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A Taste of Life in Haarlem Food Tour

Escape the busy city centre and meet the locals serving up the best foods and brews in Amsterdam’s burgeoning sister city, Haarlem.
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Experience the wonderful Haarlem way of life…

Welcome to wonderful Haarlem – a lively, medieval city just a 20 minute drive from Amsterdam. Once a trading port and quiet residential city, Haarlem has come alive in the last decade thanks to an explosion of cafe, bar and restaurant openings. Today, Haarlem is where you can enjoy Amsterdam’s famous coffee culture, boutique shopping, local craft brews and of course lots of delicious food.

Our 3.5 hour walking tour takes you to the old working-class neighbourhoods where you’ll find markets and speciality food shops serving up the tastiest snacks.

From a fishmonger at the famous Grote Markt town square, to a cheese enthusiast running his own store, you’ll meet the locals who are playing a part in Haarlem’s culinary boom.

You’ll enjoy seven authentic tasting stops and hear fascinating facts and stories to enhance your experience while you eat, drink and explore this beautiful city.

Departs

Thurs - Sat

at 11:00am
Duration

3.5

hours

  • €79

    Adult From 18

  • €64

    Adolescent 13-17 years

  • €52

    Child 4-12 years
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  • Free Cancellation. Full refund up to 48 hours before the tour.
  • Save on Winter Dates. Discounts up to 13% applied during booking.

Tour Highlights Include

Devour a delicious serving of rendang fries at an innovative eatery that specialises in pulled dishes

Pick between two freshly made chocolates at a small, family-run chocolaterie.

Visit a pharmacy with a secret past to taste the Dutch's favourite vice.

Find out what makes Dutch apple pie so distinctive and delicious

Taste a traditional Haarlem beer in an iconic brewery built in an old cathedral.

Give Dutch Herring a go and try sushi like you’ve never had before!

Meet speciality cheese shop founder Latif, and sample some of his locally-produced cheeses.

Tick Grote Markt off your to-see list and enjoy an authentic food tasting in this 17th century square.

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Memorable

Memorable

Let's make one of your favourite Amsterdam memories together

Flexible

Flexible

As long as you give us 48 hours notice, we can change or fully refund your booking

Valuable

Valuable

In addition to receiving our food lover's guide to Amsterdam, your local guide will give you their tips and picks to the best spots in town

Accommodating

Accommodating

We are here for you from the moment you book, to provide you with local tips and help with any of your questions

The Schedule

Departure

Departure

The food tour starts at Cafè Zwaan.

Cancellations

Cancellations

You can cancel at any time, up to two days (48 hours) before your scheduled tour and receive a full refund.

Schedule

Schedule

Our tours run on Thursday and Friday. There are no tours on Dutch National Holidays Check our calendar for available dates.

A wonderful way to see a unique part of the city and sample terrific food. I’ve taken food tours with this company in Rome and Florence and now Amsterdam. Each tour has been unique and truly outstanding. Our guide Estephen shared interesting information about the Jordaan area and the foods we sampled. Highly recommend!

- Janice A (Tripadvisor Review)

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