Eating Amsterdam Food & Canals Tour
About this activity
Discover Amsterdam's best-kept foodie secrets on our unique tour: a luxurious canal cruise combined with a backstreet food walking tour. Enjoy breathtaking views of the iconic canals while exploring hidden alleys and legendary foodie spots.
Highlights
- Try Dutch delicacies like crispy bitterballen and real apple pie
- Take a city stroll and meet local artisans, listening to their intriguing stories
- Cruise along Amsterdam’s iconic canals on a beautifully restored wooden saloon boat while sipping jenever, the original gin drink
- Explore Amsterdam’s hidden backstreets, uncovering local favorite dishes and the city’s incredible cuisine
Full description
Join our unforgettable Amsterdam food tour, cruising along the iconic canals of the city on a beautifully restored wooden saloon boat.
Sip on jenever and indulge in steaming hot bitterballen, a beloved Dutch snack, as you take in the picturesque scenery. Explore Amsterdam’s hidden backstreets on a walking tour, where you’ll discover local favorite dishes and have the opportunity to meet the artisans behind the city’s incredible cuisine.
Immerse yourself in the rich culinary culture of Amsterdam while indulging your senses on this unique and delicious walking and boat tour.
Included / Excluded
- 1 hour canal cruise + 2.5 hours walking tour
- Apple pie
- Cured herring & kibbeling or Stamppot
- Goudse boerenkaas (Dutch aged cheese)
- Briwat or Roti Roll with chicken
- Bitterballen (crispy fried meat croquettes)
- Coffee or tea, Jenever (juniper-flavored gin), Dutch beer & Water
- Local English-speaking guide
- ‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
- Gratuities / Tips for the guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Extra drinks
Meeting point
Start Location
Noordermarkt 48, 1015 NA Amsterdam, Netherlands
The guide will be waiting for you at the back of the Church and wearing our purple Eating Europe bag! Please aim to arrive 15 minutes early, so the tour can start on time. You do not need to print out a page to join the tour - showing us the confirmation email you will receive on your phone is fine!
Important information
Know before you book
- Have dietary requirements? Simply email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-free guests or other dietary needs where we can. For guest safety, this experience isn’t suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.
- This activity requires a minimum of 4 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
- Children under 4 years old do not need a ticket and can join the tour for free. However, food is not included. Paid tickets with food included are available for ages 4 and up.
Know before you go
- Wear flat shoes – it is, after all, a walking tour, so be comfortable.
- Please bring a bottle of water – although we do have drinks stops throughout the tour, walking can be thirsty work.
- Come hungry. You’ll be tasting lots of food!
- Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
Cancellation policy
A public tour can be cancelled with a full refund up to 24 hours before tour departure. A private tour can be cancelled and fully refunded up to 7 days before tour departure
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Reviews
So glad I booked this. The guide was great, the stops felt genuinely local, and the food was delicious from start to finish. Do this on your first day and come hungry!
One of the best Venice city food tour experiences we have ever done. The guide took us to authentic local spots, and every dish was fresh and flavorful. We especially enjoyed the cicchetti, the spritz pairings, and the delicious prosecco served with the polenta and polpetta di carne.
The best way to get to know a culture is to taste and learn about its food. My nephew and I had a great time on this tour, and I felt the expense was worth the experience. There was plenty of yummy food and drink, too.
Frequently asked questions
FAQs
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
- Not wheelchair accessible.
- Stroller accessible.
- Near public transportation.
- This tour operates rain or shine