Savor Amsterdam: Food & Canals Tour Through Historic Dutch Flavors and UNESCO Heritage
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3.5–4 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be comfortable walking up to a few miles on uneven surfaces.
Overview
Experience Amsterdam’s charm on a 4-hour journey combining a vintage wooden boat cruise along UNESCO-listed canals with authentic Dutch and multicultural tastings. Discover local artisan stories and iconic flavors like bitterballen and aged Gouda.
Eating Amsterdam: Food & Canals Tour
Breathtaking canals, legendary foodie spots, and Amsterdam’s best kept secrets.
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About This Adventure
Experience the charm of Amsterdam on a unique 4-hour tour that combines a scenic canal cruise in a vintage wooden saloon boat with delicious local delicacies. Savor crispy bitterballen and meet the artisans behind the city's culinary treasures, all while exploring picturesque backstreets and enjoying the UNESCO-listed canals.
Prices may vary due to seasonality
Breathtaking canals, legendary foodie spots, and Amsterdam’s best kept secrets.
Duration: 4 hrs Time of the day: Morning, Afternoon and Evening
Float down Amsterdam’s famous canals in a beautifully restored wooden saloon boat while sipping local beer and enjoying our famous steaming hot bitterballen. Then, stretch your legs down Amsterdam’s picturesque backstreets for a taste of some local favourite dishes and a chance to meet the artisans behind the amazing cuisine.
Tour size
Small Group - Up to 11 people
Tour Highlights Include
• Try local Dutch delicacies like crispy bitterballen, herring and an Indonesian sandwich. • Drinks and bitterballen on a 1-hour guided canal cruise in a vintage wooden saloon boat. • Meet the local artisans and hear their amazing stories. • Dutch apple pie • Organic Dutch Gouda cheese from a local farm • Amsterdam's canals are a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Excludes
How you get there is up to you (transport to the meeting point is not included)
Important to Know
Itinerary & tastings subject to change due to departure time, day of the week, seasonal availability, individual closings or local holidays.
This activity requires a minimum number of 4 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed!
At the end of our tour, our guides can point you in the right direction or call a taxi for you (or give you a recommendation of what to see next nearby.
Adventure Tips
Wear Comfortable Shoes
This tour involves walking through cobbled backstreets; flat, comfortable footwear is essential.
Stay Hydrated
Bring a water bottle as walking and tasting throughout the tour can be thirsty work.
Arrive Early
Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before your tour starts to ensure timely departure.
Be Open-Minded About Food
The tour features a variety of Dutch and Surinamese dishes—come ready to try new flavors!
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Mute swans gracefully glide along the canals
- Sparrows flitting through the tree-lined streets
History
Amsterdam’s canals were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, tracing back to 17th-century urban planning.
Conservation
The tour operators work closely with local artisans to support sustainable, small-scale food production.
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Adventure Hotspots in Amsterdam
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Flat Walking Shoes
Essential for navigating Amsterdam’s uneven cobblestone streets during the walking portion.
Light Rain Jacket
Spring weather can be unpredictable, so bring a jacket for occasional showers.
spring specific
Sunscreen
Protect your skin during sunny boat cruises along the canals.
summer specific
Travel Umbrella
Handy for sudden autumn rains to stay comfortable during outdoor segments.
fall specific