Stop 10
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 journey trough Dutch food culture!
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Stop 11
Take a culinary journey through Dutch cuisine against the stunning backdrop of Amsterdam's 17th century canal rings.
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Stop 12
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.
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Stop 13
Pass by
Get a glimpse of the 400 year old royal palace where the house of Orange once lived.
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Stop 14
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 is reflected in its eclectic food culture.
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Stop 15
Pass by
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.
What's not included
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.
Available languages
Guide guide
EN
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Important information
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.
Meeting point
Central: 8 min walk from Dam Square, 5 min from Rokin Metro. Uber can drop you nearby.
Arrive 10 min early to sample 8 cheeses at the store entrance. Or wait at the basement bar—water is often available. Please be no more then 20 min late for it might not be possible to find the guide on tour.
About Amsterdam
Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, is renowned for its picturesque canals, historic architecture, and vibrant cultural scene. Known as the 'Venice of the North,' the city offers a rich blend of art, history, and modern innovation, making it a captivating destination for travelers.
Top Attractions
Rijksmuseum
The Rijksmuseum is the Dutch national museum dedicated to arts and history. It houses an extensive collection of paintings, including works by Rembrandt and Vermeer.
Museum
2-3 hours
€20
Van Gogh Museum
The Van Gogh Museum is dedicated to the works of Vincent van Gogh and his contemporaries. It houses the largest collection of Van Gogh paintings and drawings in the world.
Museum
1.5-2 hours
€20
Anne Frank House
The Anne Frank House is a biographical museum dedicated to Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank. The building is where Anne Frank and her family hid from Nazi persecution during World War II.
Historical
1 hour
€16
Dam Square
Dam Square is the central square of Amsterdam and a historic site. It is home to the Royal Palace, the National Monument, and various other landmarks.
Historical
1 hour
Free
Jordaan
Jordaan is a picturesque and lively neighborhood known for its narrow streets, canals, and vibrant atmosphere. It is a great place to explore, shop, and dine.
Neighborhood
A few hours to explore
Free to explore, varies for shopping and dining
Must-Try Local Dishes
Stroopwafel
A thin, round waffle made from two layers of baked dough joined by a caramel-like syrup filling
Dessert
Vegetarian, contains wheat and sugar
Bitterballen
Deep-fried, crispy balls filled with a creamy, spiced ragout, typically made from beef or veal
Snack
Contains meat, gluten, and dairy
Haring
Raw herring fish, traditionally served with onions and pickles, eaten by holding the fish by its tail and lowering it into your mouth
Dish
Contains fish, not suitable for vegetarians
Poffertjes
Miniature pancakes made from a batter of flour, eggs, milk, and yeast, served with powdered sugar and butter
Dessert
Vegetarian, contains wheat, eggs, and dairy
Popular Activities
Canal kayaking
Bike tours
Escape rooms
Canal cruises
Visiting parks and gardens
Spa and wellness treatments
Museum visits
Art galleries
Best Time to Visit
June to August
The peak tourist season in Amsterdam is during the summer months when the weather is warm and sunny. This is the best time to enjoy outdoor activities and festivals, but it's also the busiest and most expensive period.
15°C to 22°C
59°F to 72°F
Practical Information
Language
- Official: Dutch
- Widely spoken: English, German, French
- English: Widely spoken, especially in tourist areas
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Time Zone
GMT+1 (CET), GMT+2 (CEST) during daylight saving time
Electricity
230VV, 50HzHz
Safety Information
Overall Safety Rating: Generally safe, with some areas requiring caution
Amsterdam is generally a safe city for travelers, with low violent crime rates and a welcoming atmosphere. However, petty crime, such as pickpocketing and bike theft, can occur, particularly in tourist areas and on public transport. Exercise caution and be aware of your surroundings, especially at night.
Important Precautions:
- • Keep valuables secure and out of sight
- • Be cautious of your surroundings, particularly in crowded areas and on public transport
- • Use licensed taxis and agree on the fare before starting your journey
Getting there
By air
- Amsterdam Airport Schiphol • 17.5 km from city center
By train
Amsterdam Centraal
By bus
Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Getting around
Public transport
Amsterdam's tram system is efficient and user-friendly, with 14 day and night tram lines. A single ticket costs €3.20, and day passes are available.
Taxis
Available • Apps: Uber, Taxi Amsterdam
Rentals
Car, Bike, Scooter
Neighborhoods
Jordaan
De Pijp
De Wallen (Red Light District)
Museumplein
Amsterdam-Noord
Day trips
Zaanse Schans
20 km from Amsterdam • Half day to full day
A picturesque and open-air museum featuring traditional Dutch houses, windmills, and workshops, showcasing the history and craftsmanship of the region.
Haarlem
20 km from Amsterdam • Half day to full day
A charming and historic city known for its beautiful architecture, museums, and vibrant cultural scene, often considered a smaller and more relaxed version of Amsterdam.
Utrecht
50 km from Amsterdam • Full day
A vibrant and historic city known for its beautiful canals, medieval architecture, and lively cultural scene, with a unique and charming atmosphere.
Festivals
King's Day (Koningsdag) • April 27 (or April 26 if the 27th is a Sunday)
Amsterdam Pride • Late July to early August
Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) • Mid-October
Pro tips
- Use the OV-chipkaart for seamless and convenient public transport
- Rent a bike to explore the city like a local, but be aware of cycling rules and etiquette
- Visit major attractions early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid crowds
- Explore the city's neighborhoods, each with its own unique character and charm
- Try local specialties, such as stroopwafels, bitterballen, and Dutch pancakes
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