Amsterdam · FOOD
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Below are the 15 best food tours in Amsterdam right now: what each one costs, how long it takes, and which kind of visitor it suits. Start at number one; it’s there for a reason.
Taste Dutch classics and learn Amsterdam’s monarchy and neighborhoods on a small 3.5-hour food tour with Roman.
“Forget other food tours, Roman’s is the only one you need to take! Roman is funny and totally authentic and he makes you feel like family right from the get go. The food was delicious, the company was fantastic and we learnt so much about Amsterdam. The best tour around. Thankyou Roman!”
A 3-hour small-group walking food tour in Amsterdam’s canal zone and Jordaan, with 10 tastings, drinks, and local stories.
“The food is amazing & Dennis shared many great facts about the town. We had a wonderful time & would highly recommend this tour.”
Taste classic Dutch bites and Surinamese twists in Amsterdam’s Jordaan on a small-group 3-hour tour with included drinks.
“Our guide Elena was very friendly and took us to a wide variety of places to taste a particular food or drink. The Jordaan neighborhood was a lovely place for a relaxed walk as we visited local businesses for tasting selected specialties. We learned a little about traditional Dutch foods such as a progression of Gouda cheeses that pair with either coffee, wine or beer. We ate the best fresh herring I ever tasted and washed down a crispy bitterballen with a smooth glass of Jenever. Smooth Jenever? Believe it or not it was smooth. This review leaves out many wonderful tastes, but we would be remiss without mentioning the…”
Amsterdam IJ river pancake cruise: all-you-can-eat Dutch pancakes, free ferry from Central Station, and a kid ball pit on board.
“We thoroughly enjoyed this activity as a family of 6. The pancakes were delicious and plentiful for all. Friendly and superior English speaking staff”
Food and culture walking tour with Roman: eight Dutch tastings from the Flower Market to apple tart, plus key Amsterdam sights.
“This food tour in Amsterdam was absolutely fantastic. Our guide, Roman, was attentive, funny, and incredibly kind, and clearly knew exactly where to take us for delicious food that truly reflects the city’s culture. Every stop felt authentic, well-chosen, and made the experience both tasty and memorable.”
Taste Dutch favorites in the Jordaan, from apple pie and herring to Surinamese rotirol, then end on a 1-hour canal cruise.
“Calling it a canal cruise is misleading. We were on a boat for a short period, but most of the tour was walking”
4-hour Amsterdam small-group tour for Dutch and Indonesian bites, farmhouse cheese and wine, plus bitterballen at West India Company.
“Bo was excellent as our guide. She gave us such good information and was incredibly fun to be with. Our group stayed together after the tour was over to talk and share stories. It was a great day!”
Prebook fast-track entry to A’DAM LOOKOUT for 360 views, an interactive exhibit, and optional food packages with skyline dining add-ons.
“What an amazing experience! Started with an awesome elevator ride. The spectacular view is of the entire city and polder landscapes. We could relax on beanbags on the roofterrace, stand on the glass floor to look down and go on the swing over the edge and many more! Totally worth it!”
Walk the Albert Cuyp Market with Streat Bites and sample classic Amsterdam street foods, from stroopwafels to herring, with a small guide-led group.
“Great local guide who took us to family owned and truly authentic spots to enjoy delicious tastes! She was so informative and loves sharing the local culture via food! Highly recommend her tour!”
Jordaan small-group food walk with poffertjes, cheeses, herring and kibbeling, plus beer and a secret dish finish. 3 hours.
“Holly was a great guide very welcoming and informative. The places we visited were friendly and seemed happy to see us.”
Taste Amsterdam’s Jordaan with a local guide, 6 food stops, canal-side history, and walkable city charm in 3 hours.
“Do not hesitate to book this tour! I’ve been on many food tours and this was one of my favorite. Elena our guide was wonderful. Knowledgeable and kind and fun. The food was delicious and plentiful. This easily replaces a meal. And the best part was you received a drink of your choice - including beer and wine and soda as options - with all 4 sit down tastings. Only one tasting took place standing outside. I really liked the sit down tastings chatting with Elena and the others. They were so efficient with the food and drinks so we never felt the least bit rushed. The choice of food…”
A small-group Amsterdam canal walk with 10+ tastes and drinks, from Surinamese bites to cheese, stamppot, and jenever, with local stories.
“Way too much walking and very little food. Skip the Surameese tasting (not Dutch and not tasty); think tour would be enhanced by a Dutch guide who can bring history and Dutch perspective to foods/locations etc; please, no herring!; final stop which was to be “sit down” dinner was two small meatballs, shared fries, dessert. We did not feel tour was a good value both in terms of our time and variety of foods tasted. Our guide was very accommodating and enjoyable but the tour could use some adjustments.”
Private Amsterdam food walk with a local guide. Choose 6 or 10 tastings, personalize for diets, and hit Albert Cuyp, Museumplein, and De Pijp.
“Arun gave us a nice overview of various aspects of Dutch cuisine. Bitterballs, herring, apple pie and delicious Suriname food, everything we ate was very tasty. It was great to watch Arun interact with the different people on the tour. These were his friends and it was a pleasure to meet them. Arun is widely read. At the end of our tour he took us to the American Book Store where he introduced us to a number of significant Dutch writers, whose works are available in English. Without reservation, I would recommend this tour to anyone. No one wants to be a tourist and in a city full of them…”
Taste Dutch classics and canal-city history on a 2.5-hour Amsterdam cultural food tour with expert English or German guides.
“Es war alles top. Vielleicht noch etwas mehr an einer Gracht machen”
A 3-hour Amsterdam food tour with drinks through Spui, UNESCO canals, and the Jordaan, featuring 10+ tastings and local spirits.
“It was fun and informative! Joeri did a great job! I’d only suggest to do the sweet items at the end of the tour.”
