Top 10 Tastes of Amsterdam: Food & Culture Bike Tour
Description
Taste and enjoy Amsterdam's top 10 flavors while cruising on two wheels. In 3 hours cycle along canals and hidden gems as you indulge in sweet, savory, and delicious iconic Dutch foods paired with local drinks! Food Tastings & Highlights ● Poffertjes – Fluffy mini pancakes with butter and powdered sugar ● Chicken Saté – a Dutch-Indonesian favorite, juicy chicken skewers with peanut sauce ● Dutch Herbal Bitter – A spiced herbal liqueur, a classic Dutch heritage drink ● Herring and Battered Cod Bites – Classic raw herring and crispy golden fried fish bites ● Canals and Hidden Courtyards – Cycle along the Jordaan and UNESCO canal belt ● Dutch Bitterballen with Drinks – Golden fried snacks paired with local beer, wine, and/or jenever ● And more... Your guide shares insider stories along the way, blending food, culture, and history into one ride! Perfect for culture lovers, families with kids or adventure seekers who want to see more of the city while enjoying authentic traditions!
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Itinerary
Taste Authentic Dutch Poffertjes Discover the sweet side of Dutch food culture with warm, fluffy poffertjes. Dutch mini pancakes topped with melting butter and powdered sugar, a local favorite you don’t want to miss!
Indonesian-Dutch Chicken Satay in a Local Brown Bar Enjoy juicy chicken satay with peanut sauce, a Dutch favorite with Indonesian roots, in the cozy charm of a traditional Amsterdam brown bar!
Dutch Kruidenbitter Shot Try a traditional Dutch herbal liqueur, known for its bold, spiced flavor. This warming shot has been enjoyed for centuries in local bars and is still a favorite way to toast Dutch 'gezelligheid
Ride Along the UNESCO Canal Belt Cycle through Amsterdam’s 17th-century canal ring, a UNESCO World Heritage site of canals, bridges, and elegant houses. We’ll stop for great photos along the way.
Herring and Battered Cod Bites Taste two Dutch classics: fresh raw herring with onions, a true local tradition, and crispy golden cod bites served with a rich dipping sauce.
Unique Cookies Enjoy artisanally made Dutch chocolate cookies in two flavors, a local specialty that adds a sweet taste to your experience
Kopstoot Experience a true Dutch ritual: a tulip glass of chilled jenever served alongside a cold beer. This classic pairing, nicknamed the “little headbutt,” is a staple of Amsterdam’s drinking culture.
Dutch Bitterballen Crispy on the outside and filled with a rich, savory ragout, bitterballen are the Netherlands’ most beloved bar snack, traditionally enjoyed during a cozy borrel with friends.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is for travelers aged 12 and older
- Due to restaurant/shop opening times, the itinerary and tastings may (slightly) vary
- Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour starts
- E-bike: minimum height required ±5'5" or 165cm
- Throughout the tour, we'll spend time exploring and sightseeing, riding from one landmark to the next and enjoying each stop along the way!
- Not recommended for travelers who have never ridden a bike
Reviews(43)
Such a fun and informative experience! Our guide Inge, had such great energy and knew a lot about Dutch history. She was also reassuring with my minimal bike skills!
Dear Salina, Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled Inge brought such great energy to the tour and made Dutch history come alive along the way. We're especially glad she helped you feel comfortable on the bike despite having limited experience. It sounds like you found the perfect balance of learning, tasting, and cycling! Warm regards, Stevie Flagship Bike Tours
Our food and bike tour through Amsterdam was absolutely amazing! Our tour guide, Inge, was incredible. She did such a wonderful job bringing Amsterdam’s history and culture to life, sharing fascinating stories about the city, Dutch traditions, the food, and even the canals. I learned so much about Dutch culture and the rich history of Amsterdam throughout the tour. What made the experience even more enjoyable was how knowledgeable, outgoing, and engaging Inge was. She created such a fun and welcoming atmosphere, and you could truly tell that she loves what she does. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Amsterdam, especially if you want to experience the city beyond just the typical tourist attractions. The combination of biking, delicious food, history, and culture made this such a memorable experience. Thank you “Inge” and “Flagship Bike Tour Amsterdam “ for an unforgettable tour and for making our time in this beautiful and historic city so special. 🚲 🇳🇱 ❤️
Dear Guest, Thank you for such a heartfelt and detailed review! We're delighted Inge brought Amsterdam's history, culture, traditions, and food to life for you. It's wonderful to hear her enthusiasm made the tour feel welcoming and memorable. We're so glad you enjoyed discovering the city beyond the usual sights, and we'll be sure to share your kind words with Inge! 🚲🇳🇱❤️ Warm regards, Stevie Flagship Bike Tours
We did the Flagship Bike Tour Amsterdam and it was amazing! If you go, book “Inge” as your travel guide. She was so Informative, so personable, and so much fun! She really made this experience one to remember! I was struggling with the bike at first because I haven’t rode in YEARS, but I got the hang of it as we kept going. This tour made me feel like a local. You learn about so much Dutch culture, ate some local favorites, explored the city, had some good chats, and drank some traditional drinks. I would highly recommend!
Dear Guest, Thank you for such a heartfelt review! We're thrilled Inge helped you feel like a local while discovering Amsterdam's food, culture, and traditions. And well done on getting back into cycling after so many years! We're especially happy you felt comfortable as the tour progressed and enjoyed the local bites, drinks, stories, and conversations. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Inge! Warm regards, Stevie Flagship Bike Tours
Great bike tour of the city with Matt. We were able to discover local specialties while burning calories 🤗
Dear Mac, Thank you for the lovely review! We're delighted you enjoyed discovering Amsterdam by bike with Matt while tasting some of our local specialties. A little cycling to balance out the delicious bites sounds like the perfect combination! 🤗 We'll be happy to share your kind words with Matt and hope to welcome you back. Warm regards, Stevie Flagship Bike Tours
Very fun tour! Great food and very informative! 10/10. Highly recommended!
Dear Benjamin, Thank you for the 10/10 review! We're thrilled you had such a fun time and enjoyed both the food and the stories along the way. There's no better way to discover Amsterdam than combining good bites with local culture and history. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again! Warm regards, Stevie Flagship Bike Tours
Julia was an amazing guide! So knowledgeable and gave us extra history and info. Food was great!!
Dear Olivia, Thank you for the fantastic review! We're delighted Julia made the tour so enjoyable with her knowledge and extra insights into Amsterdam's history. And we're especially glad the food lived up to the name! We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Julia. Hope to see you again for another delicious ride! Warm regards, Stevie Flagship Bike Tours
No crashes Matt was awesome and very knowledgeable!
Dear Terri, Thank you for the fun review! We're happy to hear you made it through the Amsterdam cycling adventure crash-free! It's fantastic that Matt made the ride enjoyable with his knowledge and great personality. We'll be sure to share your kind words with him. Hope to see you back on two wheels soon! Warm regards, Stevie Flagship Bike Tours
Matt was fun & knowledgeable. Cool tour.
Dear Matthew, Thanks for the great feedback! We're glad you had a cool time exploring Amsterdam by bike and that Matt brought the right mix of fun and local knowledge to the experience. We'll be sure to let him know you enjoyed the tour. Hope to see you back in Amsterdam for another ride! Warm regards, Stevie Flagship Bike Tours
Fantastic and tasty! Matt was a friendly, patient and knowledgeable guide. He accommodated our large group well.
Dear Sarah, Thank you for your deliciously positive review! We're delighted Matt made the tour enjoyable with his friendly and patient approach, while sharing plenty of local knowledge. It's especially great to hear he kept your larger group comfortable and engaged throughout. We'll be sure to pass your kind words along to Matt! Warm regards, Stevie Flagship Bike Tours
Booked Food and Cultural tour of Amsterdam by Bicycle; wanted to combine two desirable activities into one tour. Was on the plane from California to Amsterdam when I received calls from the vendor informing me my original tour was cancelled due to "technical issues." If anyone receives such a message, be wary. They will try and appease you by booking you on a walking food tour and a separate biking tour at a later time should you request it. I did and was given a verbal guarantee they could accommodate a biking tour immediately after the walking food tour and I should get emails verifying this. I got one email verifying our walking food tour and none other. Upon checking in at Flagship, I reiterated my previous communique with staff at the bike store but they had no clue to what agreement they levied with me. All around the city, there are Flagship canal boats, Stroopwafel bakeries/factories, and restaurants associated with the company. Their boats are usually packed and I am sure they do good business. Unfortunately, there is a cost and be assured you will experience less intimacy and personal interaction. We never did get our biking tour but I wouldn't have wanted one with them. So if you are reading this, you have been warned. I booked through Viator and the reviews were decent. I should have known it was too good to be true to have a food tour on bikes.
