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Authentic Amsterdam Food Tours

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Eating Amsterdam Like a Local

Experience Amsterdam’s rich character, history, and incredible dining on our renowned Amsterdam food tours. Enjoy traditional Dutch delicacies and world-class international cuisine, and meet the artisans behind these iconic dishes. Get out of the tourist areas and into the fascinating Amsterdam neighborhoods where locals love to dine.

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Jordaan Food Tour

Discover Amsterdam's trendy Jordaan neighbourhood through the local food and business owners that have helped transform the area

Duration:

3.5 hours

Location:

Jordaan

Stops:

6

Group Size:

Max 12

From €89
Includes a PRIVATE Canal Boat Ride!
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Amsterdam Food & Canals Tour

A Combo Food Tour that is part Luxury Canal Cruise down the most picturesque canals and part Walking Food Tour down the most picturesque backststeets eating & drinking as you go.

Duration:

4 hours

Location:

Jordaan

Stops:

6

Group Size:

Max 11

From €129
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Book a Private Tour

Our private food tours will take you off the beaten path and immerse you in local history and culture. Enjoy mouth-watering food tastings set up especially for your group while a friendly local guide gives you an insider’s look at Amsterdam.


Meet Your Local Amsterdam Tour Guides

Savour Amsterdam like a local with our expert food tour guides.

Benardo
Benardo
Born and raised in Amsterdam!
For the best local Dutch cuisine and divine culinary experience visit d'Vijff Vlieghen. With good food, great wine and a dash of history, d'Vijff Vliegen calls itself a culinary museum
Visit the Johan Cruijff Arena, the largest football stadium of The Netherlands and be guided around the stadium of Ajax
Aileen
Aileen
I'm Indonesian and have lived in Amsterdam for 18+ years
Love Dutch peasoup with traditional rye bread+ bacon
Best view of Amsterdam is at the top of NEMO science museum (and its free)!
Gerard
Gerard
I have lived and worked in Amsterdam all my life and still love being in the city centre!
I love exploring all the options Amsterdam has to offer: from Indonesian rice table to cheese fondue at Nieuwmarkt
Take a free ferry across the IJ and explore the NDSM area with its marvellous Straat Museum. Or wander around Albert Cuypmarket!
Katya
Katya
I live in De Pijp and Amsterdam beach is my hometown
I love organizing private dinners at home! One of the Dutch comfort foods I prepare is boerenkool stamppot.
Discover the Houseboat Museum with its vintage charm, and explore the Kattenkabinet, a canal house filled with captivating cat-themed art. A must visit for cat enthusiasts!
Maarten
Maarten
I'm from Leiden, I lived in the Jordaan for five years and now live in the beautiful Zaan region.
My favourite spot for Dutch pancakes is restaurant Upstairs on the Grimburgwal. Cheese, bacon and syrup are the holy trinity!
Exploring the historical Jewish quarter to the east of the city center, with the old Portuguese synagogue, Rembrandt's house and the Resistance Museum is a great way to learn about a lesser-known side of Amsterdam's history and culture.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do the tours accommodate vegetarian or gluten-free diets?

All of our food tours are vegetarian friendly. However, it may not always be possible to serve vegan, gluten-free, or kosher foods at many tour stops. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions upon booking so we can try to accommodate your needs.

What’s included in the price of the food tour?

All food and drinks are included in the price you pay for the tour. Some tours may have the option to upgrade to a more luxurious drink package.

Do you tip in Amsterdam?

A gratuity service charge is generally included in your bill. Additional tips are discretionary and not required, though a 5-10% tip is appreciated.

I’m traveling alone. Do you offer single tickets or just group sales?

We love welcoming solo travelers! All of our tours are open to individual guests.

What is Eating Europe’s cancellation policy?

Private tours can be cancelled and fully refunded up to 7 days before tour departure.

Small group tours can be cancelled and refunded up to 24 hours before tour departure. See our complete cancellation policy here.

Is a food tour in Amsterdam worth it?

Absolutely! There’s no better way to experience the beautiful city of Amsterdam and its culture than a food tour with a local guide.

Customer Reviews

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Charlene Orlando
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This was a great and informative food tour. Aileen was an awesome tour guide. The food was great and we tried things I never would have ordered (and I liked them). I gained an understanding of the history of the neighborhood we were in, and enjoyed the rest of the people that were on the tour. I go on food tours in almost every city I visit and this one was worth it. I highly recommend this tour.

Mia Mulrennan
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Jacopo was one of the best tour guides I have heard and seen - and I have experienced food tours throughout the U.S and Europe. He was kind, considerate, and obviously has a passion for history and what he does. The tour of Amsterdam was paced (timing and distance wise) very well and the food places chosen were an interesting and also delicious representation of the city. Excellent!

Sylwia Hoffman
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This was our favorite tour in Amsterdam. Our four kids loved all the food and even loved the herring which they have never tried before! We were so surprised. was so nice to hear some interesting and historical facts too. Gerard our guide was so wonderful and thoughtful. We would absolutely recommend this tour! Received great recommendations on restaurants too! Great food and drinks (coffee drinks, beer and even a surprise local liquor with some history) we loved it!

Ana Michelle Rice
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This tour came highly recommended by our friends. And luckily, we ended up having the same tour guide as they did; Mr. Gerard and he also remembered our friends!
He’s a retired English Teacher and a true Amsterdammer.
Ask him, how Amsterdammers feel about people from Rotterdam :-)
He was great! Had good material and personal anecdotes to fill in the time, while we were awaiting our food for tasting at the different locations.
Additionally, towards the end of the tour, Gerard took the time to hand write recommendations for each of us, according to our interest (what a great personal touch!)
We had a great time!!

Kymber Habenicht
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We had the best time! Traveling with friends who also love food experiences, we were so excited for this tour in the Jordaan neighborhood. Jacopo did not disappoint. We learned Amsterdam history while enjoying the local food and drink. Our small group of foodies (12 in all) from Canada and all over the US quickly bonded over the dishes and libations. It was an exceptional experience that we highly recommend. Don’t miss this one.

Kymber Habenicht
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We had the best time! Traveling with friends who also love food experiences, we were so excited for this tour in the Jordaan neighborhood. Jacopo did not disappoint. We learned Amsterdam history while enjoying the local food and drink. Our small group of foodies (12 in all) from Canada and all over the US quickly bonded over the dishes and libations. It was an exceptional experience that we highly recommend. Don’t miss this one.

Nikki Goerz
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We had a lovely time on the Food and Canals tour with Gerard in Amsterdam! The food was all delicious, the historical spots & information was fascinating & very well detailed by Gerard, & it was an excellent way to spend half a day in Amsterdam. This is our 3rd Eating Europe tour & we love them every time!

Sara Cohen
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This food tour was fantastic. Helen was a wonderful guide with so much knowledge about Dutch food and the history of Amsterdam. She was also very patient when we wanted to purchase some of the delicious cheese we had tasted from a cheese shop. I fully recommend this tour.

Wendy Hirschegger
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Our guide Danielle, the guide of our Jordaan Food Tour in Amsterdam, was absolutely fantastic! She gave us a lot of local and personal insight into the history, culture and of course the food of the Jordaan district. We could not have asked for a better tour, food or guide! We highly recommend this tour!

Freddy Da Rosa
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Our group of 6 all agreed that Gerard was a fantastic tour guide who brought us on a wonderful food tour mixed with the right amount of history, laughs and truly great food. He wanted to be sure we all had a great experience and spent time with each family at the end of the tour to give us all great restaurant recommendations. We have gone on nearly fifty food tours all over the world and can say that this one was one of the best and I'm sure you'll love it like we all did!

Michelle Hays
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If you go to Amsterdam, this is the tour to do. This was my second Eating Europe food tour and it was amazing. It was really a pinch me moment when we were floating along the canals eating cheese and drinking wine. Jelte was an amazing guide. He gave us a great amount of info on architecture and other interesting things about Amsterdam. My friends have always refused to do guided tours. I convinced them to do this one and they loved it. We booked the Paris food tour with Eating Europe after going on this tour. Seriously this will be a highlight of your vacation. I will do the tour again when I return to Amsterdam.

Cheyenne Ferrell
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Best day of the trip! The tour covered everything I was wanting. Local food? Check! Walking tour with fun tidbits of history and culture? Check! Canal tour? Check! Bernardo was amazing - informative, fun and witty, and he even took us to some unplanned stops to see some secret gardens - of course with the history and story behind them.

Kathy Evans
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Tolga was a wonderful guide as he introduced us to a variety of local foods and restaurants, while giving us the history of the neighborhood and area. Each tasting was unique and excellent. Everyone seemed to agree it was a great way to explore the area and cuisine. We will be recommending this tour to others.

Dan Parsons
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Wonderful food/drink tour of the Jordaan neighborhood! The history tidbits were a bonus! Thanks, Aileen! #Amsterdam #eatingeurope

Shohini Gupta
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Helen was informative and friendly. She also accommodated a scheduling mishaps and made us feel very welcome. Her personal recommendations at the end of the tour were great and we were able to make the most of those in our time at Amsterdam!

Ryan Smith
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We had a wonderful experience touring Amsterdam with Gerard. The food and drink at all our stops was excellent. Along with the great eats we learned so much about the history, culture and engineering that makes up Amsterdam. Highly recommend Gerard and this tour.


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The Tastiest Food Tours in Amsterdam

Countless canals, stunning architecture, and more unique things to see and do than you could hope to fit in –  Amsterdam has long lured travellers with its beautiful laid-back vibe and wonderful scenery. But if there’s one aspect of the Dutch capital you should make it your mission to enjoy, it’s the food scene!

If you’re looking for a romantic experience, searching for an after-dark activity, or just want to try authentic dishes then our Amsterdam food tours will help you find the hidden gems and lesser-known aspects of the city’s eateries.

Joining an Amsterdam food tour gives you a chance to explore the city through its culinary culture with the help of our local food tour guides. Taste the local specialties, including Bitterballen (paired with a local beer, of course) and the herring that the Dutch are famous for!

On our Amsterdam food tours, we throw away the guidebooks and take you off the beaten path to our favourite local haunts in Amsterdam’s most prestigious neighbourhoods. From the arts and antiques district to the famous Golden Bend, you’ll experience some of the city’s most beautiful streets and meet the local food heroes that keep Dutch food traditions alive.

Our local food tour guides love to tell you their own personal stories of the city to enhance your experience while you eat, drink, walk and ride along the canals with a small group of like-minded travelers. Our food tours in Amsterdam are a great way to discover these amazing bites along the beautiful streets and canals of Amsterdam, far from the tourist traps.

We are confident that you will not only learn about Dutch cuisine and food traditions, but also about the local culture in Amsterdam.