Eating Amsterdam: Food Walking Tour with Private Canal Cruise
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
An ideal tour for foodies, this journey around Amsterdam’s canals focuses on local food and produce. Taste 6-7 Dutch delicacies and enjoy 4 drinks, including traditional favorites like bitterballen and real apple pie. Learn about the local history of the neighborhoods you visit, and cruise down canals in search of your next tasting, with plenty to see along the way.
- Find out about authentic Dutch food and try 6-7 local treats
- Learn about Amsterdam’s rich history as you travel through the city
- Enjoy a peaceful trip on an authentic canal boat
- All food and drink on this tour is included in the price
What's Included
- Enjoy 6-7 Dutch food tastings & 4 drinks, from street-food classics to a drink the locals swear by
- Relax in a 1h cruise along Amsterdam’s canals on a private boat, enjoying jenever & Bitterballen
- Go on a walking tour and meet local artisans, listening to their intriguing stories
- Try Dutch delicacies like Gouda cheese, real apple pie and more!
- Local English-speaking guide
- ‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
- Gratuities / Tips for the guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Extra drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 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!
End point
- Herengracht 124-128, 1015 BT Amsterdam, Netherlands
Itinerary
Jordaan (Pass By)
1
Herengracht
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
2
Prinsengracht
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Haarlemmerdijk
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Haarlemmerdijk
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Brouwersgracht (Pass By)
Willemsstraat (Pass By)
5
Tweede Goudsbloemdwarsstraat
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Oude Leliestraat
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Anne Frank House (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- Please make sure to arrive 15 minutes early so the tour can start on time. The boat must depart promptly, and unfortunately, if you miss it, you won’t be able to join the tour. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
- 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!
- 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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Mary_M
We did three tours in Amsterdam and this one was my favorite! Our tour guide Aileen was energetic , fun, and knowledgeable. If you love food and want to learn some interesting facts about Amsterdam I highly recommend it. The last hour of the tour is a canal ride on a beautiful wooden boat. The cherry on top!
Reviews
4.9
based on 583 reviews
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Tammy_F, Jul 2026
Paul was very personable and knowledgeable with great sense of humor. We were able to try many different foods and have a good walk through town. Watch out for the bikes!
Kenneth_M, Jul 2026
Alba was a great guide through the food, culture and local life. The foods were chosen well and were a great variety.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you. Happy to hear you had a great time with Alda on the Jordaan food tour!
NancyL, Jun 2026
There is walking before the cruise. The food was great and the group size was very small. Guide was interesting and experienced.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you. We are very happy to hear about your positive experience on the food & canal tour! I hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in Amsterdam.
dalbejayahoocom, Jun 2026
Great way to see Amsterdam. It was great to sample Dutch cheese, fish, bitterbals and apple pie. The day was capped off with a canal tour with some tasty Dutch liqueur.
Alda is a fantastic hostess, educating us and making sure everyone was taken care of.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for the kind review. So nice to hear about your experience exploring Amsterdam on the Jordaan food & canal tour with the wonderful Alda!
Elizabeth_C, Jun 2026
Sabrina is very knowledgeable about Amsterdam and its culture, especially the food culture- and is very entertaining. The tour and the selections allowed us to check a lot of the must try dishes off the list (herring, apple tart, Surinamese, and more) while getting a quick orientation to the area. Sabrina was attentive to the tour group and each person’s needs. Seasoned travelers and first time visitors learned and had fun simultaneously.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm so happy to hear you had a great experience on the Jordaan tour and enjoyed the tastings. It was a pleasure hosting you! I hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in Amsterdam. We'd love to see you back on another Eating Europe tour in the future!
Rick_W, Jun 2026
Good food. Loved the Dutch Apple Pie and the cheese. Would have liked a nice herring or fish dish. Drinks were good. Boat on canal tour was not open except for a small area in back which prevented our sight lines. Overall a nice tour but a bit pricey.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the food on the Jordaan tour. We want our pricing to be reflective of the product so we will prioritise making the experience, especially the canal ride, worth the cost. Regarding fish, we usually have herring and kibbling on our morning-afternoon tours, but some holidays, evenings, Sundays and Mondays unfortunately the fish shop is closed. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in Amsterdam!
alexandria_n, Jun 2026
Honestly was not what I expected. We walked to go get great food that was great and loved that part with the drinks. The boat ride part of the tour was just ehhh we only got one drink a little boring and no food so it was not needed.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Sorry to hear that the boat part of the tour didn't live up to your expectations. We were doing some internal checks but there is no canal tour we ran that did not have food. We always serve bitterballen paired with the Jenever drink. They are small deep fried snacks as is typical to end a group experience with them in the Netherlands! The boat tour is also to relax a bit after/before the 2 hours of walking with beautiful views of the 750 year city from the canal level so it's a shame it was not entertaining for you. We will make sure that there is enough stories and information shared during the canal ride to keep the group entertained. I hope you were still able to enjoy your time in Amsterdam for the rest of your trip!
Omar_R, May 2026
Sabrina was a great Tour Guide and shared lots of great tips and places to visit. The actual Food Tour was a great way to sample lots of different Dutch food and the canal boat trip at the end was a great way to end the tour. Would recommend!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you! I'm so glad you had a great time on the Food & Canals tour, it was a pleasure hosting you. I hope you were able to make some use of the recommendations for the rest of your stay in Amsterdam!
Mary_K, May 2026
We took this tour upon arrival to Amsterdam. Sabrina is very knowledgeable regarding the area's cuisine, as well as the history of this area. There was a variety of food stops. All were very good. We did not leave hungry!
Highly recommend!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your kind words! It was lovely to have had you on the Jordaan food tour, so glad to hear you enjoyed it. I hope you enjoyed your time in Amsterdam. We hope to see you again on another Eating Europe tour in the future!
Debra_K, Apr 2026
Good food and very much filling so go hungry! Lots of walking so wear good shoes. We did this tour right off the plane with no sleep so it’s doable!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
So happy to hear about your positive experience on the Jordaan food tour! So many guests end up doing the tour fresh of the plane with jet-lag and so far everyone has made it through! I hope you had a great time in Amsterdam
Robert_S, Apr 2026
Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable about both Amsterdam and the various foods we tried. She was also very attentive to the people in our group (three couples plus my son and I) and fostered a friendly, relaxed atmosphere within our pack of strangers.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you. Glad to hear you enjoyed the Jordaan food tour! I hope you had a great stay in Amsterdam.
magstadtfeld, Apr 2026
We loved the canal tour. Fun and beautiful scenery. Food was varied and we really enjoyed trying Dutch specialties
Response from Host, Apr 2026
So glad you had a great time on the Jordaan food tour. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in Amsterdam!
Edward_W, Apr 2026
Be open minded about what you’re going to eat! I was a little nervous but everything was so delicious!!! People are crazy if they don’t do a food tour here!! Our tour guide was great!!!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Great to read that you had such a good experience on the Jordaan food tour with your guide, despite some intimidating looking food! I hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in Amsterdam
Leslie_S, Jan 2026
Paul is an excellent tour guide. The tour was one of the highlights of our stay in Amsterdam. Would definitely recommend.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for the nice review. Glad to hear you enjoyed the Jordaan food tour with the wonderful Paul!
Stephanie_B, Dec 2025
Tour guide was very insightful and friendly. She also offered additional local recommendations on what to do in the area.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank your for the nice review. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the Jordaan food tour and our guide!
Jeffrey_H, Oct 2025
Our tour started with apple pie, ended with Dutch croquettes, and was filled with good food and company in between. Our tour guide, Elena, was very sweet and knowledgeable. She shared a lot of history about Dutch food and some of the Jordan District in Amsterdam. She engaged everyone in the group and created situations in which we engaged with each other across the group. This was very useful to us as the canal cruise is in pretty tight quarters. I didn’t love all the food, but I didn’t dislike any of it. That’s just how Dutch food is; good but not great. But, as a tour, I’d recommend this one, especially if Elena is your guide.
kathleenrapp1, Sep 2025
Relaxing stroll through one of the prettiest neighborhoods in Amsterdam with tastings of regional delicacies at local spots. An incredible way to spend the afternoon in Amsterdam, especially if you are looking for something chill to do that is not in the typical “touristy” area. Gerard l our guide was AMAZING. A lifelong-local, Gerard really added to the experience by adding personal anecdotes and taking time to answer questions throughout. Be sure to dress for the weather and wear good walking shoes.
Julie_V, Sep 2025
If you're a foodie visiting Amsterdam, this 3-hour food tour is an absolute must! From the very first bite to the last, this tour was a delightful adventure through the city’s best eateries, showcasing a mix of traditional Dutch flavors and modern twists.
We started in a charming, bustling neighborhood where our guide, Gerard, a local expert, immediately made us feel welcome. Not only was he incredibly knowledgeable, but his passion for Amsterdam’s culinary scene was contagious. He took us to hidden gems, offering insights into the history behind each dish, which added a personal touch to the experience.
We began with apple pie - paired perfectly with a strong Dutch coffee. It was the ideal sweet start! We also tried haring (raw herring), a quintessential Dutch snack. It sounds daring, but it was surprisingly refreshing and paired well with the pickles and onions.
The highlight was definitely the artisanal cheese stop. I’ve never tasted such rich, creamy gouda! The variety was mind-blowing—aged, smoked, and even truffle-infused cheeses. You could really taste the craftsmanship. Along the way, we also sampled local bitterballen (crispy meatballs) on a canal cruise.
Each stop was thoughtfully curated, showing off the diverse flavors that make Amsterdam’s food scene so exciting. It felt more like an afternoon spent with friends than a guided tour.
In just three hours, we ate like locals, explored parts of Amsterdam we might have otherwise missed, and had a blast. Highly recommended for anyone who loves food, culture, or just experiencing a city from a new perspective. An unforgettable, mouthwatering experience!
Deborah_H, Sep 2025
We had such a wonderful time on our walking tour with Maddie! She guided us through Amsterdam with the perfect mix of history, fun stories, and local insight. Along the way, we sampled delicious Dutch treats and drinks, which made the experience even more special. Maddie was warm, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable — the time just flew by. Highly recommend her tour for anyone looking to explore the city in a fun and memorable way!
mary_s, Aug 2025
Calling it a canal cruise is misleading. We were on a boat for a short period, but most of the tour was walking
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Dear Mary, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand your concern regarding the canal portion of our Eating Amsterdam: Food & Canal Tour. The tour is a 3,5 hour experience, starting with a 2.5 hour walking food tour through the Jordaan district, followed by a 1-hour canal cruise. This information is clearly outlined on all our platforms.
The walking tour allows guests to explore the rich culinary heritage of the Jordaan neighborhood, tasting traditional Dutch dishes and visiting local vendors. The tour concludes with a relaxing canal cruise, offering a scenic perspective of Amsterdam’s iconic waterways.
We appreciate your input and are always looking for ways to improve our guests experiences. If you have further suggestions or concerns, please reach out to us directly at info@eatingeuropetours.com. We value your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you on another tour in the future.
Kathy_C, Aug 2025
Jacob is an amazing tour guide. His knowledge of the city history and of food was thoroughly enjoyable.
Caroline_M, Aug 2025
Worth the money to have an engaging and knowledgeable host.
Food was ok and filling.
Interaction with the other travellers was a bonus .
Sean_L, Jul 2025
What a great experience! Paul was fantastic! He made sure we were having a good time, from the beginning to the end of the tour. He was a great conversationalist, and at the same time, a constant source of knowledge. The stops were well planned, and all of the bites were great! We were very full by the end of the tour. We would definitely recommend this company to our friends! 👍
Renee_W, Jul 2025
This was a great day. You really got to see multiple neighborhoods of Amsterdam, learn history in an interesting and succinct way, try awesome food and see the beauty of Amsterdam through the canal boat rides. Our guide, Bart was super kind, knowledgeable and made it a great day. The owner of the boat, Paul, was also great. We had a wonderful day. I highly recommend this tour. It is a great way to see Amsterdam.
JanieAnn_S, Jul 2025
Amazing tour with delicious traditional foods, great information about the history of Amsterdam. BART was very entertaining, the canal cruise was spectacular. Highly recommend
John_S, Jul 2025
Solid tour of some good destinations with a good variety of stops. Could be more informative but was fun.
Mary_M, Jul 2025
We did three tours in Amsterdam and this one was my favorite! Our tour guide Aileen was energetic , fun, and knowledgeable. If you love food and want to learn some interesting facts about Amsterdam I highly recommend it. The last hour of the tour is a canal ride on a beautiful wooden boat. The cherry on top!
Shauna_L, Jun 2025
This was a truly remarkable tour! Not only did we have some yummy food and drinks, we learned so much about the city, country, and culture. Our tour guide was truly amazing!
Nicole_S, Jun 2025
We had a wonderful canal cruise and plenty of stops to try local foods as well as plenty of drinks included. The history and information was also interesting.
Kris_L, May 2025
That was fun! The chance to venture through Amsterdam and into historic locations to sample all kinds of food and beverages .... loved it! Also our guide was devoted to incorporate lots of history and family connections that we never would have known about without her. Personal touch was meaningful. A great way to have a walking tour of the area all while enjoying local fare.
Response from Host, May 2025
Dear Kris,
We love hearing that our friendly local experts provide an enriching foodie experience with a personal touch! It´s our pleasure to share with you everything the city has to offer on the Eating Amsterdam: Food & Canal Tour and we hope to see you again on another culinary exploration. Thanks for your feedback :)
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