Amsterdam Food Tour & Canals Boat Tour

You'll meet your group just a few meters from the Café Hegeraad, at Noordermarkt 48. From there, your food-loving guide and 11 fellow guests will join you on this culinary adventure. The cafe serves up old-world charm and finely-crafted beverages as an introduction to Amsterdam’s craft beers before setting out on the picturesque cruise along the city’s wonderful waterways. Your transport is a restored wooden saloon boat, manned by an expert on the local cuisine. As the boat moves through the canals, you’ll pass by the architectural treasures of Amsterdam. These antique structures whisper stories of yore, their unique style sure to inspire visions of an elder and simpler age. Your cruise stops to give you access to the alluring backstreets, where local favorites like bitterballen, stroopwafels, and authentic apple pie await to satisfy your eager palate.

Indulgent Amsterdam Four-Hour Food & Canals Tour

Your four-hour tour of Amsterdam’s canals includes:

• Meetup at Noordermarkt 48

• Wooden saloon boat ride

• Walking food tour of Amsterdam's backstreets

• Craft beers and samples of Dutch specialties like stroopwafels and bitterballen

• Guided tour of the canals and backstreets

• Expert, English-speaking guide

• Maximum group size of 12

Café Hegeraad and Craft Beer

The enticing aroma of yeast and hops fills the area of Café Hegeraad, your starting point for this culinary journey and scenic tour of “The Venice of the North.” It’s a brief introduction to an Amsterdam favorite, with options available for younger travelers. Café Hegeraad will transport you to a different age, its timeless decor and aesthetic full of fascinating tales.

Amsterdam’s Canals and Food Samplings

From the cafe, your small group will board a restored wooden saloon boat to start the one-hour excursion across the canals that wind through Amsterdam. While there are no notable sites to be mindful of, the city is an attraction on its own. Surrounding you during your canal tour are structures and buildings trapped in time, their perennial architecture a marvel to behold.  

As you admire the scenery and mingle with your fellow tour guests, you’ll dine on flavorful bites of locally-made snacks like bitterballen, a traditional Dutch fried meat snack made with a thickened stew. It’s the perfect accompaniment to your gentle cruise and the occasional stories your tour guide may share.

Walking Food Tour and Amsterdam’s Backstreets

When you disembark your saloon boat, you’ll begin the walking portion of this guided tour. Through the backstreets, you’ll stroll on the search for more delicious bites. You’ll share cheese plates, bite into the sweet and chewy warmth of stroopwafels, or dig your fork into a slice of real Dutch apple pie. 

You’ll have the opportunity to speak to the artisans behind these local culinary pleasures and hear their captivating stories. When the four-hour experience ends, you’ll be left at Herengracht 124-128 with a full stomach and a deeper appreciation for Amsterdam’s culture and history.

Please note: Before departure, you'll sign a short waiver covering dietary needs and liability terms. Your guide will provide it via a QR code at the meeting point.