Category: Netherlands

How to Spend Your Easter Weekend in Amsterdam in 2026

There’s a moment every spring in Amsterdam when everything seems to shift at once. The canals catch the light differently. Café terraces fill up before noon. Tulips appear in window boxes across the Jordaan. And if you time it right, Easter weekend is when all of this collides — four...

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Fine Dining in Amsterdam: Where to Eat When You Want to Treat Yourself

Amsterdam’s fine dining scene is as vibrant and diverse as its iconic canals. Of course, the city’s best restaurants deliver an experience that goes far beyond the delicious offerings on the plate. From historic canal houses transformed into elegant culinary sanctuaries to modern spaces where Michelin-starred chefs push creative boundaries,...

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Best Cocktail Bars in Amsterdam: Creative Drinks & Cool Vibes

Amsterdam has a thriving craft cocktail scene with an impressive array of speakeasy-style lounges, traditional bars, pubs, and rooftop bars with a skyline view. Around every corner, you’ll find Dutch bartenders shaking up bold flavors, to keep you properly refreshed on an Amsterdam food tour. A City That Knows Its...

How Local Gastronomy Has Become the Lifeblood of Corporate Events in Europe

Once upon a time, corporate events were all about ticking boxes: stick to the agenda, get everyone in the room, call it a success. But that approach doesn’t really fly anymore, especially in Europe. Things have shifted. Now, it’s just as much about what people feel as what they learn....

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Dutch Snacks: A Guide to the Best Treats

Dutch snacks offer a glimpse into the rich culinary heritage of Amsterdam, by blending sweet and savory flavors. From iconic cheese and sausages to festive treats and deep-fried favorites, these snacks are a must-try for any Amsterdam food tour. Cheese and Sausages: The Heart of Dutch Snack Culture Amsterdam is...

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Traditional Dutch Food: A Taste of Dutch Heritage

Dutch cuisine offers something you can’t find anywhere else in Europe. From hearty dishes and sweet treats to seafood and savory snacks there are tons of opportunities to taste Dutch heritage on an Amsterdam food tour. To help you hit the ground running, I thought I’d take a closer look...

A Guide to Iconic Dishes and Local Favorites

What to Eat in Amsterdam: A Guide to Iconic Dishes and Local Favorites

Amsterdam’s cuisine is a delicious blend of traditional dishes and international innovation. You see this in Dutch classics like crispy stroopwafels and freshly fried bitterballen to the city’s iconic raw herring. At the same time, international flavors from Indonesia, India, and Surinam thrive alongside local favorites. With so many options...

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The 9 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Amsterdam

Whether you’re strolling around the impossibly cool streets of De Pijp or exploring the artsy corners of Jordaan, you’ll rarely be far from some top-quality vegetarian restaurants in Amsterdam. If you’ve been on any of my Amsterdam food tours, this likely won’t come as a surprise to you! While it...

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Top 5 Wine Bars in Amsterdam

I’ll be the first to admit that I massively underestimated the quality of the wine bars in Amsterdam! My first few trips to the city were spent focusing on meat-based dishes, desserts, and beers, and it wasn’t until recent years that I explored the wine culture here. These days, wine...

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Amsterdam Light Festival Food Tour

Amsterdam Light Festival Food Tour

A guided walking tour of the Amsterdam Light Festival with authentic local food stops along the way.

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  • 4 Hours
  • Private tour
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Eating Amsterdam: Food & Canals Tour

Eating Amsterdam: Food & Canals Tour

Eat like a local on the canals of Amsterdam

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  • 3.5 Hours
  • Small Group

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