Amsterdam Private Food Tour in De Pijp & Albert Cuyp Market

Summary

Eat Dutch Street Food Like a Local in Amsterdam’s De Pijp

If you want to taste real Amsterdam flavors—from salty herring to sweet poffertjes—and explore De Pijp’s lively streets with someone who knows all the best stops, this food tour is for you. You’ll leave full, happy, and maybe even humming a Dutch tune.

What’s the experience like?

You know you’re in the right spot when the air smells like fresh stroopwafels and fried fish. Our guide, Marije, met us just outside Sarphatipark—she waved with one hand, balancing a paper cone of fries in the other. The morning was cool but not cold, and the market was already buzzing. Locals zipped by on bikes with shopping bags swinging from their handlebars. We ducked into the Albert Cuyp Market, where the stalls stretch as far as you can see, each one shouting for your attention with bright tulips or wheels of cheese stacked high.

First stop: a tiny stand selling raw herring. I’ll admit, I hesitated—raw fish at 10am isn’t my usual breakfast—but Marije showed us how to eat it Dutch-style: onions on top, tilt your head back, and just go for it. Salty and surprisingly soft. Next came cubes of aged Gouda from a vendor who’s been here for decades; he slipped us an extra piece “for luck.” We wandered past stands selling Surinamese roti and Turkish gözleme—De Pijp’s mix of cultures is everywhere you look (and taste). At a poffertjes stall, we watched the cook flip those mini pancakes so fast his hands blurred. Powdered sugar floated in the air like snowflakes.

We paused by the André Hazes statue—a local legend who started singing right here in this market. Marije told us stories about his early days performing for coins outside smoky cafés. By then my hands were sticky from syrup and my pockets full of snack wrappers. The whole tour felt like hanging out with a friend who knows every shortcut and secret treat in town.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Amsterdam Food Tour Highlights

• Explore busy Dutch street
• Visit Albert Cuyp Market for local delicacies
• See André Hazes monument

Top questions

Is this Amsterdam food tour suitable for vegetarians?

Yes! Just let us know your dietary preferences when booking—we can suggest plenty of vegetarian-friendly Dutch snacks along the route.

How much walking is involved during the tour?

The pace is relaxed and we stick mostly to flat streets around De Pijp and Albert Cuyp Market. There are plenty of stops to rest or grab a seat if needed.

Can I bring my child or stroller?

Absolutely—families are welcome! The market is stroller-friendly and there’s something tasty for all ages.

What’s included

Your ticket covers all tastings—at least six different snacks (think coffee, cheese, herring, poffertjes), plus drinks along the way. Our guide will share stories about De Pijp and local food culture as we walk together through Amsterdam’s most vibrant neighborhood.