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Offered languages
- English
- Dutch
Explore Amsterdam’s Jordaan and UNESCO World Heritage canal district on this food walking tour with local Dutch guides who know the city firsthand. Come as you are every couple, family, friend and food lover is welcome for a personal and authentic Amsterdam experience. The tours are led by born-and-raised Amsterdammers who know the city, its culture and its soul, sharing personal stories, traditions and local knowledge along the way.
The Dutch Foodnotes walking tour includes 12+ authentic Dutch food and drink tastings (max 4 couples). Taste favorites such as Dutch cheese and wine, stroopwafels, herring and traditional Dutch jenever, while discovering Indonesian and Surinamese influences on Amsterdam’s food culture. Dutch Foodnotes connects these flavors to the wider story of the city. Unlike many food tours offering only small samples, your tastings together amount to more than a full meal. COME HUNGRY! You won’t leave that way. Small groups keep the tour personal, relaxed and social.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please arrive 15 minutes early and try some sample cheeses.
The tour concludes near the Anne Frank House at Westermarkt, in the heart of the Jordaan. Museum admission and tickets are not included.
Itinerary
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1Gastrovino Amsterdam - De Mannen Van Kaas
Meet your local guide at Gastrovino on Spuistraat 330 and begin your Dutch Foodnotes walk with a tasting of Gouda cheeses, paired with wine or a non-alcoholic beverage. Discover the flavours and traditions behind Dutch cheese in a welcoming local shop. Your welcome tasting and a bottle of water are included in the tour price. Admission is free; additional purchases are optional.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Spui
Explore Spui with your guide before stopping at Haringhandel Jonk for an introduction to Dutch herring and the city’s fish-stall traditions. Hear the stories behind this everyday Amsterdam food and enjoy your scheduled tasting. Free admission: the square is free to visit, and the tasting is included in the tour price. Additional purchases are optional.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Nieuwe Kerk (Pass by)
Pass Nieuwe Kerk on Dam Square, Amsterdam’s second-oldest church. Your guide introduces its centuries of history and its role in royal ceremonies as you view the building from outside. Pass by without stopping or entering; church and exhibition admission are not included.
Admission ticket free -
3
Enjoy a freshly made Dutch stroopwafel at Melly’s, a family-run shop on Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal. Discover the story behind the crisp wafers and caramel filling, and why this sweet treat is such a Dutch favourite. Your scheduled tasting is included in the tour price. Admission is free; additional purchases are optional.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4The Jordaan
Explore the Jordaan’s canal-side streets, food traditions and neighbourhood stories with your English- and Dutch-speaking guide. Enjoy the remaining scheduled food and drink tastings, part of at least 12 tastings across the tour. Finish near the Anne Frank House, in the heart of the Jordaan. Admission to public streets is free; scheduled tastings are included. Museum admission is not included. Additional purchases are optional.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
Anne Frank House (Pass by)
Pass the Anne Frank House beside Prinsengracht as your guide briefly introduces Anne Frank’s story and the significance of this place. View the exterior without stopping or entering. Museum admission, tickets and an interior guided visit are not included.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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