Amsterdam · FOOD & DRINK
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 food & drink worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Small-group Amsterdam food walk with 10 tastings, local drinks, and canal and Jordaan stops, ending near Anne Frank House.
“This was a great way to briefly see the city at night and sample some delicious food in Amsterdam. Our guide Jorie was very knowledgeable, friendly and a fun guide. We highly recommend this tour.”
A small-group Amsterdam food and culture tasting with Dutch bites, flower and courtyard stops, and story-driven history from guide Roman.
“This tour was fantastic. I highly recommend it to anyone for a first day in Amsterdam or if you were like me coming for just one day on a cruise ship we got to hear great stories and visit fun local places to try all of the specialties. Roman was a 10Read more”
3 hour small group Jordaan food tour with apple pie, herring, Gouda, Surinamese roti, poffertjes, bitterballen, and jenever.
“Danielle so wanted us to enjoy each of the delicious stops we made - and what a wide variety of food we tried! We had Bill Clinton’s famous apple pie, herring with raw onions and pickles, delicious fried cod, Parisian canapés,and ended with a Lebanese lunch of hummus,labneh, baba ganosh as well as pickled carrots, onions and cabbage…a taste treat! Also, lovely family stories from a native and even a picture of her lovely dog!”
Henri Willig cheese tasting in central Amsterdam: 10 Gouda samples with dips, mustard, 2 drinks, a family story, and 10% shop discount.
“Martin was very knowledgeable and educated on the history and cheese making process. Such a great time working with him. The cheeses are all so good and they explain how to properly pair them with the dips and how they differ from each other. Would recommend this tour!”
Heated Amsterdam canal cruise with Dutch cheese, unlimited wine, beer or soft drinks, and local stories along the Canal Belt.
“Tour was great, really interesting with great views. The captain was funny and full of knowledge on the city.”
Walk Amsterdam with Roman, taste 8 Dutch classics, and learn stories behind Begijnhof, Royal Palace, Anne Frank House, and Westerkerk.
“We had an incredible time, there was plenty of food and the places we went to where great! Don't hesitate and book this tour, Roman is the best tour guide.”
Guided trip from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans windmills, clog workshop and Dutch cheese tasting, plus optional canal cruise voucher.
“Very fun and worthwhile experience! Great interaction with other guests, and our guide Rick was very easy going and offered an educational experience! Highly recommended!”
45-minute Old Amsterdam Dutch cheese tasting with five Goudas and three wine pairings, plus 20% off below-store cheese buys.
“It was awesome! Rik was very knowledgeable and professional with pairing the wine to the cheese. If you wish to have a good activity in Amsterdam do not miss out on this!”
Sample Dutch classics in Amsterdam's Jordaan, then enjoy a 1-hour canal cruise with jenever on a wooden boat. Food included.
“We had such a wonderful time on our walking tour with Maddie! She guided us through Amsterdam with the perfect mix of history, fun stories, and local insight. Along the way, we sampled delicious Dutch treats and drinks, which made the experience even more special. Maddie was warm, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable — the time just flew by. Highly recommend her tour for anyone looking to explore the city in a fun and memorable way!”
A small-group Amsterdam food and history walk with Dutch classics, high-end cheese, speakeasy wine, and a New York tie-in building.
“My friend and I had a wonderful time on this tour and our guide Mark was knowledgeable, friendly and interesting. Dutch food is another story, but it’s really not about the food, it’s more about the context in which the local foods came about (which is why one of the stops is an Indonesian place). So while the food wasn’t mind-blowing (although certain items were fab such as the apple pie), I still thought the tour was worth it. The first stop was probably the best and most unique, although all of the places are local and family owned, which is nice. However, please keep in mind that if you…”
Amsterdam street food with Streat Bites at Albert Cuyp Market. Taste stroopwafels, herring, fries and more on a guided 3-hour tour.
“Great local guide who took us to family owned and truly authentic spots to enjoy delicious tastes! She was so informative and loves sharing the local culture via food! Highly recommend her tour!”
2-hour walking tour from Dam Square through UNESCO canal sights and Golden Age stories, ending with Dutch food tasting.
“Very interesting, good mix of historical & cultural facts, never too dry. The guide Alfred, being a stand-up comedian helped!”
Eat your way through Amsterdam’s Jordaan with poffertjes, Dutch cheeses, herring, kibbeling, bitterballen and a secret dish in 3 hours.
“We loved our Jordaan food tour! Mainly because Judith was such a wonderful guide! We liked it so much, we have booked one for our upcoming trip to Paris. Judith was so knowledgable, kind and friendly. A true treat!!”
Taste Dutch classics and surprising bites on a 3 hour Jordaan food walk with 6 stops, canals, and local history.
“It was absolutely fantastic. Alisa was very informative . We got lost finding the place and she waited for us. She was very friendly . You couldn't ask more for a tour guide. We would definitely recommend her.”
Taste six Dutch croquettes and bitterballen at Amsterdam Centraal in Pierre Cuypers 1885 first-class waiting rooms.
“Excellent service - atmosphere in a room from days gone by interesting food/drinks available - good for ‘people watching’.”
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