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15 Food Tours in Amsterdam Worth Booking

33 tours  ·  from $12 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 food tours in Amsterdam worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

10 Tastes of Amsterdam: Food Tour by UNESCO Canals and Jordaan - Stroopwafels at Hans Egstorf
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10 Tastes of Amsterdam: Food Tour by UNESCO Canals and Jordaan

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

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

Spend about three hours walking 1.5 miles through Amsterdam’s canal belt, Spui, the Nine Streets and Jordaan. You’ll make at least five food stops and up to 10 tastings, including Gouda, fresh stroopwafels, herring, chocolate, poffertjes, beer and local spirits. Guides such as Dennis, Maria, Kees and Joeri add history, humor and practical food tips.

“Todd was amazing. The tour was interactive, and he adjusted our visits based on the groups discussions and likes. Highly recommend.”

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Eating Amsterdam: Food Tour & Canals Cruise - Papeneiland and the Jordaan: apple pie with a story
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Eating Amsterdam: Food Tour & Canals Cruise

2.Eating Amsterdam: Food Tour & Canals Cruise

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

Spend about 2.5 hours walking Amsterdam’s Jordaan with an English-speaking guide such as Paul, Gerard, Elena, or Bart, tasting apple pie, herring, Gouda, roti, poffertjes, bitterballen, and jenever. Finish with a one-hour cruise on a wooden saloon boat. Food and listed drinks are included.

“Paul was a wonderful guide from start to finish. He welcomed everyone personally, getting to know a little about each person in a very friendly manner. The canal ride was great fun, especially with the delicious snacks and drinks. The food at each place was tasty and interesting, with Paul giving background of the dishes and the Netherlands history. I’d love to go again”

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Amsterdam's Market Street Food Tour with Streat Bites - Timing, meeting points, and the walking plan
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Amsterdam’s Market Street Food Tour with Streat Bites

3.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 eating your way through Amsterdam’s Albert Cuyp Market and the De Pijp neighborhood. A local English-speaking guide leads a group of up to 12 to family-run food spots for Dutch fries, herring, stroopwafels, snacks, drinks, and edible souvenirs. The 10:30 am start leaves your evening open.

“Great local guide who took us to family owned and truly authentic spots to enjoy delicious tastes! She was so informative and loves sharing the local culture via food! Highly recommend her tour!”

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Amsterdam Food Tour of 10+ Local Classic Tastings in Jordaan Area - Cheese, ham, and sausage show the everyday side
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Amsterdam Food Tour of 10+ Local Classic Tastings in Jordaan Area

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

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

Spend three hours tasting 10 or more Dutch favorites in Amsterdam’s Jordaan, including poffertjes, cheese, kibbeling, herring, bitterballen, apple cake, beer, and a secret dish. Guides such as Holly, Jolanda, Lorina, Helen, and Jules lead the route, which also passes the Westertoren, Homomonument, and Anne Frank House area.

“Wonderful walking food tour - stopped in interesting, local know spots for some great treats. Our guide Lori shared lots of insight about Amsterdam, and neighborhoods. Highly recommend!”

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Amsterdam Private Food Tour with Local Including 6 or 10 Tastings - De Pijp, Drinks, and Amsterdam’s Mixed Food Culture
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Amsterdam Private Food Tour with Local Including 6 or 10 Tastings

5.Amsterdam Private Food Tour with Local Including 6 or 10 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 184 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $148

Explore Amsterdam privately with a food-loving local such as Mayra, Olga, Christa, Martin, or Arunabha. Over about three hours, sample six or 10 Dutch and international bites around Albert Cuyp Market, Museumplein, and De Pijp. Your guide can adjust the route for allergies, diet, and personal tastes.

“Martin was absolutely fabulous. Very informative!!! Spoke perfect English and answered all our questions.”

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Amsterdam: Guided Cultural Food Tour in German or English - Starting beneath the National Monument
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Amsterdam: Guided Cultural Food Tour in German or English

6.Guided Cultural Food Tour in German or English

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 126 reviews · from $97

Walk 1.5 to 2 kilometers through central Amsterdam while tasting enough Dutch and multicultural food for a full meal. An English or German guide leads you from the National Monument past Dam Square, the canals, Beurs van Berlage, and Begijnhof. Guides such as Manuel, Josh, and Justin are known for friendly, flexible storytelling.

“Josh, was our guide and he was outstanding. Very well informed, knowledgeable, and answered questions about the city for us. Would so recommend this tour and Josh! Great guide! Many thanks from the States!”

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Private Amsterdam Red Light District and Food Tour (TOP RATED) - Entering the Red Light District with context
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Private Amsterdam Red Light District and Food Tour (TOP RATED)

7.Private Amsterdam Red Light District and Food Tour (TOP RATED)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 124 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $123

Meet your private guide near Amsterdam Centraal for a two-hour walk through the Red Light District, Old Church, Chinatown, and Dam Square. You’ll hear how Dutch law shapes the area, see historic buildings, and taste three Dutch specialties. Guides have included Robin, Aarre, Andrea, Catherine, Adam, Kevin, and Merly, with food choices varying by guide and day.

“Interesting tour, gave insight into the working ladies, and other interesting facts about Amsterdam red light area. The food was also great”

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Eating Amsterdam: Albert Cuyp Market & The Pijp Food Tour - Gouda at Johan Kaas in Albert Cuyp Market
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Eating Amsterdam: Albert Cuyp Market & The Pijp Food Tour

8.Eating Amsterdam: Albert Cuyp Market & The Pijp Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $114

Spend 2.5 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Gerard, Danielle, or Bernardo, tasting saucijzenbroodje, Gouda, ham, broodje gezond, and a fresh stroopwafel. The small group visits family food shops, Albert Cuyp Market, a local café, and a workshop in De Pijp. Food, a guidebook, and market touring are included.

“We had a great experience tasting various foods in De Pijp with Bernardo. He was very knowledgeable and passionate about what he shared with us and we appreciated the introduction to this area of Amsterdam. Would definitely recommend!”

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Amsterdam: 10 Tastings Guided Food Tour by UNESCO Canals - Starting with cheese at Spui Square
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Amsterdam: 10 Tastings Guided Food Tour by UNESCO Canals

9.10 Tastings Guided Food Tour by UNESCO Canals

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 93 reviews · from $101

Walk about 3 km through Spui, the UNESCO-listed canal district, De Negen Straatjes, and Jordaan while sampling Dutch cheese, wine, stroopwafels, poffertjes, local drinks, and more. Your English-speaking guide, such as Dennis, Todd, Katya, or Joeri, leads a small group of up to 10 people and adds Amsterdam stories along the way.

“Very fun tour with great food and Joeri was an excellent tour guide!”

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Amsterdam: Private Food Tour with a Local - Stroopwafel, Bitterballen, and the Dutch Snack Table
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Amsterdam: Private Food Tour with a Local

10.Private Food Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 62 reviews · 3 hours · from $224

Meet your English-speaking local guide near Museumplein for a private three-hour walk through Amsterdam’s Pijp district. You’ll try 10 Dutch food and drink tastings, including stroopwafel and bitterballen, visit Europe’s largest market, and stop at local cafés and family-run eateries. Vegetarian alternatives are available, but the route is not suitable for wheelchairs.

“Our original tour guide was not available and our actual tour guide, Raoul, was only informed the day before. Despite this, he was very friendly, informative, took us to a few places just out of the way of some of the touristy areas and gave us some history and background on the way of life in Amsterdam. He brought us to his favourite places to eat herring and fried cod, a small bar for local cheeses, a small gelato place and an Indonesian restaurant for some authentic snacks to finish up. All was delicious! Highly recommend.”

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Amsterdam: Private Red Light District and Food Tour - Dam Square and Amsterdam’s public face
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Amsterdam: Private Red Light District and Food Tour

11.Private Red Light District and Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 62 reviews · 2 hours · from $112

Meet your private guide at Amsterdam Central Station’s Park Plaza Victoria Hotel, then walk through the Red Light District, Chinatown, and the old canal center. You’ll hear about prostitution laws, coffee shop culture, and Dutch food traditions while tasting three classics, such as kroket, cheese, and stroopwafel. Guides speak Dutch, English, German, or Spanish.

“Informative tour about not only the red light district but the history of Amsterdam and its impact on the world. Jay was a great guide.”

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Guided Walking Street Food Tour of De Pijp & Beyond - Understanding Dutch food beyond herring
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Guided Walking Street Food Tour of De Pijp & Beyond

12.Guided Walking Street Food Tour of De Pijp & Beyond

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $155

Start at 11 a.m. with a guide such as Sara or Sharmain, then spend 4 to 5 hours tasting at least seven foods and a few drinks around Albert Cuyp Market and De Pijp. Expect herring, kroket, stroopwafels, Indonesian and Surinamese dishes, local shops, and a maximum group of eight.

“Sharmain was wonderfull host was able to skillfully read the group we all enjoyed the banter as we moved around . Enjoyed our time with couple from florida”

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Amsterdam: Guided Food Tour with Tastings - Walking or cycling through Amsterdam
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Amsterdam: Guided Food Tour with Tastings

13.Guided Food Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 42 reviews · from $74

Spend 3.5 hours tasting Dutch favorites with an English-speaking guide and no more than six people. You may cycle during the week or walk on weekends and rainy days. Expect bitterballen, haringhappen, fries, sandwiches, appeltaart, and a warm stroopwafel, with guides such as Margot, Tida, Antoine, and Ahmed sharing local tips.

“We adored our tour guide, Margot! So sweet and knowledgeable and clearly passionate about food. All of the tasting were super delicious!”

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Private Dutch Food Tour - Eat Like a Local - Albert Cuyp Market takes up the largest share
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Private Dutch Food Tour – Eat Like a Local

14.Private Dutch Food Tour – Eat Like a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $328

Start at 11:00 in De Pijp for a three-hour private food walk with two to eight people. Your guide leads you to at least six Dutch tastings, including coffee, cheese, herring, poffertjes, and other treats, then finishes at the Andre Hazes Monument. Chris and Stefan have both guided this experience.

“Chris, our tour guide, was amazing. We got so much more than a food tour! We ate so many delicious and interesting foods and learned the history and significance of many of them. I would definitely recommend him. Well worth it. Note: ask Viator to put you in touch with your guide prior to setting out for your meeting place so you can verify with the actual guide as to exactly where to meet. Chris went out of his way for us and showed us a great time!”

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Amsterdam: Self-Guided Food Tour in De Pijp Neighbourhood - Surinamese comfort food with pom
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Amsterdam Self-Guided Food Tour in De Pijp Neighbourhood

15.Amsterdam Self-Guided Food Tour in De Pijp Neighbourhood

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 31 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $11Best value

Use a step-by-step PDF from Who Is Amsterdam Tours to visit 6 to 8 family-owned food businesses in De Pijp and Albert Cuyp Market. You set the pace, collect available discounts and tastings, and follow local food stories without an in-person guide. Allow 1 to 2 hours, with food and drinks purchased separately.

“This activity is set up VERY well! It was easy to follow the PDF and the shops were great. Be wary of your timing to be sure to get to each location before they close!”

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