The 15 Food & Drink Experiences in Amsterdam That Earn Their Price

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

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

In three hours, a small group of up to 12 follows a local guide through Amsterdam’s canals, Spui, the Nine Streets, and Jordaan. Expect Gouda, fresh stroopwafels, herring before 4pm, Dutch chocolate, poffertjes, drinks, and plenty of city history. Vegetarian and pescetarian choices are available.

“There was soo much food! Daniel was an excellent guide. Would recommend this tour to anyone. There was a lot of sweet. Don't eat before this. Great selection. Great guide.”

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2.Amsterdam Food and Cultural Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,442 reviews · from $91

Join Roman of Ollantay Food Tour for 3.5 hours of Dutch food and Amsterdam history. Taste specialties such as Tom Pouce, fries, herring, and cheese while visiting the Bloemenmarkt, Begijnhof, Torensluis, Anne Frank House area, and Jordaan. Groups are limited to 15.

“This tour was so much fun!! With so much great energy. Our guide was so knowledgeable and very funny!!! The food was amazing and the people were awesome!!”

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3.Amsterdam Jordaan Food & Drinks Tour with Eating Europe

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

Spend three hours walking Amsterdam’s Jordaan with a guide such as Gerard, Elena, Paul, or Danielle, stopping for apple pie, herring, Gouda, poffertjes, Surinamese rotirol, bitterballen, and local drinks. The relaxed group of up to 12 combines food, canals, and neighborhood history.

“Awesome food tour! Easy to find the tour guide at the beginning. Stephanie was great and verified an allergy I have and made sure to swap a dish for me. All the spots she brought us were local and everything tasted great! She also told us about some Amsterdam history throughout the tour. Great experience!”

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4.Premium Henri Willig Cheese Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,106 reviews · 40 minutes - 1 hour · from $21

In central Amsterdam, an English-speaking host introduces you to Henri Willig’s family cheese business, then serves 10 Gouda samples with dips, mustard, crackers, and two drinks. Expect a short film, relaxed storytelling, and a 10% shop discount. Hosts have included Martin, Suzanne, Ado, Heloise, and Quinten.

“We had a great experience cheese tasting. My dad and I both agreed that this one was of our most favorite things we did on our trip! Martin was a wonderful guide and made our experience fun and entertaining. We can’t wait to return to Amsterdam on our second leg of our trip and purchase cheese to take back to the US”

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5.Cheese & Wine Cruise Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,090 reviews · from $39

Board Stromma’s heated boat at Damrak Pier 5 for a 75-minute canal cruise with Dutch cheeses, salty snacks, and unlimited wine, beer, or soft drinks. An English-speaking host and captain point out the Canal Belt, Anne Frank House, Magere Brug, houseboats, and other city sights.

“Easy to find the meeting point and if you are early, you can choose the seat you want. The staff is amazing and friendly. They will get everything set up before boarding the boat. During the cruise, you will get your glass refilled any time. The captain will provide info about the places around the canals.”

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6.Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings

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

Join Roman or another local guide for a 3.5-hour walk through central Amsterdam. Taste cheese, herring, kibbeling, stroopwafels, fries, bitterballen, grilled cheese, and apple tart while seeing the Flower Market, Begijnhof, Royal Palace, Jordaan, and other city landmarks.

“The tour with Roman was amazing! He is very personal, open, friendly and funny. Without a doubt the best tour guide I ever had. Him as a person, deserves a 5 star review, but the tour was also amazing. We saw a lot of interesting places and every step had a history. He is very knowledgeable and 4 hours went by so fast! I really do recommend Roman and his tour. You can feel his passion for the city and for each and everyone on his tour. Thank you Roman!!”

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7.Zaanse Schans and Cheese Tasting Guided Tour from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 661 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

Travel from central Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans for working windmills, a wooden-shoe workshop, and Dutch cheese tasting. Guides such as Rick, Anna, Eveline, and Rob have been praised for clear commentary, though the large group, short demonstrations, and meeting-point walk may affect your experience. An optional canal cruise voucher is available.

“The area we visited was awesome! Our tour guide was great! However, I feel like we paid a lot just for a bus ride to the town. All the other experiences offered were free to anyone who visited. It was worth the trip, but we could've gotten there cheaper on our own and had the same experiences.”

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8.Dutch Cheese Tasting Experience with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 658 reviews · 45 min · from $23

Meet at the Old Amsterdam Cheese Store for a 45-minute English tasting led by a cheese host such as Aris or Rik. Sample five Goudas, including Old Amsterdam, with red wine, white wine, and port, then use your 20% shop discount.

“It was lovely. Guide was super funny and we absolutely loved the experience. Would 10/10 recommend.”

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9.Eating Amsterdam: Food Tour & Canals Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 496 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $163

Spend 2.5 hours tasting apple pie, herring, Gouda, roti, poffertjes, bitterballen, and jenever while walking Amsterdam’s Jordaan. Finish with a one-hour ride on a vintage wooden boat. Guides such as Paul, Gerard, Elena, and Bart add local stories, but stops can vary.

“We did three tours in Amsterdam and this one was my favorite! Our tour guide Aileen was energetic , fun, and knowledgeable. If you love food and want to learn some interesting facts about Amsterdam I highly recommend it. The last hour of the tour is a canal ride on a beautiful wooden boat. The cherry on top!”

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10.Amsterdam High-End Dutch Food & History Tour – Up to 8 guests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 482 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $157

Spend four hours tasting Dutch and Indonesian specialties at cafés, markets, delis, butcher shops, and fish counters. Guides such as Rudolph, Catharina, Jan, and David add local history and food context. The route varies by day, with up to eight people and indoor alternatives in bad weather.

“This was a fabulous experience! I loved it so much I want to do it again! Each place we stopped was wonderful and our guide was terrific.”

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11.Amsterdam’s Market Street Food Tour with Streat Bites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 398 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $133

Spend about three hours tasting Dutch favorites and family-made treats around Amsterdam’s Albert Cuyp Market. Your English-speaking guide leads a group of no more than 12 through the De Pijp neighborhood, with food, stories, snacks, and some drinks included.

“We had a simply wonderful time. Our guides were organized to the eleventh power. They had all the answers before we got to questions. This was a winner for sure. Best food tour ever!!”

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12.Amsterdam Food Tour of 10+ Local Classic Tastings in Jordaan Area

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 334 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $118

Spend three hours walking Amsterdam’s Jordaan with a guide such as Holly, Jolanda, Helen, or Lorina, stopping for 10 or more Dutch tastings. Expect poffertjes, cheese, herring, kibbeling, bitterballen, apple cake, beer, and a final secret dish, plus canal-side stories and local landmarks.

“Holly was an excellent guide, and very knowledgeable about the area and the local eateries we visited. We do food tours in every city we visit to get the local fare down before venturing on our own. Great guide, and great food!”

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13.Jordaan District Local Food Walking Tour

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

Spend three hours tasting your way through Amsterdam’s Jordaan with an English-speaking guide such as Gerard, Danielle, Elena, or Rozanne. Expect six food stops, canal-side walks, Dutch and international flavors, drinks at several seated tastings, and stories about the district’s past.

“Simply super amazing! Rozanna our guide did a fantastic job of helping us understand Dutch history, food and culture! Loved it!”

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14.Dutch Beer Bike Blast Tour with Onboard Bar

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 167 reviews · 1h 15m · from $37

Join an English-speaking guide for a 75-minute beer bike ride through Amsterdam’s Sloterdijk district. You pedal with your group while sharing up to 20 liters of beer from the onboard bar. The route focuses on industrial sights rather than classic canals, and private bookings are available.

“Brilliant tour! Not great scenery however we had a great time. The people you go with definitely make the experience. Would do this again.”

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15.Amsterdam Luxury Boutique Boat tour with Unlimited Beer and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 156 reviews · 40 to 45 minutes (approx.) · from $18Best value

You’ll spend about 40 to 45 minutes on an English-guided Amsterdam canal cruise, passing De Wallen, Rembrandt House, Oude Kerk, and Magere Brug. Guides such as Justin, Butter, Ben, and Josua have led lively outings, while the beer, wine, and soft-drink bar costs extra and should be confirmed before boarding.

“My wife and I pre-booked a canal boat trip with E Boats Amsterdam departing at 18:00 on the 29th of June. We were at the arranged pickup point approximately 20 minutes before departure, but to our big disappointment they didn’t show up. The money for the trip (42€) was deducted but no information about a cancellation or delay was provided from the arranger. After waiting an additional 10-15 minutes or so, we decided to go with another boat company, Friendship, who were awesome and whom I would warmly recommend. I’ve emailed E Boats requesting a full and prompt refund, but I don’t hold out much hope.”

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