13 Food Tours in Amsterdam Worth Booking

1.Amsterdam Food and Cultural Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,315 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95Our pick

Walk central Amsterdam with Roman, sampling Dutch favorites at local food stops while learning about the monarchy, crooked houses, Begijnhof, and Jordaan. This 3.5-hour English tour includes indoor and outdoor tastings, suits vegetarians but not vegans or gluten-free diets, and ends with a useful local food guide.

“From the moment we met Roman his passion for the city was unmistakable. As we wandered through streets and neighborhoods, it felt less like a tour and more like being shown around by an old friend. Roman’s knowledge brought each corner to life—he pointed out architectural gems we would have missed and led us to unique spots that only locals frequent. Our journey was a delicious one, too. We stopped for Dutch apple pie, savoring its sweet warmth in a cozy café, and sampled crispy Dutch fries at a bustling shop where locals gathered for their favorite snack. Each bite was a taste of Amsterdam’s authentic flavors, far from the…”

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

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

Spend three hours with a local guide such as Dennis, Maria, Kees, or Joeri, sampling Dutch classics and treats from Indonesia and Suriname. The small-group walk covers Spui, the Nine Streets, Jordaan and canal ring, with cheese, herring, stroopwafels, chocolate, poffertjes, drinks, and plenty of city stories.

“So good! Maria was a great and knowledgeable tour guide. We loved the tour and will recommend to anyone we know coming to Amsterdam.”

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3.Amsterdam Jordaan Food & Drinks Tour with Eating Europe

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

Walk Amsterdam’s Jordaan with an English-speaking guide and a group of no more than 12. Stop at brown cafés, fish shops, and family-run food spots for apple pie, Gouda, herring, poffertjes, Surinamese rotirol, bitterballen, and local drinks.

“Gerard was a wonderful guide. Such a wealth of knowledge! A must tour when you are visiting Amsterdam.”

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

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

Take the free ferry from Central Station to NDSM Wharf, then board the Pannenkoekenboot for a 75-minute IJ River cruise. Eat freshly baked natural, apple, and bacon pancakes with unlimited toppings, while children use the onboard ball pit. Expect relaxed sightseeing rather than a narrated tour.

“Wonder cruise with a difference to others! Well organised and spaced out tables! Great pancakes and a perfect variety of toppings! If and when we return to Amsterdam we will definitely be returning!”

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5.Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings

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

Spend 3.5 hours walking Amsterdam with Roman or another English or French-speaking guide, tasting eight Dutch favorites such as herring, kibbeling, bitterballen, cheese, fries, stroopwafels, and apple tart while seeing the Flower Market, Begijnhof, Royal Palace, Jordaan, and other city sights.

“This was the absolute best tour that I have ever been on. Roman was the highlight of the show. I would not have enjoyed Amsterdam even half as much if it weren’t for Roman’s guidance and recommendations. He is charismatic, knowledgeable, and endlessly passionate about the city. What I loved most about the trip was that it was a perfect balance of food and culture. Everywhere we would go, he would tell us a little bit about the place and also tell us interesting and funny stories. The locations that he picked were those that you would probably not have gone to yourself. He selects the best of the best,…”

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6.Jordaan District Local Food Walking Tour

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

Walk Amsterdam’s Jordaan with an English-speaking local guide, stopping at six eateries for Dutch and international bites, drinks, and food stories. Guides such as Gerard, Danielle, Elena, and Rozanne are praised for making the history personal. The tour ends near the Anne Frank House.

“Tour was amazing, I would do it again! We learned so much about the history of the city as well!”

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7.Guided Cultural Food Tour in English or German

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 137 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $70

Walk central Amsterdam with an English or German guide such as Justin, Josh, or Sanja, stopping for herring, fries, cheese, coffee, and sweets. Along the way, learn about canals, colonial critic Multatuli, royal history, and the city’s crooked houses in a public group of up to 15.

“Justin did a great job adding personal experience to the tour. We enjoyed the tour and information. We all agreed he was an excellent tour guide”

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8.Food Tour with Drinks by Spui, Canals and Jordaan

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 128 reviews · 3 hours · from $116

Walk from Spui through the UNESCO canal belt and Jordaan with an English-speaking local guide. Expect 10 or more tastings, including aged Gouda, warm stroopwafels, herring, Indonesian or Surinamese food, bitterballen, wine, and jenever. Guides such as Joeri, Todd, Dennis, and Katya bring their own style.

“Best tour guide on here. Really invests his time and even added a few extra stops along the way. Must do”

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9.Private Food Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 62 reviews · 3 hours · from $224

Meet near Museumplein for a private three-hour food walk through Amsterdam and De Pijp. Your English-speaking guide leads you to 10 food and drink tastings, from stroopwafels and bitterballen to Dutch fish and Surinamese bites, with vegetarian options available.

“We had a really enjoyable tour walking around the city and trying mostly street foods. We were surprised by how much we liked the pickled herring! Our tour guide was informative and kindly gave us restaurant recommendations for the rest of our stay.”

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10.Jordaan Food Tour of 10+ Local Classic Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 31 reviews · 3 - 3.5 hours · from $115

Meet by the Anne Frank statue near Westerkerk and follow a local English-speaking guide through Jordaan for Dutch cheese, herring, kibbeling, bitterballen, poffertjes, beer, and a secret dish. Jolanda, also listed as Yolanda, has led recent tours with a personal, flexible style.

“Jolanda was incredible and she adjusted the tour to fit out interests. Very personal and friendly”

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11.Amsterdam canal cruise with culinary burger or cheese & wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 29 reviews · from $40

Choose a 75-minute Burger Cruise with fries and one drink, or a 90-minute Cheese & Wine Cruise with three Dutch cheeses and three matched wines. An English-speaking skipper and host guide you past Amsterdam’s best-known canals, bridges, museums, and landmarks aboard a heated boat with a toilet.

“Absolutely fantastic! Both the Captain and Dan were excellent hosts who made us feel incredibly valued. Dan was very attentive, offered us refills at just the right intervals and even went around the boat to take pictures of all the groups. We learnt some great facts and had a laugh along the way. The burger was also a nice addition and we felt the ticket price plus food was excellent value for money! We'd recommend to anyone visiting Amsterdam.”

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12.Ben’s Local Food Tour – 8 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 3 hours · from $77

Start in De Pijp with Chris or another Dutch-born local guide for eight food tastings at seven stops, including a bakery, restaurant, Albert Cuyp Market, and café. This three-hour, 4-kilometre walk blends Dutch food, neighborhood life, and the stories behind each bite.

“I went on this awesome food tour in Amsterdam last weekend and loved every minute of it! What made it so special is that it took us through some cosy local neighbourhoods, away from the usual tourist spots, places I probably wouldn't have found by myself. It was a great way to see how the locals really live in Amsterdam. The Dutch might not be well-known for their cuisine, but every single thing we tasted was surprisingly delicious. I discovered some amazing foods I never knew existed! Our guide, Chris, is a local who's lived in Amsterdam for a long time, and he went above and beyond to make sure…”

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13.Food and Canal Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 24 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $147

Spend 3.5 hours tasting Dutch food at six local stops, including family-owned cheese specialists and homemade apple pie, then cruise Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canals for an hour on a private boat. An English-speaking guide leads the walk, with drinks included.

“Super kanalrundfart, kanon guide. Godt at prøve forskelligt indenfor det hollandske køkken.”

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