10 Tastes of Amsterdam Food Tour: Small Group, Full Meal & Drinks
Description
Escape the tourist trail! Replace your breakfast, lunch or dinner with a full Dutch meal and then some: 10+ tastings and 2 drinks at 5 beloved local gems across 3 historic neighborhoods next to the UNESCO canals. Eat, laugh, repeat with our expert local guide while we uncover the story of Amsterdam through its food. • No big groups! Get personal attention in a cosy group of max 12 food lovers. • Perfect for All Ages: a leisurely 2.5 km (1.5 miles) along Amsterdam's picturesque canals, with seated breaks at charming local eateries in Spui, the Nine Streets, and the Jordaan. • 10+ tastings including freshly made stroopwafels, creamy Dutch chocolates, artisanal Gouda paired with fine wine and more. Our guides pick their favorite stops, so no two tours are exactly the same. Winner of the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Best of the Best 2026, top 1% of experiences worldwide. Running since 2015 and widely copied since. Reserve now, spots are limited to 12!
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Itinerary
Start underground — literally — in the cellar of one of Amsterdam’s finest cheese shops. Here, you’ll sample aged and young Gouda paired with a seasonal Dutch liquorette or port. A rich, flavorful beginning to your local food adventure.
Let's take a peak into a brown bar that has been serving sailors for over 400 years.
Writers, students, bookworms, and artists gather on Spui market especially on weekends. It's authentically Amsterdam, and the perfect place to visit an excellent fishmonger.
Try "Dutch Sashimi": the herring we've been eating for more than 1,000 years, served at a legendary stall locals have trusted for generations
We will point out where to find a 15th century hidden garden with a secret house church! If time allows it - we can even peek inside.
Flower Market (Bloemenmarkt) – Stroll past Amsterdam’s world-famous floating flower stalls on the Singel Canal, where tulips bulbs and blooms brighten the city year-round. Note: Most tours include this stop, but every guide’s route is unique.
Warm stroopwafels fresh off the iron at a 200-year-old family bakery, one of the oldest in the city. Better than Belgian waffles? You'll be the judge.
Get a glimpse of the 400 year old royal palace where the house of Orange once lived.
Join us on a mouthwatering journey through Amsterdam's canals and the vibrant 9 streets! Our passionate local foodies will guide you through intriguing tales that connect scrumptious dishes to the city's historic roots. From a small fishing village to a global trading powerhouse in the Golden Age, Amsterdam's wild transformation is reflected in its eclectic food culture.
Taste the meaning of "Dutch Courage" in a centuries old "Brown" Pub famous for it's apple pie and local beer. Cheers to a great tour.
Discover the enchanting Jordaan district of Amsterdam, renowned for its cozy brown cafés. Immerse yourself in the rich history as you savor the heavenly delight of poffertjes, fluffy miniature pancakes drenched in butter. Treat yourself to this delightful experience and raise a glass of local brews to complete your unforgettable journey trough Dutch food culture!
Anne Frank House (Ask guide if walk by) – See one of Amsterdam’s most moving landmarks, where the famous diary was written during WWII. Note: Most tours pass by or end within walking distance, but every guide’s route is unique.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
ALL regular public tours start at Gastrovino in Spuistraat 330. Did you book a private tour and requested a walking pickup? Please RE-confirm your pickup location 1 day before your tour via email, imessage or whatsapp to avoid confusion.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Every tour is unique, but you might enjoy freshly baked stroopwafels from a 200-year-old bakery, artisanal Gouda paired with local liquor in a historic merchant house cellar, hand-cut Dutch fries with creamy mayo or satay sauce, colonial Indonesian treats or Surinamese street snacks, famous Dutch chocolates, zesty herring with onions (before 16:00), and a toast with traditional jenever or European wines. Our guides curate tastings based on their personal favorites, so no two tours are ever the same.
- 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. We truly care.
- Private Amsterdam Food Tour Option: Includes hotel/ship pickup, custom food route (Jordaan, Nine Streets, Red Light District), flexible start time, private guide, mobility options, and full dietary customization — ideal for gluten-free, vegetarian & pescatarian travelers.
- Walking food tour: 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! ).
- Allergies: Most stops offer excellent vegetarian and pescatarian options. Gluten-free is possible at ~70% of stops before 16:00 — for a fully gluten-free Amsterdam food tour, the private option is best so we can design every stop around you. Peanut, shellfish, and nut allergies are usually not a problem, but please tell us so we can confirm with venues (e.g., ask to skip pesto). Share any allergies in the special wishes section when booking, and kindly remind your guide at the start of the tour. While most venues are accommodating, cross-contamination is possible in shared kitchens.
Reviews(4,123)
Chaas did a great tour of Dutch influenced foods and beverages
Kees was a fantastic tour guide and really made the experience. Great way to kick off our trip to Amsterdam.
Excellent tour! Kaas was a fantastic guide. Would come again!
Todd was a marvellous guide! He had great energy and was super caring to an elderly guest in our group. The tour itself was very well planned and thought through. A great way to start a Sunday morning exploring the city and eating your way around.
Great experience with Dennis and great food over Amsterdam. Lovely learning the history and eating along the way. Dennis took us to great places and was very friendly. Would recommend.
Very lovely tour with incredible tastings! The tour guide was amazing and humorous- Dennis is awesome!
Dennis is amazing. He showed us a great time and took us to a lot of lovely spots about town. I was worried that this would be a repeat of our history walking tour yesterday but it was completely different.
Excellent knowledge of food and Amsterdam. Excellent tour!
Everything was wonderful from booking through the tour. Communication was top notch including when they needed to change the time of our tour. They had some cancellations that meant we wound up being the only 2 people at our tour - lots of companies would have cancelled and moved us to a different time so o really appreciated the fantastic customer service we received! Our guide Dennis was friendly and incredibly knowledgeable about the food as well as Amsterdam in general. We had a wonderful time and would absolutely book with them again!
Dennis was engaging and full of local knowledge. He was also well received by people along our tour speaking to his relationships. We had a great time tasting cheese, liquor and spirits, herring and other local flavors.
