Experience the best of Amsterdam’s food and canals on this immersive tour. Discover local haunts, Dutch food traditions, and hidden historical sites while enjoying delicious tastings and a private boat trip.
Experience the best of Amsterdam’s food and canals on this immersive tour. Discover local haunts, Dutch food traditions, and hidden historical sites while enjoying delicious tastings and a private boat trip.
- The Papeneiland Café - Begin the walking tour with a visit to Amsterdam’s iconic Papeneiland Café, renowned for its legendary apple pie. This 400-year-old brown café offers a choice of coffee, cappuccino, or tea. The family recipe has delighted locals and visitors for generations, including Bill Clinton!
- Prinsengracht - Embark on your journey…
- The Papeneiland Café - Begin the walking tour with a visit to Amsterdam’s iconic Papeneiland Café, renowned for its legendary apple pie. This 400-year-old brown café offers a choice of coffee, cappuccino, or tea. The family recipe has delighted locals and visitors for generations, including Bill Clinton!
- Prinsengracht - Embark on your journey in the Jordaan, a historic district shaped by workers, artists, and migrants. As you explore its canals and lanes, uncover how its history has created the vibrant, close-knit community seen today.
- Vishandel Centrum - Visit a traditional Dutch fishmonger to sample herring and kibbeling. Watch as fresh fish is expertly prepared in the open kitchen, offering a genuine taste of local culinary culture.
- Café De Poort Amsterdam - Delight in four organic Goudas at the cozy, historic Café de Poort. Experience the rich flavors from young to aged cheeses in a classic brown café cherished by locals for its authentic ambiance.
- Brouwersgracht - Stroll along one of Amsterdam’s most picturesque canals, admiring the stunning 17th-century architecture while your guide shares tales of the city’s Golden Age and its influence on Dutch cuisine.
- Willemsstraat - Explore Willemsstraat, once known as “the hallways” or “the slums,” which were home to the city’s poorest residents. These narrow alleys behind the houses were once plagued by disease and hunger.
- Mama’s Koelkast - Discover Mama Jane’s homemade Briwat from Moroccan, a flavorful highlight among authentic home-cooked meals from around the world. This unique catering shop showcases women sharing their culinary heritage.
- Pat’s Poffertjes Oude Leliestraat - Indulge in a classic Dutch treat with freshly made poffertjes. These light, fluffy mini pancakes are served warm with butter and powdered sugar, offering a sweet and authentic taste of the Netherlands!
- Anne Frank House - Observe the exterior of this significant historical site as your guide provides insights into Amsterdam during WWII and its impact on the city’s culture and cuisine.
- Prinsengracht 261a - Enjoy crispy bitterballen with a glass of jenever at Café Dialoog, a charming brown café that blends traditional Dutch flavors with a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
- Spaces Herengracht - Board a stunning vintage boat for a one-hour cruise through Amsterdam’s canals, and learn all about its fascinating history!

- Local English-speaking guide
- Try Dutch delicacies like crispy bitterballen and real apple pie
- Go on a walking tour and meet local artisans, listening to their intriguing stories
- ‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
- One hour cruise along Amsterdam’s canals on a beautiful wooden saloon boat, while sipping jenever
- Local English-speaking guide
- Try Dutch delicacies like crispy bitterballen and real apple pie
- Go on a walking tour and meet local artisans, listening to their intriguing stories
- ‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
- One hour cruise along Amsterdam’s canals on a beautiful wooden saloon boat, while sipping jenever
- Gratuities / Tips for the guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Extra drinks
- Gratuities / Tips for the guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Extra drinks
Join an unforgettable Amsterdam walking and cruise food tour, gliding through the city’s iconic canals on a beautifully restored wooden saloon boat.
Enjoy sipping on jenever and savoring steaming hot bitterballen, a cherished Dutch snack, while admiring the picturesque views. Wander through Amsterdam’s hidden backstreets, where local favorite dishes…
Join an unforgettable Amsterdam walking and cruise food tour, gliding through the city’s iconic canals on a beautifully restored wooden saloon boat.
Enjoy sipping on jenever and savoring steaming hot bitterballen, a cherished Dutch snack, while admiring the picturesque views. Wander through Amsterdam’s hidden backstreets, where local favorite dishes await discovery, and meet the artisans behind the city’s remarkable cuisine during the walking tour segment.
Immerse in Amsterdam’s rich culinary culture and delight your senses on this unique and delectable tour.
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.