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!
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Reviews and Rating (Tripadvisor)
5 stars
Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
Bmabry5, 10/19/2025 10:20:14 AM
This tour was the perfect mix of historical information and delicious local delicacies. Our Tour guide Todd did an excellent job of taking care of everyone’s needs, answering questions and highlighting the best of Amsterdam.
M1764PGjennifere, 10/18/2025 11:57:50 AM
Had a great tour with Kes- not only informative but a lot of food!!!! Learned a lot about history Amsterdam and local foods- I highly recommend!!!
194michelleb, 10/18/2025 8:54:52 AM
A super tour with lots of food ! Kees was great he had a good knowledge of the foods we ate and the city of Amsterdam. Thank you
Christopher_G, 10/18/2025 6:49:08 AM
Met at our hotel. The places visited offered a vast variety of food and drink. Walking destinations set us up to explore at later.date. History of the area helped put the food in perspective of the Dutch. Highly recommended Todd was great!
mfb173, 10/17/2025 2:19:39 PM
Great experience. It’s not a bad walk, and you get some great local food and tried roti for the first time. Honestly though, the best was the herring with pickles and onions. I actually tried to go get more later but the stalls close at 5 (or earlier if they sell out) and you apparently should only buy herring from the stalls. Definitely recommend.
kymberlym2024, 10/17/2025 7:20:56 AM
Our family of 5 enjoyed this tour! Our kids are 9, 11 and 15. Joeri was very personable and accommodating. We tried quite a few foods and loved most of them! We left very full. This is a great way to try Dutch foods when you only have a short amount of time in Amsterdam. I would recommend this around lunch especially!
J6473UMnathanr, 10/17/2025 7:13:39 AM
Joeri was a great tour guide! Very knowledge, friendly and genuine. He showed us the best spots to eat in Amsterdam - we left happy and with full bellies :)
C8641VEmichellem, 10/17/2025 7:13:25 AM
Joeri was fantastic - very knowledgeable and friendly and such an engaging personality for tours. Really loved the entire experience and was very full by the end of it
Gretchen_T, 10/17/2025 3:38:44 AM
Great area to walk through. Joeri had great stories and facts to share both about food and Amsterdam. It was a wonderful experience! This tour is a meal... go hungry!
Freedom09689552456, 10/16/2025 5:34:57 PM
Had a great time with our 10 tastes of Amsterdam tour! Craig was incredibly knowledgeable and fun, and we loved the whole trip!
- 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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