Amsterdam Food Tours

05/09/2024

Thank you for the great review, Debra! We're so happy to hear that you loved the tour and enjoyed a memorable afternoon with us!

27/06/2024

Watch here why you should book a food tour with us! With many thanks to our great partners like Boca's , Pure Boats Amsterdam , Café Nieuw Amsterdam and Bourgondisch Lifestyle

05/06/2024

Make the most of your Amsterdam visit on our Private Dutch Food & Canal Tour. Start with a delicious Dutch food walking tour of the Jordaan area followed by a luxury canal cruise on a beautiful boat from our new and fantastic partner ....what can possibly be more fun than this?

10/05/2024

Great Food, Great Boat, Great Canals, Great Guides, Great... to see you in Amsterdam?

Book your private Dutch Food & Canal Tour here:
https://amsterdamfoodtours.com/tours/dutch-food-canal-private-tour

06/05/2024

White asparagus, a Dutch delicacy for over 350 years are now in season. Read our new blogpost to learn more about them and where to eat them in Amsterdam. Hurry up, they will be gone in June!

https://amsterdamfoodtours.com/amsterdam-tips/white-asparagus

28/04/2024

No, this is not Amsterdam, but we go far to test the best for you 😀 Like the fabulous sparkling wines of Domein Holset - BruisendWijnhuis in the Dutch province of Limburg. Yes, we do have hills in The Netherlands! And the great thing is you can try these wines in Amsterdam yourself, for example, at our great food partner Design & Wijn of our amazing custom food tour such as a walking dinner tour including a Dutch wine tasting. Just let us know !

25/04/2024

This Saturday is King's Day. What are the Dutch celebrating? What should you do? And what has the 'Mistake Tourist' to do with it? Find out in our new blog post:

https://amsterdamfoodtours.com/amsterdam-tips/kingsday-in-amsterdam

02/04/2024

Have you seen our latest blog post?

https://amsterdamfoodtours.com/amsterdam-tips/top-tips-for-exploring-the-dutch-windmills-and-countryside

Discover great tips for more original and authentic day trips so that you can enjoy a unique experience in the Netherlands. Windmill tours | Dutch countryside

27/03/2024

Thanks Goochette for your lovely review! This is exactly the kind of experience that we aim to create for all our guests!

22/03/2024

Apple pie is a true Dutch pastry, and despite the popular saying, “As American as an apple pie”, the recipe for apple pie can be found in the oldest known Dutch cookbook, dating back to 1514.

And now you can easily make your own delicious Dutch apple pie at home, using this unique recipe created by our dear friend and Michelin starred pastry chef Estefhan Meijer.

https://amsterdamfoodtours.com/amsterdam-tips/how-to-make-your-own-delicious-dutch-apple-pie-recipe

Estefhan created this recipe especially for Amsterdam Food Tours, combining elements of the rustic Dutch apple pie with an upscale look and taste befitting his fabulous patisserie.

Will you be making this pie? Let us know how it turns out!

13/03/2024

One of the reasons we think our guides are the best in Amsterdam is that we often get together for inspiration and training.

Yesterday, art specialist Rudolph showed Thijs, Nanno, and Marjolein around the temporary Frans Hals exhibition at the Rijksmuseum. Painters like Van Gogh and Manet were hugely influenced by this 17th century Dutch master from Haarlem.

Would you also like a private tour of the Rijksmuseum? You can always combine our Rijksmuseum Private Tour with one of our food tours to make the most of your day in Amsterdam!

Check out all the tours here: https://amsterdamfoodtours.com/tours

06/03/2024

It’s so good to hear that your tour with us was the highlight of your weekend! We love giving our guests a warm welcome in Amsterdam.

04/03/2024

Do you want to do a food tour, a history tour and a canal tour all in one? Then you need to check out our Dutch Food & Canal Tour!

On this private tour, you will first enjoy a 3-hour walking food tour through the Jordaan and Canal Belt area, followed by a 1.5-hour leisurely private boat cruise along Amsterdam’s picturesque canals on a luxurious wooden ‘salon boat’ with your local guide.

Join us and see Amsterdam from a different perspective while you admire the beauty of the city’s canals - all while enjoying a selection of the finest Dutch artisan cheeses on board.

Want to book your spot or find out more? Go to: https://amsterdamfoodtours.com/tours/dutch-food-canal-private-tour

01/03/2024

Have you seen our latest blog post?

https://amsterdamfoodtours.com/amsterdam-tips/5-buildings-you-dont-want-to-miss-when-exploring-amsterdam

Our food tours are about much more than just the food. You also get to explore the architecture, history, and culture of Amsterdam. And since many of our tour guides have their own areas of expertise in addition to food, they each have fascinating stories to tell you about the city, as well as inter...

28/02/2024

What’s the first thing you like to do when you visit a new city? For us, it’s definitely exploring the food scene!

26/02/2024

Cafe ‘t Papeneiland is a great example of a so-called ‘bruin cafe’ or brown cafe, which is a typical type of Dutch pub.

The brown in the name refers to the use of wood and timber for the interior, which gives these pubs their ‘gezellige’ atmosphere. Usually, with these types of pubs, there is no music being played, so that you can easily have a conversation with your companions. And you will often find free or nearly free hard-boiled eggs at the bar.

One of the myths surrounding Cafe ‘t Papeneiland is that there’s a tunnel leading from the cafe under the Prinsengracht to a hidden church called the Posthoorn. The story has it that this tunnel provided an escape route for the Catholics from the church to the pub. It’s a made-up story, introduced decades ago by owner Opa Tiel, but many locals assume it to be a true story.

Cafe ‘t Papeneiland is also our home base, from which the Grand Dutch Food & History Tour starts. Here, we enjoy their iconic apple pie, for which even Bill Clinton paid them a visit.

21/02/2024

Thank you for the great review, Niamh! We’re happy we could be part of your best day in Amsterdam and that we could share our knowledge of the city with you.

16/02/2024

Want to try making your own tasty Dutch comfort food at home? Then we can highly recommend this hachee recipe from Daring Gourmet:

A traditional beef and onion stew from the Netherlands, this Hachee recipe has a wonderfully rich flavor profile everyone will love!

14/02/2024

Happy Valentine’s Day! Are you looking for a lovely place to go for dinner in Amsterdam? Many restaurants require a reservation, but if you haven’t made one yet, there’s no need to stress!

Some restaurants in the city keep a large portion of tables available for walk-ins only. Here are our top recommendations for walk-in restaurant options on Valentine’s Day:

1 – Café Beurre Amsterdam
2 – The Seafood Bar

The Damrak location of The Seafood Bar is brand new in Amsterdam, and it’s situated in the former Stock Exchange, which was built by the famous Dutch architect Berlage in 1903.

And if you’d like to buy a beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers for your Valentine? Then we suggest visiting the flower auction in Aalsmeer (the largest flower auction in the world) or going to one of the various daily markets, such as the Albert Cuyp Markt, Dappermarkt, or Ten Kate Markt.

12/02/2024

Do you want to try different styles of Dutch craft beer from small breweries? And do you also want to enjoy some of the delicious Dutch food that Amsterdam has to offer? Then you need to check out our Dutch Craft Beer and Food Private Tour!

On this tour, you will discover Dutch craft beer and food with a qualified beer sommelier. The tour can be easily adapted to your level of knowledge and interest and is a great choice if you are a beer lover, food lover, or both.

Your guide, who is also a beer sommelier, will take you to a local craft beer place, a cheese shop, and a restaurant where you will be able to enjoy a Dutch beer and food pairing. In between, you will also see some of Amsterdam and learn more about the city.

Since this is such a diverse tour that is also flexible according to your preferences, it’s a great option even if some of your companions are less interested in beer than you are!

Find all the tour details and booking options on our website: https://amsterdamfoodtours.com/tours/dutch-beer-food-private-tour

09/02/2024

If you’re looking for the best vegetarian food in Amsterdam, we’ve got some great tips for you. The vegetarian restaurants on our list offer much more than just salads. In fact, even meat lovers will be pleasantly surprised by the plant-based options on offer.

Check out our blog post on the Top 3 Vegetarian Restaurants in Amsterdam here: https://amsterdamfoodtours.com/amsterdam-tips/discover-the-top-3-vegetarian-restaurants-in-amsterdam

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07/02/2024

Thank you for your wonderful review, Jenny! We’re always happy to read about our guests’ tasty new food experiences. And we’re so glad you enjoyed the smoked eel and the haring!

Do you also want to discover delicious Dutch cuisine with a local guide? Then join us on one of our food tours! https://amsterdamfoodtours.com/tours

05/02/2024

The Dutch food culture is so rich and diverse that is simply impossible to serve it all to you on our food tours. But we can at least give you some tips on what else to try and where to find it in Amsterdam.

Today we're highlighting 'Limburgse Vlaai'. This pastry delicacy from the province of Limburg has recently been granted regional product name protection by the EU, meaning that it can only be called Limburgse Vlaai if it is made there. The round pastry is traditionally filled with rice or fruit, and like our Dutch apple pie, it is not a dessert, but a treat for any time of day.

Our tip for where to try ‘Limburgse Vlaai’ in Amsterdam is at Zoet & Hartig Haarlemmerdijk (https://www.facebook.com/zoetenhartigamsterdam/?locale=nl_NL), where the fresh ‘vlaaien’ are brought in directly from Limburg.

02/02/2024

Did you know?

One of the many stories about why the houses in Amsterdam are so narrow is that it is a result of the old tax laws. It's often said that the amount of property tax you paid used to depend on the width of your house.

Another explanation could simply be that there wasn't much space in a rapidly growing city.

31/01/2024

Are you going to Amsterdam with children? And are you looking for fun activities to keep them entertained? Then a visit to the Mouse Mansion is a must!

The Mouse Mansion is a family business, originally started by a mother who began writing books based on her own childhood. Now there is a whole series of books and they make their own displays out of waste materials. Many local Amsterdam children have read the Mouse Mansion books, and the original Mouse Mansion is on display in the city's public library.

The original location of the Mouse Mansion was in the Jordaan, but it can now be found in the city center.

Want to know more about the Mouse Mansion and the activities you can take part in? Visit their website:

Discover the world of Sam and Julia in the children's book series made by artist Karina Schaapman. Handmade with love. Buy books, mice, DIY kits and other Mouse Mansion merchandise directly from the makers: Amsterdam based family business. Build your own Mouse Mansion!

29/01/2024

Looking for an amazing steak restaurant in Amsterdam? Then we highly recommend you check out one of the following:

1 - Salmuera -
2 - Cannibale Royale
3 - Mr. Meat Steak & Burger .meat_amsterdam

In the city center, you’ll find many steakhouses that are aimed at tourists, and many of these aren’t so great. Instead, we’d suggest checking out the restaurants on this list, or to go looking in the surrounding neighborhoods, such as the Jordaan, Amsterdam Oud-Zuid, or Amsterdam West.

Have you found a great steak in Amsterdam? Let us know in the comments!

24/01/2024

Thanks Lydia for this wonderful review! We’re happy you had such a wonderful time, despite the rainy weather!

If you’re looking for a great food tour in Amsterdam, no matter what the season, check out our website and find the tour that suits you best: https://amsterdamfoodtours.com/tours

19/01/2024

Visiting Amsterdam soon? We can highly recommend a visit to Wynand Fockink for a genever tasting!

Genever (or jenever in Dutch, from ‘jenever bes’ or juniper berry) is a traditional Dutch spirit, and it is from genever that English gin is derived. Wynand Fockink has been making genever since 1679, and their beautiful tasting room is located right next to Dam square. While they don’t have organized tastings, their tasting room and shop are open daily.

They also make many liqueurs, such as ‘Hansje in de kelder’ made with flavors like orange, cinnamon, and bergamot. The literal translation of this liqueur is ‘Little Hans in the Cellar’ and it was often served in a special silver glass to announce a pregnancy.

Have you tried genever? Let us know in the comments!

17/01/2024

Have you seen it yet? Our new website is live! We’ve added more useful tour info, updated the FAQs, and made booking even easier. You’ll also find a few new tours, such as the Dutch Beer & Food Private Tour and the Indonesian Rice Table Tour!

Curious to see what the new website looks like? Check it out here: https://amsterdamfoodtours.com

15/01/2024

Already planning your spring or summer trip to Amsterdam? If you love good food and enjoy learning about culture and history, then you definitely need to check out the Grand Dutch Food & History Tour!

Why? Because the Grand Dutch Food & History Tour is the most comprehensive, fun, interesting, and diverse Dutch food and history tour of Amsterdam. Your tour guide will take you on a series of tastings, during which you will try delicious Dutch food, such as mouth-watering apple pie, locally produced cheese, and a classic Indonesian dish.

Between tastings, you will learn about Amsterdam: from its earliest beginnings through the Golden Age to the present. All in an inspiring and entertaining way.

Want to find out more? Go to our website: https://amsterdamfoodtours.com/tours/grand-dutch-food-tour