Grand Dutch Food & History Private Tour
Discover Dutch food and history with a private guide
See and taste the best of Amsterdam in a private group
The Grand Dutch Food Tour is 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
Practical details
- Duration: 4 hours (2 km easy walking)
- Stops: 6 food stops
- Availability: Tuesday to Sunday
- Group size: 1 – 30 (max. 10 people per guide)
- 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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The tour was really good and amazing food, especially as I have quite a few intolerances. The company was really good in providing history with the food. Thijs was very accommodating and our tour guide was brilliant. Thanks guys!
We had a wonderful time with Thijs. All the food stops were excellent and Thijs was extremely informative and friendly. It was not only a food tour, but a tour of different areas of Amsterdam with great background information. Would highly recommend. It’s a no brainer.
Highly recommend this tour, Bo was a fantastic tour guide. The history, shops and food were incredible. We did this on a rainy day and loved every minute of the tour.
Catherina was fantastic. She was funny, engaging, and entertaining. It was a good mix of food, culture, and history and it was perfect. It was Hazella!
Our guide Mark was excellent. His deep knowledge of the history of Holland and Amsterdam in particular was top notch. Sharing his knowledge of Amsterdam from its early days of it being a commercial power in merchant trade and how this influenced the cuisine and culture of Amsterdam to this day. We visited small shops with expertise in traditional local foods. From apple pie made with apples only found in Amsterdam to an excellent cheese shop whose cheese master recently was awarded the world gold medal. I cannot more highly recommend this tour if you are both a foodie and history buff as me 🙂
My wife and I had a great time on this food tour. We learned a lot about the history and culture of the area, and we tasted a variety of delicious foods. Catharina was a fantastic tour guide, very personable, and a true local, as evidenced by the various passers-by greeting her as we walked around Jordaan. I highly recommend this tour!
Marc was a fantastic guide! Knowledgeable, funny, and warm. We stopped at very “off the beaten path” stops that gave us a real sense for the different tastes of Amsterdam, as well as a better understanding of its history.
Excellent! First trip to Amsterdam? This is a must do on your list. Second visit to Amsterdam? Ok, you didn’t have time or didn’t know about it on you first visit. Do not pass this by. By far one of the most pleasant tours. Superior tour guides with award winning personalities blending local knowledge with some basic history of Amsterdam create a cohesive food trail that all comes together as a delightful little feast. Thank you Katrina and Thijs. Ok…. Stop reading …..Book it NOW! 😊👍
Enjoyed this tour, travelling solo it was an opportunity to taste local food, gain an insight into local culture and help find my way around. Tony’s Chocolonely shop was fun.
We loved this tour so much. We came as a family of three including a young teenager and it was wonderful for all of us. Thijs, the founder, was our guide, and he was delightful. So friendly and knowledgeable. The food was delicious, and the discussion of history and local information was always interesting. I highly recommend Amsterdam Food Tours!
| Group size | Price per person |
|---|---|
| Group of 1 | €300 |
| Group of 2 | €185 |
| Group of 3 | €145 |
| Group of 4 | €127 |
| Group of 5 | €115 |
| Group of 6 | €110 |
| Group of 7 | €107,50 |
| Group of 8 | €105 |
| Group of 9 | €102,50 |
| Group of 10 | €100 |
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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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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