Private Amsterdam Schiphol Layover Food Tour with a Local Guide
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About the Activity
This is not a group tour with headsets and a strict schedule. This is your chance to explore Amsterdam like you're meeting up with a local friend who just happens to know all the best bites, stories, and shortcuts. We created this private layover experience because so many travelers pass through Schiphol without ever getting a real taste of the city. With us, you step off the plane and go straight into a curated adventure — full of Dutch flavors, local history, cheeky stories, and zero tourist traps. Whether it’s your first time in Amsterdam or your tenth, we tailor the tour to your interests, pace, and dietary needs. You’ll taste 10+ local specialties, walk along UNESCO-listed canals, and still make it back to the airport with time to spare — full, happy, and a little more Dutch than when you arrived. “Super smooth, delicious, and back at the airport with time to spare. Zero stress. Felt like hanging out with a local friend — Who drops you off at airport on time.”5 hours to 7 hours
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Pickup offered
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Train ride to Amsterdam Central Station (or Uber available at extra cost)
Private walking tour of central Amsterdam, tailored to your interests
Drinks: jenever, Dutch liquorette, local beer or wine, soda, coffee, tea, and bottled water
Help with luggage storage at the station
Pickup at Schiphol Airport by your local guide
7+ Dutch food tastings, including cheese, stroopwafel, poffertjes, haring (before 16:00), and more
Gratuities (optional, appreciated — cash, PayPal, or local payment app)
Boat tour one the UNESCO canals is not included but also possible
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Schiphol
Schiphol, The NetherlandsYour guide meets you at Schiphol Airport with a warm welcome (and a stroopwafel!). Together, you'll take the efficient 14-minute train ride to Amsterdam Central Station, ensuring you maximize your time in the city. Cold drink in hand "Cheers" to a great layover tour. 15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
No need to lug your bags around. We'll utilize the baggage service at Central Station, so you can explore hands-free and worry-free.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Henri Willig Cheese Farm Store - Amsterdams Kaashuis
Haringpakkerssteeg 10-18, , Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 1012 LRJust landed and already hungry? Perfect. We’ll start strong with a proper Dutch cheese tasting: 10 types of Gouda (yes, 10!), from young and creamy to old and crumbly, with a few funky surprises in between.
Think of it as your edible introduction to the Netherlands — no museum ticket required. Optional wine or local liquorette available for those who like a good pairing.
You’ll leave this stop full of cheese and dangerously confident about your pronunciation of “Gouda.”20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location4
The Jordaan
Amsterdam, The NetherlandsWelcome to the Jordaan — once the rough side of town, now full of cozy cafés, secret courtyards, and old canal houses leaning like they had one too many beers. This is where locals live, drink, and eat.
We’ll stop for traditional Dutch bites (think: warm poffertjes with powdered sugar, a local beer, or silky aged cheese), depending on the season and your taste. Your guide will share the salty and sweet stories behind Amsterdam’s most charming neighborhood — from working-class rebels to Rembrandt’s neighbors.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
Stroll through the UNESCO-listed canals, uncover the stories of the Dutch Golden Age, and see where New York once began as New Amsterdam. Your guide shares tales that bring the city's history to life.25 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Begijnhof
Begijnhof 1, , Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 1012 WSIf time allows, we’ll swing by the Begijnhof — a quiet courtyard hidden behind the city’s buzz. It’s home to one of Amsterdam’s best-kept secrets: a 17th-century Catholic church hidden inside two canal houses, built when public worship was banned.
A peaceful pause in your tour, and a glimpse into how the Dutch mastered the art of bending the rules… politely.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location7
We’ll pass by the world’s only floating flower market, where stalls sit atop canal barges just like they did in the 1800s. Yes, it’s touristy — but also charming in that “only-in-Amsterdam” kind of way.
Your guide will explain why tulips once caused economic chaos, and how the Dutch turned flowers into an international empire.
Bonus: it smells fantastic.20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Anne Frank House
Prinsengracht 263 - 267, Museum Entrance Westermarkt 20, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 1016 DKWe stop outside the Anne Frank House — the original canal home where Anne, her family, and four others hid for over two years during the Nazi occupation. The building dates back to the 1600s, but its most powerful history happened behind a movable bookcase in the 1940s.
While we don’t go inside during this tour, your guide will share the backstory of how the Secret Annex operated, how Anne’s diary came to light, and the tragic timeline of events after their arrest.20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- We will meet you at Schiphol Airport’s arrival hall, just outside the customs area. Your guide will be holding a sign with the lead traveler’s name for easy identification. Give us your CORRECT phone number! And make sure it works well on for example on whatsapp/ imessage. Emergency call us at our contact number.
- Travelers will be picked up 15 minutes before departure time
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Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobility isseus? Please brief us for we do usually walk 2 miles based on your tempo.
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- Russian
- English
- Spanish
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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