Private Amsterdam Food & Canals Tour

Absolutely. A private booking gives your group exclusive use of the wooden saloon boat for a 1-hour cruise on the UNESCO canals, plus exclusive access to family-run Jordaan cheese shops, brown cafés, and pancake spots. The combined food-plus-cruise format makes this one of Amsterdam’s most efficient ways to taste the city and see its iconic waterways at the same time.

All food and drink across 5 stops, plus the 1-hour private saloon boat canal cruise. Bitterballen, Dutch apple pie, Goudse boerenkaas, kibbeling, herring or stamppot, and Surinamese roti roll or chicken satay are all included. Coffee or tea, red or white wine, jenever, Dutch beer, and water are also included. A donated meal via World Central Kitchen is included with every booking. No hidden charges, no upsells.

This private food tour runs 3.5 hours, with daily 11:30 am, 2:00 pm, or 4:30 pm departures. Custom timings available for corporate groups on request.

The Jordaan — Amsterdam’s most charming neighbourhood, with hidden hofjes courtyards, family-run cheese shops, and brown cafés — plus a 1-hour private cruise across the UNESCO World Heritage canal ring.

Private bookings are available for 2 to 11 guests (boat capacity). For larger groups, we can arrange a custom experience with a larger boat — get in touch.

We recommend at least 2 weeks ahead. Corporate groups should book 4+ weeks in advance — and during major Amsterdam conferences (IBC, RAI events, Money 20/20), tulip season, and the King’s Day/Christmas periods, much earlier.

Yes. Stops, pacing, dietary focus, and start time can be adjusted. We can also extend the canal cruise duration or pair with a Heineken Experience visit for corporate groups.

This tour is suitable from age 4 and up — children under 4 can join for free, but food is not included for ages 3 and under.

 Authentic Amsterdam classics — Dutch apple pie, cured herring or stamppot, Goudse boerenkaas, Surinamese roti roll or chicken satay (reflecting Amsterdam’s trade history), bitterballen, kibbeling, and pancakes. Plus jenever, Dutch beer, red or white wine, and coffee or tea.

Yes. Coffee or tea, red or white wine, jenever (Dutch juniper gin), Dutch beer, and water are all included in the price.

Vegetarian-friendly. Vegan, gluten-free, and kosher options may be limited given the bitterballen, kibbeling, and cheese-led menu. Share dietary restrictions when booking; on a private booking we have more flexibility to plan around dietary needs.

Yes — at 5 substantial stops, this is a full meal and then some. Most guests don’t eat again after.

Book directly via the Book Private Tour button above, or contact [email protected] / +1 917-909-6432 to discuss custom requirements.

Major debit and credit cards, iDEAL, and Bancontact. Corporate invoicing, advance payment, and purchase orders available on request.

Private tours can be cancelled and fully refunded up to 7 days before tour departure.

Yes. We handle company invoicing, advance payment, purchase orders, and dedicated event coordination for corporate bookings — including conference programs and executive offsites.

All guides are fluent in English and Dutch. Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and German may be available on request — please ask when booking and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

No. The majority of stops on every Amsterdam tour are restaurants and vendors who work exclusively with us, and on a private booking the route is built entirely around your group.

The Jordaan is largely flat with cobbled sections; the saloon boat has step access. Please contact us before booking and we’ll plan a route that works for your group.

Yes. We also run private food tours across Berlin, Prague (Czech Craft Beer and Night), and throughout Italy, Spain, France, Portugal, and the UK. Get in touch and we’ll help you build a multi-city itinerary.