Amsterdam: 10 Tastings Food Tour & Canal Walk

Sampling 750 Years of Amsterdam in One Afternoon

You walk 2.5 kilometers across three Amsterdam neighborhoods, stopping at five local eateries to taste 10+ dishes and drink two local beverages with a guide who picks their favorite stops. You get stroopwafels, herring, Gouda, chocolate, and a final beer or jenever in a brown café. Groups stay under 12 people, and dietary adjustments are made at booking. The whole thing takes three hours and leaves you fed enough to skip dinner.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Begijnhofpass by
2. Amsterdam Canal Ring15m
3. Jordaan30m · entry included
4. Anne Frank Housepass by

Amsterdam food tastings and sightseeing

• Sample aged and young Gouda with liquorette
• Visit historic brown bar for sailors
• Explore Spui market and fishmonger
• Taste traditional Dutch herring sashimi
• See 15th century hidden garden and church
• Stroll past floating Flower Market stalls
• Enjoy warm stroopwafels at family bakery
• View 400-year-old royal palace exterior
• Join food journey through canals and 9 streets
• Drink local beer and apple pie in brown pub
• Discover Jordaan district and eat poffertjes
• Pass by Anne Frank House

The experience

Tasting a wedge of aged Gouda in the cellar of a 400-year-old cheese merchant, paired with a glass of Dutch liquor. That's how this Amsterdam food tour begins, before you've even stepped outside. The guide leads a group of no more than 12 people through three neighborhoods next to the UNESCO canal ring: Spui, the Nine Streets, and Jordaan. It's 2.5 kilometers on foot, about three hours total, and you'll stop at five beloved local spots that most tourists never find. The pace is unhurried. You sit down between tastings.

What makes this different from the usual food tour is the routing itself. Your guide picks their favorite stops, so no two tours follow the same path. One group might taste hand-cut herring at a legendary fishmonger on Spui market, another might skip that and find a brown café instead. You'll definitely get fresh stroopwafels from a 200-year-old family bakery, creamy Dutch chocolates, and a final toast with traditional jenever or local beer in a centuries-old pub. The 10+ tastings add up to a real meal. Two drinks are included: Amsterdam local liquor, wine, beer, or soda, plus water. If you're vegetarian or pescatarian, tell the guide at the start and the stops adjust. Gluten-free is trickier. It's possible at about 70 percent of venues before 4 p.m., but the private tour option is better if that's essential.

The tour won a Travellers' Choice award in 2026 and has been running since 2015. It's a small local company, not a franchise, and the guides are foodies who know the city's food history: how Amsterdam transformed from a fishing village to a global trading power in the Golden Age, and how that's reflected in what people eat now. You'll walk past the Flower Market on the Singel Canal, possibly glimpse the 15th-century hidden garden at Begijnhof, and end up somewhere in Jordaan with a full belly and a printed guide to where to eat when you come back.

The tour starts inside Gastrovino, a cheese shop in the wine basement, 8 minutes' walk from Dam Square or 5 minutes from Rokin Metro. No hotel pickup is included, but it's easy to reach by foot, Uber, or taxi. Herring is only available if your tour starts before 4 p.m., because of the fishmonger's hours. If something doesn't meet your expectations, contact them within 24 hours. They say they care about getting it right.

What’s included

• Your day includes 10+ tastings at five local eateries across Spui, the Nine Streets, and Jordaan.
• two drinks (Amsterdam local liquor, jenever, beer, wine, or soda) plus water.
• a printed insider guide to where to eat in Amsterdam.
• and an expert local guide who curates the stops based on their personal favorites. Vegetarian and pescatarian alternatives are available.
• gluten-free options are possible at most stops before 4 p.m. Service animals are welcome, and strollers can be accommodated with brief parking at some venues.

Options for this experience

6 options

Daytime food tour, with slots from 10 AM to 3 PMUp to 12 people · Guide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 15:00Lunch food tour: If you'd rather start later, pick our 'Evening Food Tour' with a 4, 5 or 6 PM start! Includes 10 tastings at 5+ hotspots. Duration: 3 hours. Each guide follows their own route: aged Gouda, stroopwafels, Dutch herring, poffertjes, Surinamese street food, bitterballen, jenever, apple pie and more. Start location: Gastrovino. Our adventure begins in the cellar of a canal house, an 8-minute walk from Dam Square and 5 minutes from Rokin metro station. Public food walking tour: Join a cozy group of up to 12 food lovers and taste your way through 750 years of Amsterdam history.

Evening food tour: choose 4 PM, 5 PM or 6 PMUp to 12 people · Guide in English · 16:00, 17:00 and 18:00Includes 10 tastes at 5+ hotspots. Duration: 3 hours. Each guide follows their own route: you may sample aged Gouda, stroopwafels, poffertjes or apple pie, colonial street food, bitterballen, jenever and more. Start at Gastrovino: we meet at Adam & Eve Food Tours, Spuistraat 330, in the cellar of Merchant House, Gastrovino Cheese and Wine, our central starting point. It is an 8-minute walk from Dam Square, 5 minutes from Rokin metro station and 20 minutes from Central Station. Small-group food tour: Join a fun Amsterdam guide on a small-group food tour with a cozy group of 12 guests, ideal for a walking dinner party.

Private: Spui & Jordaan food tourUp to 12 people · Guide in English · 9 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 18:00Duration: 3 hours. Food and drinks included: 10 tastes, enough for a satisfying breakfast, lunch or dinner. Route through Spui, the canals and Jordaan: an easy 1.5-mile walk past 5+ eateries in the UNESCO canal district, ending near the Anne Frank House. Walking pickup is possible from most hotels in the area; please reconfirm your pickup spot by email or WhatsApp 24 hours before the tour. Private guide: Whether you're a couple, a team, a family, a group of foodies or a bachelor party, we tailor every tour to your pace, mood and tastes. Pickup is included.

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Private food and red light tourUp to 12 people · Guide in English · 9 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 18:00End in the red light: Follow the trail of the drunken sailor, a food adventure finishing in Chinatown and the 400-year-old Red Light District. Red light and coffeeshop story: Explore the wilder side of Amsterdam, from old sailors' pubs and cheeky coffeeshops to Red Light legends and spicy Chinatown. Duration: 3 hours. 5+ stops: tasty Dutch bites, local drinks and street food, enough for a substantial light meal. Every tour follows a fully custom route: from Spui, the UNESCO canals, Dam, the Royal Palace and Chinatown, ending in the Red Light District. An easy 1.5-mile walk. Please reconfirm your walking pickup location by email or WhatsApp 24 hours before the tour to avoid confusion. 100% personal: a safe and fun tour. Family-friendly and non-alcoholic options are possible. We try not to pass red light windows. Pickup is included.

Private food tour with a canal boat rideUp to 11 people · Guide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 17:3010 tastes + boat tour: Eat your way through the real Amsterdam and finish with a drink on a private boat. Duration: 4 hours, 4-4.5 hours in total: 3 hours of walking and eating plus 1 hour floating on the UNESCO canals. Food and drinks included: 10 tastes, enough for a meal, plus one drink each on the boat. Your boat, your group: a covered, heated salon boat with nobody else aboard, rain or shine. Pickup is included.

Private: Grand Amsterdam, 4-5 hoursUp to 12 people · Guide in English · 7 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 16:00Ultimate Amsterdam private: Short on time but want to experience it all? A VIP guide helps you plan the perfect custom day so you can simply enjoy it. Private 4-6 hour VIP tour: Don't miss a thing. Explore the best of Amsterdam with a private guide who leads you through the city's tastiest neighborhoods. Hotel pickup possible: we collect from central hotels; please reconfirm your hotel 24 hours before the tour by email or WhatsApp. Duration: 5 hours. Taste the highlights and hidden gems of Amsterdam, even if you only have 4-6 hours. 10+ premium tastings and drinks: 10+ premium tastings including artisanal Dutch cheeses, fresh herring, warm stroopwafels, Surinamese specialties and more. 100% personal all-in route: Spui, Flower Market, Nine Streets, Anne Frank House, Jordaan, Dam, Royal Palace, Rokin, Chinatown and the Red Light District. 100% customizable: Whether you're a couple, a team, a family, a group of foodies or a bachelor party, we tailor every tour to your pace, mood and tastes. Pickup is included.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day14 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 18:00

Book up toStart time

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Adam & Eve Amsterdam Food Tours

Is this one for you?Pick this tour if you want to eat a real meal while learning Amsterdam's food history without arranging five separate reservations, finding the right fishmonger, or timing yourself across neighborhoods: the guide's local knowledge and fixed route handle all of that, and the small group size means you're not herded through stops like a school trip.

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Top questions

How long is the Amsterdam food tour?

About three hours, covering 2.5 kilometers (1.5 miles) on foot with seated breaks at each tasting stop.

What's included in the 10 tastings?

Aged Gouda with liquor, herring, stroopwafels, Dutch chocolates, poffertjes (mini pancakes), hand-cut fries, and other local dishes, plus 2 drinks and water.

How many people are in the group?

Maximum 12 food lovers per tour, so you get personal attention from the guide.

Can I do the tour if I'm vegetarian or gluten-free?

Vegetarian and pescatarian options are available at all stops. Gluten-free is possible at about 70% of venues before 4 p.m. For full gluten-free accommodation, the private tour option is recommended.

Where does the tour start and how do I get there?

Inside Gastrovino cheese shop in the wine basement, 8 minutes' walk from Dam Square or 5 minutes from Rokin Metro. No hotel pickup is included, but it's accessible by foot, taxi, or Uber.

Are children allowed?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a stroller, though you may need to park it briefly at some stops because of narrow spaces.

What if I have a peanut or shellfish allergy?

Most venues can accommodate these allergies, but tell the tour operator at booking and remind your guide at the start. Cross-contamination is possible in shared kitchens.

Is herring always included?

Herring is available only if your tour starts before 4 p.m., because of the fishmonger's opening hours.

Do I need to be fit to do this tour?

The walk is leisurely and covers 2.5 kilometers with seated breaks. Some eateries have steps or small stairs, and not all stops have seating. If you have mobility concerns, the private tour option offers a shorter route and more flexibility.

Can I tip the guide?

Yes. Most guides accept cash tips, and many also have PayPal or Venmo for digital tips.