Jordaan Amsterdam: History, Canals, Food, and Things to Do
Of all Amsterdam’s neighborhoods, most people would agree that Jordaan is one of the coolest. With charming streets running alongside canals, narrow alleys connecting them, and beautiful historic hofjes tucked away in hidden corners, when you see it for yourself, you’ll get what I’m talking about. Why Jordaan Is Amsterdam’s...
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Amsterdam Canal Houses: A Short and Skinny History
The famous canals of Amsterdam can be divided into two equally awe-inspiring categories. Firstly, there are the actual waterways themselves. These are the sunken passages that snake their way through the city, which were painstakingly dug, filled, arched over by graceful bridges, and are a pleasure to laze upon on...
Dance the Night Away: Your Guide to Amsterdam's Nightlife
There is no question that Amsterdam is one of the best places to party in Europe. For many people, nightlife is the main reason they decided to come to Amsterdam in the first place. Even with this in mind, nightlife is the type of thing that can be easily overlooked...
8 Off-the-beaten-path Museums in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is filled to the brim with museums. There are over 50 of them, many of them quirky and unusual. We certainly wouldn’t want you to miss out on the splendid Rijksmuseum or the snazzy Stedelijk Museum but Amsterdam has so much more to offer. From tulips to tattoos, from...
What on Earth is a "Frikandel"? Your Guide to Where to Eat It!
There are a handful of delicacies that compete for the title of Holland’s Favorite Snack. Here at Eating Europe, we have already talked about a few of the dishes that locals unabashedly adore like herring, croquettes, and bitterballen. There is one tasty treat, though, that is so beloved, so unique,...
Life on the Water: Amsterdam’s Houseboats
In a city that boasts over 100 kilometers of canals, yet suffers from an on-going housing shortage, it comes as no surprise that people have taken to living on the water. Since the Second World War, when housing opportunities were already limited but cargo ships were in abundance, the inhabitants...
Amsterdam’s historical architecture may make for one of the most charming cities in the world but the wonky houses and steep stairs are not ideal when trying to navigate around with a pram. Thus, a lot of the small cafes in the center are not too well suited when looking for...
Amsterdam's Waterways: Getting Your Bearings on our UNESCO World-Heritage Canals
Amsterdam’s canals are probably the most famous and most romantic canals in the entire world. Sorry, Venice. Their mesmerizing concentric shape, the way their bridges nobly arch, the way they look at night when lights twinkle off their waters, I could go on forever about Amsterdam’s canals… Whether you are...
Tapas are always a good idea, and even more so when one suffers from food-envy. You know that feeling when the dishes arrive and whatever it is that your friends have ordered looks ten times tastier than your own choice? Well, with tapas there’s none of that as all the...
Eating Europe Tours
Amsterdam Light Festival Food Tour
A guided walking tour of the Amsterdam Light Festival with authentic local food stops along the way.
- Daily
- 4 Hours
- Private tour
Eating Amsterdam: Food & Canals Tour
Eat like a local on the canals of Amsterdam
- Daily
- 3.5 Hours
- Small Group
