The Netherlands · FOOD & DRINK

The 15 Best Food Tours in the Netherlands

103 tours  ·  from $9

Dutch food is better than its reputation and almost impossible to find on your own. These 15 walk the markets, the herring stalls and the brown cafés, priced, timed and clear about how hungry to turn up.

10 Tastes of Amsterdam: Food Tour by UNESCO Canals and Jordaan - Starting below the streets at Gastrovino
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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

Walk about 1.5 miles through central Amsterdam with a local guide and up to 12 people, stopping for 10 tastings at cheese shops, bakeries, cafés, bars, and market stalls. Expect Gouda, fresh stroopwafels, herring, chocolate, poffertjes, drinks, and stories from guides such as Dennis, Maria, Kees, and Joeri.

“It was a magical night out in the streets of Amsterdam, experiencing local foods while learning about the history. It was only us and Todd (the tour guide). He made us feel so welcome and it felt like we were out with a friend. We went home on a high note and very much enjoy the company.”

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Amsterdam Food and Cultural Tour with Tastings - Starting near Vijzelstraat and the Bloemenmarkt
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Amsterdam Food and Cultural Tour with Tastings

2.Amsterdam Food and Cultural Tour with Tastings

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

Roman leads a small group through central Amsterdam, pairing Tom Pouce, fries, herring, cheese, and other Dutch tastes with stories about the monarchy, crooked houses, the Anne Frank House area, and local customs. The walk starts near Vijzelstraat and ends by Noordermarkt.

“This was a fabulous tour all round. Like the title said… take this tour! You will not be disappointed. It’s not just about the food (all of which was absolutely delicious… we tried at least five, maybe six, foods from the TopTen list of Dutch foods) but it’s about learning about a place where someone who loves where they live is willing to share that with you. Roman, our guide, did exactly that. He was friendly and approachable, yet still professional. Also funny and very, very knowledgeable about not just great food and places to get it, but the city and it’s history. We always try to take a food…”

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Amsterdam Jordaan Food & Drinks Tour with Eating Europe - Papeneiland and the apple pie tradition
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Amsterdam Jordaan Food & Drinks Tour with Eating Europe

3.Amsterdam Jordaan Food & Drinks Tour with Eating Europe

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

Walk through Amsterdam’s Jordaan for three hours with an English-speaking guide such as Gerard, Stephanie, Paul, Danielle, or Elena. Stop at local cafés, shops, and eateries for apple pie, Gouda, herring, poffertjes, bitterballen, jenever, and international flavors in a group of up to 12.

“Food was authentic to Amsterdam and delicious. Tour guide was awesome and provided so much interesting information about the food and city. This was my favorite thing we did in Amsterdam. Highly recommended!”

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Amsterdam: Premium Henri Willig Cheese Tasting Experience - Learning the Henri Willig family story
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Amsterdam: Premium Henri Willig Cheese Tasting Experience

4.Premium Henri Willig Cheese Tasting Experience

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

In central Amsterdam, an English-speaking cheese host introduces Henri Willig’s family business, shows a short subtitled film, and serves 10 Gouda samples with dips, mustard, crackers, and two drinks. Guides such as Martin, Suzanne, and Quinten bring plenty of personality to this 40-minute to one-hour tasting.

“Very delicious cheeses with friendly and knowledgeable hosts. We were all satisfied with the amount of cheese we got.”

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Amsterdam: Cheese & Wine Cruise Tasting Experience - Starting at Damrak 16 near Central Station
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Amsterdam: Cheese & Wine Cruise Tasting Experience

5.Cheese & Wine Cruise Tasting Experience

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

Join Stromma Netherlands at Damrak Pier 5 for a 75-minute evening cruise through Amsterdam’s Canal Belt. Enjoy Dutch cheese, snacks, and unlimited wine, beer, or soft drinks while your captain and English-speaking host point out canal houses, the Magere Brug, Anne Frank House, and houseboats.

“The wine and cheese was amazing! The tour guide was entertaining and the entire crew was super nice. Loved it!”

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Amsterdam: Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings - Starting at Vijzelstraat and the Flower Market
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Amsterdam: Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings

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, tasting cheese, herring, kibbeling, stroopwafels, fries, bitterballen, grilled cheese, and apple tart. You’ll pass the Flower Market, Begijnhof, the Royal Palace, Westerkerk, the Anne Frank House, and the Jordaan.

“What an amazing experience. This is a must-do when you are in Amsterdam. A great combination of food and local culture. So glad we found this!!”

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Zaanse Schans and Cheese Tasting Guided Tour from Amsterdam - Two and a half hours among the windmills
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Zaanse Schans and Cheese Tasting Guided Tour from Amsterdam

7.Zaanse Schans and Cheese Tasting Guided Tour from Amsterdam

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

Ride 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 group can reach 60 people and the meeting point needs careful attention. Add a canal cruise if selected.

“First off the address that they provided to us was where the buses were not where we were supposed to meet so it took us nearly 20 minutes to find where we were supposed to find the group. The tour guide was more interested in telling us about the value of his and the bus drivers $1.2 million euro, homes and lack of resources than anything that would’ve been of interest or relevant to a tour. Once we arrive at the destination, the tour guide was essentially useless and we had zero interaction with him. I would suggest saving your money and just taking an Uber to this area. You…”

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Amsterdam: Dutch Cheese Tasting Experience with Wine - Five Gouda cheeses, each with a different job
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Amsterdam: Dutch Cheese Tasting Experience with Wine

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 hosts such as Aris or Rik. Sample five Gouda cheeses, including Old Amsterdam, with red, white, and port wines, then use your 20% shop discount to take favorites home.

“Our guide Ares was fantastic, enthusiastic and generous with the wine. Discount on the store afterwards so well worth it.”

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Eating Amsterdam: Food Tour & Canals Cruise - Herring and kibbeling at Vishandel Centrum
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Eating Amsterdam: Food Tour & Canals Cruise

9.Eating Amsterdam: Food Tour & Canals Cruise

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

Walk through Amsterdam’s Jordaan with an English-speaking guide such as Paul, Gerard, Elena, or Aileen, sampling apple pie, herring, Gouda, roti, poffertjes, bitterballen, and jenever before a one-hour wooden-boat cruise.

“Solid tour of some good destinations with a good variety of stops. Could be more informative but was fun.”

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Amsterdam High-End Dutch Food & History Tour - Up to 8 guests - Saturday: market food, farmhouse cheese, and Dutch wine
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Amsterdam High-End Dutch Food & History Tour – Up to 8 guests

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

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

Walk Amsterdam with a guide such as Rudolph, Catharina, Jan, or David, stopping at brown cafés, markets, delis, fish shops, and historic places for Dutch cheese, apple pie, satay, herring, wine, and bitterballen. The four-hour tour takes up to eight people and varies by day.

“We are a group of four joining another two couples from the states. The eight of us are visiting Amsterdam. I communicated with Thijs, the founder of the operator, as I intended to give a fair review base on facts. Firstly, it would be unfair to give a one star review given all the good efforts and care our guide Mark, the operating company and the owners of places we visited had put in, therefore two stars. We have enjoyed our time with Mark our guide, the places we visited as well as friendly gestures of other guests. The culprit who left us a really bad taste with this tour…”

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Amsterdam's Market Street Food Tour with Streat Bites - Starting in De Pijp at Ferdinand Bolstraat 93A
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Amsterdam’s Market Street Food Tour with Streat Bites

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 sampling Dutch street food around Albert Cuyp Market in Amsterdam’s De Pijp. Your English-speaking guide leads you to family-run spots for fries, herring, stroopwafels, snacks, drinks, and edible souvenirs. Vegetarian needs are accommodated, but most tastings are not vegan-friendly.

“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: Historical Highlights Walking Tour with Tasting - Canals, bridges, and the city built on trade
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Amsterdam: Historical Highlights Walking Tour with Tasting

12.Historical Highlights Walking Tour with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 381 reviews · 2 hours · from $34

Walk from Dam Square through Amsterdam’s medieval and Golden Age center with a guide in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish, or Portuguese. Expect the Royal Palace, canals, Begijnhof, Flower Market, Amstel River, lively stories, and a Dutch food tasting, though the tasting may be modest.

“Edwin was wonderful. He even made sure we knew how to get back to the city center. He was very knowledgeable and told us very interesting things about the history of of Amsterdam.”

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Amsterdam Food Tour of 10+ Local Classic Tastings in Jordaan Area - Poffertjes begin the Dutch tasting lineup
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Amsterdam Food Tour of 10+ Local Classic Tastings in Jordaan Area

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

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

Spend about three hours walking Amsterdam’s Jordaan while tasting poffertjes, Gouda, herring, kibbeling, bitterballen, apple cake, beer, and a secret dish. Guides such as Holly, Helen, Jolanda, Jules, and Lorina have led this route, which is limited to 12 people and can be booked privately.

“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: Jordaan District Local Food Walking Tour - Six stops, several styles of Amsterdam food
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Amsterdam: Jordaan District Local Food Walking Tour

14.Jordaan District Local Food Walking Tour

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

Spend three hours walking Amsterdam’s Jordaan with an English-speaking local guide such as Gerard, Danielle, or Elena. Visit six eateries for Dutch and international bites, hear how the district changed, and finish near the Anne Frank House. Expect gentle walking, canal views, and tastings that can replace a meal.

“The roti was superb and the overall experience really nice.”

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Amsterdam: Dutch Bitterballen and Croquette Tasting - What arrives on the tasting plate
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Amsterdam: Dutch Bitterballen and Croquette Tasting

15.Dutch Bitterballen and Croquette Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 193 reviews · from $15Best value

Meet at Grand Café Restaurant 1e Klas inside Amsterdam Centraal for six Dutch bitterballen and croquettes, table water, and a close look at Pierre Cuypers’ 1885 station design. A waiter explains each flavor, while beer, wine, and soft drinks are available separately.

“venue was beautiful, bitterballen were ok. we got 6 each to try along with written description of what they were. not much interaction with waitors who were pleasant but not particularly friendly. and pay for your drinks. but still nice.”

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