Private Tour

Dutch-American Food, History and Trade Tour

Overview

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What if we told you that New York, Wall Street, and even parts of American food culture began here in Amsterdam?

On this small-group walking tour, discover the surprising connection between the Netherlands and the United States through food, finance, migration, and history.

This experience blends storytelling with tastings of classic Dutch specialties while exploring how a small trading republic helped shape the modern world. Learn how New Amsterdam became New York, how the Dutch helped create the first stock market, and how foods like cookies, doughnuts, waffles, and coleslaw crossed the Atlantic.

Along the way, visit landmarks such as the West India House, Begijnhof, the Anne Frank House area, the famous Fault in Our Stars bench, and charming Noordermarkt, where the tour ends with traditional Dutch apple pie.

Led by a passionate local guide, this tour is perfect for curious travelers who want history, culture, and food in one memorable experience.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Amsterdam Canal Ring

Start underground in the cellar of a historic Amsterdam canal house, where you’ll enjoy your first Dutch tasting and get introduced to the Dutch Golden Age. This is where the big story begins: Amsterdam as the commercial powerhouse that helped build the modern world. Learn how Dutch merchants founded New Amsterdam, the colony that later became New York City, and how a tiny country ended up shaping one of America’s greatest cities.

25 minutes • Admission Included

Herenmarkt

Visit the historic West India House, headquarters of the Dutch West India Company. This is the company that helped found New Amsterdam and expand Dutch influence across the Atlantic. Hear the story of Peter Stuyvesant, the last Dutch governor of New York, and how Dutch trade, ambition, and pragmatism helped shape early America.

20 minutes • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Enjoy multiple Dutch tastings from beloved local spots — enough for a light meal.

Explore Amsterdam through a unique Dutch-American lens.

Vegetarian options available with advance notice.

Eat, laugh and learn with our expert local guide in a small-group setting.

Finish with traditional Dutch apple pie in the Jordaan.

Gratuities for your guide (optional)

Hotel pickup and drop-off unless private option is selected

Extra drinks or tastings outside the included route

Options