6 Shopping Tours in the Netherlands Worth Your Time

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.Amsterdam Private Shopping Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 3 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $204

Explore Amsterdam’s best shopping districts with a private English-speaking guide. Browse vintage clothing, Dutch design, markets, indie boutiques, and luxury stores in Negen Straatjes, Jordaan, De Pijp, and Oud Zuid. Choose a 2, 4, or 6-hour walking route, with central hotel pickup available on request.

“Eve was incredible! She cut through the shops we didn’t need to see and showed us great shops with amazing options. Really great finds. We got special treatment from the store attendants bc of Eve. She has phenomenal taste and style. It was a really lovely experience with a great person. Will definitely do it again and request Eve.”

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5.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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6.New Optimist: Atelier Visit & Shopping tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $0

Visit New Optimist’s Amsterdam atelier for a 60-minute guided tour in English, Dutch, or Arabic. Meet the makers, see circular design at work, enjoy drinks, then browse limited-edition streetwear with a personal stylist and 10% shop discount. Groups are limited to six.

“Super nice to see how the product is made in the atelier, We were pleasantly surprised. Thanks you.”

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