Overview
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.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Carbonated beverages
Snacks
Tea and coffee
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
We will welcome you in front of Café Papeneiland and you can recognise us by the Amsterdam Food Tours folder.
End point
The tour ends at a 5 minutes walk from the starting point and within a 15 minutes walk from places like Central Station, The Anne Frank House and Dam Square.
Good to know
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
What to expect
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The Jordaan
30 min
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
15 min
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
45 min
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
15 min
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
15 min
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
30 min
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
30 min
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Amsterdam).
Additional Information
- 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.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Amsterdam Food Tours: Grand Dutch Food Tour with up to 10 guests
Can I cancel Amsterdam Food Tours: Grand Dutch Food Tour with up to 10 guests for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4 hours.
Where does it start?
We will welcome you in front of Café Papeneiland and you can recognise us by the Amsterdam Food Tours folder.
What's included?
- Carbonated beverages
- Snacks
- Tea and coffee
Which places does it visit?
It visits The Jordaan, Amsterdam Canal Ring, Haarlemmerbuurt.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Amsterdam Food Tours
