
Amsterdam Food Tasting Tour of Hidden Gems (Small Groups)
Traveler rating
4.6/5
Based on 19 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Amsterdam Food Tasting Tour of Hidden Gems (Small Groups) worth booking?
Amsterdam Food Tasting Tour of Hidden Gems (Small Groups) is a 3-hour experience in Amsterdam, Netherlands, from $113 per person. It scores 64 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 19 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 64 / 100
- Rating
- 4.6/5 (19)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $113 per person
Join us and savor Amsterdam’s culinary treasures like a local! Embark on an unforgettable food tour, where authenticity and genuine Dutch flavors take center stage. Unlike typical touristy experiences, your carefully curated tour leads you to hidden gems, ensuring an immersive culinary adventure. We prioritize visiting traditional and family-run spots, where you'll get a true taste of authentic dishes prepared with care. Engage with locals, learn about their food traditions, and feel like part of the community as you share in their culinary delights. This 7-stop tour includes tasting rich Dutch cheeses, crispy kibbeling (fried cod), and Amsterdam-style herring served with onions and pickles. Enjoy grillworst sausage, Surinamese bara with curry chicken reflecting the city’s multicultural roots, fluffy poffertjes with beer or coffee, bold licorice liqueur, and fresh caramel-filled stroopwafels. Come hungry and curious — discover the real heart of Amsterdam’s food culture.
What you get
About this experience
Join us and savor Amsterdam’s culinary treasures like a local! Embark on an unforgettable food tour, where authenticity and genuine Dutch flavors take center stage. Unlike typical touristy experiences, your carefully curated tour leads you to hidden gems, ensuring an immersive culinary adventure. We prioritize visiting traditional and family-run spots, where you'll get a true taste of authentic dishes prepared with care. Engage with locals, learn about their food traditions, and feel like part of the community as you share in their culinary delights. This 7-stop tour includes tasting rich Dutch cheeses, crispy kibbeling (fried cod), and Amsterdam-style herring served with onions and pickles. Enjoy grillworst sausage, Surinamese bara with curry chicken reflecting the city’s multicultural roots, fluffy poffertjes with beer or coffee, bold licorice liqueur, and fresh caramel-filled stroopwafels. Come hungry and curious — discover the real heart of Amsterdam’s food culture.
What's included
Included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tea and coffee
- Lunch
- Dinner
Not included
- Tips and Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Welcome to Amsterdam! We begin your culinary journey with a tasting of Dutch cheese — from the creamy smoothness of young cheese to the rich depth of aged (old) varieties, and the unique tang of goat cheese. You'll try both traditional and modern flavors from Amsterdam and beyond in a local shop that sets the perfect tone for the experience ahead.
25 minutes here
Next, we dive into two local seafood classics that are a must-try in Amsterdam. First, you’ll taste kibbeling — crispy, golden-fried cod bites served with a tangy remoulade sauce. Then comes Dutch herring, a traditional delicacy served Amsterdam-style with pickles and chopped onions. Locals eat it by lifting it by the tail and taking a bite — and you can too! Both are served at a beloved local spot that captures the heart of the city’s street food culture.
25 minutes here
We’ll take you to a beloved neighborhood butcher to try grillworst, a warm sausage infused with cheese. It’s a favorite local snack and the kind of flavorful, hearty bite that makes you feel instantly connected to the city.
20 minutes here
Here we explore Amsterdam’s colonial culinary roots with a stop at a Surinamese eatery. You’ll try bara, a spiced lentil dough fritter, filled with rich curry chicken. Thanks to the deep ties between the Netherlands and Suriname, this dish is now a beloved staple of the Dutch food scene.
30 minutes here
Next, we head to a cozy spot to enjoy poffertjes — mini pancakes served warm with butter and powdered sugar. You'll pair them with a Heineken beer, coffee, or your drink of choice, making for a perfectly balanced sweet-and-refreshing break in your tasting journey.
30 minutes here
Get ready for something uniquely Dutch — Licorice liqueur, also known as Drop Shot! We'll visit a bar where locals go to unwind, and you'll get to try this bold, salty-sweet spirit in an authentic setting few tourists ever find.
25 minutes here
We end on a sweet note with a freshly made stroopwafel, a classic Dutch cookie made from two thin waffles filled with gooey caramel syrup. It’s still warm, straight from the iron — the perfect final bite on this delicious journey through Amsterdam’s hidden gems.
25 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Amsterdam
"We’ll meet right next to the food stall — there’s a tall streetlamp beside it that works like a perfect landmark. Super easy to find, so no one gets lost!
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
We finish in a lively area, close to public transportation — perfect for continuing your adventure in the city!"
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Enjoy&Live Tours
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 19 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
6 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
19 verified traveler reviews for Amsterdam Food Tasting Tour of Hidden Gems (Small Groups). Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Celine was a lovely and...
Celine was a lovely and knowledgeable guide. We had 7 food stops: cheese (3 kinds), fish (kibbling which is fried fish, I even was brave and tried the pickled herring, it wasn't bad), meat, chicken curry sandwich, poffertjes (mini pancakes, loved these), a licorice flavored liquor, and finally stroopwaffles. We all enjoyed the variety and the mingling with the locals. Great tour!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 We’re really happy to hear you enjoyed the variety of stops with Celine, especially the mix of local flavors like cheese, kibbeling, poffertjes, stroopwafels, and more. It sounds like a full taste of Amsterdam! We’d also love to welcome you in another city. Just search on Viator: “City + Food Tour in Hidden Gems” and you’ll find us in Porto, Lisbon, Madrid, Milan, Krakow, Warsaw, Budapest, Berlin, Mexico City, Cuenca, Quito, and Prague.
via Viator
Walking food tour
This tour was so much fun, and very informative. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly, and the food was varied as well as delicious; a true taste of Amsterdam. Highly recommend!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 We’re really happy to hear you had so much fun and enjoyed the mix of delicious and varied food, as well as the knowledge and friendliness of your guide. It’s great to know you felt it was a true taste of Amsterdam. We’d also love to welcome you in another city. Just search on Viator: “City + Food Tour in Hidden Gems” and you’ll find us in Porto, Lisbon, Madrid, Amsterdam, Milan, Krakow, Warsaw, Budapest, Vienna, Berlin, Mexico City, Cuenca, Quito, and Prague.
via Viator
Great from start to finish!
What a cool and amazing experience, everything was great from start to finish. Local food tour!
via Tripadvisor
Real Hidden gems.
Such an amazing real Hidden gems tour, we had a really good time with a friendly guide, we went to 7 stops, very cool and great experience.
via Tripadvisor
A wonderful experience
Each stop was unique and located in authentic local places. Walking through the neighborhood was beautiful. Strolling around the Jordan neighborhood was totally excellent. A wonderful experience overall.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 7
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Enjoy&Live Tours, who run 6 experiences we rank across 6 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 65.8.
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Amsterdam Food Tasting Tour of Hidden Gems (Small Groups): questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Amsterdam.
How much does Amsterdam Food Tasting Tour of Hidden Gems (Small Groups) cost?
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Prices start at $113 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Amsterdam usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Amsterdam Food Tasting Tour of Hidden Gems (Small Groups) take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Amsterdam is not rushed.
Is Amsterdam Food Tasting Tour of Hidden Gems (Small Groups) worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 64 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 19 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Amsterdam, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Amsterdam Food Tasting Tour of Hidden Gems (Small Groups)?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Amsterdam Food Tasting Tour of Hidden Gems (Small Groups) suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Amsterdam Food Tasting Tour of Hidden Gems (Small Groups)?
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Around 7 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Amsterdam can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Amsterdam and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Amsterdam Food Tasting Tour of Hidden Gems (Small Groups) start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Amsterdam within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Amsterdam?
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On Outty we rank every Amsterdam experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Amsterdam Food and Cultural Tour with 10 Tastings, Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Local Guide and Small Group, Amsterdam 90 minutes Canal Cruise with bar and snacks on board.. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Amsterdam?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Amsterdam?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Amsterdam Food Tasting Tour of Hidden Gems (Small Groups)?
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Included: Alcoholic beverages; Tea and coffee; Lunch; and Dinner. Not included: Tips and Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Amsterdam Food Tasting Tour of Hidden Gems (Small Groups)?
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"We’ll meet right next to the food stall — there’s a tall streetlamp beside it that works like a perfect landmark. Super easy to find, so no one gets lost! Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Amsterdam Food Tasting Tour of Hidden Gems (Small Groups) offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Amsterdam Food Tasting Tour of Hidden Gems (Small Groups)?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Amsterdam Food Tasting Tour of Hidden Gems (Small Groups) wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Amsterdam Food Tasting Tour of Hidden Gems (Small Groups) if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Amsterdam. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Amsterdam Food Tasting Tour of Hidden Gems (Small Groups)?
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Across 19 reviews averaging 4.6 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, food and drink, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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