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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Mike_P, 3/3/2026 12:56:35 PM
This was a great tour. We visited many places and tried a whole bunch of food. What was not appreciated by the tour guide was the asking of a tip which was more on the aggressive side
coreyp988, 3/3/2026 12:53:06 PM
Joeri led a fantastic tour combining tasty local fair with a few local landscapes along the way. He was very accommodating, friendly and insightful. The food was delicious as well.
207nadyac, 3/2/2026 8:28:47 AM
Joeri was great tour guide. Very informative and friendly. We had great weather and a lovely day enjoying the tastes of Amsterdam!
avonne613, 3/2/2026 8:28:28 AM
Joeri was awesome! Very knowledgeable, personable and fun. Loved it and left full .
RonaldE_W, 3/1/2026 3:47:53 PM
I've got to say that if it wasn't for our excellent tour guide this review would have been lower. Joeri made the tour enjoyable and enlightening. The problem was, we were expecting better quality food for $220 a couple. What we got were plenty of sweet dessert foods (think Durch waffles, french fries, bites of cheese, stroop waffles and fried fish) nothing really healthy, nor anything of substance in a nice sit down restaurant. It felt like it was a street food sampling at a very high price and we had to share each plate with a stranger who joined our group. We had taken an "Eat At" tour in Rome so we were expecting something similar. Left feeling a little cheated and deflated but we still gave the tour guide a 20 euro tip because he tried his best with what the company would probably allow.
I4786JDkevins, 3/1/2026 1:38:56 PM
I had a great time walking around the city tasting food with Kees. I would definitely recommend.
Natalie P, 3/1/2026 1:37:55 PM
Wonderful engaging tour, like we were meeting an old friend! Loved everything we tasted
thilimaa, 3/1/2026 1:37:32 PM
Kes was amazing and this historical facts only made the tour more interesting. His mom should be proud of him.
jonmT4666RD, 3/1/2026 8:27:32 AM
Kees is very friendly, also knowledgeable, informative, and passionate about his country and its history. Thank you!
Exploration563723, 3/1/2026 8:23:12 AM
Lovely walk around the city with Kees. Food varied and very tasty. Kees very knowledgeable sharing lots of history associated with the food. Would recommend this tour
- 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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