Utrecht Food Tour on a Bicycle with local guide

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Hoog Catharijne

  We kick off the tour with a surprising story about transformation. Once known as a concrete jungle, this mall has become a symbol of Utrecht’s urban renewal. What used to be a cold, grey transit zone is now one of the most visited indoor shopping centers in the Netherlands – and a place where new ideas take root. We use this location to reflect on how spaces, like diets, can evolve. Just like cities grow greener and more people-friendly, so too can our food system. From here, we cycle into the city with fresh eyes – and a hungry stomach.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2

  This cozy, colorful spot is where flavors from around the globe come together in one little kitchen. Run by a passionate entrepeneur who once started in India, Little World Kitchen shows that plant-based food can be soulful, spicy and deeply satisfying. Every dish is homemade, bursting with herbs and spices, and tells a personal story. You’ll taste a sample inspired by traditional recipes – reimagined without animal products, but full of heart. This is comfort food, powered by culture and compassion.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3

  With two locations in Utrecht, Za’atar brings the rich flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine to a modern, plant-forward audience. The owners are on a mission to show that hummus, falafel and tabbouleh aren’t just tasty – they’re a celebration of simplicity and sustainability. At both venues, you’ll experience the warmth of Levantine hospitality and hear how this family-run business is creating space for honest, flavorful and mostly plant-based food in the middle of the city. Expect vibrant flavors and inspiring stories.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4

  This stop is all about rebellion and reinvention. Oproer is more than a craft beer café – it’s a statement. Housed in a former industrial space in Utrecht Overvecht, Oproer brews bold beers and serves 100% plant-based food. The owners combine activism, taste and innovation in everything they do. You'll taste a surprising bar snack and hear how Oproer is turning a neighborhood café into a platform for change – where great beer, sustainable choices and punk ideals live side by side.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5

  Forget what you know about late-night kebab shops. Karma Kebab is a revolution in a wrap. Their signature product is made from Dutch-grown vegetables and grains, bursting with flavor and cooked on a spit – just like the original. But without the meat, the mess or the macho. In a funky, festival-style setting, we’ll share a bite and dive into their story: how they turned a joke into a startup, and a startup into a movement. Karma Kebab is proof that plant-based food can be cool, fast and wildly satisfying.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6

  One of Utrecht’s best-kept secrets, Kasvio is a fine dining plant-based restaurant with a forager’s soul. Here, vegetables are the stars – locally sourced, beautifully plated and often picked by hand. The chefs at Kasvio are on a mission to prove that plant-based can be gourmet, and that sustainability and elegance can go hand in hand. You’ll taste a refined amuse-bouche and hear about their dedication to local sourcing, wild ingredients and seasonal flavors. This is next-level vegan dining.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7

  We end the tour at Veg Nation, a modern Indian restaurant that reimagines the country’s rich vegetarian traditions in a 100% plant-based format. Here, spices take the lead and hospitality is at the heart of every dish. You’ll sample a plate inspired by South Indian cuisine – aromatic, warming, and deeply satisfying. As you enjoy the flavors, you’ll learn how Indian food culture has always celebrated plants, long before veganism became a trend. A fragrant, nourishing finale to a day full of stories and discoveries.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Does the price include a bicycle - Only if you choose the option including a bicycle

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