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Eat Like a Local in Amsterdam — Taste, Wander and Discover the
Neighbourhood’s Flavours at Your Own Pace
Discover De Pijp through eight authentic foodie stops on our self-guided Amsterdam food tour. Explore the famous Albert Cuyp Market, taste Dutch and global favourites, and meet the local food heroes who make the city so flavourful — all at your own pace.
Taste your way through Amsterdam’s most flavour-packed neighbourhood — at your own
pace, in your own style.
After booking you’ll receive a PDF guide which you need to download. It tells you where to go, what to order, and why it matters, with Google Maps links which bring you to the food vendors. There’s no live guide; you explore at your own pace, pay-as-you-go at each stop (share if you like), and enjoy insider background info which you can find in the guide.
The first stop opens at 11 AM and the last closes at 5 PM — plenty of time to enjoy every
bite.
1.5 – 2 hours (depending on your pace).
8 delicious food stops across De Pijp — a mix of Dutch classics and international flavours telling Amsterdam’s culinary story. It’s a market and we are only featuring family businesses, that being said, sometimes they are closed e.g. due to vacation. However we can guarantee that 6 of the 8 stops will be open.
English
1 – 8 recommended (please be mindful of our family-run partners).
Runs rain or shine — bring a raincoat+umbrella and embrace the Dutch mood.
Food is not included — expect to spend about €25 per person. Pay directly at each stop
and enjoy exclusive discounts and mini tastings just for our guests.
Our tours regularly sell out year-round. To get your preferred dates and to avoid
missing out, we highly recommend booking as soon as possible.
Imagine wandering through De Pijp — Amsterdam’s melting pot of flavours, cultures and
stories.
You’ll bite into crispy croquettes, fluffy poffertjes and street-food favourites from around
the world while the Albert Cuyp Market buzzes around you.
No schedule. No group. No rush. Just you, your phone and a route that turns your
appetite into adventure.
It’s Amsterdam on a plate — seasoned with curiosity, freedom and flavour
From Dutch classics to international favourites, each of the eight stops reveals a different flavour and story. Think crispy kroketten, warm stroopwafels, or fragrantm Surinamese and Middle Eastern bites — a true reflection of Amsterdam’s multicultural food scene. This self-guided Amsterdam food tour lets you taste authentic local flavours at your own pace.
Stroll through the famous Albert Cuyp Market, lively cafés and family-run shops — soaking up the local rhythm and energy. As you wander the colourful stalls and side streets of De Pijp, you’ll experience where locals shop, eat and chat — a perfect slice ofAmsterdam daily life.
Start anytime between 11:15 AM and 2:45 PM and take as long as you like. Pause for a drink, snap photos or save bites for later — it’s your food adventure. Whether you finish in 90 minutes or linger through the afternoon, you set the rhythm of your Amsterdam food
experience.
Every stop is a family-run gem — from legendary snack bars to beloved market bakers. Many have been serving locals for decades, passing down recipes and traditions that capture the heart of Amsterdam’s street food culture. With every stop, you’re supporting small local businesses that keep De Pijp deliciously authentic.
Independent, affordable and flexible — ideal for travellers who love exploring on their own terms. Families love it too — kids set the pace and pick what they want. It’s a relaxed and flavourful way to discover Amsterdam’s tastiest secrets together.
We could tell you how great our tours are—but our guests do it better. Here are their testimonials after joining our tours.
“The most interesting food during our vacation in Amsterdam! Locals were awesome and the food was superb.
“Great way to explore Amsterdam! Delicious food, friendly teams, and each stop was so different.
“Excellent choice to start a visit to Amsterdam with a lively neighbourhood and its
“Exactly what we needed during our short stay. Staff were so welcoming when we showed our tour QR. The
“An amazing experience! We tasted delicious food we’d never have found without the guide’s suggestions. And
“Nice little tour and really good street food. We especially appreciated the advice on our choice in Mezzave.
Come see what all the buzz is about and contact us! We can’t wait to meet you!
Local guides who actually live here — real stories, real opinions, zero scripts.
Small groups, genuine connection, and reviews from people who don’t hand out praise lightly.
No dry history lectures — just why it mattered to real people then and why it still matters now.
From first message to last canal goodbye, you deal with humans who help you figure it out.
Cancellation Policy Cancel or reschedule free of charge up to 24 hours before your tour for a full refund or a new date. Within 24 hours, refunds and free rescheduling aren’t possible — but you’re always welcome to book a new tour.
Flexible Cancellation: Cancel or reschedule with all the flexibility up to 24 hours in advance of the tour.
Great Tour Guarantee: If you don’t have a great tour, let us know and we promise to make it right with a full refund or voucher for a future visit.
Absolutely. Since it’s included with your City Card, it’s one of the most flavourful, flexible and fun ways to explore Amsterdam. You’ll discover family-run food spots and local favourites most visitors walk straight past, all at your own pace.
Once you book your time slot, we email you a beautifully designed PDF guide with stories, tips and Google Maps links. You simply show the guide at each stop, pay for whatever you want to try, and follow the route when you’re ready. There is no guide and no fixed pace — just you, great food and De Pijp’s vibrant atmosphere.
Food is not included. The City Card gives you free access to the PDF guide, but you pay the vendors directly for anything you decide to eat. Most people spend around 20–25 euros per person, depending on their appetite. The best part is that you choose exactly what you want. Share portions, double up on favourites or keep it light — it’s ultimate freedom.
No, this tour does not include a live guide. Your PDF guide is your storyteller, navigator and local insider. If you prefer walking with a guide who handles ordering and storytelling for you, a guided food tour might be a better fit. But if you enjoy exploring independently, this self-guided version is perfect.
Any time between 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM. This time window ensures all vendors are open and gives you enough time to enjoy every stop before the last one closes.
Yes, you’ll need mobile data to open Google Maps links and read the stories in your PDF guide.
Yes, you can. It is a self-guided tour, so you are free to divide it as you wish. However, some days show as unavailable because a few key vendors are closed. On those days you can still visit the market and about 60% of the stalls will be open, but not the full recommended route. For that reason, please always check the availability calendar before planning your visit.
If you are vegetarian, this tour works well — about six out of eight stops have vegetarian options. If you are vegan or gluten-free, this tour is probably not the best fit. Traditional Amsterdam street food still relies heavily on butter, eggs and wheat. We want you to have the best experience, and this route simply isn’t designed for those dietary needs yet.
No, you don’t need to be an experienced traveller. You do need to be open to taking charge of your own experience. That means reading the PDF guide carefully, following the route via Google Maps, ordering your own food and interacting with vendors. With a guided food tour, the guide would normally handle all of this for you. Here, you do it yourself — and that’s part of the fun. If you’re curious, open-minded and comfortable making small decisions, you’ll be well prepared.
Usually between 1.5 and 2 hours, depending on how long you linger, eat and explore. Walking time is only 15–20 minutes in total, since all stops are close together.
The tour takes place mainly in De Pijp and on the Albert Cuyp Market, where most of the food stops are located. We don’t reveal every vendor in advance, but you can expect a mix of Dutch classics and international street food such as a croquette, herring, kibbeling, a Surinamese tasting bowl, a Mediterranean sandwich, poffertjes, a famous stroopwafel, Osaka-style takoyaki and Dutch fries. Some stands are very popular, so expect short queues — they are worth it.
Groups of 1–8 people work best. Larger groups are welcome but may experience longer waiting times because our partners are mostly small, family-run stalls.
Of course you can research everything yourself. Amsterdam is full of lists, blogs and TikTok recommendations. The question is how much time you want to invest and how accurate that information really is.
We’ve done all the work for you — as locals who actually eat in these places. We skip the overhyped TikTok trends and focus only on authentic, family-run businesses that Amsterdammers love and trust. We personally interviewed each vendor, so the PDF includes background stories about the food, the people and the neighbourhood that you won’t find online.
You also get exclusive perks: some vendors offer smaller tasting portions you normally wouldn’t be able to order, and others offer small discounts when you show the PDF. So you get insider knowledge, real local flavours, curated quality and a smoother, more meaningful experience than you’d likely find on your own.
No problem. The stops are close together and the food tastes just as good under an umbrella. Rain is pretty much part of the Amsterdam experience.
Feel free to email us at hello@whoisamsterdam.com. We’re happy to help you plan your delicious day in De Pijp.