Breathtaking canals, legendary foodie spots, and Amsterdam’s best kept secrets.
Ages
4+
Duration
3.5 hours
Departs
Daily 11:30 am, 2:00 pm, 4:30 pm
Highlights
Try Dutch delicacies like crispy bitterballen and real apple pie 🥧
Take a city stroll and meet local artisans, listening to their intriguing stories.
Cruise along Amsterdam’s iconic canals on a beautifully restored wooden saloon boat 🛥️ while sipping jenever, the original gin drink!
Explore Amsterdam’s hidden backstreets, uncovering local favorite dishes and the city’s incredible cuisine.
Tour Description
Join our unforgettable Amsterdam tour cruising along the iconic canals of the city on a beautifully restored wooden saloon boat. Sip on local craft beer and indulge in steaming hot bitterballen, a beloved Dutch snack, as you take in the picturesque scenery. Explore Amsterdam’s hidden backstreets, where you’ll discover local favorite dishes and have the opportunity to meet the artisans behind the city’s incredible cuisine. Immerse yourself in the rich culinary culture of Amsterdam while indulging your senses on this unique and delicious tour.
Bernardo was fantastic! He showed us the best parts of Amsterdam and explained the history behind everything as went. The food was amazing, and the boat tour at the end was a great way to finish the experience. Highly recommend!
Andrea Z | Tripadvisor
Itinerary & tastings subject to change due to departure time, day of the week, seasonal availability, individual closings or local holidays.
Dietary Information
Vegetarian-Friendly Tours but vegan, gluten-free, or kosher options may be limited. Please share dietary restrictions upon booking for best accommodation. Note that tastings outside those catered for your needs are at your own risk. The company assumes no responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances. Guests with severe or life-threatening allergies cannot participate in this activity for their safety.
Why Eat with Us?
1. Expert Local Guides: Fun, knowledgeable, and English-fluent Amsterdam locals.
2. Amsterdam’s Hidden Gems: Enjoy exclusive access to local favorites where you’re treated like family.
3. Culinary Diversity: Taste a variety of delicious dishes, and hear the stories behind the food.
4. Cultural Immersion: See Amsterdam through the eyes of a local.
5. Established Expertise: Since 2011, simply the best food tours in Amsterdam!
"Bernardo was fantastic! He showed us the best parts of Amsterdam and explained the history behind everything as went. The food was amazing, and the boat tour at the end was a great way to finish the experience. Highly recommend!
" — Andrea Z | Tripadvisor
Please note that the items above are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Offerings may vary by date, season, or time of day, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
Meeting Point
Noordermarkt 48
Your guide will be waiting for you and wearing our purple Eating Europe bag!
What people are saying
5.0
★★★★★
We had a great experience on the Jordaan Food Tour which was led by Danielle who was so passionate & enthusiastic that the love for her town really shone through. Not only did she convey the origin of the foods we sampled, but she also explained the history & architecture of Amsterdam & the Jordaan neighborhood as we walked along. The group is kept small so it was easy to hear her as she walked us through the neighborhood. Some stops were a little lengthier in time allowing us time to sit down & rest weary bones while getting to know others in the group.
The company running the tour is set up well. The website is informative & easy to navigate & tickets can be downloaded to Google Wallet. Thorough communication is sent via email & text. As a matter-of-fact, the day before our tour, I got a text asking if I was able to reschedule to an earlier time. The entire conversation only took a few messages to get everything squared away before the new tickets were available for download.
All in all, a great experience that encourages me to use "Eating Europe" at future destinations. Their 5-star rating is well deserved! Kudos!
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Mark R
20 Dec 2025
Fantastic food tour with Jacopo. Gathered so much history and information about Amsterdam all while taking in delicious local foods at local establishments.
Highly recommend!
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brad and nicole bean
07 Dec 2025
Jacopo was a fantastic guide. We enjoyed the information he gave us on Amsterdam and our food stops. The food stops were excellent with a nice pace. We started with small appetizer samples Bittenballen, wine and cheese, pickled herring, and kibbling .. then progressed to more entree’ samples Chicken Satay and Pita Kapsalon. We ended with the best Dutch Apple Pie. It was a full meal, we had no need for dinner after. I do food tours in every new country I visit and this was one of the best! I highly recommend Eating Europe Food Tours.
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Vickie Baldy
06 Dec 2025
Hands down one of the best tours I've ever taken. We throughly enjoyed our experience with Jack. He was super i informative and extremely personable. The food we tried was great and the places we saw were even better. I would highly recommend booking with them.
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Lakeisha Phillips
02 Dec 2025
Our tour was led by Stephanie Smook. Great experience and food. It was lovely walking into each brown pub, shop, or cafe and seeing the immediate warmth between the owner/staff and our guide. The history was insightful. The walking was the right amount. The food was fantastic. You don’t need to be a foodie, just open to trying quality local traditional food away from the tourist traps. Stephanie was outgoing, energetic, and made everyone feel comfortable, and curious.
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Laura Piscopo
01 Dec 2025
Danielle was a fantastic tour guide. She was a wealth of knowledge and had very entertaining stories. All the food establishments were very inviting and the food was fantastic. I am gluten free and Danielle made several accommodations for that as well. I would highly recommend Danielle and Eating European Tours.
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julie scott
20 Nov 2025
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the tour we took with Danielle. She is a hoot! We love the establishments she chose and that she was able to ensure we (both vegetarians) had options. At one place they made us vegetarian bitterballen, which was something I did not know could be done and a very pleasant surprise! Otherwise, we had apple pie, canelés, cheese and soup. All were delicious, with the canelés being outstanding. We also learned some Dutch history and culture, and had plenty of opportunities to ask questions. Highly recommend this tour!
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Mary Schneider
19 Nov 2025
Excellent Food tour The tour was great! Gerard was knowledgeable, friendly and very personable. All of the foods stops were well executed and very tasty! The canal boat was in pristine condition. The canal ride was smooth sailing. Definitely recommend a tour with Eating Europe and if in Amsterdam with Gerard.
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Nancy W
28 Oct 2025
The tour was lovely! The history and food were both wonderful! Our guide was a former teacher. She did a great job teaching us Dutch words and phrases, helping us understand culture, all while walking & cruising Amsterdam. It was a great introduction to the city!
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Angela Riess
17 Oct 2025
Great tour, Paul was a fantastic guide!! He told us lots about the city, fun facts about buildings, teaching us about the food and the local culture! He made it fun and handled last minute changes (like one of our guests having a gluten intolerance that was not listed on the sign up). He made sure she was cared for all along. He was fun and funny! I highly recommend the tour company but if you can request Paul- do it!!
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Liza Jacobus
12 Oct 2025
We had the absolute best time with Paul on our Amsterdam tour! He was not only incredibly knowledgeable and engaging but also went above and beyond to accommodate my gluten allergy, which is no small feat when you’re sampling your way through the city!
Paul made the experience effortless and fun, showing us hidden gems, local favorites, and stories we never would’ve discovered on our own. His attention to detail and genuine care for everyone in our group made the tour feel personal and unforgettable.
If you’re visiting Amsterdam, book with Paul—you’ll laugh, learn, and eat safely like a local.
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Kim J
12 Oct 2025
Nothing could make it better!!! The food was amazing! The apple pie and cheese selection were great! Unexpectedly we even loved the fish! Canal cruise was lovely! Gerard our guide was wonderful!
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Amy S
10 Oct 2025
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Savour Amsterdam like a local with our expert food tour guides.
Benardo
Born and raised in Amsterdam!
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Aileen
I'm Indonesian and have lived in Amsterdam for 18+ years
Love Dutch peasoup with traditional rye bread+ bacon
Best view of Amsterdam is at the top of NEMO science museum (and its free)!
Gerard
I have lived and worked in Amsterdam all my life and still love being in the city centre!
I love exploring all the options Amsterdam has to offer: from Indonesian rice table to cheese fondue at Nieuwmarkt
Take a free ferry across the IJ and explore the NDSM area with its marvellous Straat Museum. Or wander around Albert Cuypmarket!
Maarten
I'm from Leiden, I lived in the Jordaan for five years and now live in the beautiful Zaan region.
My favourite spot for Dutch pancakes is restaurant Upstairs on the Grimburgwal. Cheese, bacon and syrup are the holy trinity!
Exploring the historical Jewish quarter to the east of the city center, with the old Portuguese synagogue, Rembrandt's house and the Resistance Museum is a great way to learn about a lesser-known side of Amsterdam's history and culture.
A tour can be cancelled with a full refund up to 24 hours before tour departure.
Private Tours
A private tour can be cancelled and fully refunded up to 7 days before tour departure
Gift Cards, Travel Vouchers & Flexi-Pass™
Gift cards, travel vouchers and Flexi-Pass™ are non-refundable.
LATE ARRIVALS AND NO SHOWS
Due to extremely strict time slots for entry into attractions and for food preparation, both in-person & virtual/online, we recommend you show up 15 minutes before the scheduled starting time of the tour or experience. Our group tours begin & depart precisely at the scheduled tour or experience start time. If you show up late or cannot find the meeting point, for any reason, refund requests are not honored per policy. If you are having a hard time arriving on time we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible so we can do everything in our power to assist you with arriving at the meeting point at the scheduled time or reschedule to the next available tour.
CANCELLATION DUE TO PLANES, TRAINS, AUTOMOBILES OR ILLNESS
Inside of 24 hours, your spot on the tour has been reserved exclusively for you. Since we are unable to fill your spot if you’re unable to attend for any reason (including transportation or illness), we do not offer refunds after that time. Please plan ahead so that you are able to join us and don’t miss out!
DISCOUNT CODES
Discount codes are valid for new bookings only. They are not eligible for pre-existing bookings and can not be applied retrospectively.
AMENDMENT POLICY
We would be happy to assist you with rescheduling your tour, free of charge, with any requests made more than 24 hours of 8am CET on the date of the tour. We reserve the right to charge an amendment fee should you request to reschedule within 24 hours of 8am CET on the date of your tour . Once again, this is subject to availability and price changes. In general, we only charge you for any additional costs that we incur such as tickets. We have no intention of profiting from disruptions to your vacation and will work with providers and suppliers to get this cost reduced to a minimum.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
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