Top Amsterdam Food & Drink

Don’t waste time trying to hit the Dutch food hotspots alone, only to end up in tourist traps. Instead, join this comprehensive, intimate, and off-the-beaten-path food tour through the historical Jordaan district, during which you stop at eight distinct locations. Listen as your Amsterdam-local guide explains each foodstuff—such as Poffertjes (pancakes) or Gouda cheese—as you go.

Discover the delectable bites and cultural highlights of Amsterdam’s sophisticated Jordaan district on a culinary walking tour of the enclave. With an expert epicurean guide, visit local foodie hotspots to sample enticing delicacies like smoked sausage, creamy Gouda and pickled herring. Delve into the rich culinary culture of the Netherlands with your informative guide and enjoy an alternative experience of Amsterdam as you discover places off the conventional tourist trail. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to only 12 fellow food-lovers.

For a completely authentic dining experience in Amsterdam's trendy Oud-Zuid neighborhood, head to the home of local chef Simon for a private, homemade meal. Enjoy three to four courses showcasing seasonal ingredients and the diverse flavors of Dutch cuisine, each expertly paired with wine. Dine family-style around a welcoming table, and experience true Dutch hospitality that can’t be matched in any restaurant.

Visit Amsterdam's culinary hot spots on this 2.5-hour food and walking tour. Alongside your guide and small group, limited to just 12 foodies, travel around town to taste popular local dishes such as salty fries and fresh herring. Sample pungent artisan cheeses, and throw back a house spirit at a 17th-century distillery. Along the way, gain insight into Amsterdam’s gastronomic roots and the historic Dutch spice trade.

Cooking class 'Stroopwafel' and a small beer tasting. Even something simple as making a Stroopwafel have some hidden tricks. For example: fresh vanilla and using dark brown local beer. Don't worry, we will teach you! Instead of using milk, we use a Dutch ‘Dark-brow’ Dubbel beer, to give it even more flavour. (search more at: stroopwaffle.org) Fun fact Did you know The Dutch have a rich tradition of drinking beer, around 1700 it was considered healthier (and safer) to drink beer instead then water? While the dough is rising, we’ll present you a small beer tasting where we will teach you more about Dutch Double beer.

I own a small chocolate shop that only works with single origin small chocolate makers from the Netherlands and abroad. All brands guarantee to be slave-free, many hand made, home made, vegan and even sugar free. I am a local shop owner who is involved in cultural and social projects in the neighborhood. When you book my tasting, you book more than a chocolate tasting only. I tell all about the history of the neighborhood, the connection between Amsterdam and cacao, and the stories of the people behind the chocolates.

Learn tips and trade secrets from a professional mixologist in this hour and a half Amsterdam Cocktail Workshop. We’ve all tried making our own cocktails, but after this session you will be hooked on mixology as you learn the does and dont's of making you.

Skip the impersonal large-group tours and gain a rare perspective on this food and culture tour through Amsterdam’s Jordaan district. Going with a guide ensures you hear little-known anecdotes about top landmarks and get a behind-the-scenes look at hidden gem eateries loved by locals. Break up the walking tour with food and drink tastings along the way.

Heighten your senses and pleasure your palate during a 3-course dining in the dark experience in Amsterdam. Enhance your sensory experience of food and drink while allowing blind waiting staff to deliver delicious dishes to your table. Select your meal from an illuminated selection outside and then plunge into the enveloping darkness of the dining room, allowing the visually impaired staff to guide and reassure you during your unique gastronomical experience. Rely solely on your taste buds as you devour three gourmet courses inspired by cosmopolitan international cuisine.

Pamper your palate on a 2-hour food tour of Amsterdam, designed to delight food lovers. With a private guide, you’ll visit an organic supermarket to sample Dutch specialties such as fresh herring with pickles and onions, and ‘stroopwafels’ (Dutch cookies.) Explore Albert Cuyp Market, the stalls at which sell everything from sausages and spices to clothes and flowers. Choose from a morning or afternoon departure time.

Your best hour in Amsterdam! Feel, taste, smell and discover which secrets hide behind the best cocktail. During this interactive cocktail and genever experience in The House of Bols you will find out everything there is to know about how genever conquered the world during the Golden Age.

Celebrate the rock-and-roll lifestyle during your visit to Hard Rock Café Amsterdam. Check out the café’s collection of musical memorabilia, including a silver bodysuit worn by Marilyn Manson for a Versace shoot, an acoustic guitar used by Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen's trademark Kramer guitar. Dig into crowd-pleasing food and shop for souvenirs at the on-site retail store.

Amsterdam has been a beer-loving city since the 12th century. Back then, drinking beer was as normal as drinking water. In fact, the water was so polluted that everyone drank beer — even the children. The Dutch traveled far and wide, bringing wheat and rye from Germany, where they learned how to brew beer. After a long investigation revealed a scandal amongst the big breweries of Amsterdam, small breweries started to pop up, growing and expanding within the city. In turn, this led to the growth of Amsterdam's craft beer culture, where more and more people were interested in local beers made by local people. When you join our Amsterdam: Secret Beer Tour, you'll visit and get to know two of these small breweries.

Take a bite out of Amsterdam’s delectable culinary culture on a private walking food tour that takes you to authentic eateries and street markets, with a serving of history along the way. See landmarks including Dam Square, the Waag, and Chinatown with a foodie guide, stopping to sample local specialties like Dutch pancakes and croquets, gouda cheese, and sweet stroopwafels. It's a fun and personalized wait to satisfy your curiosity — and your stomach.

Find beervana on this 3-hour evening Amsterdam beer tour that avoids the tourist-traps and showcases some of Amsterdam’s quality bars. An in-the-know guide takes a small group, limited to just 12 beer nuts, around the picturesque city to popular local watering holes, including a brewery in the Red Light District and a beer hall boasting more than 200 types of frothy goodness! Along the way, sample three beers and learn about the Netherlands' beer-brewing history.

Savor the diverse and delicate flavors of Holland with this 3-course lunch or dinner voucher in Amsterdam. Step inside the Grand Café Restaurant on at platform 2B of Amsterdam Central Station, and take a trip back in time to the days of the 19th century—when steam ruled the world. Admire the ornate fixtures, fittings, and decorations, and sit down to a delicious 3-course meal in your sumptuous surroundings.

The best combination! Discover the secrets of Amsterdam with a professional guide and complete your visit with a cheese tasting On this tour, you’ll hear the stories you’d never hear otherwise. With an expert guide, you’ll experience the history of this city, from its start as a muddy village on the River Amstel, to how it became the most important trading city in Europe. From the wild history of prostitution and drug decriminalization to the tragedy of Anne Frank’s story and Nazi occupation, the aim is to give you a perfect introduction to this city. After the tour, you’ll have all the time you want to explore further with fellow travelers. For the cheese lovers, this is the perfect combination to enjoy Amsterdam. Start your trip with our walking tour through the streets of downtown Amsterdam. And complete your visit to the city with a cheese tasting in one of the most emblematic cheese factory in the city.

Discover the truth behind the famous Amsterdam Red Light District on a private 2-hour tour, a great way for first-time visitors to orient themselves in the Netherlands’ capital. As you stroll along the UNESCO-listed Amsterdam Canal Ring, you’ll pass Oude Kerk (Old Church) and explore Chinatown. Plus, stop to sample three Dutch specialities, including cheese, kroket (croquette), and stroopwafel (thin waffles).

Get a flavor of Amsterdam’s famous coffee-shop culture on a walking tour with a local guide. Stroll through Amsterdam's narrow lanes and squares and dip two bohemian coffee shops to enjoy the laid-back atmosphere, savor delicious local snacks (own expense), and learn about the history and cannabis culture in the city. Upgrade to include more coffee shops, food tastings, and neighborhoods.

Tour the city with friends and plenty of beer! Tap into Amsterdam’s booming craft beer scene as your expert guide gives you the ultimate beer experience. The all-inclusive tour grants you insider access to 3 different top breweries in Amsterdam - with tastings at each location. Hop on board Amsterdam's Best Beer Tasting & Brewery Tour. Make your trip an unforgettable experience with Brew Bus Amsterdam. Taste.Love.Cheers.

Combine two of Amsterdam’s top-selling experiences and save money with a Super Saver Heineken Experience and canal cruise package—a convenient and budget-friendly choice that’s ideal for first-time visitors. Guarantee your entry to the often sold-out Heineken Experience by booking in advance and get unobstructed views of Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed waterways, without the crowds on land, during a canal cruise—a quintessential Amsterdam experience.

Enjoy the most popular Amsterdan Light Festival with true locals on a live guided tour with us on the newest and trendiest boats. Cruise through Amsterdam on an eco-friendly electric boat and be dazzled by the city's light festival. See the works of talented artists and their creations that play with light in the most unique ways to display this year's theme of "Disrupt." This mesmerizing experience takes you through the city so you can see its charming buildings lit up and beautifully decorated in the holiday spirit. While cruising through the eastern part of Amsterdam enjoy unlimited drinks and a taste of Dutch Christmas bread. See 20 pieces of artwork as you glide down the Heritage Canals of Amsterdam, sail along Amstel River, and pass by the Maritime Museum and Amsterdam Zoo. Enjoy the company of your local skipper and hostess as you explore the city from the perspective of the water.

Soak up the atmosphere of the 'true' Amsterdam during this off-the-beaten-path tour with a private guide. Walk through the Moroccan, Turkish and Caribbean neighborhoods of this diverse city that most travelers don't visit. Stop at neighborhood shops and Dappermarkt, one of the city's best outdoor markets, to sample Dutch sweets and Caribbean food. Visit Ajax, the Amsterdam Football Club, the pride of the city. Learn about the history and culture of Amsterdam through engaging commentary from your local guide.

Glide through Amsterdam's canals in style and comfort aboard a luxury open-air boat with no windows or walls between you and the sights. Settle into comfy cushioned seats, and warm up with provided blankets and a drink from the cash bar if the weather is chilly. The cruise departs multiple times daily from the Anne Frank House, so it's easy to fit into most sightseeing itineraries.