Private tour
Private 10 Tastes of Amsterdam Food Tour With a Local Guide
Ready to experience Amsterdam like a local? Enjoy our award-winning food tour and discover the city's most delicious side.
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From €93 per person
Walk distance
2.5 km
Duration
3.5 hours
Age
All ages
Meeting point
Gastrovino, Spuistraat 330
Group size
Just your group, 12 per guide, up to 15 on request
Food
Full meal
Eat Your Way Through Amsterdam in 5 Curated Stops
Skip the touristy stuff and taste Amsterdam the local way. On this private walking tour, you’ll enjoy 10+ tastings across five beloved local spots, plus a few extra pass-by moments, while strolling through Spui, the Canal Belt, the Nine Streets, and the Jordaan.
Before you book, in one breath: €230 a person for a couple, €137.50 a person for four and €93 a person for ten, VAT and every tasting included, for 3.5 hours and 10+ tastings with your own local guide. We meet at Gastrovino, Spuistraat 330, or pick you up on foot from a central hotel, and finish in the Jordaan near the Anne Frank House, about 2.5 km / 1.5 miles later. Up to 12 guests walk with one guide as standard, so everyone hears the stories and gets to the table, or up to 15 with one guide if you ask, and a bigger party splits into smaller groups, each with its own guide, meeting up again at the last stop.
Expect a mix of sweet and savory Dutch classics, including fresh stroopwafels, Gouda pairings, and more, with local stories, insider tips, and plenty of time to enjoy the scenery. It’s a relaxed, personal pace, so it works well for families, friends, and small celebrations. Because the route bends to your group, we can keep it wheelchair accessible, make the whole tour vegan or halal, and start as late as 19:00. What you pay depends on how big your group is, so have a look at what a private tour costs before you pick a date.
What to expect
10+ tastings, 5 stops, a few bonus pass-bys
Note that every tour is a little different. Ask your guide for special wishes.
- 01
Gastrovino, Spuistraat 330
TastingMeet your guide and start with a tasting of Dutch cheese at a real producer, not a tourist shop.
- 02
Hoppe
Pass byA historic brown bar, serving sailors and locals for over 400 years.
- 03
Spui, University of Amsterdam
Pass byAn old church inside the university, over 400 years old.
- 04
Hans Egstorf Stroopwafels
TastingA warm stroopwafel from a 200-year-old bakery, made in front of you.
- 05
Begijnhof
Pass byA hidden historic courtyard, time permitting.
- 06
Fishmonger Jonk
TastingHerring the Dutch way: cured, never cooked.
On 16:00 tours or earlier.
- 07
Flower Market
Pass byThe Bloemenmarkt on the Singel.
- 08
Puccini Bomboni
TastingDutch pralines at a beloved Amsterdam chocolatier.
- 09
The Jordaan
TastingCozy brown cafes and poffertjes, fluffy mini pancakes in butter.
- 10
Amsterdam UNESCO Canals
Pass byThe 17th-century canal rings.
- 11
Cafe Hegeraad
TastingFinish at a typical Jordaan brown bar with apple pie and a final drink.
- 12
Royal Palace Amsterdam
Pass byThe 400-year-old palace on Dam Square.
- 13
The 9 Streets
Pass byAmsterdam's growth from fishing village to Golden Age trading power.
- 14
Anne Frank House
Pass byWe finish near the Anne Frank House, in a lovely area to keep exploring.
What's included
- ✓ 10 food tastings. Worth breakfast, lunch or dinner.
- ✓ 2 drinks included. A local liquor tasting and a glass of jenever or wine (coffee, tea or soda also possible), plus a bottle of water.
- ✓ Private local guide. Just for your group, fluent in English.
- ✓ Hotel pickup on foot. Free from a central hotel lobby; from a hotel farther out, you ride the metro or tram in together.
Not included
- − Gratuity. Cash or PayPal.
- − The way back. Pickup is one way. At the end your guide points you to your next stop.
What guests say
Why Foodies Love Our Amsterdam Tours
"Dennis was amazing! My dad had hurt himself the day before so he was able to create an alternative route to decrease his activity burden... So accommodating. Dennis was an excellent historian and guide through Amsterdam."
"Dennis was a wonderful host! Had a ton of info. They were great at communication and offering options when it looked like some changes may have had to be made. Very professional and accommodating but so much info and great food!"
"Dennis has been an awesome host. We had a great time and are stuffed with some fabulous food. I would highly recommend. It was a brilliant tour."
Good to know
Questions, answered
How much does the private 10 Tastes of Amsterdam food tour cost? +
The private 10 Tastes of Amsterdam food tour is €230 a person for a couple, €137.50 a person for four and €93 a person for ten, VAT included. That includes 10 food tastings, 2 drinks and your own private local guide. Up to 15 can walk with one guide if you ask, and a bigger party splits into smaller groups, each with its own guide; ask us for the exact price.
Will I be full by the end of this tour? +
The private 10 Tastes of Amsterdam food tour serves 10+ tastings across 5 stops, which replaces a full meal for most guests. Arrive hungry.
Where does the tour start and end? +
The tour starts at Gastrovino Amsterdam (Spuistraat 330) in the city centre, unless your guide collects you on foot from your hotel lobby, which is free from any central hotel; from a hotel farther out you ride the metro or tram in together. The tour ends in the Jordaan, close to the Anne Frank House, in a lovely area to continue exploring.
Can you do vegan, halal or other dietary needs on a private tour? +
The private 10 Tastes of Amsterdam food tour can be fully vegan or fully halal, because the route is built around your group, and vegetarian, pescatarian and gluten-free are no trouble. Tell us when you book, and tell us early if there is an allergy, so your guide can settle the stops with the venues before you arrive.
Is the private food tour wheelchair accessible? +
The private 10 Tastes of Amsterdam food tour can run on a wheelchair-accessible route: tell us when you book and we pick the stops a wheelchair can reach, which is the one thing a private tour can do that a fixed group route cannot. Strollers are no problem either, and a foldable one is easiest.
What time can a private food tour start? +
You pick the time, and a private tour can start as late as 19:00, so an evening slot after your museums or your meetings works. One thing worth knowing: the herring stop only runs on tours starting at 16:00 or earlier, so mention it if that tasting matters to you.
How much walking is involved? Is it suitable for slow walkers? +
The private 10 Tastes of Amsterdam food tour is an easy, scenic walk of about 2.5 km / 1.5 miles through central Amsterdam and the Jordaan. Because the tour is private, the guide keeps a relaxed pace for slow walkers and adjusts the route a little if needed.
Can kids join this Amsterdam food tour? +
Children are welcome on the private 10 Tastes of Amsterdam food tour. Younger guests get non-alcoholic alternatives, and any drink can be swapped for coffee, tea or soda.
What happens if it rains during a private food tour? +
The private 10 Tastes of Amsterdam food tour runs rain or shine, this is Amsterdam after all. Most tastings are indoors and your guide adjusts the walking between them when it pours. Bring a rain jacket, or ask your hotel for an umbrella; most hotels keep them at the door.
Is tipping expected? +
Tipping is not expected on the private 10 Tastes of Amsterdam food tour, or anywhere in the Netherlands: service is included by law and your guide is paid properly. If they made your day, a tip is welcome and always optional, and a review on Google or Tripadvisor does even more for them.
Can I cancel or move a private food tour? +
A private food tour can be cancelled up to 24 hours before the start for a full refund. For bookings above €1,000, such as a large company group, the free cancellation window is 48 hours. Want a different date or time instead? Message us on WhatsApp or email and we move the booking if a guide is free.
What language is the private tour in? +
English is standard. Dutch, Spanish, French, German, Russian and Ukrainian are possible on the private food tours and the private bike food tour, depending on guide availability, so write the language in the special requests when you book.
How does booking a private food tour work? +
Pick a date on this page, or message us on WhatsApp if it is short notice. Tell us about your group: dietary needs, kids, occasions, pace, and we plan the stops around it. Your guide then meets you at Gastrovino, Spuistraat 330, or in your hotel lobby if you put the hotel in the special requests, and the eating begins.
Is a private food tour a good idea for a couple, an anniversary or a honeymoon? +
A private tour for two is €230 a person: your own local guide for 3.5 hours, 10+ tastings and 2 drinks each, at a start time you pick, as late as 19:00. The route ends in the Jordaan close to the Anne Frank House, a lovely area to keep the evening going. Celebrating something? Tell us when you book, we like an excuse.
Do children count towards the group price on a private tour? +
Babies and toddlers under three come along for free, sit on a lap and do not count. A child of four or older counts as one guest, so two adults with two children book as a group of four, which is €137.50 a person. Younger guests get the alcohol-free version of the drinks.
How far ahead should we book a private food tour, and can it be last minute? +
Earlier is easier, especially from May to September, but a private food tour can often be booked last minute: guests have booked one for the same afternoon over WhatsApp at +31 6 23028032. Message us and we will tell you straight away whether a guide is free.
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