Eating Amsterdam: Jordaan Small-Group Food Tour

Name: Eating Amsterdam: Jordaan Small-Group Food Tour
Start: 2026-04-07T11:00:00.000+03:00
End: 2026-04-07T14:00:00.000+03:00
Location: Amsterdam

Discover the flavors of Amsterdam’s Jordaan district on a guided food and walking tour. Sample classic Dutch specialties while exploring local spots beyond the usual tourist routes. Enjoy a relaxed, small-group experience with insights into the city’s culinary culture.

Meeting point: Noordermarkt 48, 1015 NA Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Duration: 3 hours 18 minutes

Group size up to 8 persons

Children allowed

English

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Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours

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What is included in activity

Enter a cafe that’s more than 400 years old Taste famous apple pie

Taste famous apple pie

Taste mouthwatering Dutch treats like crispy deep fried fish, cheese, bitterballen, and more.

Learn about the influence of Surinamese and Indonesian cuisine on Amsterdam’s food scene

Local English-speaking guide

‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips

What is not included

Gratuities / Tips for guides

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Extra drinks

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Amsterdam’s vibrant culinary scene can be challenging to explore independently. Join an expert food guide on a small-group tour through the Jordaan district, where you’ll experience a mix of local flavors and cultural highlights. This neighborhood, known for its charming streets, offers an ideal setting to discover authentic Dutch cuisine.

Visit carefully selected local eateries and foodie hotspots to taste a variety of traditional specialties, including Gouda cheese, Dutch apple pie, and herring. Along the way, enjoy several authentic tastings paired with drinks such as local beer, wine, and traditional jenever.

With a small group size, the experience remains personal and relaxed, allowing you to explore less-visited locations and gain a deeper understanding of Dutch food traditions. This tour offers a balanced introduction to Amsterdam’s culinary culture, combining tastings with insights into the Jordaan’s historic character.

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Price
Adult (Age 18-99)	€119 per person
Youth (Age 13-17)	€107 per person
Child (Age 4-12)	€95 per person

For any payment method you must book a ticket through the booking form below and receive confirmation by e-mail and (or) SMS.

Tour program

Please note that the program and conditions are subject to change.

The Papeneiland

Start with Amsterdam's most legendary apple pie at this 400-year-old brown café. Paired with your choice of coffee, cappuccino, or tea, you'll discover why this family recipe has attracted locals and visitors (including Bill Clinton) for generations.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Prinsengracht (Pass By)

Jordaan, one of Amsterdam’s most characterful neighborhoods, was once home to workers, artists, and migrants. Its narrow streets and canals tell stories of resilience, creativity, and community that continue to shape daily life today.

Vishandel Centrum

Taste fresh herring and crispy kibbeling at a classic Dutch fishmonger. Watch skilled fishmongers prepare the herring in the open back area while soaking up authentic local atmosphere.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Café De Poort Amsterdam

Taste a selection of organic Gouda cheeses at historic Café de Poort. This traditional brown café offers a warm, authentic setting to enjoy the rich flavors of Dutch cheese at different stages of aging.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Brouwersgracht (Pass By)

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.

Willemsstraat (Pass By)

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.

Mama's Koelkast

Discover a unique catering shop where women share their culinary heritage. Here, Mama Jane serves her homemade Surinamese rotirol, a flavorful highlight among authentic home-cooked meals from around the world.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pat's Poffertjes Oude Leliestraat

Stop by and enjoy a classic Dutch treat. Watch as fluffy poffertjes are made fresh on the griddle, then served warm with butter and powdered sugar. A sweet taste of the Netherlands!

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Anne Frank House (Pass By)

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.

Prinsengracht 261a

End your tour at Café Dialoog with crispy bitterballen and a smooth glass of jenever. Enjoy this classic Dutch pairing in a cozy, nostalgic brown café beloved by locals.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Places you will see

• The Papeneiland Café
• Brouwersgracht
• Tweede Goudsbloemdwarsstraat
• The Jordaan
• Westerstraat 115
• Egelantiersgracht 12
• Haarlemmerstraat

Activity book period

You can book tour up to 6 hours in advance.

Activity languages

English

How long your tour will be

3 hrs 18 min

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Reviews by travellers

4.9 out of 5

1082 reviews

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Anne S.

Our tour guide not only introduced us to some Amsterdam specific foods, but gave us a lot of history about Amsterdam. He was very conversational, and answered all of our questions.

11 days ago

Kyle T.

Food was authentic to Amsterdam and delicious. Tour guide was awesome and provided so much interesting information about the food and city. This was my favorite thing we did in Amsterdam. Highly recommended!

29 days ago

Karen W.

It was a fun, filling, tasty, and amazing time! Gerard was knowledgeable, funny and kept us on our toes! I would definitely recommend this tour especially as a solo traveler because everyone was fun and chill as you should be on vacation/holiday! We tried new things, gained some knowledge, and explored an area without a care in world. A wonderful adventure!

about 1 month ago

Justin R.

It was a good tour. I enjoy most of the places that we went to. Glad I was introduced to some of the local dishes, but there was just something missing. I cant fully put my finger on it, but a bit more oomph, more history. I would recommend it, though.

about 2 months ago

Stacy C.

Awesome food tour! Easy to find the tour guide at the beginning. Stephanie was great and verified an allergy I have and made sure to swap a dish for me. All the spots she brought us were local and everything tasted great! She also told us about some Amsterdam history throughout the tour.

2 months ago

Maria R.

"Wonderful tour with Gerard and a small group last Thursday night, highly recommend as a way to start your time in Amsterdam! I booked a last minute long weekend in AMS without much of a plan, then got to looking for activities—I love starting my time in a new city with a food tour, making a nice long list of places to go back to. I am traveling solo, so I tacked onto a group of three (coincidentally from my hometown in the U.S.!). The food is the perfect lineup of local staples, the other locals I met this weekend confirmed we hit all the right foods in all the right places. The samples definitely added up to a full meal’s worth, with apple pie for dessert! The tour was a nice amount of walking with stops mixed well throughout and we learned a good deal of history and city-lore as well! Gerard has lived in AMS his whole life and was happy to share his perspective and experiences. He was a joy to have as a tour guide and I would enthusiastically recommend his tour to anyone in the area."

3 months ago

Charles L.

Paul, our tour guide, was charming, informative and humorous. We learned a lot about Amsterdam and tried some herring, which I thought I would hate, but enjoyed. We also tried Jenever a traditional juniper based gin which was delicious. Would recommend to anyone.

3 months ago

Antonio C.

It was enjoyable, a great way to see the city while trying some traditional foods. Stephanie had a great rapport with the tour!

3 months ago

Michele C.

We had a wonderful time with Stephanie. The food choices were amazing and she was an excellent guide. I highly recommend this tour to anyone coming to Amsterdam.

3 months ago

Pamela S.

Gerard was our guide. He was knowledgeable, funny, and very patient with a very diverse group on the tour. It was a very fun experience!

4 months ago

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