Private Dutch Food Walking & Boat Tour
Enjoy the best of Dutch food and Amsterdam on foot and per luxury boat
Get the best out of your Amsterdam trip with 2 tours in 1
The Dutch Food & Canal Tour combines a walking food and history tour, and a private canal cruise in one complete Amsterdam experience.
The tour begins with a 3.5-hour walking food tour through the charming Jordaan and Canal Belt neighborhoods, followed by a 1.5-hour private cruise along Amsterdam’s picturesque canals on a luxurious wooden ‘salon boat’, accompanied by your guide.
During the walking tour, guests enjoy a wide variety of authentic Dutch tastings, including:
- Homemade apple pie
Dutch charcuterie, like ‘Ossenworst’
Artisanal Dutch cheeses in a private tasting room
Satay Ajam (Dutch-Indonesian rijsttafel dish)
Three classic Dutch fish tastings including ‘haring’
Please note: tastings may vary depending on the day of the week.
For more information about the menu for your specific tour date, please contact us.
The private boat cruise offers a unique perspective of the city’s famous canals. While cruising, you will be served ‘bitterballen’ (a classic Dutch snack) along with drinks, enjoying the relaxing atmosphere on board.
Tour Highlights
- Discover Amsterdam both from land and water
- Enjoy 5 tastings of delicious Dutch food
- Drinks included
- Explore the famous Amsterdam canals on a private and luxury wooden boat
Information about the boat
We work with a small group of professional and fully licensed boat operators and all boats are:
- Private
- Belong to the luxury ‘salon’ boat class
- Have inside and outside seatings
- Can be fully covered
- Have a bar on board
- Have a toilet and heating
Practical details
- Duration: 4.5 hours (3 hours walking food tour and 1.5 hours boat tour)
- Stops: 4 food stops and the boat on the canal
- Group size: max. 8 people (contact us for larger groups)
- Food, drinks, boat, and tour guide included
- 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.
- Language: English (Dutch, French, German, and Spanish available on request)
- Starting point: Café ‘t Papeneiland
- Ending point: Herenmarkt (dock) – this can be customized upon request
- Accessibility: The boat has steep entrances and there are some height differences because of the dock, etc. As a result, the tour is not suitable for wheelchairs or people with reduced mobility. We recommend doing the Private Dutch Food & History Tour instead.
- FAQ
Customization options
Since this is a private tour, there are various customization options available.
Group size: contact us if you would like to do the tour with a group of more than 8 people.
End point of the boat tour: this can be customized upon request.
Pick-up services: available upon request. Additional costs may apply, depending on the distance involved.
Special requests for on board the boat: for example, champagne on board can be arranged for an additional charge.
Duration: A longer canal tour can be arranged upon request.
Cancellation policy
Cancellation (with exception of the boat costs) is free of charge and refundable when you cancel at least 1 week before the tour date.
Boat costs are non-refundable if you cancel less than 3 weeks before the tour date.
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Online bookings for private tours close automatically 2 weeks prior to the tour date. If you want to book a private tour within a shorter timeframe, please email us at [email protected]
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