Amsterdam Food Tour: +10 Tastes, Culture and Canals with Sherpa
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Experience the best of Amsterdam through its food, canals, and culture on this immersive Amsterdam Food Tour. Taste Dutch classics and reinventions, Surinamese street food, and artisanal cheeses — all while exploring the city’s most charming neighborhoods and iconic waterways. This is a Sherpa Food Tour, part of our global collection of High-Fidelity Local Experiences for curious travelers and passionate food lovers. You’ll start with bold Surinamese flavors, enjoy creamy veal croquettes, and stop at a trendy brown café where classics meet new wave. Walk the iconic canals, explore the Jordaan, and hear how migration and trade shaped one of the world’s most multicultural food scenes. You’ll sample a Dutch cheese tasting, enjoy modern comfort food, and end with dessert and jenever — a spirited goodbye shared with fellow food lovers. This isn’t just a food tour — it’s a cultural deep dive into the heart of the Netherlands. Join us and leave full, inspired, and just a little bit tipsy.3 hours 30 minutes
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Vegetarian menu available - just let us know when you book!
Gluten-free menu available - just let us know when you book!
Food and drink : Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages
Small group for a personalized experience
Cultural and historical insights
+10 dishes and drinks
Discover the history behind each dish
Meet and make new friends
3.5 hour walking tour with a local guide
Fees : Gratuities. Gratuities
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- Maximum 8 travellers in this tour.
Locations in the itinerary
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Waterlooplein Market
Waterlooplein 2, , Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 1011We meet outside a cozy café in Waterlooplein, once a canal and the heart of the Jewish quarter. Now a bustling market, it reflects Amsterdam’s layered, imperfect charm.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
We start underground — literally — with bold, bright Surinamese bites that hit hard with flavor and history. Born from migration, loved by locals, and hiding in plain sight.25 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Bite into a hot, creamy veal croquette sandwich in a no-frills local favorite. Born after WWII, this iconic snack is pure Dutch comfort food, served with old-school character.20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Rokin
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 1012 GAJust off the canal, a cozy spot channels the real spirit of Amsterdam—a new take on the classic brown café where tradition and trend meet. We stop here for classic Dutch snacks: pickled herring, grilled sausage, and a crisp local beer25 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
Amsterdam Canal Ring
Amsterdam, The NetherlandsStroll Amsterdam’s iconic canal belt and uncover how 17th-century ingenuity shaped a floating city. From timber foundations to merchant houses, every view holds a story.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location6
Sample a four-cheese tasting board in one of Amsterdam’s top cheese shops. Every bite is rich with tradition, terroir, and the deep pride of Dutch artisanal dairy craft.20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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The Jordaan
Amsterdam, The NetherlandsStep into the Jordaan, once home to workers and dreamers. Its cobbled streets now house artists, cafés, and locals — the perfect bridge between past and present Amsterdam.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location8
Singel
Amsterdam, The NetherlandsSavor modern Dutch cuisine with a soulful stamppot, made from seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients. Comforting, creative, and a glimpse into where Dutch food is headed.
Next, we end the tour with a cozy Dutch dessert and a sip of jenever. It’s a sweet, spiced, and spirited goodbye in a warm setting that captures everything you’ve tasted and explored today.1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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We meet outside a cozy café in Waterlooplein - the guide will be waiting for you there!
Once a canal and the heart of the Jewish quarter. Now a bustling market, it reflects Amsterdam’s layered, imperfect charm.View Location
End point
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The tour ends close to Anne Frank's house, near beautiful Jordaan.View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Amsterdam time to receive 100% refund.
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