Jordaan Food Tour: Special 10 Year Anniversary Edition

Name: Jordaan Food Tour: Special 10 Year Anniversary Edition
Start: 2026-04-07T11:00:00.000+03:00
End: 2026-04-07T14:00:00.000+03:00
Location: Amsterdam

Meeting point: Noordermarkt 48, 1015 NA Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Duration: 3 hours

Group size up to 12 persons

Children allowed

English

Mobile ticket

Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

What is included in activity

Enter a cafe that’s more than 400 years old, and taste their 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 Jordaan district offers a rich culinary landscape that can be challenging to navigate alone. On this small-group food and walking tour, an expert guide will lead you to local hotspots where you can sample traditional Dutch dishes and drinks, including Gouda cheese, Dutch apple pie, and herring. The tour focuses on authentic tastings and quieter locations, giving you an insightful and relaxed experience off the main tourist trail.

Begin your tour in Jordaan, a former working-class neighborhood transformed into a popular culinary area. Walk along the UNESCO-listed canals and explore specialty cafes and respected eateries that highlight the district’s food culture. Visit eight local shops and restaurants where traditional Dutch flavors are preserved, including a 400-year-old café serving classic apple pie, aged Gouda paired with wine, bitterballen accompanied by jenever, and pickled herring. You’ll also encounter subtle international influences from Indonesian and Surinamese cuisine.

Enjoy drinks included throughout the tour while listening to engaging stories and historical insights about Dutch gastronomy. Along the way, you’ll pass notable landmarks such as Anne Frank’s House, and the tour concludes at the original departure point, leaving you with a deeper understanding of both local flavors and cultural history.

Important Info

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Email to advise of any dietary requirements such as vegetarian and gluten-free diets
• This activity requires a minimum number of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed!
• Guests with severe or life-threatening allergies can't participate in this activity for their safety.

Online Booking

Price
Traveler (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 De Poort Amsterdam
• Mama's Koelkast
• Pat's Poffertjes Oude Leliestraat
• Vishandel Centrum
• Herengracht
• Willemsstraat
• Brouwersgracht
• Anne Frank House
• 9 Little Streets (Negen Straatjes)
• Haarlemmerdijk
• Petit Heemelrijck
• Brouwersgracht

Activity book period

You can book tour up to 6 hours in advance.

Activity languages

English

How long your tour will be

3 hrs

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Reviews by travellers

4.9 out of 5

1277 reviews

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Claude L.

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.

1 day ago

Helen V.

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

8 days ago

Carolyn L.

"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. Great experience!"

10 days ago

Irene F.

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!

10 days ago

Steven C.

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.

13 days ago

Richard M.

Mickey was amazing! She is very knowledgeable, and we had a great time. The food was varied and delicious.

14 days ago

Maria R.

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!

27 days ago

Stacy C.

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.

about 1 month ago

Patricia G.

"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."

about 1 month ago

Kyle T.

We had a great time on the tour. Our guide, Paul was awesome, full of knowledge and had great stories. We highly recommend the tour.

about 2 months ago

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