Grand Dutch Food & History Tour of Amsterdam
Overview
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4 hours
Mobile ticket
Enjoy a high-end food walking tour that brings Dutch cuisine, history, and culture together as you stroll through the Jordaan and along Amsterdam’s famous canals.
Explore the city in a small group of no more than 8 guests, allowing for a comfortable, unhurried experience filled with engaging conversations about anything you’d like to know. Along the way, you’ll taste classic and modern Dutch dishes at local specialty shops, cafés, and restaurants loved by Amsterdammers.
Thanks to being a genuine Amsterdam company and our many years of close relationships with our food partners and friends—often giving us exclusive access—you’ll feel welcome everywhere and enjoy a genuine behind-the-scenes experience.
With our unique mix of professional and semi-professional guides, all connected to the city for at least 15 years, you’ll hear real, personal stories and gain true insight into everyday life in Amsterdam.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
3 out of the 6 food stops have reserved seats and have a bathroom available
In case of bad weather, all tastings will be inside and the walking distances in between may be shortened
For this tour, normal mobility and being able to walk and stand for up to 20 minutes at a time is necessary.
The tour is unfortunately not suitable for the vegan lifestyle
For other dietary restrictions, please specify when booking
What To Expect
Saturday Tastings -Homemade Dutch apple pie in one of Amsterdam’s most famous brown cafés -Indonesian (former Dutch colony) satay with sides at the Saturday Lindengracht market -Pick up a selection of three farmhouse Dutch cheeses from a boutique deli shop -Enjoy a Dutch wine tasting in a private speakeasy room, perfectly paired with the cheeses (non-alcoholic or beer options are available) -Try the famous Dutch herring, fried cod, and smoked eel at a local fish shop -Conclude the tour at the former 17th-century headquarters of the Dutch West India Company—the birthplace of New York—now a vibrant and stylish spot for traditional bitterballen
Sunday & Monday Tastings -Homemade Dutch apple pie in one of Amsterdam’s most famous brown cafés -Fresh baguette topped with Dutch grillworst—a warm, spiced pork sausage—served with honey-mustard sauce, mayonnaise, pine nuts, and rocket salad at a boutique deli shop -Dutch shrimp croquette from the legendary Amsterdam patisserie Patisserie Holtkamp -Freshly grilled Javanese chicken satay served with peanut sauce, cassava kroepoek, and sambal, followed by handmade Indonesian spekkoek (layered cinnamon cake) -Three artisan soft and hard Dutch cheeses, served with crackers and quince pear, plus ossenworst (smoked beef sausage) served with pickles and mustard
Options
Dutch Food & History Tour
Shared experience: Maximum group size 10 people Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes Food & drinks: Food tastings and drinks are price included. Suitable for vegetarians and most food allergies. Please let us know in advance. Jordaan and Canal Belt area
What‘s Included
Soda/Pop
Alcoholic Beverages
Snacks
Coffee and/or Tea
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
485 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tasty authentic experience… highly recommend!
Nathan B,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very authentic experience. Excellent food selections. Great history. Our guide, David, was terrific. Good value. All 3 of us in our group loved it. Highly recommended.
Great intro to Amsterdam
Bridgett B,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I did this tour on my first day in Amsterdam and it was a great way to get my bearings in the city and get ideas of areas I wanted to come back to. It was a small group of 4 of us and our guide was very welcoming. I appreciated being taken to small local shops that didn't feel touristy. Highly recommend
Great way to learn about the history and unique foods of Amsterdam.
Michael B,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00You get a really good example of different dishes with a history of each dish. Our guide(s) are very knowledgeable and fun!
Katrina was amazing. We...
Devon R,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Katrina was amazing. We had so much fun with her. By the end of the tour it felt like we were old friends having dinner together.
Best food tour option
Christie M,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience! Not your typical "fries/waffle tour." Guide was very interesting and accommodating. Places visited provided delicious samplings from the rich history of Amsterdam/Netherlands. Tour takes your to interesting places around the city. The food/drink options are worth the extra money. Highly Recommend this Tour.
Excellent Food tour!
Grace R,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Learn about the culture, the history, the architecture, and most importantly, Dutch food! This was my second time doing this tour, and I was fortunate to have Rudolph as my guide once again… Don’t hesitate to do this!
The tour is a fun 4hr...
Marianne S,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour is a fun 4hr tour full of the history of Amsdertam and some if the favorite food of the city. Our tour guide was excellent. She was funny, extremely knowledgable, and is a real local of the area we toured. She had an excellent relationship with all the vendors that we visited. She was very engaged with each person on the tour.
Bad-skip
Mons F,Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Skip this Overpriced Boring Same places on other tours for a fraction of the price Host was terrible
Recommended food tour
gcd70,Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rudolf was a great guide, fun and informative. We tried food we would not have found on our own, including apple pie, deli meats, local farmers cheese, local fish and more. Definitely recommend for some off the main tourist path food.
Food and wine aplenty!
Anita B,Jul 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Exactly as explained but more food than you think- go hungry so you can fully enjoy the experience. Rudolph was a wonderful guide. Felt like we were locals for a few hours.
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