Eating Amsterdam: Food Walking Tour with Private Canal Cruise
Description
Two of Amsterdam's best experiences combined! Start with a small-group walking food tour through the Jordaan neighborhood. You'll hidden spots like a cheese maker with decades behind the counter, a bakery producing something the Dutch have been arguing about for centuries, a jenever bar that's been pouring since before your grandparents were born. Then comes the exclusive canal cruise. Not a shared tourist boat. A private luxury saloon boat, just your group, max 11 guests, tracing the Prinsengracht, the Amstel, and the Herengracht for a full hour. You'll have a Bitterballen tasting on board, along a jenever drink, plus beer, wine, or soda. A food tour and a private canal cruise, each worth booking on its own. Here, they come together!
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Itinerary
Start your journey in the Jordaan, a historic district shaped by workers, artists, and migrants. As you wander its canals and lanes, discover how its past forged the vibrant, close-knit neighborhood you see today.
Step aboard a stunning luxury boat for a one-hour private cruise through the canals of Amsterdam, and learn all about its fascinating history! Enjoy a Bitterballen tasting on boar, along with Jenever and a second drink of your choice.
Start the walking tour portion of your tour with Amsterdam's most legendary apple pie at this 400-year-old brown café, with your choice of coffee, cappuccino, or tea. This family recipe has been attracted locals and visitors for generations, including Bill Clinton!
Experience a traditional Dutch fishmonger and sample herring and kibbeling. See the fresh fish expertly prepared in the open kitchen, and enjoy a true taste of local culinary culture.
Savor four organic Goudas in a cozy, historic Café. Enjoy the depth of flavors from young to aged cheeses in a classic brown café beloved by locals for its authentic atmosphere.
Walk along one of Amsterdam's most beautiful canals, admiring the stunning 17th-century architecture while your guide shares stories of the city's Golden Age and its influence on Dutch cuisine.
De Gangen Willemstraat, known as "the hallways" or "the slums," were once home to the city’s poorest residents. Cramped and overcrowded, these narrow alleys behind the houses were plagued by disease and hunger.
The chef serves her homemade Briwat from Moroccan, a flavorful highlight among authentic home-cooked meals from around the world. Discover this unique catering shop where women share their culinary heritage. As an alternative tasting, you could try a Roti Roll with chicken.
Enjoy a classic Dutch delight with freshly made poffertjes. Light, fluffy mini pancakes served warm with butter and powdered sugar offer a sweet and authentic taste of the Netherlands!
View the exterior of this poignant historical site as your guide provides context about Amsterdam during WWII and its impact on the city's culture and cuisine.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
Reviews(610)
We had afternoon tea today it was no bother asking Michael to change a couple of sandwiches ,the scones were warm just how we like them ,lovely service from Michael very friendly and chatty ,this is the second time here and we,ll be back again we recommend having lunch here you’ll not be disappointed ………Ann&Lynn
What a fantastic experience! Our guide Gerard was friendly, knowledgeable, and shared so many interesting stories about the area. Every food stop was unique and absolutely delicious, making it the perfect way to explore the local flavors. The small group made the tour feel personal and relaxed, and the canal cruise was the perfect finishing touch. Seeing Amsterdam from the water was truly magical and made an already wonderful day even more memorable. Highly recommend!
Thank you for the kind review. I am so glad to hear that you had a wonderful experience on the Jordaan food and canal tour with our fantastic guide, Gerard! 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!
Jacopo was a very friendly guide. He was very considerate as it was a very hot day and some people had trouble keeping up due to various reasons. He tried to be very accommodating as possible. Foods in the tour were definitely ones I would never think I would get the chance to try, but Jacopo made it fun and educational. Definitely will recommend and try more Eating Europe tours.
Excellent!! Wonderful guide!!
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the Jordaan food and canal tour!
Was a wonderful food and friend tour. Excellent food, drinks and information about the city.
So glad you you enjoyed the tastings and history on the Jordaan food tour!
Wonderful tour. Guide was superb! I highly recommend it.
So glad to hear you had a great time on the Jordan food and canal tour with our guide!
Loved the variety of foods. Pace of tour was fine. Paul was phenomenal and would highly recommend. He was very informative and congenial
Thank you. We are very happy to hear about your positive experience on the Jordaan food tour with Paul! I hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in Amsterdam.
Great tour with Aileen. It was great to hear the history behind the cafés and restaurants visited. The food was tasty and plenty of it ! The boat trip was also excellent as a small group, we had the whole boat to ourselves , which made the sightseeing easy and very comfortable.
Thank you Nicola for the kind review. So glad to hear about your positive experience on the Jordaan food and private canal tour with the lovely Eileen! 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!
We had an amazing time on our Amsterdam Food and Canal tour. Andi was a great, knowledgeable guide and made it a wonderful experience!
Thank you. We are very happy to hear about your positive experience on the Jordaan food tour with Andi! I hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in Amsterdam.
Andi was wonderful!!! Loved the pace of the whole afternoon. It was a delicious and informative way to explore various area of Amsterdam. Ending with the canal tour on the boat was so relaxing and fun. Got a ton of great pictures. Loved our tour group. Thank you!
Thank you. Very happy to hear that you had a great time with our wonderful guide Andi on our Jordaan food & canal tour and got plenty of photos to remember the memory!
