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Rotterdam Food Tour: Taste Dutch Classics
4.8
93 Ratings
Rotterdam
Experience the best of Rotterdam’s culinary scene on our walking food tour. Taste Dutch classics and international specialties, and enjoy a ‘gezellige borrel’ in a waterfront brewery.
Experience the best of Rotterdam’s culinary scene on our walking food tour. Taste Dutch classics and international specialties, and enjoy a ‘gezellige borrel’ in a waterfront brewery.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Rotterdam Centraal Station - Begin the adventure at this central hub. From here, explore numerous city attractions, including the West-Kruiskade, the Markthal, Central Station, the Cube Houses, both bridges, the Nieuwe Binnenweg, and more. Enjoy frequent stops for a variety of foods: Dutch classics like bitterballen, cheese, and poffertjes, as…
- Rotterdam Centraal Station - Begin the adventure at this central hub. From here, explore numerous city attractions, including the West-Kruiskade, the Markthal, Central Station, the Cube Houses, both bridges, the Nieuwe Binnenweg, and more. Enjoy frequent stops for a variety of foods: Dutch classics like bitterballen, cheese, and poffertjes, as well as international treats, craft beers, and chips. Arrive with an appetite!
- Kruisplein - First Bite: Enjoy delicious hand-cut fries from a local vendor, a Rotterdam favorite since the 1960s.
- Shopping District - West-Kruiskade - Stroll through the vibrant West-Kruiskade, where over 170 nationalities unite to celebrate global culture.
- Gouvernestraat - Second Bite: Delight in authentic Asian street food at a specialty venue that brings the traditional flavors of Shanghai to the city.
- Wijkpark Oude Westen - The Giant of Rotterdam: See the life-sized statue of the city’s most famous resident, a man who stood an impressive 2.38 meters tall.
- Beeldenroute Westersingel - Beeldenroute Westersingel: Discover the Westersingel sculpture route, featuring an impressive collection of open-air art along a scenic canal-side promenade.
- Eendrachtsplein - Quirky Art: Visit the city’s most controversial and humorous sculpture, a playful monument critiquing modern consumerism.
- Eendrachtsplein - Third Bite: Enjoy a selection of premium Dutch cheeses paired with a glass of port at a boutique dairy specialist.
- Witte de Withstraat - Experience the vibrant energy of the city’s most famous social street, filled with art galleries, trendy cafes, and a rich nightlife history.
- Witte de Withstraat - Fourth Bite: Savor the soul food of Rotterdam with a traditional Surinamese chicken curry sandwich at a beloved local spot.
- The Destroyed City - A Symbol of Resilience: Reflect at the powerful “Jan Gat” monument, symbolizing the city’s heart and its remarkable recovery post-1940.
- Markthal - Fifth Bite: Enter a world-renowned architectural landmark to taste classic Dutch seafood favorites like fresh herring and fried fish, paired with a local jenever.
- Steigersgracht - RiF010: Explore this unique urban water sports park where surfers catch waves right in the city center.
- Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk - Laurenskerk: Admire the Laurenskerk, a historic emblem of Rotterdam’s identity, near the birthplace of the legendary Erasmus.
- Hoogstraat - Sixth Bite: Share a plate of fluffy mini-pancakes made from a secret family recipe dating back to the 19th century.
- Kubuswoningen - The Cube Houses: Discover the futuristic “Blaakse Bos,” an innovative residential complex designed to resemble a forest of tilted cubes.
- Market Binnenrotte - Final Toast: End your journey at a local brewery with a refreshing craft beer or other beverage and a serving of savory Dutch snacks.
What's Included
- Two beverages included
- Complimentary bottle of water
- Lunch provided
- Two beverages included
- Complimentary bottle of water
- Lunch provided
Additional Information
Join our food tours to savor the vibrant flavors of Rotterdam. Our knowledgeable local guides will share fascinating tales about the city, while you enjoy multiple stops for unique bites and drinks. Delight in Dutch classics like bitterballen, explore a variety of international delicacies, and conclude with a ‘gezellige borrel’ (a friendly drink) at a…
Join our food tours to savor the vibrant flavors of Rotterdam. Our knowledgeable local guides will share fascinating tales about the city, while you enjoy multiple stops for unique bites and drinks. Delight in Dutch classics like bitterballen, explore a variety of international delicacies, and conclude with a ‘gezellige borrel’ (a friendly drink) at a trendy local brewery. We have crafted the perfect recipe for an unforgettable afternoon in our charming hometown!
Location
Stationsplein
Let op! Voor NL-talige tours is het startpunt anders: Westnieuwland 501. De gids staat te wachten voor de hoofdingang van de Markthal.
English speaking tours: We meet up on the square right in front of Central Station, your guide will be waiting underneath the clock that is hanging on the façade.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(93 Ratings)
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Nicole_r
Feb 26, 2026
Truly amazing experience.... - Truly amazing experience. Very personable tour guide and a lovely tour of parts of the city beyond just eating food. Highly recommend for anyone visiting.
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Kerstin_w
Feb 21, 2026
The tour was very warm,... - The tour was very warm, informative, delicious and very entertaining. Thank you dear Willem, very happy again 🤗
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Karyn
Sep 28, 2025
Great way to pass an early afternoon before checking into hotel. - What a wonderful way to see the city, especially when having only a short time to stay in Rotterdam. Our guide was kind and energetic and very knowledgable about a city that clearly she loves. Rotterdam stands out as being one of the most amazing cities, culturally and architecturally - my only wish is that we would have had time to go back to the market another day on our own.
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340laureenl
Sep 22, 2025
Great - Astrid gave a great tour. She was knowledgeable and made all our stops fun. The food was great. In fact I am sitting at one of the restaurants we went to. (It is the next day.) Highly recommended!
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Steve_d
Sep 18, 2025
Amazing food tour - This tour was a fantastic way to see the city of Rotterdam and taste a variety of local cuisine. The foods we tasted were surprising and also filling. Enjoyed each one highlighting a different culture in Rotterdam. Perry our guide did a great job explaining how the cultures have made it to Rotterdam and how their foods influenced each area. During our tour he also highlighted many architectural features throughout the city. It was an amazing tour and Perry was absolutely the best. Be prepared to walk as you cover a lot of ground.
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Michelle_m
Sep 4, 2025
Hike and Bite Tour - Great range of local & international foods tasted as well as a craft beer. Wilhem was a great tour guide.
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Lorenew174
Aug 13, 2025
Wow! Amazing Rotterdam stops and bites with Astrid! - The amazing and incomparable Astrid led our fantastic walking food tour of Rotterdam. We met at the location which was easy to find. From the beginning. Astrid was welcoming and so knowledgeable about the city. Her food stops were on point, and we "tasted" a variety of cultures throughout the tour. We appreciated her insight into the city's storied history and various neighborhoods. My husband, an architect, appreciated the variety of buildings we observed. What a wonderful experience we had, and we owe these incredible Rotterdam finds and memories to Astrid!
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John_w
Jul 16, 2025
Second best tour, EVAH! - My wife and I (75yrs old) have done a couple of dozen food tours around the world. In all seriousness, the was THE BEST (2cd best was a joke for our tour guide). We had 6 food stops and many more cultural and architectural stops. Amesh (I called him MESS!🤣) had perfect English and was over top knowledgeable about Rotterdam’s history, architecture AND food. We hit many of Rotterdam’s highlight areas and a couple off the beaten path. The food was AMAZING! It varied from fried to fresh and from fish to meat to cheeses. Sooooo good. As to MESS, think of the movie Slumdog Millionaire and square root that character and you might come close to approximating MESS encyclopedic vault of knowledge about Rotterdam and the Netherlands. After the tour, the entire tour group (4) went for a final beer and stayed and talked another 2 hrs! Who stays at “work” for two hours without getting paid?!! If you do not take this tour, you are going to leave Rotterdam with half the experience. SCREW THE YANKEES. GO RED SOX!
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67arjand
Nov 30, 2025
Fun walking tour with tasty snacks - Nice walk through the city, you come in tents where you might not otherwise go, tasty snacks. Fun walking tour of the city
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Beetourist
Jul 17, 2025
Ended up a private tour. - When others cancelled late they still have my hubby and I the tour. Several food stops some dutch some not. They Chinese dumplings were excellent. I even liked the herring. Ends at an out of the way bar brewery with custom beers. Do not choose the American options indicated by me (new England).
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