Experience the best of Amsterdam’s food and canals on this immersive tour. Discover local haunts, Dutch food traditions, and hidden historical sites while enjoying delicious tastings and a private boat trip.
Experience the best of Amsterdam’s food and canals on this immersive tour. Discover local haunts, Dutch food traditions, and hidden historical sites while enjoying delicious tastings and a private boat trip.
- Jordaan - Begin your adventure in the Jordaan, a historic area shaped by workers, artists, and immigrants. As you explore its canals and streets, uncover how its history has created the lively, close-knit community present today.
- Herengracht - Embark on a luxurious private boat cruise for an hour through Amsterdam’s canals, and delve into its…
- Jordaan - Begin your adventure in the Jordaan, a historic area shaped by workers, artists, and immigrants. As you explore its canals and streets, uncover how its history has created the lively, close-knit community present today.
- Herengracht - Embark on a luxurious private boat cruise for an hour through Amsterdam’s canals, and delve into its captivating history! Relish a Bitterballen tasting on board, accompanied by Jenever and another drink of your choice.
- Prinsengracht - Kick off the walking tour with Amsterdam’s most famous apple pie at this 400-year-old brown café, paired with your choice of coffee, cappuccino, or tea. This family recipe has drawn locals and tourists for generations, including Bill Clinton!
- Haarlemmerdijk - Visit a traditional Dutch fishmonger and taste herring and kibbeling. Watch the fresh fish expertly prepared in the open kitchen, and savor a genuine taste of local culinary culture.
- Haarlemmerdijk - Delight in four organic Goudas in a charming, historic café. Experience the rich flavors from young to aged cheeses in a classic brown café cherished by locals for its genuine atmosphere.
- Brouwersgracht - Stroll along one of Amsterdam’s most picturesque canals, admiring the breathtaking 17th-century architecture while your guide shares tales of the city’s Golden Age and its impact on Dutch cuisine.
- Willemsstraat - De Gangen Willemstraat, known as “the hallways” or “the slums,” once housed the city’s poorest inhabitants. These narrow alleys behind the houses were cramped and overcrowded, plagued by disease and hunger.
- Tweede Goudsbloemdwarsstraat - The chef offers her homemade Briwat from Morocco, a flavorful highlight among authentic home-cooked meals from around the globe. Discover this unique catering shop where women share their culinary traditions. Alternatively, try a Roti Roll with chicken.
- Oude Leliestraat - Savor a classic Dutch treat with freshly made poffertjes. These light, fluffy mini pancakes served warm with butter and powdered sugar provide a sweet and authentic taste of the Netherlands!
- Anne Frank House - Observe the exterior of this significant historical site as your guide offers insights about Amsterdam during WWII and its influence on the city’s culture and cuisine.

- Local English-speaking guide
- Try Dutch delicacies like Gouda cheese, real apple pie and more!
- Enjoy 6-7 Dutch food tastings & 4 drinks, from street-food classics to a drink the locals swear by
- Go on a walking tour and meet local artisans, listening to their intriguing stories
- Relax in a 1h cruise along Amsterdam’s canals on a private boat, enjoying jenever & Bitterballen
- ‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
- Local English-speaking guide
- Try Dutch delicacies like Gouda cheese, real apple pie and more!
- Enjoy 6-7 Dutch food tastings & 4 drinks, from street-food classics to a drink the locals swear by
- Go on a walking tour and meet local artisans, listening to their intriguing stories
- Relax in a 1h cruise along Amsterdam’s canals on a private boat, enjoying jenever & Bitterballen
- ‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
- Gratuities / Tips for the guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Extra drinks
- Gratuities / Tips for the guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Extra drinks
Experience two of Amsterdam’s finest offerings in one package! Begin with an intimate walking food tour through the Jordaan neighborhood. Discover hidden gems such as a cheese maker with decades of experience, a bakery crafting a delicacy that has sparked debates among the Dutch for centuries, and a jenever bar that has been serving since before your…
Experience two of Amsterdam’s finest offerings in one package! Begin with an intimate walking food tour through the Jordaan neighborhood. Discover hidden gems such as a cheese maker with decades of experience, a bakery crafting a delicacy that has sparked debates among the Dutch for centuries, and a jenever bar that has been serving since before your grandparents’ time.
Next, enjoy an exclusive canal cruise. This is not a crowded tourist boat, but a private luxury saloon boat for your group, accommodating up to 11 guests. Cruise along the Prinsengracht, the Amstel, and the Herengracht for a full hour. Onboard, indulge in a Bitterballen tasting, accompanied by a jenever drink, as well as beer, wine, or soda.
Both the food tour and the private canal cruise are exceptional experiences on their own. Here, they are perfectly combined!
- This activity requires a minimum of 4 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
- Children under 4 years old do not need a ticket and can join the tour for free. However, food is not included. Paid tickets with food included are available for ages 4 and up.
- Please make sure to arrive 15 minutes early so the tour can start on time. The boat must depart promptly, and unfortunately, if you miss it, you won’t be able to join the tour. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
- Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you’re sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
- Have dietary requirements? Simply email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-free guests or other dietary needs where we can. For guest safety, this experience isn’t suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.