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2 hour food tasting Tour in Amsterdam Group Tour

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| Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Bitterballen! A traditional treat
Local seafood
Chocolate tasting
Locally brewed beers
Our national cookie the "Stroopwafel"
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On average, this is booked 27 (0) days in advance.
2 hours (approx.)
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A REAL DUTCH MENU & BEVERAGE EXPERIENCE
We will take you to a variety of local locations during "The Essential Amsterdam Tasting Tour" so you may sample the most distinctive and traditional Dutch foods and beverages. For those who aren't feeling alcoholic, there will also be some locally made alcoholic beverages available on the menu, along with soft drinks, tea, and coffee. The bare minimum of 3 people needed to complete this excursion. For a custom tour, your guide will inquire about your preferences and specific requests at the start of the tour. Naturally, you will also sample some of our delectable seafood, chocolate, cheeses, and cuisine from our former Dutch colonies in addition to some classic Dutch sweet and fried foods.

What's Included

  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic beverages for 18 and above
  • Carbonated beverages Soda/Pop
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

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Torensluis
1012 VK Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Dam Square

Next to of course some interesting stories and facts about the Dam Square's main landmarks, like the Royal Palace and the National Memorial you will try around the Dam Square at several stops chocolate (you will do a small chocolate tasting), a famous freshly made Dutch "stroopwafel" (= our national cookie!) and a local drink or spirit. Depending on your preferences and taste you can chose between a locally brewed beer (defenitively no Heineken!) from the famous Bierkoning (if they are open and if not we go into a brewpub or cozy bar), a Dutch wine (in a hidden wine cellar) or a tasting of locally produced Dutch spirits like genever, brandenwijn (= brandy) or a liquor.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Spui

Your Dutch Food Master will share with you several amazing Dutch food and drink tales at and around the pittoresque Spui square.We will kick off here with a cheese tasting at a high-quality Dutch cheese store and your Dutch Food Master will share with you all ins and outs on the Dutch and their cheeses.After the cheese tasting you will go inside of a tipical Brown Bar (sometimes still from the 17th century!) for a simple pilsener beer and "bitterballen" (= round shapped balls filled with stew) or "kaasstengels" (= cheese sticks)
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Zeedijk

At the lively Zeedijk at the border of the Red Light District Amsterdam's past and present come together. Here your Dutch Food Master will let you taste Amsterdam's best fries (with some unique sauces like the delicious stew or rendang sauce hardly available anywhere else!) at his personal favourite spot for fries. Also it is time to try in this neigborhood some of the delicious food from the Dutch former colonies Indonesia and Surinam, like chicken with saté sauce (peanut sauce)
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Nieuwmarkt

At the Nieuwmarkt you will find a former city gate. Here we will try some Dutch likerage from a 18th century drugstore
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Spuistraat

We visit a place for fresh stroopwafels a typical Dutch delicacy.
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Molsteeg

Enjoy spectaculair chocolate blocked. The Netherlands has a long tradition of cacao import from all over the world through our harbours
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 2 hour food tasting Tour in Amsterdam Group Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 2 hour food tasting Tour in Amsterdam Group Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
  • This tour 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.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Snacks.
  • Alcoholic beverages. for 18 and above.
  • Carbonated beverages. Soda/Pop.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
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The minimum age to participate is 18..

Apr 2025
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Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the 2 hour food tasting Tour in Amsterdam Group Tour is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 2 hour food tasting Tour in Amsterdam Group Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
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If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic beveragesfor 18 and above
  • Carbonated beveragesSoda/Pop
  • Gratuities

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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