Top 10 Tastes of Amsterdam: Guided Walking Food Tour
ID: GYG1118054-1716325
Category:
Country: Netherlands
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Taste and enjoy Amsterdam's top 10 foods as you explore the city on foot. In 3 hours stroll along canals and hidden gems as you indulge in sweet, savory & iconic Dutch foods paired with local drinks!
Experience Amsterdam through its flavors on this 3-hour guided walking food tour. Stroll through the city’s charming streets and canals while tasting 10 of the most iconic Dutch bites and drinks.
From sweet poffertjes and spiced satay to fresh herring, crispy kibbeling, and classic bitterballen with a local drink, this tour is the ultimate mix of culture, history, and food. Along the way, your expert local guide shares stories that connect Amsterdam’s past and present, making every stop a cultural and culinary highlight!
Food Tastings & Highlights
• Poffertjes – Fluffy mini pancakes with butter, powdered sugar
• Chicken Saté – Juicy chicken skewers with peanut sauce, a Dutch-Indonesian favorite
• Dutch Herbal Bitter – A spiced liqueur with herbal notes, a classic Dutch heritage drink
• Herring & Battered Cod Bites – Classic raw herring and crispy golden fried fish bites
• Unique Cookies – A sweet Dutch Chocolate cookie (two flavors)
• Canals & Neighborhoods – Cycle along the Jordaan, canals, and hidden courtyards
• Culture & Stories – Learn how history shaped Amsterdam’s food culture
• Dutch Bitterballen with Drinks – Golden fried snacks paired with local beer, wine, and/or jenever
Each tasting stop is carefully chosen to give you a true sense of Amsterdam’s character. You’ll visit family-run shops, street vendors, and cozy cafés, where every bite comes with a story. This is not just a food tour, but a chance to step into local life and see how traditions continue in today’s modern city.
Walk through Amsterdam as you taste Dutch classics, hear their stories, and explore lively neighborhoods where locals eat, drink, and gather!
Highlights
- Taste delicious mini pancakes, chicken satay, herring, kibbeling, and more
- Sip local drinks like Dutch herbal bitter, beer, wine, and/or jenever
- Walk along UNESCO canals, hidden courtyards, and Jordaan district (Old Town)
- Discover how food shaped Amsterdam’s history and daily life
- Enjoy stories, flavors and get satisfied with an expert guide in a small group
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour starts and ends at our store, near Central Station
Small group of max 12 people for a more personalized experience
Due to restaurant/shop opening times, the itinerary and tastings may (slightly) vary
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour starts
Meet us at our shop near Central Station, marked by the Flagship Bike Tours signage. Our guides, dressed in bright orange, and colorful bikes near the entrance make us easy to spot. We will be there, ready to welcome you!
INCLUDED
- Expert English-Speaking Guide
- All Amsterdam's Top 10 Tastings!
- Three drinks included (Wow, nice!)
- Water bottle
- Stroopwafel
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
