Your perfect introduction to Amsterdam and Dutch food

Discover Dutch food & Amsterdam history in one luxurious tour

The Grand Dutch Food & History Tour is a delicious, fun, and insightful way to explore Amsterdam, its’ heritage and Dutch culture through Dutch food. Designed for small groups and led by experienced local Dutch guides, this walking tour combines high-quality tastings with engaging storytelling through some of the city’s most charming neighborhoods.

As you stroll through and around the 17th-century Jordaan—famous for its narrow streets, historic character, and lively local culture, you’ll experience a side of Amsterdam that most visitors miss. Along the way, you’ll also enjoy beautiful views of the city’s iconic canals, including the picturesque Brouwersgracht, often considered one of the most scenic in Amsterdam.

What you’ll eat and drink

• Begin with homemade Dutch apple pie and a drink of your choice in a classic Amsterdam ‘brown’ café
• Visit a 125-year-old butchery shop to learn about and collect handcrafted Dutch charcuterie
• Enjoy a Dutch wine tasting, paired with the charcuterie, artisanal bread and Amsterdam pickles, served in an elegant private tasting space at one of our boutique partner locations (non-alcoholic options available)
• Try the iconic Dutch haring and crispy kibbeling at a traditional fish shop from Volendam
• Savor an exclusive Dutch cheese tasting, accompanied by a carefully selected glass of wine, in a private room of a specialty store that supplies Michelin-starred restaurants (non-alcoholic options available)
• Conclude with bitterballen and a drink—such as a locally crafted beer—at the stylish bistro-restaurant housed in the historic former headquarters of the Dutch West India Company, where the decision was once made to establish a new colony named New Amsterdam—now known as New York

Please note: Tastings vary slightly depending on the day due to food partners opening schedules. Each tour offers the same amount of food and drinks. On Wednesdays and Saturdays a market visit is included. For more information feel free to contact us.

Find the tastings per each day below:

Tuesday to Friday: Tastings as described above (market visit on Wednesdays)
Saturday: Apple pie, Satay Ajam – Indonesian chicken skewer (market), charcuterie, wine tasting, fish, cheese
Sunday: Apple pie, baguette with charcuterie, Satay Ajam, cheese, bitterballen
Monday: Apple pie, baguette with charcuterie, Dutch shrimp croquette, Satay Ajam, cheese (at a restaurant instead of the cheese shop)

Tour Highlights

• Explore the historic Jordaan and Amsterdam canals

• Discover both Dutch food and Amsterdam history in one tour

• Small groups of up to 10 participants for a relaxed and personal experience

• Includes 4 inside and 2 outside tastings that together form a full, satisfying meal

• Visit traditional food producers and specialty shops

• Discover how Amsterdam’s history, trade, and culture are reflected in Dutch food

Practical details

• Duration: 3.5 hours (approximately 2 km easy walking)
• Stops: 5 to 6  
  
• Goes on rain or shine: Most tastings are seated and inside, in case of bad weather the walking distance may be shortened.
• Cancellation: Free to cancel up to 24 hours before the tour. For later cancellations you get a 15% refund. Please note that no-shows are not refunded.
• Tour days:  See the calendar on this page for available dates and time slots. If there is no availability on your preferred date(s), contact us about the possibility of doing the Grand Dutch Food & History Private Tour instead.
  
• Group size: max. 10 people
  
• Food and drinks are included and make up for a large meal
  
• Under 18’s get a discount
• Dietary accommodations: Vegetarian, pescatarian, and gluten-free diets can be accommodated, as well as nut allergies, no beef, and alcohol-free lifestyles. Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for the vegan lifestyle. When you book online, you will be able to list your dietary requirements upon checking out.
  
• Languages: English (Book as a private tour for Dutch, German or French)
• Starting point: Cafe ‘t Papeneiland
• End point: Cafe Nieuw Amsterdam
• FAQ

Customization options

If you would prefer to customize the tour, please look at our Grand Dutch Food & History Private Tour instead.

Cancellation policy

Cancellation is free of charge and refundable when you cancel at least 48 hours in advance.

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