Ultimate Amsterdam food experience
Ultimate Amsterdam food experience
Ultimate Amsterdam food experience

What you'll do

Spend some time in the Jordaan district of Amsterdam, an artsy bohemian area that reads like a grid of tiny lanes jam-packed with quirky bars, Indonesian eateries, and food stalls. In a personalized experience with one of our Amsterdam hosts by your side, you will eat and drink your way through this historic neighborhood, gaining a feel for the flavors of Amsterdam and her heritage.

Dutch cheese is world-renowned, so dive into as many samples as you can stomach, or try some Dutch herring. The local method of consumption is to grab the tiny fish by its tail and… bottoms up!

Let your host lead you from bars to eateries and ask them about traditional Dutch food. You might be surprised to learn that Indonesian food (Indonesia is a former Dutch colony) has made a large impression on the cuisine scene in Amsterdam.

The Dutch are also the world’s largest consumers of licorice (drop). Who knew? Why not purchase some far-out flavor as a present for those back home?

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 3 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: Arabic, Danish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish)

  • Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Experience outline

  • Join a host to uncover Amsterdam’s food culture and taste the classic local dishes found in the Jordaan area
  • Explore the 17th century, bohemian Jordaan neighborhood whilst eating and drinking your way around its markets, cafes, street food stalls, and local delis
  • Sample 8 local dishes and drinks, from traditional Dutch foods like herring to Indonesian dishes as well as some locally brewed craft beer or coffee
  • Try artisanal produce like smoked sausage and locally made Dutch cheeses
  • Get recommendations from your host regarding other places to eat and drink at in the city

Things to know

What’s included

  • Private and personalized experience
  • 3 hours with a host
  • 6-8 foods to taste selected by your host, based on your preferences and dietary requirements
  • 2 beers or soft drinks
  • Walking experience
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s not included

  • Additional food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 14 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Photos taken by our hosts and guests

City Unscripted guests photos

Reviews

    “Alan was our tour guide and amazing! after 30 years of living in Amsterdam, he was able to effortlessly show us around, focusing on our specific areas of interest. The tour felt very personalized to us. We munched on delicious snacks, chatted about the city and its history, and collected so many helpful recommendations for the remainder of our trip. Strongly recommend booking this tour on your first day- excellent value, charming tour guide- THANK YOU, ALAN!”

    December 2022

    Laci T

    One of the best food tours ever. It was good to see the non tourist side of Amsterdam.

    September 2022

    Karen H

    Stèphane was an excellent host and food guide. he provided us with a lot of great information and introduced us to some local spots that we will revisit.

    August 2022

    Andre W

    Alan was an awesome guide! Would do it again

    August 2022

    Sashi M

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