Food tours in Amsterdam
A food tour is the quickest way to eat your way around Amsterdam. The most comfortable months are May and June, with highs around 66°F (19°C) and about 9 rainy days a month.
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Top food tours in Amsterdam
Amsterdam Food and Cultural Tour with 10 TastingsFrom $90View 
10 Tastes of Amsterdam Food Tour: Small Group, Full Meal & DrinksFrom $108View 
Eating Amsterdam: Jordaan Food Tour with Dutch TastingsFrom $125View
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What to eat and drink in Amsterdam
Expect to taste the local staples. Ones to look for:
- Stroopwafel
- Two thin waffles stuck together with caramel syrup, best warm from a market stall.
- Herring
- Raw brined herring, eaten with chopped onion and pickles, sometimes in a soft roll.
- Bitterballen
- Crisp fried balls of thick beef ragout, dipped in mustard, eaten with a beer.
How to pick a good food tour
- Skip a big meal beforehand: most tours serve the equivalent of lunch or dinner across six to ten stops.
- Small groups of 12 or fewer get served faster and fit into tiny counters and bars.
- Check what's included. Some tours count drinks as stops, others charge for them on the day.
- Ask about dietary swaps before you book. Many tours can replace meat or gluten dishes if they know ahead.
Amsterdam month by month
Averages for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 43 (6) | 44 (7) | 50 (10) | 58 (14) | 64 (18) | 69 (20) | 73 (23) | 72 (22) | 67 (19) | 58 (15) | 50 (10) | 44 (7) |
| Low °F (°C) | 34 (1) | 34 (1) | 37 (3) | 41 (5) | 47 (9) | 52 (11) | 56 (14) | 56 (13) | 52 (11) | 46 (8) | 40 (5) | 35 (2) |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| Sunset (15th) | 4:56 pm | 5:53 pm | 6:44 pm | 8:38 pm | 9:29 pm | 10:04 pm | 9:56 pm | 9:07 pm | 7:57 pm | 6:47 pm | 4:48 pm | 4:27 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for food tours in Amsterdam?
May and June. Expect highs around 66°F (19°C) and about 9 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are January and February.
What food is Amsterdam known for?
Stroopwafel: two thin waffles stuck together with caramel syrup, best warm from a market stall. Herring: raw brined herring, eaten with chopped onion and pickles, sometimes in a soft roll. Bitterballen: crisp fried balls of thick beef ragout, dipped in mustard, eaten with a beer.
Where can I book food tours in Amsterdam?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
