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Host: Shaun

Amsterdam, Netherlands

USD
$85-$95 per person

Authentic Amsterdam Small-Group Walking Food Tour: De Pijp & Albert Cuyp Market

Host offerings
  • Cooking studio
  • Professional cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food Tour

Meet Shaun

Shaun is a local Amsterdam food tour guide with a deep passion for Dutch cuisine, history, and cultural storytelling. He believes the best way to experience Amsterdam is through its food, where history, tradition, and everyday life come together. On his Amsterdam walking food tour, Shaun creates a “walking dinner table” experience, guiding guests through historic neighborhoods while tasting classic Dutch dishes at carefully chosen local eateries. Amsterdam is home to more than 100 nationalities, and Shaun brings this multicultural influence to life by explaining how global flavors shaped the city’s culinary identity. Each stop on the tour features trusted local institutions Shaun personally frequents, paired with stories about the origins of the dishes and their place in Dutch food culture. This immersive Amsterdam food tour is ideal for travelers looking for an authentic, history-rich, and delicious way to explore the city on foot.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Food Tour: (2-6 guests) Taste Amsterdam the way locals do on this 1.5-hour small-group walking food tour through De Pijp and the famous Albert Cuyp Market. Join Shaun, a local food and history expert, and a maximum of just six guests as you discover five carefully selected food stops, from traditional Dutch specialties to the Indonesian and Surinamese flavors that have shaped Amsterdam's vibrant food culture.

Begin your tour with a coffee before visiting a neighborhood fishmonger to sample two Dutch favorites: kibbeling, crispy fried cod served with dipping sauces, and haring, traditional Dutch herring served with onions and pickles. Next, visit a family-run Indonesian-Surinamese shop to taste flavorful curries, vegetables, and savory Surinamese snacks such as bara or pastei. Continue to a local café for freshly grilled Dutch cheese toasties, known as tosti, with fillings ranging from classic cheese to ham or chorizo.

Satisfy your sweet tooth at Albert Cuyp Market with poffertjes, fluffy mini Dutch pancakes, before finishing with two beloved Dutch snacks: kroketten, crispy croquettes filled with savory beef ragout, and kaassoufflés, golden fried pastries filled with melted cheese.

Between bites, Shaun shares the stories behind what you're tasting, from Dutch food traditions and the neighborhood's history to the Indonesian and Surinamese influences that have shaped how Amsterdam eats. Discover family-run spots you might otherwise walk straight past and experience the city through a local's eyes.

Perfect for couples, families, friends, and solo travelers, this intimate Amsterdam food tour offers a relaxed and authentic introduction to the city's culinary culture, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions and connect with your local guide. After the tour, Shaun shares his favorite local recommendations, from jazz clubs and cozy bars to family-friendly restaurants, so you can continue exploring Amsterdam like a local.

Dietary requirements: Vegetarian options may be available with advance notice. Because tastings are prepared by independent food vendors, a fully gluten-free experience cannot be guaranteed for guests with severe allergies.

Notes: Shaun hosts tours exclusively on Saturdays, sharing his passion for Amsterdam’s food and culture alongside his full-time career.

Languages spoken: English, Dutch

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Stop 1 – Volendammer Vishandel J. | Taste two classic Dutch seafood specialties: crispy kibbeling (fried cod) served with dipping sauces and traditional Dutch herring with onions and pickles.
  • Stop 2 – Tjin’s Toko | Discover Amsterdam’s Indonesian and Surinamese influences with flavorful curries, vegetable dishes, and traditional Surinamese snacks such as mini bara or pastei.
  • Stop 3 – Greg Monsieur | Enjoy freshly grilled Dutch cheese toasties (tosti), with fillings ranging from classic melted cheese to ham, chorizo, or spiced chicken.
  • Stop 4 – Poffertjes Albert Cuyp | Savor fluffy poffertjes, traditional bite-sized Dutch pancakes, a beloved sweet treat at Amsterdam’s famous Albert Cuyp Market. Enjoy a refreshing drink alongside your pancakes.
  • Stop 5 – FEBO Van Woustraat | Experience Amsterdam’s iconic Dutch automat and taste two local favorites: crispy beef kroketten (croquettes) and kaassoufflés (fried pastries filled with melted cheese).

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Shaun

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Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Food Tour
 Not offered $95 $85
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Food Tour
 Not offered $95 $85
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Food Tour
 10:00am-12:00pm 3:00pm-5:00pm

Meet Shaun

Shaun is a local Amsterdam food tour guide with a deep passion for Dutch cuisine, history, and cultural storytelling. He believes the best way to experience Amsterdam is through its food, where history, tradition, and everyday life come together. On his Amsterdam walking food tour, Shaun creates a “walking dinner table” experience, guiding guests through historic neighborhoods while tasting classic Dutch dishes at carefully chosen local eateries. Amsterdam is home to more than 100 nationalities, and Shaun brings this multicultural influence to life by explaining how global flavors shaped the city’s culinary identity. Each stop on the tour features trusted local institutions Shaun personally frequents, paired with stories about the origins of the dishes and their place in Dutch food culture. This immersive Amsterdam food tour is ideal for travelers looking for an authentic, history-rich, and delicious way to explore the city on foot.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Food Tour: (2-6 guests) Taste Amsterdam the way locals do on this 1.5-hour small-group walking food tour through De Pijp and the famous Albert Cuyp Market. Join Shaun, a local food and history expert, and a maximum of just six guests as you discover five carefully selected food stops, from traditional Dutch specialties to the Indonesian and Surinamese flavors that have shaped Amsterdam's vibrant food culture.

Begin your tour with a coffee before visiting a neighborhood fishmonger to sample two Dutch favorites: kibbeling, crispy fried cod served with dipping sauces, and haring, traditional Dutch herring served with onions and pickles. Next, visit a family-run Indonesian-Surinamese shop to taste flavorful curries, vegetables, and savory Surinamese snacks such as bara or pastei. Continue to a local café for freshly grilled Dutch cheese toasties, known as tosti, with fillings ranging from classic cheese to ham or chorizo.

Satisfy your sweet tooth at Albert Cuyp Market with poffertjes, fluffy mini Dutch pancakes, before finishing with two beloved Dutch snacks: kroketten, crispy croquettes filled with savory beef ragout, and kaassoufflés, golden fried pastries filled with melted cheese.

Between bites, Shaun shares the stories behind what you're tasting, from Dutch food traditions and the neighborhood's history to the Indonesian and Surinamese influences that have shaped how Amsterdam eats. Discover family-run spots you might otherwise walk straight past and experience the city through a local's eyes.

Perfect for couples, families, friends, and solo travelers, this intimate Amsterdam food tour offers a relaxed and authentic introduction to the city's culinary culture, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions and connect with your local guide. After the tour, Shaun shares his favorite local recommendations, from jazz clubs and cozy bars to family-friendly restaurants, so you can continue exploring Amsterdam like a local.

Dietary requirements: Vegetarian options may be available with advance notice. Because tastings are prepared by independent food vendors, a fully gluten-free experience cannot be guaranteed for guests with severe allergies.

Notes: Shaun hosts tours exclusively on Saturdays, sharing his passion for Amsterdam’s food and culture alongside his full-time career.

Languages spoken: English, Dutch

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Stop 1 – Volendammer Vishandel J. | Taste two classic Dutch seafood specialties: crispy kibbeling (fried cod) served with dipping sauces and traditional Dutch herring with onions and pickles.
  • Stop 2 – Tjin’s Toko | Discover Amsterdam’s Indonesian and Surinamese influences with flavorful curries, vegetable dishes, and traditional Surinamese snacks such as mini bara or pastei.
  • Stop 3 – Greg Monsieur | Enjoy freshly grilled Dutch cheese toasties (tosti), with fillings ranging from classic melted cheese to ham, chorizo, or spiced chicken.
  • Stop 4 – Poffertjes Albert Cuyp | Savor fluffy poffertjes, traditional bite-sized Dutch pancakes, a beloved sweet treat at Amsterdam’s famous Albert Cuyp Market. Enjoy a refreshing drink alongside your pancakes.
  • Stop 5 – FEBO Van Woustraat | Experience Amsterdam’s iconic Dutch automat and taste two local favorites: crispy beef kroketten (croquettes) and kaassoufflés (fried pastries filled with melted cheese).

Traveler reviews

This is a new host who does not yet have any reviews. You can see reviews of our other Amsterdam Traveling Spoon experiences on TripAdvisor:
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Food Tour
 Not offered $95 $85
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Food Tour
 Not offered $95 $85
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Food Tour
 10:00am-12:00pm 3:00pm-5:00pm
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