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The 15 Food Tours in Amsterdam to Shortlist

67 tours  ·  from $12

Here is the shortlist: 15 food tours in Amsterdam that hold up against the money, each with what it costs and the one thing to check before you commit.

10 Tastes of Amsterdam: Food Tour by UNESCO Canals and Jordaan - Spui, books, and a hot stroopwafel
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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 three hours walking Amsterdam with a local guide such as Dennis, Maria, Kees, or Joeri, stopping for 10 Dutch tastings at cheese shops, bakeries, cafés, and market stalls. Expect Gouda, herring, stroopwafels, chocolate, poffertjes, drinks, and plenty of canal-side history in a small group.

“Good guide but all sorts of short cuts taken on the food experience. Not a good value for the money.”

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Amsterdam Food and Cultural Tour with Tastings - Starting at 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

Spend about three and a half hours walking central Amsterdam with Roman, tasting Dutch favorites such as herring, fries, cheese, and Tom Pouce. The route links the Bloemenmarkt, Begijnhof, Torensluis, Anne Frank House area, and Jordaan, with history and humor between food stops. It is vegetarian, but not vegan or gluten free.

“Roman was excellent guide with knowledge! He was very kind and his service was impeccable. Highly recommend!”

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Amsterdam Jordaan Food & Drinks Tour with Eating Europe - Herring and kibbeling at Vishandel Centrum
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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 Amsterdam’s Jordaan for about three hours with an English-speaking guide such as Gerard, Elena, Danielle, Paul, or Stephanie. Stop at brown cafés, fish shops, and family-run food spots for apple pie, herring, kibbeling, Gouda, roti, poffertjes, bitterballen, and jenever. The group is capped at 12, and tastings can vary by season.

“Danielle was terrific! She was very informative and we walked away with a good understanding of Dutch culture. Lots of walking but also lots of food, so I didn’t feel like I over indulged by the end of the tour. Also appreciated the group size was a maximum of 12.”

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Amsterdam: Premium Henri Willig Cheese Tasting Experience - Ten cheeses, three dips, and plenty to compare
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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

Meet a Henri Willig cheese host in old Amsterdam for a 40-minute to one-hour tasting. Sample 10 Gouda pieces made with different milk types and flavors, pair them with dips and mustard, watch a short cheesemaking film, enjoy two drinks, and receive 10% off shop purchases. Hosts may include Martin, Suzanne, Heloise, or Quinten.

“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 - Cheese, wine, and the right expectation
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Amsterdam: Cheese & Wine Cruise Tasting Experience

5.Cheese & Wine Cruise Tasting Experience

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

Enjoy a 75-minute evening cruise from Damrak Pier 5, near Central Station, with Dutch cheeses, salty snacks, and unlimited wine, beer, or soft drinks. Your English-speaking host and captain point out the Canal Belt, Anne Frank House, Magere Brug, houseboats, and more. The heated boat has a toilet and returns to Damrak.

“absolutely amazing and highly recommend. wine kept coming and there was enough, but not too much, guided talk”

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Amsterdam: Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings - Meeting at 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

Spend 3.5 hours walking central Amsterdam with a local guide, often Roman, and tasting Dutch cheese, herring, kibbeling, stroopwafels, bitterballen, fries, grilled cheese, and apple tart. The route links the Flower Market, Begijnhof, Royal Palace, Anne Frank House area, Westerkerk, and Jordaan. Expect plenty of walking and no hotel pickup.

“We had an incredible time, there was plenty of food and the places we went to where great! Don't hesitate and book this tour, Roman is the best tour guide.”

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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

This 3.5-hour English-guided trip takes you from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans, a recreated village of working windmills, wooden homes, shops, and barns. You will see clogs made, taste Dutch farm cheese, and have free time to explore. Guides such as Rick, Anna, Eveline, and Rob have led departures, though names vary. Add the optional canal cruise for a second Amsterdam highlight.

“Very interesting and fun. We saw wooden shoes being made and working windmills. We also have cheese making with samples.”

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Amsterdam: Dutch Cheese Tasting Experience with Wine - Five Gouda cheeses, five small lessons
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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 a cheese host. You will sample five Gouda cheeses, including Old Amsterdam, with red, white, and port wines, plus fig bread and water. The upstairs room is reached by stairs, and the shop offers 20% off afterward.

“Excellent guide, funny, informative, we had a good experience , will highly recommend to my friends”

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Eating Amsterdam: Food Tour & Canals Cruise - Herring, kibbeling, and the Dutch taste for fish
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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

Spend 3.5 hours eating through Amsterdam’s Jordaan with an English-speaking guide such as Paul, Gerard, Elena, or Bart. Try apple pie, herring, Gouda, roti, poffertjes, bitterballen, and jenever, then finish with a one-hour cruise on a vintage wooden boat. Stops and tastings can change by season.

“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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Amsterdam High-End Dutch Food & History Tour - Up to 8 guests - Why the history adds value to the food
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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

Spend about four hours walking Amsterdam with a guide such as Rudolph, Catharina, Jan, or David. Taste apple pie, Dutch cheese, herring, eel, bitterballen, Indonesian satay, and more at family-run shops, cafés, and markets. Groups are capped at eight, with indoor plans for poor weather.

“Jan was good. The food was very good and the overall tour was very good. Jan was knowledgeable and fun.”

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Amsterdam's Market Street Food Tour with Streat Bites - What the small group adds
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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 eating your way through Amsterdam’s Albert Cuyp Market and the Pijp. Your English-speaking local guide introduces you to Dutch fries, herring, stroopwafels, family-run food spots, drinks, and edible souvenirs. Groups are capped at 12, and vegetarian options are available.

“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 - Medieval lanes and the city’s Golden Age
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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

Spend two hours walking Amsterdam’s old center with a guide in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish, or Portuguese. You’ll see Dam Square, the Royal Palace, Begijnhof, the Flower Market, the Mint Tower, major canals, and the Amstel River. Guides such as Mike, Edwin, and Sebastian are known for lively storytelling. A Dutch tasting is included, though its size can vary.

“Our tour guide Sebastian did a very nice job in sharing a lot of interesting information about Amsterdam. He not only shared info about the history and culture but also some fun facts. I recommend the tour! However, there's some room for improvement on the name of the tour, there really isn't much of a tasting”

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Amsterdam Food Tour of 10+ Local Classic Tastings in Jordaan Area - At the fishmonger: herring and kibbeling
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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 with a guide such as Holly, Jolanda, or Lorina, stopping for poffertjes, cheese, herring, kibbeling, bitterballen, apple cake, beer, and more. You’ll also pass the Westertoren, Homomonument, and Anne Frank House area, with a secret dish saved for the end.

“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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Amsterdam: Jordaan District Local Food Walking Tour - Meeting the guide and starting beside the canal
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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 eating and walking through Amsterdam’s Jordaan with an English-speaking local guide. You’ll visit six food stops, sample Dutch and international favorites, hear stories about the district’s past, and finish near the Anne Frank House. Guides include Gerard, Danielle, Elena, and Rozanne.

“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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Amsterdam: Dutch Bitterballen and Croquette Tasting - A first-class waiting room designed by Pierre Cuypers
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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 on platform 2B inside Amsterdam Centraal. In about an hour, you’ll taste six Dutch bitterballen and croquettes, including veal, Peking duck, Thai green curry, cheese and arugula, chicken satay, and shrimp. Staff explain each snack while you take in Pierre Cuypers’s grand station design.

“Excellent service - atmosphere in a room from days gone by interesting food/drinks available - good for ‘people watching’.”

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