The 15 Best Food Experiences in Amsterdam

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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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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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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4.River Cruise With All-You-Can-Eat Dutch Pancakes

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,504 reviews · 1h 15m · from $36

Cruise Amsterdam’s IJ River with unlimited Dutch pancakes, sweet and savory toppings, city views, and a children’s ball pit.

“Lovely pancakes with a great selection of sweet and savoury toppings/fillings. Staff on board were very attentive, bringing drinks and clearing used plates.”

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5.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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6.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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7.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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8.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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9.Nijmegen: River Cruise with All-You-Can-Eat Dutch Pancakes

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 341 reviews · 1h 15m · from $32Best value

Cruise Nijmegen’s Waal River for 75 minutes with unlimited Dutch pancakes, scenic bridges, Ooijpolder views, and a kids’ playroom.

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10.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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11.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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12.Food Walking Tour of The Hague – by Bites & Stories

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 188 reviews · from $86

Taste The Hague through bakeries, cafés, pubs, and local stories on a four-hour small-group food walk with tastings and drinks.

“Miriam did a great job showing us her wonderful home town. It was as informative as it was tasty. Well paced but wear your comfy shoes.”

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13.Amsterdam Private Food Tour with Local Including 6 or 10 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 184 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $148

Taste Amsterdam on a private three-hour walk through Albert Cuyp Market, Museumplein, and De Pijp with six or 10 local food stops.

“Our guide, Mayra, was a delight and oh so knowledgeable. I’ve been to Amsterdam a number of times and have never tasted it quite like this! We’d recommend this to everyone.”

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14.Guided Cultural Food Tour in German or English

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 126 reviews · from $97

Taste Dutch specialties, explore Amsterdam’s canals and landmarks, and get practical city tips on a 2.5-hour English or German food tour.

“Josh, was our guide and he was outstanding. Very well informed, knowledgeable, and answered questions about the city for us. Would so recommend this tour and Josh! Great guide! Many thanks from the States!”

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15.Private Amsterdam Red Light District and Food Tour (TOP RATED)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 124 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $123

Explore Amsterdam’s Red Light District, Dutch law, Old Church, Chinatown, and three local tastings on a private two-hour walk.

“Merly was simply the best guide ever. She explained the origins of prostitution and how it became a legal profession. I also appreciated the conversation about other parts of Amsterdam history. The tour far exceeded my expectations.”

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