Eating Amsterdam: Food Walking Tour with Private Canal Cruise
Description
Two of Amsterdam's best experiences combined! Start with a small-group walking food tour through the Jordaan neighborhood. You'll hidden spots like a cheese maker with decades behind the counter, a bakery producing something the Dutch have been arguing about for centuries, a jenever bar that's been pouring since before your grandparents were born. Then comes the exclusive canal cruise. Not a shared tourist boat. A private luxury saloon boat, just your group, max 11 guests, tracing the Prinsengracht, the Amstel, and the Herengracht for a full hour. You'll have a Bitterballen tasting on board, along a jenever drink, plus beer, wine, or soda. A food tour and a private canal cruise, each worth booking on its own. Here, they come together!
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Itinerary
Start your journey in the Jordaan, a historic district shaped by workers, artists, and migrants. As you wander its canals and lanes, discover how its past forged the vibrant, close-knit neighborhood you see today.
Step aboard a stunning luxury boat for a one-hour private cruise through the canals of Amsterdam, and learn all about its fascinating history! Enjoy a Bitterballen tasting on boar, along with Jenever and a second drink of your choice.
Start the walking tour portion of your tour with Amsterdam's most legendary apple pie at this 400-year-old brown café, with your choice of coffee, cappuccino, or tea. This family recipe has been attracted locals and visitors for generations, including Bill Clinton!
Experience a traditional Dutch fishmonger and sample herring and kibbeling. See the fresh fish expertly prepared in the open kitchen, and enjoy a true taste of local culinary culture.
Savor four organic Goudas in a cozy, historic Café. Enjoy the depth of flavors from young to aged cheeses in a classic brown café beloved by locals for its authentic atmosphere.
Walk along one of Amsterdam's most beautiful canals, admiring the stunning 17th-century architecture while your guide shares stories of the city's Golden Age and its influence on Dutch cuisine.
De Gangen Willemstraat, known as "the hallways" or "the slums," were once home to the city’s poorest residents. Cramped and overcrowded, these narrow alleys behind the houses were plagued by disease and hunger.
The chef serves her homemade Briwat from Moroccan, a flavorful highlight among authentic home-cooked meals from around the world. Discover this unique catering shop where women share their culinary heritage. As an alternative tasting, you could try a Roti Roll with chicken.
Enjoy a classic Dutch delight with freshly made poffertjes. Light, fluffy mini pancakes served warm with butter and powdered sugar offer a sweet and authentic taste of the Netherlands!
View the exterior of this poignant historical site as your guide provides context about Amsterdam during WWII and its impact on the city's culture and cuisine.
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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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This activity requires a minimum of 4 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
- Children under 4 years old do not need a ticket and can join the tour for free. However, food is not included. Paid tickets with food included are available for ages 4 and up.
- Please make sure to arrive 15 minutes early so the tour can start on time. The boat must depart promptly, and unfortunately, if you miss it, you won’t be able to join the tour. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
- Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
- Have dietary requirements? Simply email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-free guests or other dietary needs where we can. For guest safety, this experience isn’t suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.
Reviews(616)
Thanks so much to Sabrina for the tour!
Excellent tour. Paul was unbelievable. Enjoyed all the food, even the herring
Glad to hear you enjoyed the Jordaan food and canal tour! The herring always looks more intimidating than it tastes, happy to hear you liked it! I hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in Amsterdam. We'd love to see you back on another Eating Europe tour in the future!
We had such a fantastic food tour with Paul! From herring and mini pancakes to fried cod, cheese, bitterballen, and so many other delicious stops, everything we tried was amazing. What really made the tour special was getting to learn about the history and culture behind the food along the way. Paul was such a warm and welcoming host, incredibly knowledgeable, and made the whole experience fun and relaxed. It was the perfect mix of great food, local history, and good conversation. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Amsterdam!
Thank you for the kind review. We're so glad to hear you had a great time with Paul on our JOrdaan food and canal tour and enjoyed the tastings! We'd love to see you back on another Eating Europe tour in the future!
Paul was a delight! My wife and I had such a great time. Paul brought a lot of knowledge and heart for his city. I would recommend Paul to anyone.
Thank you. We are very happy to hear about your positive experience on the Jordaan food tour with Paul! I hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in Amsterdam.
Paul was an awesome guide! He made the experience fun in addition to the amazing food. The group size was perfectly comfortable and everyone was incredibly amicable. We left feeling happy and full.
Thank you. Very happy to hear that you had a great time with our wonderful guide Paul on our Jordaan food tour! We hope to see you again on another Eating Europe tour in the future.
Paul was terrific . You could not ask for a better tour guide . I loved his sense of humor and he was very knowledgeable about everything.
So glad you enjoyed the Jordaan food and canal tour with Paul! We hope to see you again on another Eating Europe tour in the future!
Tolga is a great guide. In addition to explaining why each restaurant and dish represents Amsterdam, he provided a lot of history of and insight to Amsterdam. We really enjoyed the tour and food tastings.
Thank you. Very happy to hear that you had a great time with our wonderful guide Tolga on our Jordaan food and canals tour! We hope to see you again on another Eating Europe tour in the future.
We had afternoon tea today it was no bother asking Michael to change a couple of sandwiches ,the scones were warm just how we like them ,lovely service from Michael very friendly and chatty ,this is the second time here and we,ll be back again we recommend having lunch here you’ll not be disappointed ………Ann&Lynn
Thank you for the kind review. We are glad you enjoyed our food tour! We welcome you back on another Eating Europe tour in the future.
What a fantastic experience! Our guide Gerard was friendly, knowledgeable, and shared so many interesting stories about the area. Every food stop was unique and absolutely delicious, making it the perfect way to explore the local flavors. The small group made the tour feel personal and relaxed, and the canal cruise was the perfect finishing touch. Seeing Amsterdam from the water was truly magical and made an already wonderful day even more memorable. Highly recommend!
Thank you for the kind review. I am so glad to hear that you had a wonderful experience on the Jordaan food and canal tour with our fantastic guide, Gerard! I hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in Amsterdam. We'd love to see you back on another Eating Europe tour in the future!
Jacopo was a very friendly guide. He was very considerate as it was a very hot day and some people had trouble keeping up due to various reasons. He tried to be very accommodating as possible. Foods in the tour were definitely ones I would never think I would get the chance to try, but Jacopo made it fun and educational. Definitely will recommend and try more Eating Europe tours.
Thank you for the kind review. We are so glad to hear about your positive experience on the Jordaan food and canal tour with Jacopo! It's not uncommon for a group to have varying levels of health and obstacles that can affect pacing but it's important for the guide to handle this professionally and with empathy so we are so happy to hear this was the case with Jacopo. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in Amsterdam. We'd love to see you back on another Eating Europe tour in the future!
