10 Tastes of Amsterdam: Food Tour by UNESCO Canals and Jordaan
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Overview
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!
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GET TICKETSTicket Options (7) Options Available
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Morning Food Tour
Early birds: Prefer a later start? Choose our 'Day' OR 'Evening Food Tour' for a 4, 5, or 6 PM kickoff!Inc 10 Tastings at 5+ hotspotsDuration: 3 hoursEach guide, their own route:: Taste aged Gouda, stroopwafels, Dutch herring, poffertjes, Surinamese street food, bitterballen, jenever, apple pie, and moreStart 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. 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.
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$101.99
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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!Inc 10 Tastings at 5+ hotspotsDuration: 3 hoursEach guide, their own route:: Taste aged Gouda, stroopwafels, Dutch herring, poffertjes, Surinamese street food, bitterballen, jenever, apple pie, and moreStart 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. 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.
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$120.97
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Evening Food Tour: 4, 5 or 6PM
Inc 10 tastes at 5+ hotspotsDuration: 3 hoursEach guide, their own route:: You may taste aged Gouda, stroopwafels, poffertjes or apple pie, colonial street food, bitterballen, jenever, and moreStart at Gastrovino: We start at: Adam & Eve Food Tours - Spuistraat 330 In the cellar of Merchant House : Gastrovino Cheese and Wine Central start location:: -8 min walk from Dam square. -5 min from metro rokin. -20 min from Central Station.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.
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$132.83
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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. Red light & Coffeeshop story: Wander through Amsterdam’s wild side — from old sailor pubs to cheeky coffeeshops, Red Light legends, and spicy Chinatown.Duration: 3 hours5+ stops: Delicious Dutch bites, local drinks, and street food indulgence — enough for a full-on tasty light meal.Each tour 100% custom path.: From Spui, UNESCO canals, Dam, Royal Palace, Chinatown and end in the Red Light Disctrict. Easy 1.5 mile walk. : Please re-confirm walking pickup location 24 hours before the tour by mail or whatsapp to avoid confusion.100% Personal: Safe and fun tour! Family friendly & non alcoholic options possible. We try not to pass red light windows. Pickup included
Private: Spui & Jordaan Food
Duration: 3 hoursInc. food and drinks: 10 Tastes inc. enough food and drinks for a nice breakfast, lunch or tasty meal. Spui, Canals & Jordaan: Easy 1.5 mile walk past 5+ eateries in the UNESCO canal area, Jordaan, ending close to the Anne Frank house. 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. Private Guide: : Whether you're a couple, team, family, foodie, or bachelor group — we customize every tour to your pace, vibe, and cravings.Pickup included
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$160.11
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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. Feel like a local: While biking your way to food markets, hidden streets and hotspots where no other tourists go. Duration: 3 hours: Between 3-4 hours, we can either bike a short beginner friendly route or a longer route. At least 5 food stops: Enough food and drinks for a tasty breakfast or lunch. Custom route. : We can do Jordaan, Museum Square, Rijksmuseum, See a Windmill! Let us know your wishes. Bike rental included.: You may have to leave a deposit, let us know if you'd like to keep the bike after the tour. 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.
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$195.68
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
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.
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.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
- 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.
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