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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Amsterdam Street Food: Exploring the Best Local Eats

Amsterdam boasts a vibrant street food culture that blends traditional Dutch treats with global flavors. This guide will help you discover the city’s best street food dishes and markets as well as how to integrate them into an Amsterdam food tour. Must-Try Amsterdam Street Food Dishes Amsterdam is filled with...

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Brown Café Amsterdam: Explore the Heart of Dutch Pub Culture

The fabled brown cafes of Amsterdam are arguably as worthy of a visit as any landmark or tourist attraction. Few places in the city encapsulate Dutch culture and traditions like these inviting, rustic nooks, where gezelligheid, otherwise known as coziness, and social gatherings go hand-in-hand. I’ve discussed these cafes on...

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Jenever: The Traditional Dutch and Belgian Spirit

Along with iconic artists, colorful tulip fields, and tasty cheese, The Netherlands is renowned for a particular liquor. Jenever, a centuries-old, juniper-flavored spirit, is a source of pride for both the Dutch and the Belgians. Sampling some is always a highlight of my Amsterdam food tours, as this malty drink...

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A Food Lover’s Guide to Brunch in Amsterdam

In Amsterdam brunch is more than a meal in between breakfast and lunch, it’s an opportunity to experience the city’s cozy café culture. Whether you’re craving a classic Dutch uitsmijter open-faced egg sandwich, a pannenkoek, or avocado toast there are tons of great brunch spots to include in an Amsterdam...

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Amsterdam Christmas Markets: Your Ultimate Guide

Amsterdam is one of the many European cities that transforms into a winter wonderland every year. The Dutch capital plays host to numerous Christmas markets that are sure to give you all of the festive feels. Just as you would on my Amsterdam food tours, you’ll find many of the...

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Gluten-Free Amsterdam: Top Restaurants, Cafés, and Bakeries

Amsterdam has become a haven for gluten-free travelers, offering an impressive range of restaurants, bakeries, and shops that cater to those with dietary restrictions. This guide will help you find gluten-free spots and restaurants with flexible options on your next Amsterdam food tour.   Gluten-Free Dining Experiences in Amsterdam Amsterdam...

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3 Myths About Cannabis Cafes in Amsterdam

While our focus is giving travelers a taste of local life on our food tours in Amsterdam, we know that one of the more popular reasons for many younger travelers to visit Amsterdam are the cannabis cafes. These are little restaurants or coffee shops that are allowed to serve marijuana,...

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On your bike in Amsterdam!

Most people know that using a  bike in Amsterdam is a must: the city of tulips is the most bicycle-friendly capital in the world. Bicycles are used for over 60% of trips made in the inner city and 38% of trips made in the outer city. Thanks to its traffic-calmed...

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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.

  • Daily
  • 4 Hours
  • Private tour
Includes a private canal boat ride!
Eating Amsterdam: Food & Canals Tour

Eating Amsterdam: Food & Canals Tour

Eat like a local on the canals of Amsterdam

  • Daily
  • 3.5 Hours
  • Small Group

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