Tours in Amsterdam

If you’re coming to Amsterdam thinking that food comes secondary to its historic buildings, magnificent canals, world-class museums, and coffee shop culture, think again.

Not only is Amsterdam a city where the modern-day food scene has come leaps and bounds in recent years, it is a place whose traditional tastes tell a story about the past and form part of its magnificent culture today.

Amsterdam Food Tours

Sightseeing Tours & Experiences in Amsterdam

Our pledge to sustainable tourism

We’re proud to support small, often family-run businesses on our food tours throughout Europe and North America. By visiting and befriending the owners and staff of local eateries, you’ll see a different side to some of the world’s most iconic (and delicious!) destinations. And our tour partners are just as eager to share their stories and expertise with curious guests – we can’t wait to introduce you to them.

What We Have to Say About Amsterdam

  • A Beginner’s Guide to Dutch Jenever (& Where to Try It)

    May 19, 2023
    A Beginner’s Guide to Dutch Jenever (& Where to Try It) A Beginner’s Guide to Dutch Jenever (& Where to Try It)

    Jenever is to the Netherlands what vodka is to Poland or whisky is to Scotland. And that means – whether you’re drinking it straight up or as part of a cocktail – it’s a must-try when visiting Amsterdam. Pronounced ye-NAY-ver in Dutch (or “geneva” in English), jenever is the quintessential Dutch spirit – so much […]

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  • Our Top 5 Restaurants for the Best Indonesian Food in Amsterdam

    April 26, 2023
    An elaborate rijsttafel - many rice dishes - in a restaurant in The Hague, Netherlands. An elaborate rijsttafel - many rice dishes - in a restaurant in The Hague, Netherlands.

    When you think about food in Amsterdam, your mind probably skips straight to cheese, herring, and beer. But think again. Indonesian cuisine is to the Netherlands what Indian curry is to Britain. And with good reason! Indonesian food…in Amsterdam? Like many European countries, the Netherlands has a colonial history with a lot to answer for. […]

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  • Best Street Food in Amsterdam: Herring, Roti, Turkish Pizza & More

    April 26, 2023
    Frikandel, a sausage dish with onion, eaten outside on a table with french fries in Amsterdam Frikandel, a sausage dish with onion, eaten outside on a table with french fries in Amsterdam

    From outdoor markets to indoor food halls, and from seasonal stalls to all-year-round takeaway shops, Amsterdam is brimming with places to enjoy its street food. Whether you decide to opt for old-school Dutch snacks or international imports, just make sure you check the weather forecast. Street-side eating in Holland sometimes requires a raincoat! Compared with […]

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