The 15 Best Food & Drink Experiences in the Netherlands

10 Tastes of Amsterdam: Food Tour by UNESCO Canals and Jordaan

1.10 Tastes of Amsterdam: Food Tour by UNESCO Canals and Jordaan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,020 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102Our pick

Taste Gouda, herring, stroopwafels, chocolate, poffertjes, and local drinks while walking Amsterdam’s canals, Jordaan, and Nine Streets.

“My first ever tour and absolutely loved it, would highly recommended this. Amazing tour guide learnt a lot of history and got to try amazing food and drinks and the plus side we where in a group of amazing people from around the world that made the experience perfect”

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Amsterdam Food and Cultural Tour with Tastings

2.Amsterdam Food and Cultural Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,442 reviews · from $91

Taste Dutch classics, explore Amsterdam landmarks, and learn local stories on a small-group food walk led by guide Roman.

“It was the best food tour we have ever been on! The food was great - a true taste of Amsterdam! Roman gave a great Amsterdam history lesson, cared about his guests and wonderful fun humor!”

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Amsterdam Jordaan Food & Drinks Tour with Eating Europe

3.Amsterdam Jordaan Food & Drinks Tour with Eating Europe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,425 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $110

Taste Dutch classics, jenever, Surinamese roti, and apple pie while walking Amsterdam’s Jordaan with a small local group.

“We had a wonderful time with Stephanie. The food choices were amazing and she was an excellent guide. I highly recommend this tour to anyone coming to Amsterdam.”

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Amsterdam: Premium Henri Willig Cheese Tasting Experience

4.Premium Henri Willig Cheese Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,106 reviews · 40 minutes - 1 hour · from $21

Taste 10 Gouda cheeses, drinks, dips, and Dutch cheesemaking stories at Henri Willig’s central Amsterdam tasting for $21.

“Cheese 5* Guide 5* Drinks included was a good addition. No pressure to buy extra cheese. would reccomend to others”

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Amsterdam: Cheese & Wine Cruise Tasting Experience

5.Cheese & Wine Cruise Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,090 reviews · from $39

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals with Dutch cheese, unlimited wine, beer, or soft drinks, and lively local stories aboard a warm, intimate boat.

“absolutely amazing and highly recommend. wine kept coming and there was enough, but not too much, guided talk”

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Amsterdam: Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings

6.Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 838 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $93

Taste eight Dutch specialties while walking Amsterdam’s Flower Market, Jordaan, Begijnhof, and Royal Palace with a lively local guide.

“Roman was very knowledgeable, funny and very thorough and thoughtful! He always made sure that everyone’s safe and the tour did not feel hurried. He would always ask how everyone’s doing and made sure to make everyone comfortable! He remembered all of our names! And we had wonderful food and he shared amazing stories! Highly recommend!”

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Zaanse Schans and Cheese Tasting Guided Tour from Amsterdam

7.Zaanse Schans and Cheese Tasting Guided Tour from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 661 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

Visit Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam for working windmills, Dutch cheese tasting, clog making, free time, and an optional canal cruise.

“Information about where the check in location to the actual bus location is a long walk especially for those with mobility issues. Actual meeting location was not relayed to any participants.”

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Amsterdam: Dutch Cheese Tasting Experience with Wine

8.Dutch Cheese Tasting Experience with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 658 reviews · 45 min · from $23

Taste five Gouda cheeses, Old Amsterdam included, with three wines in a lively 45-minute Amsterdam tasting for $23.

“This tour is so good!!! The cheese was delicious but the guide was the best part. He was so friendly and helpful!!! Definately a must do”

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Eating Amsterdam: Food Tour & Canals Cruise

9.Eating Amsterdam: Food Tour & Canals Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 496 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $163

Taste Dutch classics, explore the Jordaan, and cruise Amsterdam’s canals on a small-group food tour with all tastings included.

“Paul was a very knowledgeable and also quite humorous. The food was a good representation of dutch food, cery tasty! He was a great tour guide.”

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Amsterdam High-End Dutch Food & History Tour – Up to 8 guests

10.Amsterdam High-End Dutch Food & History Tour – Up to 8 guests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 482 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $157

Taste Dutch classics, Indonesian specialties, cheese, wine, and herring while walking Amsterdam with a small group and local guide.

“This was a really good tour. All the food was excellent. The guide was very knowledgeable about the area. I highly recommend it.”

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Amsterdam’s Market Street Food Tour with Streat Bites

11.Amsterdam’s Market Street Food Tour with Streat Bites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 398 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $133

Taste stroopwafels, herring, fries, and local treats on a small-group Amsterdam food walk through Albert Cuyp Market.

“Very knowledgeable guide and excellent host who made the tour come alive. Being a small group made it a really enjoyable experience.”

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Amsterdam: Historical Highlights Walking Tour with Tasting

12.Historical Highlights Walking Tour with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 381 reviews · 2 hours · from $34

Review of Amsterdam’s 2-hour historical walking tour, covering Dam Square, canals, Begijnhof, the Flower Market, and Dutch tasting.

“Thanks ELENA for hanging out with us in Amsterdam! Excellent guide - We had a great time! An affectionate greeting and hope to see you again in the future.”

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Amsterdam Food Tour of 10+ Local Classic Tastings in Jordaan Area

13.Amsterdam Food Tour of 10+ Local Classic Tastings in Jordaan Area

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 334 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $118

Taste poffertjes, cheese, herring, kibbeling, stamppot, and a secret dish while exploring Amsterdam's Jordaan with a local guide.

“Holly was great it ended up being a private tour which was unique. However, it was beneficial as we got the best experience. Thank you so much.”

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Amsterdam: Jordaan District Local Food Walking Tour

14.Jordaan District Local Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 311 reviews · 3 hours · from $101

Taste Dutch favorites, roti, genever, and more on a three-hour Jordaan food walk with local history, canals, and six neighborhood stops.

“Gerard was a great guide. we enjoyed the tour and sampling different foods. it was a great tour and I would recommend 👌”

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Amsterdam: Dutch Bitterballen and Croquette Tasting

15.Dutch Bitterballen and Croquette Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 193 reviews · from $15Best value

Taste six Dutch bitterballen and croquettes in Amsterdam Centraal’s former first-class waiting room, with station history and classic architecture.

“This was a fantastic experience. The location is just stunning and feels like you step back in time. The staff were so friendly and engaging. Elvis the Cockatoo was great entertainment. The history of Bitterbatten was explained and a great tasting experience. Would highly recommend”

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