Grand Dutch Food and History Tour

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  • Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
  • Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Product code: 64212P2
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Stop At: Cafe Papeneiland, Prinsengracht 2, 1015 DV Amsterdam The Netherlands

Dutch homemade apple pie and a drink to your liking served in one of the most beautiful Dutch 'brown pubs' of Amsterdam.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: V.O.F. Butchery T.F.M. Louman, Goudsbloemstraat 76, 1015 JR Amsterdam, Netherlands

Sample some popular Dutch sausages in a butcher shop that has been run for over 130 years by the Louman family.

Replaced by other stops on Saturday and Sunday

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Boca's, Westerstraat 30, 1015 MK Amsterdam, Netherlands

Enjoy some highlights of the Indonesian and Surinamese cuisine with our own off the menu mini version of a 'rijsttafel' ('ricetable') that has been exclusively designed for us by our partner Boca's. Being two former Dutch colonies these countries play a huge role in the Dutch history, culture and gastronomy.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Emperor's Canal (Keizersgracht), Amsterdam The Netherlands

We can't let you go home without trying the ultimate Dutch cookie 'stroopwafel'. For this we will visit the cozy confectionary and chocolate shop 'T Goede Soet and next to this we will treat you to another Dutch classic: 'boterkoek' ('butter cake')

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Bourgondisch Lifestyle Amsterdam, Haarlemmerstraat 115HS, 1013 EM Amsterdam, Netherlands

Forget about the many tourist cheese shops in Amsterdam selling you flavourless factory cheese and go for some world class Dutch artisanal cheese instead. Bourgondisch Lifestyle delivers over 300 varieties of cheese to national and international top restaurants and hotels. Try it for yourself in our own private tasting room.



Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Het West-Indisch Huis, Herenmarkt 99, 1013 EC Amsterdam, Netherlands

Conclude your tour at the 'birthplace of New York' and discover why we call it this way in the former headquarters of the Dutch West Indian Company that is nowadays a stylish café restaurant. Try some 'bitterballen' and a drink, maybe you are up for a 'jenever'?


Duration: 30 minutes

Sample Menu

• Homemade Dutch apple pie - The famous and truly homemade Dutch apple pie from Cafe Papeneiland served with whipped cream and a drink
• Dutch sausages: 'Ossenworst' and 'Grillworst' - Two of the most famous Dutch sausages served at the best butcher shop of Amsterdam
• 'Mini' Rijsttafel (rice table) - Dish from the former Dutch colony Indonesia. Rendang, Sate Ajam, 3 x pickles , Kroepoek , 3x Sambal, Bread. Served with a drink.
• Stroopwafel and boterkoek - Visit confectionary shop 't Goede Soet' for the ultimate Dutch cookie stroopwafel and try her 'boterkoek' made of sugar, eggs and lots of butter.
• Dutch cheese tasting with local beer and wine - Hard cheeses: Farmhouse Gouda and Remeker Rijp. Soft cheeses: Blauw Juweel (blue flora) and Avondrood (red flora), choice of Dutch tripel beer or wine
• Haring and Kibeling - The famous Dutch herring and the most popular Dutch fried fish : kibbeling
• Bitterballen - The classic fried pub snack made by one of the best brands in Amsterdam. Served with a beer, wine or non-alcoholic drink.


Inclusions

  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Soda/Pop

Exclusions

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

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Departure Point:

The Papeneiland Café, Prinsengracht 2, 1015 DV Amsterdam, Netherlands

Duration

4 hours(approx.)

Return details

Café Nieuw Amsterdam, Haarlemmerstraat 75, 1013 EL Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Additional Information

Not wheelchair accessible

Service animals allowed

Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate

The streets are wheelchair accessible but some indoor locations are small sized and have steps or narrow doors and therefor not wheelchair accessible. Seats are available at all indoor locations.

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Posted By : Susan_G
Our tour guide did a wonderful job of talking about our food and also talking a bit about the feel of Amsterdam. Our tour was one of the highlights of our trip. I would recommend it to my friends.
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Posted On : 2024-05-09


Posted By : David_A
We had a great time on the tour! Lots of unique, local food and history, the guide was great. We really appreciated the information and insight.
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Posted On : 2024-05-05


Posted By : rudyt569
My husband was off for business so i decided to make the most of my day. What a good way to spend an afternoon. We started with strudel and then went to a deli and tried different sausages. They were local sausages and were delicious. After that we went to a restaurant for a rice table( small Asian bites) . Also very good. Then we went to a cheese shop and sampled local cheeses. Our final stop was a bar where we tried the local drink Ginaveer. Each place offered us beer or wine. Also we got information about Amsterdam and history about WW1 and how locals survived the Natzi infiltration. Very educational. The guide was excellent.
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Posted On : 2024-05-04


Posted By : DagAadne_S
Catharina gave us a tasting and past & present history tour of Amsterdam to remember, visiting places hard to find on your own.
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Posted On : 2024-05-04


Posted By : cloring13
This was the worst food tour I’ve ever been on. For €110/pp we got a slice of apple pie, 3 small pieces of meat at a butcher shop, a chicken skewer and small dish at an Indonesian stop, small stroopwaffle and piece of chocolate, a cheese platter with 4 samples, one bitterball. Hard to believe that they didn’t offer a chance to try herring or eel which are the most popular Dutch foods! Our guide was great and we did this because it was highly rated in a Rick Steves book but they are clearly living off that. Save your money.
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Posted On : 2024-05-03


Posted By : Kenneth_C
Our Guide, Marc, was fantastic. We stopped in local establishments for wine & cheese, beer & sausages, chocolate & stroopwaffels, and more. The walking was good but not too much - many historical sites along the way
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Posted On : 2024-05-02


Posted By : Anna_W
The tour was nicely paced. The tastings were delicious! The history was a wonderful addition. We were pleased to have a choice of beer, wine or other. The small group (there were 4 couples on our tour) was a bonus. Would definitely do this tour again and would highly recommend this wonderful taste of Amsterdam!
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Posted On : 2024-05-02


Posted By : mary44442018
Fabulous tour! Enjoyed the interesting fun facts about Amsterdam and the food was delicious. Bo was an amazing guide. Knowledgeable and interactive. Would highly recommend this tour!
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Posted On : 2024-04-27


Posted By : LeeAnne_B
We had a great food tour. Our guide, Rudolph, took us to several places and provided a lot of interesting information about Amsterdam.
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Posted On : 2024-04-26


Posted By : Cynthia_M
Enjoyed our guide, Rudolph, stories, history and information about the area. Great Food/Drink options and variety. Small group of eight made it an enjoyable experience.
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Posted On : 2024-04-25