10 Tastes of Amsterdam: Food Tour by UNESCO Canals and Jordaan
Overview
Escape the tourist trail! Replace your breakfast, lunch or dinner with our award winning food tour. Relish over 10 tastings at 5 beloved local gems spread across 3 historic neighborhoods next to the UNESCO canals. Eat, laugh, repeat with our expert local guide while we uncover the story of Amsterdam trough it's food.
• No big groups! Get personal attention in a cosy group of max 10 food lovers.
• Perfect for All Ages: Our journey spans a leisurely 2.5km (1.5 miles) along Amsterdam’s picturesque canals with breaks at charming local eateries in Spui, the Nine Streets, and the Jordaan.
•Food tour with 10+ tastings including freshly-made Stroopwafels, creamy Dutch chocolates, artisanal Gouda cheese paired with fine wine and more...
Experience our award-winning food tour for breakfast, lunch, or dinner—reserve now as spots are limited!
What's Included
- Taste real Amsterdam at UNESCO canalside pubs, 200 year old bakery, Golden age merchant houses.
- Drinks: Amsterdam local liquor, traditional jenever or wine, coffee, tea, soda + bottle of water.
- Leave with a full belly, a big smile, and our Amsterdam to "where-to-eat" list.
- Go Dutch: We are a 100% local boutique tour company with 2000+ 5 star reviews.
- Eat 750 Years of Amsterdam: 10 Premium tastings at 5+ beloved local spots — enough for a nice meal
- Become Dutch in 3 hours: Eat, laugh and learn with our Expert local guides and max 10 foodies.
- Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional, possible by cash, venmo or paypal).
- Boat tour after the food tour? Ask your guide for 1-hour canal ride with drinks to end in style.
- Vegeterian or Pescetarian? No problem, just tell the guide.
Meeting and Pickup
This is a walking pickup - please RE-Confirm the pickup location 1 day before the start of the tour by mail or phone to avoid confusion.
Spuistraat
1012 VX Amsterdam, Netherlands
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Westermarkt
1016 GV Amsterdam, Netherlands
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Gastrovino Amsterdam - De Mannen Van Kaas
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Hoppe (Pass By)
Spui (Pass By)
Hans Egstorf
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Begijnhof (Pass By)
Herring Stall Jonk
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
University of Amsterdam (Pass By)
Puccini Bomboni
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
De 9 Straatjes
35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Jordaan
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Amsterdam Canal Ring
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Café Hegeraad
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Royal Palace Amsterdam (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Please Note: This tour covers approximately 1.5 miles (2.5 km) on foot with at least 5 tasting stops along the way. Not all stops have seating available, so guests ideally should be comfortable walking and standing. Also eateries might have steps and small stairs. Mobility challenges? For a shorter route a private tour is recommended (please inform us! ).
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Each tour is unique, with stops tailored to the group's preferences and availability.
- Kids friendly: You may bring a stroller, but we sometimes will need to park it outside for a brief moment.
- We offer vegetarian and pescetarian alternatives, ensuring everyone's dietary needs are met. Gluten-free options are not always possible, but available at most stops for tours starting 16:00 or earlier. To accommodate special requirements, inform us at booking and remind your guide at the start of the tour.
- Most guides also have paypal / venmo for a digital tip.
- Tour starts inside Gastrovino cheese shop in the wine basement.
- Herring available until 16:00 start time due to opening times.
- Easy to reach: 8 min walk from Dam Square, 5 min from Rokin Metro. Uber/taxi drop-off close to entrance. No hotel pickup included.
- We’re a small local company and take great pride in what we do — but we’re not perfect. If something didn’t meet your expectations, please contact us within 24 hours so we can make it right. Before posting a negative review, give us a chance to help. We truly care.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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