Amsterdam Food Tour: Authentic Dutch Tastings, Canals & Culture
Overview
Sherpa's Amsterdam food tour is a small-group walking tour that pairs authentic Dutch tastings with the city's culture and history. Your local guide leads you off the beaten path, through historic neighborhoods and the UNESCO canal ring, like a friend who knows every great spot.
This isn't just a food tour. Every bite comes with a piece of Amsterdam: why herring is eaten with onions and pickles, how Surinamese and Indonesian flavors became Dutch staples, and what 400 years of canal-trade history taste like today.
You'll sample local classics: aged Gouda, bitterballen, fresh herring, hand-cut fries, alongside local drinks, from milk to wine and beer. Come hungry: there's enough food to replace a meal. With a maximum of 10 guests, an intimate tour. We walk through the city and the canal belt, ending near the Rijksmuseum or the Anne Frank House.
This is a Sherpa Food Tour, part of our global collection of High-Fidelity Local Experiences for curious travelers and passionate food lovers.
What's Included
- Vegetarian and gluten-free menus available on request (we can't avoid cross-contamination)
- Local drinks included: beer, jenever, wine, coffee/tea and water
- Cultural, historical and "only-a-local-knows" stories at every stop
- A generous selection of authentic Dutch food and street snacks (enough for a full meal)
- Insider tips for the rest of your stay in Amsterdam
- Small group (max 10) for a personalized experience
- A 3.5-hour walking tour led by a passionate local guide
- Gratuities
What To Expect
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Waterlooplein Market
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Waterlooplein
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Korte Reguliersdwarsstraat
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Rokin
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Amsterdam Canal Ring
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Runstraat
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Jordaan
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Singel
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- We meet at Screaming Beans on Waterlooplein, in the heart of the old city and easy to reach by public transport, with the Waterlooplein metro and tram stops just a short walk away.
- The tastings featured are a selection of the dishes we love to share. Because we work with a rotating set of local restaurants, the exact stops and offerings may vary depending on your group size, the dietary needs of the group, and the time of your tour. Whatever the day brings, you're guaranteed a generous spread of authentic local flavors.
- We're glad to accommodate vegetarians — just add a note at booking or email us in advance. Please note this tour is not suitable for vegans, nor for guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies, as we cannot rule out cross-contamination across the venues we visit. The company cannot take responsibility for food allergies or intolerances
- This experience combines indoor and outdoor stops, with a mix of seated tastings and standing bites along the way — part of what makes it feel like a genuine local food crawl through Amsterdam. Please note that this tour still runs if it rains!
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- Vegetarian and gluten-free menus available on request (we can't avoid cross-contamination).
- Local drinks included: beer, jenever, wine, coffee/tea and water.
- Cultural, historical and "only-a-local-knows" stories at every stop.
- A generous selection of authentic Dutch food and street snacks (enough for a full meal).
- Insider tips for the rest of your stay in Amsterdam.
- Small group (max 10) for a personalized experience.
- A 3.5-hour walking tour led by a passionate local guide.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 8..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Amsterdam Food Tour: Authentic Dutch Tastings, Canals & Culture is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- We meet at Screaming Beans on Waterlooplein, in the heart of the old city and easy to reach by public transport, with the Waterlooplein metro and tram stops just a short walk away.
- The tastings featured are a selection of the dishes we love to share. Because we work with a rotating set of local restaurants, the exact stops and offerings may vary depending on your group size, the dietary needs of the group, and the time of your tour. Whatever the day brings, you're guaranteed a generous spread of authentic local flavors.
- We're glad to accommodate vegetarians — just add a note at booking or email us in advance. Please note this tour is not suitable for vegans, nor for guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies, as we cannot rule out cross-contamination across the venues we visit. The company cannot take responsibility for food allergies or intolerances
- This experience combines indoor and outdoor stops, with a mix of seated tastings and standing bites along the way — part of what makes it feel like a genuine local food crawl through Amsterdam. Please note that this tour still runs if it rains!
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Amsterdam Food Tour: Authentic Dutch Tastings, Canals & Culture will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Vegetarian and gluten-free menus available on request (we can't avoid cross-contamination)
- Local drinks included: beer, jenever, wine, coffee/tea and water
- Cultural, historical and "only-a-local-knows" stories at every stop
- A generous selection of authentic Dutch food and street snacks (enough for a full meal)
- Insider tips for the rest of your stay in Amsterdam
- Small group (max 10) for a personalized experience
- A 3.5-hour walking tour led by a passionate local guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- We meet at Screaming Beans on Waterlooplein, in the heart of the old city and easy to reach by public transport, with the Waterlooplein metro and tram stops just a short walk away.
- The tastings featured are a selection of the dishes we love to share. Because we work with a rotating set of local restaurants, the exact stops and offerings may vary depending on your group size, the dietary needs of the group, and the time of your tour. Whatever the day brings, you're guaranteed a generous spread of authentic local flavors.
- We're glad to accommodate vegetarians — just add a note at booking or email us in advance. Please note this tour is not suitable for vegans, nor for guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies, as we cannot rule out cross-contamination across the venues we visit. The company cannot take responsibility for food allergies or intolerances
- This experience combines indoor and outdoor stops, with a mix of seated tastings and standing bites along the way — part of what makes it feel like a genuine local food crawl through Amsterdam. Please note that this tour still runs if it rains!
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Operated by a business
