Tour operator
Those Dam Boat Guys
A small-boat canal tour company with public tours for up to ten people and private trips, where guests can bring their own food and drinks.
Eating Amsterdam Food Tours
Small-group food tours run by Eating Europe in the Jordaan and De Pijp, including a combined food and canal tour and a stroopwafel workshop.
At a glance
- Type
- Food tour
- Area
- Jordaan, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Official site
- eatingeurope.com
Good to know
- Small groups
- Food and drinks included
- Canal boat option
- Private tours
Why we recommend it
Eating Amsterdam is the Amsterdam arm of Eating Europe, a company that runs small-group food tours in several European cities. In Amsterdam its tours focus on the Jordaan and De Pijp, two neighbourhoods with strong local food cultures, and they introduce visitors to family-run shops, bakeries and cafés alongside the dishes the Netherlands is known for.
There are three main tours. The Jordaan Food Tour lasts about three hours, makes six stops and takes up to 12 people through the neighbourhood's backstreets, with tastings that include Dutch cheese and apple pie. The Food and Canals Tour, about three and a half hours long with five stops and a maximum of 11 guests, combines a walking food tour of the Jordaan with a private canal boat ride. The Morning Food Tour and Stroopwafel Workshop, about two and a half hours long for up to eight people, explores De Pijp and the Albert Cuyp Market and includes a hands-on session making stroopwafels.
Foods that feature across the tours include stroopwafels, bitterballen, raw herring, stamppot, poffertjes, Gouda and Edam cheese, apple pie and Dutch pea soup, though the line-up varies by day and season. Food and drinks are included, and the company says each tour provides at least a full meal's worth of food, so come hungry and skip a big breakfast or lunch beforehand.
The tours suit first-time visitors who want an introduction to Dutch food, couples, solo travellers and small groups, and they are a good way to meet local business owners and learn the stories behind the food. Private tours can be arranged, with customised routes that can include sights such as the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum. Let the company know about dietary requirements when booking.
Book online through the Eating Europe website, which uses an external booking system and lists dates and meeting points. Wear comfortable shoes, as the tours involve a fair amount of walking between stops, and bring a layer for the canal boat on cooler days. Because groups are small, popular dates in spring and summer fill early. The Jordaan tours start within walking distance of the Anne Frank House, while the morning tour is centred on De Pijp, near the Albert Cuyp Market.
Eating Amsterdam Food Tours FAQs
Which tours are offered?
The Jordaan Food Tour, the Food and Canals Tour and the Morning Food Tour and Stroopwafel Workshop.
How long are the tours?
Between about two and a half and three and a half hours.
How big are the groups?
Between eight and 12 people, depending on the tour.
Is food included?
Yes, food and drinks are included, at least a full meal's worth.
What foods might you try?
Stroopwafels, bitterballen, herring, cheese, apple pie and pea soup, among others.
Is there a canal tour option?
Yes, the Food and Canals Tour includes a private canal boat ride.
Are private tours available?
Yes, customisable private tours can be arranged.
How do you book?
Online through the Eating Europe website.