THE NETHERLANDS
The Dutch classics.
The 15 most popular food & drink tours in the Netherlands. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Taste Dutch cheese with unlimited wine on a heated Amsterdam canal cruise. Pass Central Station and Magere Brug in 75 minutes.
“The wine and cheese was amazing! The tour guide was entertaining and the entire crew was super nice. Loved it!”
Old Amsterdam Henri Willig tasting: 10 Gouda samples with mustard and dips, 2 drinks, a cheesemaking film, and 10% off store.
“Lots of samples of cheese to taste and enjoyed the back story to when the business was founded until the operations of today.”
Amsterdam food and culture walking tour with local tastings like kibbeling, stroopwafels, bitterballen, herring, and more plus landmarks.
“Excellent tour. Really enjoyed the friendly atmosphere and discovering “real local places to eat and hang out”. All were unexpected so I would never have found them!”
A small-group Amsterdam day trip to Zaanse Schans windmills, a live cheese-farm tasting, and the harbor town of Volendam.
“Very interesting and informative journey with very warm and friendly tour guide cum good driver. Very recommended . Short and memorable visit.”
45-minute Amsterdam Dutch cheese tasting with five Gouda samples and three wine pairings, plus Old Amsterdam history and 20% shop discount.
“Always a great experience when pairing cheese and wine! The five Gouda cheeses we sampled were delicious and the wine enhanced the flavors of the cow and goat Goudas we tasted. Rick provided a great overview of how cheese is made and aged, providing a good backdrop for our tasting.”
Cycle from Amsterdam to Waterland for farm cheese tasting, baby animals, dike views, and an exterior windmill stop on a guided 3-hour ride.
“Great bike tour, Skip was an amazing guide who gave us interesting insights to the Amsterdam's history and country side. The cows and sheep were a cute bonus. Appreciated the ebikes to cater to all fitness levels. Would highly recommend this tour if you are visiting Amsterdam!”
Taste 6 Dutch stops in Amsterdam’s Jordaan. Stroll canals and bridges with a local guide, with stories and classic treats. 3 hours.
“It was all great. Maybe a little longer and a few more tastings would be great. Guys was outstanding with a smile that could melt snow.”
Ride a Dutch beer bike through Amsterdam’s Sloterdijk area with an onboard bar and included beer for a 75-minute party cycle.
“Amazing! Great time had by all!”
Taste Amsterdam in 2.5 hours on a guided cultural food tour with a German or English guide, canal sights, and food stops for $70.
“Justin did a great job adding personal experience to the tour. We enjoyed the tour and information. We all agreed he was an excellent tour guide”
Tour Stadshaven Brewery in Rotterdam inside a restored fruit warehouse, learn beer making, and taste 1 or 3 beers with snacks.
“De tour via een filmpje en een trap+steiger was alles🙄. Vanaf de steiger kan je naar beneden de ketels zien vanaf een afstand. Dat was alles🙄. Kortom jammer.”
10 local tastings and drinks on a 3-hour walk through Spui, UNESCO canals, and the Jordaan with a small-group guide.
“We had a fantastic time. Todd was a great guide, listening to our requests and tailoring the tour just for us. Highly recommend to book this tour, and make sure you try the herring! Inside joke- Otto, you owe Todd a beer!”
Private 90-minute beer boat on Amsterdam’s Canal Belt with 4 beers per person, English guide, and open-top cruising.
“Super Tour für einen JGA. Getränke in sehr guter Menge vorhanden. Kann man nur empfehlen.”
Sip four Delft craft beers in a medieval Delft brewery setting, with Bavarian pretzels and a homemade dip. Value-priced for South Holland.
“lekker bier en lekker pretzel”
Pedal Amsterdam’s rolling party bar for 85 minutes with cold beer or prosecco, a guide, and a safety-first driver on set routes.
“Mu war unser Guide und hat uns wieder in Form gebracht (nach einem trinkreichen Freitag). Witziger Guide , super freundlich. Mit vielen Spielen nebenbei die Stimmung hochgehalten. ❤️”
Eindhoven’s Bottle Distillery tour shows small-batch spirit making with a master distiller, ending in a three-spirit tasting and snack.
“It was an excellent Tour, the distillery is beautiful and the owner Marek was very caring, friendly and made the best Cocktails. We even got an Amazing Snack. Would highly recommend, all his spirits are awesome!”
