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
Enjoy the most comprehensive, fun, interesting, and diverse Dutch food and history tour of Amsterdam. Your private 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. And above all, this tour is about introducing you to Amsterdam and the Dutch culture, making you feel welcome in our beautiful city, and giving you a glimpse into the local way of life.
This tour is perfect for travel groups, families, groups of friends, company outings, etc. who want to explore Amsterdam’s food and history in a private group setting. It’s also suitable for all ages.
Tour Highlights
- 6 tastings making up for a large meal
- Choose your own drink at 4 locations
- Visit local shops, bars, and restaurants
- Discover the 17th century Jordaan area and the Canal Belt
- Learn about the Amsterdam history and Dutch culture
On the tour, you will taste a wide variety of Dutch food and drinks. The specific locations and tastings differ depending on the day of the week, since the opening hours of our carefully selected food partners vary and we only want to serve you the best food. Whichever day you do the tour with us, we promise that there will be plenty of delicious Dutch food for you to enjoy!
Here are the tastings for each day of the week:
Sunday
- Dutch apple pie & a beverage
- Dutch fries
- Dutch sausages (3 types)
- Indonesian chicken satay, beef rendang, sweet cake (spekkoek) & a beverage
- Dutch cheese tasting including 4 types of cheese, along with wine & water
- Dutch bitterballen & a beverage (including craft beer or jenever)
Monday
- Dutch apple pie & a beverage
- Indonesian chicken satay, beef rendang, sweet cake (spekkoek) & a beverage
- Dutch cheese tasting including 3 types of cheese along with wine
- Dutch shrimp croquette
- Dutch cold sausage (ossenworst) & a beverage (including craft beer or jenever)
Tuesday to Friday
- Dutch apple pie & a beverage
- Indonesian chicken satay, beef rendang, sweet cake (spekkoek) & a beverage
- Dutch sausages (3 types)
- Dutch herring, smoked eel, and fried cod (kibbeling)
- Dutch cheese tasting including 4 types of cheese, along with wine & water
- Dutch bitterballen & a beverage (including craft beer or jenever)
Saturday
- Dutch apple pie & a beverage
- Dutch herring, smoked eel, and fried cod (kibbeling)
- Indonesian satay
- Stroopwafel & chocolate
- Dutch cheese tasting including 4 types of cheese, along with wine & water
- Dutch bitterballen, smoked sausage (ossenworst) & a beverage (including craft beer or jenever)
Practical details
- Duration: 4 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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End point
| Group size | Total price |
|---|---|
| 1 person | €325 |
| Group of 2 | €430 |
| Group of 3 | €510 |
| Group of 4 | €580 |
| Group of 5 | €675 |
| Group of 6 | €750 |
| Group of 7 | €840 |
| Group of 8 | €920 |
| Group of 9 | €990 |
| Group of 10 | €1070 |
| More than 10 | On request |
Want to book for a group of more than 10? Please contact us by sending an email to [email protected] and we’ll be in touch with you.
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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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