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
Get a delicious, fun and interesting introduction to Dutch food and Amsterdam history on this walking food tour through the popular 17th century Jordaan area and the famous Amsterdam canal belt.
The private tour option of the Grand Dutch Food & History Tour ensures an exclusive journey with your own dedicated local guide, small group flexibility, and a range of add-on services, such as hotel pick-up and drop-off, transfer services, and guiding in languages other than English, including German, French, Portuguese, and Hebrew.
Enjoy homemade Dutch apple pie in one of Amsterdam’s most well-known Dutch ‘brown’ pubs, sample exclusive Dutch cheeses in the private tasting room of a cheese store that ripens its own cheese and supplies many Michelin restaurants, try the famous Dutch ‘haring’ and other fish specialities, and savor Satay Ajam a classic dish from the Dutch-Indonesian ‘Rijsttafel’ (‘Rice Table’). And that’s just to name a few examples!
Learn about the origins of Dutch food and how it has shaped our history, whilst getting familiar with the Amsterdam’s past and present, architecture, and culture on the leisurely guided walks in between stops.
Please note that tastings may vary depending the day of the week. For more information, please contact us.
Tour Highlights
- 6 Dutch tastings making up for more than a full meal
- Drinks included at 4 food stops
- 4 out of 6 tastings are inside and seated
- Enjoy Dutch food and discover Amsterdam history in one tour
- Suitable for most dietary requirements
- Next to English or Dutch, ask us for German, Portuguese, French or Hebrew speaking guides
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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