Private Grand Dutch Food & History Tour
Discover Dutch food and history with a private guide
See and taste the best of Amsterdam in a private group
Opt for a private version of the Grand Dutch Food & History Tour for a fully personalized experience. Enjoy flexible start times, optional hotel pick-up and transfer services, and the comfort of exploring at your own pace.
Private tours are also available in multiple languages, including German, French, Portuguese, and Hebrew, in addition to English and Dutch. Please contact us to check availability before booking.
About the 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
The route and tastings change from day to day, making every tour a little different. This is because we only work with small, authentic businesses, and some of them are not open every day. We also like to take the opportunities each day offers—such as visiting the markets on Wednesday and Saturday—and each season brings new flavors to the table. What never changes is the quality: every tour features unique places serving the very best of Dutch food and drinks. Please find our tastings per day below but keep in mind this may still vary. And if you wonder why we serve Indonesian food, it’s because Indonesia was occupied by the Dutch for more than 340 years, leaving a deep influence on Dutch history and cuisine. Book now and get ready for more fantastic Amsterdam stories, delicious Dutch food and great company!
Sunday & Monday
Dutch apple pie · Warm grilled sausage sandwich · Dutch cheese tasting · Indonesian satay (“rice table” dish) · Bitterballen · 4 drinks of your choice, including local craft beer or Dutch jenever
Tuesday to Friday
Dutch apple pie · Dutch sausages · Dutch wine & cheese tasting · Fish tasting: herring, kibbeling (fried cod), smoked eel · Indonesian satay (“rice table” dish) · Bitterballen · 4 drinks of your choice, including local craft beer or Dutch jenever
Saturday
Dutch apple pie · Indonesian satay (“rice table” dish) at the market · Dutch sausages · Dutch wine & cheese tasting · Bitterballen · 4 drinks of your choice, including local craft beer or Dutch jenever
Tour Highlights
A food and history tour in one: taste Dutch flavors while hearing the stories behind them
Boutique small-group experience with comfort and reserved seating
Stroll through the Jordaan and along Amsterdam’s most scenic canals
Daily-changing routes with authentic shops, cafés, and markets
Local Dutch guides who share their Amsterdam with you — and give tips for the rest of your stay
- Private tour , flexible start times, pick up services, various languages
Practical details
- Duration: 3.5 hours (2 km easy walking)
- Stops: 6 food stops
- Tour days: Monday to Sunday
- Group size: up to 10 (contact us for larger groups)
- Food and (standard) drinks included. Special drinks such as cocktails are optional.
- Dietary accommodations: Vegetarian, pescatarian, and gluten-free diets can be accommodated, as well as nut allergies, no beef, and alcohol-free lifestyles. A vegan version of this tour is available upon request at an additional charge per person.
- Languages: English (Dutch, French, German, and Spanish available on request)
- Starting point: Cafe ‘t Papeneiland
- End point: Cafe Nieuw Amsterdam
- FAQ
Customization options
Since this is a private tour, there are various customization options available.
You can choose your own start time. Tours can start any time between 10:30am and 3 pm.
You can make use of our free pick-up/drop-off services if you are located within a 10-minutes walk of the start and/or end point of the tour. For further distances the extra charge is €50 per one way plus the cost of transfer if used.
You can request a vegan tour at an additional cost per person.
Cancellation policy
Cancellation is free of charge and refundable when you cancel at least 2 weeks before the tour date.
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If you don’t see availability for the date(s) you have in mind, please contact us!
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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