Amsterdam Local Food Tour in the Albert Cuyp Market

With 8-10 diverse stops to try fresh North Sea seafood, classic Dutch treats like stroopwafels and poffertjes, and flavors inspired by Indonesia and Vietnam, you certainly won't go hungry! To make sure you don't go thirsty either, the tour ends with a flight of delicious craft beers brewed locally.

Amsterdam Local Food Tour Description

Your 2-hour foodie walking tour includes:

• Walking tour of the Albert Cuyp Market and the De Pijp neighborhood

• 8-10 diverse and delicious market food stops

• A flight of craft beers at a much-loved local bar

• Food and drink included

• Local English-speaking foodie guide

• Maximum group size of 20

The exact food stops on this tour may change due to holidays, closures, or seasonal variations, but your guide will always make sure you have a fantastic foodie experience.

Meet at the Albert Cuyp Market

Get ready for an amazing lunchtime spent exploring the top street foods of Amsterdam. Meeting in front of the market entrance, you'll be greeted by your friendly local guide who will lead your food-loving group on a culinary journey through this iconic Dutch market, which sells everything from clothing to flowers. Most importantly, it also sells the most diverse selection of food in all of Amsterdam!

Stroopwafels and Poffertjes

Freshly made and full of sugary deliciousness, today you'll taste two of Amsterdam's top sweets. Try the iconic stroopwafel, a wonderful pastry that resembles a cookie more than the giant waffles made by their Belgian neighbors.

Next, you'll sample the tasty bite-sized pancakes known as poffertjes. Made right in front of you, see how these fluffy cakes of goodness are fried up for your enjoyment.

Fresh Seafood Right from the North Sea

Fish is a staple of Dutch cuisine, especially in Amsterdam. Located conveniently on the North Sea, there is a plethora of fresh high-quality seafood caught each day and much of it goes directly to the Cuyp Market where two amazing dishes are prepared for you to try.

Cultures around the globe have their own take on fried fish. From fritto misto in Italy to the classic fish and chips found across the sea in England, there's nothing like a perfectly fried piece of whitefish. In Amsterdam, this takes the form of kibbeling, arguably the most delicious of all.

Don't worry, not everything on this experience is deep-fried, far from it! Next, you'll try pickled herring. A staple of Dutch cuisine for centuries, it may not sound that appetizing but the combination of flavors is just perfect and it's bound to become a new favorite.

Bitterballen

The Dutch love their beer, and what goes perfectly with a pint of Amstel or Heineken? Bitterballen. These delectable fried meatballs are the ideal finger food while taking on the pubs of Amsterdam. You'll sample some of the city's best.

Amsterdam's Asian Influence

Though traditional Dutch dishes are abundant in the market, many of the best stalls offer the cuisine of Amsterdam's vibrant immigrant population. Many of the city's immigrants come from Indonesia and Vietnam because of the Netherlands' colonial influence in southeast Asia.

As a result, you'll find a fusion of Indonesian and Dutch flavors like a mouthwatering chicken kebab paired with a peanut sauce words that cannot describe. Next, head to Vietnam to sample spring rolls with the flavors straight from Saigon.

Plenty of Beer!

The tour concludes at one of the area's favorite bars, where you'll try a flight of local craft beers. You'll hear what makes Dutch beer so special, from the brewing process to the hops that produce such great aroma and flavor, and can taste the differences first-hand as you enjoy a goodbye drink with your group.

After the tour, feel free to ask your guide for their Amsterdam recommendations, then maybe head back into the market to pick up some more delicious treats for later!