Skipping Lines & Sipping Beers: A History Tour of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Skipping Lines & Sipping Beers: A History Tour of Amsterdam
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Make navigating through the canals of Amsterdam easier — and get to know that city from the perspective of a local — on this small-group food and history walking tour. Meet your guide and immediately enjoy a skip-the-line visit to Fabel Friet Runstraat. Hear stories about Amsterdam’s past as you share wine and cheese with your guide. Meander around the city’s landmarks, sampling local foods along the way.
- Find hidden gems, like Het Stadspaleis, that locals love
- See the oldest bakery in Amsterdam, Hans Egstorf
- Sample local goods in Amsterdam’s oldest neighbourhood
- Great for first time visitors, especially foodies and families
What's Included
Meeting and Pickup
Itinerary
Additional Info
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
ashakasha1234
So I booked this tour to hopefully find a beer that I liked, and I did. The guide was super informative during the tour section and knew a bunch of hidden gems. Overall this was a pretty great tour for those who have never been to the city.
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ashakasha1234, Aug 2025
So I booked this tour to hopefully find a beer that I liked, and I did. The guide was super informative during the tour section and knew a bunch of hidden gems. Overall this was a pretty great tour for those who have never been to the city.
Courtney_B, Jul 2025
This went above all expectations. We started with a tasting of five beers in a local bar with Walter, with snacks and the opportunity to learn about what we were drinking and more about the country.
We then began our walking tour with Richard. With just two of us on this tour, we were able to have all our questions answered and learn about the city as we explored. Richard was a great host and is very knowledgeable, moving at our pace and connected very well with us. The walking was well worth it, and the stroopwafel and fries were the perfect ending to what was our best experience in the city.
We will be recommending this to all of our friends and family who visit the city in the future!
Eric_M, May 2025
I can't say enough nice things about Richard and his operation that he runs. The tour was in depth yet approachable, and he gives you so much more than you would expect from the tour. I would definitely look to do some of his other tours when I am back in Amsterdam Well worth the money!
Richard_K, Oct 2024
An excellent tour. The food was plentiful and delicious. The variety was exceptional for a food tour. Richard was a terrific guide and shared much history of Amsterdam. He was very personable and brought our group together.
Kristi_W, Oct 2024
What a great experience! The guide was very knowledgeable and very good at keeping us moving at a comfortable pace. The food was excellent and just the right amount. We got to see parts of Amsterdam that are rich with culture and history, and off the beaten path (it was really nice to see more authentic neighborhoods that aren’t touristy). I definitely recommend this tour, we had a great time!
Michael_D, Oct 2024
This tour is a great introduction to Amsterdam as it includes stops both on and off the beaten path. We got to sample everything we had hoped to try during our visit while also learning a lot about the rich history of the city. We highly recommend Hollanda tours! 👍
s2646t4thq, Sep 2024
Great food and history tour with Richard! Every place he takes you to offers something different about Amsterdam. He goes above and beyond to ensure you are having a good time. Highly recommend.
Melinda_H, Sep 2024
Personable efficient guide; creative well-planned itinerary and food selections. Good cultural and historical information. Native English speaker with good command of Dutch.
Paul_W, Aug 2024
Very informative and personal. Would highly recommend to those interested in good food and the history of Amsterdam
Suzanne_C, Aug 2024
This was absolutely one of the best tours we had! We really enjoyed the guide - Richard. He had so much knowledge and was absolutely engaged with everyone. He knows so many nooks and crannies that you might otherwise miss! The included food experiences were phenomenal. My husband and I really enjoyed ourselves on this tour. Thank you Richard for a memorable tour in Amsterdam.
Leya_V, Aug 2024
I would strongly recommend taking this tour to anybody visiting Amsterdam, couples, families or just friends. Tour guide Richard makes this tour customizable to you. Not only we got to try varieties of delicious food but also heard interesting cultural facts. This was out best tour experience in Amsterdam! Take this tour!
Marie_L, Aug 2024
Local variety was great. Food and drink great. Interesting historical facts
Unexpected but delightful stops
Tricia_S, Aug 2024
Richard was a wonderful guide and host. The secret treat was truly special, don’t try guessing, just know you will love it!
I found the history and perspective on the places and food interesting and informative. A charming and delicious experience. You won’t be disappointed.
Robert_F, Jul 2024
Just trying many of local foods that we had NT tried before
Plus Richard did a nice job sharing the history of the place.
Jennifer_B, Jul 2024
Amazing experience! Hollanda Tours provides a deep depth of knowledge of the Netherlands while visiting and eating local favorites! I give Richard, our tour guide and owner of Hollanda Tours, a 10 out of 10!
Dara_O, Jul 2024
We had a great time learning a little about the history of Amsterdam and sampling lots of local foods. My 13 year old loved the tour, I would definitely recommend!
Kristen_C, Jul 2024
Great tour with Richard! Excellent blend of food, culture and history across 3 neighborhoods. We all thoroughly enjoyed it — even our fourteen year-old! Guide gave really helpful advice for the rest of our trip - restaurants, public transportation and shopping.
Thad_F, May 2024
Our tour guide, Richard was great. Very personable and made sure we were enjoying the tour. Provided us with a lot of historical information and the food tastings were fantastic. The freshly made chocolate cookies from the local bakery were incredible. Thank you Richard for the experience and the "surprise " bakery treat!!
Lewis_V, May 2024
Nice tour and the food was really top quality! Was pretty cool to also skip the line at the "famous" spots
Dexter_v, May 2024
Was a nice tour! The itinerary was well put together and we learned and ate a lot, definitely recommend!
Melanie_C, May 2024
A brilliant and very filling food tour! Richard was a friendly and knowledgeable host and we discovered parts of Amsterdam we wouldn't have found on our own. Skipping the queues at the most popular spots was a big advantage. The food was delicious as was the Port, Jenever & Gin and it was a good balance of sweet and savoury treats. We couldn't get to the cookie shop due to road closures for Liberation Day celebrations so Richard very kindly got us some apple pie at our last stop which rounded the tour off nicely! Would highly recommend this tour.
Rafi_A, Apr 2024
Great way to taste multiple food offerings from a variety of places! Richard was a great guide with incredible knowledgeable. He recommended a great restaurant to try for dinner as well
Victoria_F, Apr 2024
I live in Amsterdam and have wanted to try many of these famous places for a long time, but have always been put off by the long queues! The queue jump is one of the things that really appealed to me, but Richard really made the tour! Such a knowledgable and friendly guy. Highly recommend.
Jonathan_G, Apr 2024
I had a blast on this Amsterdam food tour! The guide was super cool and knew everything about the spots we hit up. We got to try all sorts of Dutch goodies, from sweet stroopwafels to some seriously tasty cheese. It was the perfect mix of sweet and savory. Plus, walking around and learning random fun facts about the city as we munched was pretty awesome. If you’re ever in Amsterdam and wanna dive into some local eats with a fun twist, this is your go-to. Absolutely recommend!
C_A, Apr 2024
I joined the trending tastes tour with my family and had a blast! We all liked how we could skip the big lines at the fries and cookie spot!
ris_G, Apr 2024
We really loved this tour! So many great food options, come hungry! Our guide gets to skip the long lines at the most popular spots and showed us some secret spots only locals know about. Could not recommend this tour enough! :)
Jakob_R, Apr 2024
This food tour in Amsterdam was a fun journey through the city's culinary delights (think Herring, Stroopwafels, Jenever, and much more). Our guide, Richard, created a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommend!
George_K, Apr 2024
Great tour! Our tour guide Richard, ws very well informed about the places that he showed us and was very engaging during the whole duration of the tour. He took us to many places that you usually have to wait a long time to order and not only we were able to skip the long lines, but also learn more about Dutch culture and life in Amsterdam! If you are visiting the city and want to get the full experience look no further cause this is the tour to go to! We had many delicious snacks and a great time! Even for Amsterdam locals, this is a great opportunity to rediscover the city and maybe your new favorite spots!
Jolanda_A, Apr 2024
The food tour was great, I enjoyed it very much! We got various Dutch delicacies such as soesje, stroopwafel, haring and more. Richard was an enthusiastic tour leader who talked about Amsterdam. I absolutely recommend the tour to everyone!
Reyhaan_K, Apr 2024
A great tour showing some hidden gems and famous food places. The weather was great and the city was buzzing. Our tour guide Richard was really friendly and full of quirky city info. I enjoyed the stroopwafel and fry stop the most!
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