Amsterdam's Culinary Genesis: Authentic Food Tour
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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!
Reviews
Reviews and Rating (Tripadvisor)
5 stars
Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
L4361IKmatthewr, 12/14/2025 1:50:41 PM
Kees was a great guide and we thoroughly enjoyed his tour. He was friendly and knowledgeable, and the food was delicious and plentiful. We highly recommend!
828timy, 12/14/2025 1:50:15 PM
Kees did a great tour! Good food, good background stories, good sense of humor. Very enjoyable!!I would recommend this tour for people who are new to Amsterdam and Dutch cuisine.
Happiness58623648311, 12/14/2025 1:50:02 PM
Kees was very knowledgeable and entertaining! It was a very tasty and fun tour! Would highly recommend this tour for friends and family
halls5445, 12/14/2025 9:45:29 AM
Kees was an amazing tour guide. Loved his enthusiasm and zest for telling us great stories about all the food. Keep up the great work and would love to do this tour again with Kees next time I am in Amsterdam. And hey the food was delicious too!
Happiness478973, 12/14/2025 9:44:10 AM
Kees was our tour guide and he was very engaging. He is fun and energetic and made our tour very interesting. He is a great guide! Lots of stories , lots of history , LOTS of food to taste. Great tour!!
camiller442, 12/14/2025 4:21:03 AM
Dennis was such a great tour guide! Not only did we get such an education on the food we were eating, but also about the history of the city! All the food was absolutely delicious, a good mix of sweet and savory. We’re here for 2.5 days and this 3 hour tour was my favorite part of it. Just enough food to keep you full but also enough walking to not feel overstuffed or exhausted. 10/10 recommend!
Sheyenne C, 12/12/2025 5:51:13 PM
The tour was fantastic! Joeri was a great tour guide and gave great insight at each stop. I would recommend taking this tour!
819kristino, 12/11/2025 8:36:03 AM
Jueri was exceptionally knowledgeable on the history of Amsterdam and the food that makes the city great. I highly recommend as a great way to see the city.
C7027MRkristinj, 12/11/2025 8:32:51 AM
Joeri was fantastic! Knowledgeable and entertaining! Highly recommend! He made the most of our short time in Amsterdam! Wonderful history, amazing food!
Anonymous, 12/10/2025 11:38:24 AM
Kees was a great guide. He was thoughtful and knowledgeable about the unique foods of Amsterdam. We enjoyed most of the samples and were very full when we were done.
- 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.
Departure 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.Return details
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!No redemption information available
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