The 4 Market Tours in the Netherlands Still Worth the Money

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

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

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

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

Spend about 2.5 hours in De Pijp with an English-speaking guide such as Gerard, Bernardo, or Danielle. Visit Albert Cuyp Market, sample Gouda and Dutch ham, eat a broodje gezond, bake a stroopwafel, and learn how food connects to Amsterdam’s neighborhoods and history. Groups are capped at 12 people.

“Danielle was a fantastic guide! She was so generous in bringing us around and sharing her deep knowledge of Amsterdam, the food, history, and people. The food spots were also fantastic, especially the Surinamese restuarant!”

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3.Dutch Street Food Tour on Amsterdam Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $68Best value

Join a foodie guide at Amsterdam’s Albert Cuyp Market for a two-hour walk through Dutch snacks, produce, culture, and history. The tastings add up to lunch, with a first soft drink and local boutique beer included. Guide Noam is praised for friendly, responsive help, including follow-up advice by WhatsApp.

“This was a great beginning to my trip to Amsterdam. I learned a lot from Noam about Amsterdam and its food but also Noam got back to me via WhatsApp to answer a question about a name of a food I had forgotten. Very responsive guide and very personable. You want to take this tour when you’re in Amsterdam!”

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4.From Amsterdam; Alkmaar Cheese market & Zaanse Schans

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews

Travel from Amsterdam Noord to Alkmaar for the traditional cheese market, a 30-minute guided walk, and free time before visiting Zaanse Schans. Guide Bea has led this route with clear, friendly explanations. Expect historic windmills, wooden clog-making, scenic views, and a compact schedule.

“HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Alkmaar is surprisingly a wonderful place to visit - cheese market trading (Fridays only) & so much cheese tastings, quaint shops, red light district, traditional & modern shops, boat tour, interesting buildings - ALL BEAUTIFUL! Bea our tour guide did a great job- very informative!”

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