Amsterdam: Food & Cultural Tour with 10 Dutch Tastings

Ten tastings, one guide, and the stories behind Amsterdam's crooked houses

You taste ten Dutch specialties across Jordaan and the city center with a local guide who knows the stories behind each one. The 2.5-kilometer walk takes you past Anne Frank House, the Royal Palace, and Amsterdam's most charming neighborhoods. You get water, an e-book of local favorites, and enough history and food to understand how the Dutch actually live. Meet near Rokin metro station.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Bloemenmarkt20m
2. De Bijenkorf15m
3. Royal Palace Amsterdampass by
4. Torensluis15m
5. Anne Frank Housepass by
6. Jordaan20m

Amsterdam food and cultural exploration

• Visit the famous flower market
• Explore a peaceful historical courtyard
• Learn about the Dutch monarchy history
• Discover Amsterdam's crooked houses
• Pass by Anne Frank House
• Visit the charming Jordaan neighborhood

The experience

"So you've never had herring straight from the stand?" That's how it starts. Your guide meets you near Rokin metro station and within minutes you're at Bloemenmarkt, the floating flower market, tasting your way through Amsterdam like someone who actually lives here. The tour covers about 2.5 kilometers on foot, moving between the city's quietest corners and its most famous streets: Jordaan, the Royal Palace, Torensluis with its tilted buildings, and past Anne Frank House. It's not a sprint. There are places to sit at the beginning and end, and the pace lets you breathe between stops.

The ten tastings are the real thing: Gouda cheese, crispy Dutch fries, fried fish, herring, grilled cheese, apple pie, pofertjes, stroopwafels, and a couple more surprises your guide has picked out. Each one comes with a story: why the Dutch eat what they eat, how the city's food reflects its history, what it means to live in a place where the houses lean because the ground settled centuries ago. Your guide isn't reading from a script. They're telling you about Dutch culture the way someone does when they actually know it, mixing food history with anecdotes about the monarchy, the canals, and why Amsterdam looks the way it does. By the end, you're not just full. You understand something about how the Dutch move through their own city.

The tour includes a bottle of water and an e-book guide with your guide's favorite addresses around town, so you can come back on your own later. It's indoor and outdoor tastings mixed together, which means you're moving through the real Amsterdam, not sitting in a restaurant. The group stays small enough that your guide can actually talk to you, not just talk at you. This won the Viator award for best food tour in Amsterdam three years running, and it's the kind of thing that works because it's built around a person who loves the city, not a formula.

What’s included

Your day includes ten tastings of Dutch specialties at authentic local spots (Gouda cheese, herring, fried fish, stroopwafels, apple pie, pofertjes, and more), a knowledgeable local guide who shares stories about Amsterdam's history and culture, a bottle of water, and an e-book guide with your guide's favorite addresses around town. The tour covers Bloemenmarkt, Jordaan, Anne Frank House, the Royal Palace, and Torensluis, walking approximately 2.5 kilometers with time to sit at the beginning and end.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in English or French6 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 15:30

Guide in English or French8 departure times: the first at 10:30, the last at 17:00

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day14 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 17:00

AgesAdult (6 to 85 years) · Infant (under 6): free

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Ollantay Food Tour

Is this one for you?Right for travelers who want to taste real Dutch food while learning Amsterdam's history from someone who lives there, without planning stops or worrying about where to eat. The 2.5-kilometer walk and moderate pace mean you're moving through the city, not sitting in one place, which is what lets you see Jordaan, the flower market, and the Anne Frank House all in one tour.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 6): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

How long is the Amsterdam food tour?

The tour covers approximately 2.5 kilometers (1.5 miles) on foot. It includes time at the beginning and end to sit down, so the full experience is paced to let you enjoy each tasting without rushing.

What are the 10 tastings included?

Gouda cheese, crispy Dutch fries, fried fish, herring, grilled cheese, apple pie, pofertjes, stroopwafels, and two additional Dutch specialties selected by your guide at local, authentic spots around the city.

Where do we meet?

The meeting point is conveniently located near Rokin metro station and Rembrandtplein tram station, making it easily accessible by public transportation.

Can the tour accommodate dietary restrictions?

The tour can be adapted for vegetarian diets, but it is not suitable for vegan or gluten-free requirements.

What neighborhoods do we visit?

You'll walk through Jordaan, visit Bloemenmarkt (the flower market), pass Anne Frank House, see the Royal Palace, and explore Torensluis with its historic crooked houses.

Is this tour physically demanding?

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The tour covers 2.5 kilometers with places to sit at the start and end, and the pace allows for breaks between tastings.

What's included in the tour?

Ten Dutch food tastings at local spots, a knowledgeable local guide, a bottle of water, and an e-book guide with your guide's favorite addresses around Amsterdam.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the tour.