Amsterdam Food Tour

Itinerary
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Stop At: 't Lievertje Bloemisten, Spui 7, 1012 XG Amsterdam, Netherlands

The meeting point for this tour is next to a small statue of a boy, aptly named “het Lieverdje,” or “the little Sweetheart.” It was installed in 1960 as an ode to the street urchins of Amsterdam, always mischievous, but with a heart of gold. You will hear about how this little statue became the centre point of subversive happenings in the 1960s and 70s.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Spui, Amsterdam The Netherlands

We’ll make our way across the Spui for our first tasting. Meaning sluice in Dutch, originally there was a sluice here. In 1867 it was filled up and turned into a square. The Spui is jampacked with history. It’s also the location of one of Amsterdam’s oldest bars: café Hoppe, dating from 1670, and traditionally the favourite hang out of journalists and writers.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Begijnhof, Gedempte Begijnensloot, 1012 RM Amsterdam The Netherlands

On the Spui, behind a big wooden door, you will find a hidden treasure: the Begijnhof. It’s the oldest ‘hofje’ of Amsterdam and was built in the 1300’s. You’ll hear a bit about it’s history, and if you want to know more you can visit during daytime.

Voetboogstraat: This street is named after a type of crossbow, because in the 15th century the shooting range of the crossbow archer’s guild was situated here. These days it’s a lively entertainment area with lots of bars and restaurants, especially popular amongst students. We will take you to Amsterdam’s most famous Flemish French fry shop that’s been here since 1957. Be prepared for a wait, as the line often stretches all the way around the corner.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Magna Plaza, Spuistraat 168, 1012 VT Amsterdam The Netherlands

We’ll be having a herring next to this exuberantly decorated building, originally built in the 1890s as the Main Post Office. Nowadays it is a shopping centre with a newly opened food department. Worth checking out if you’re looking to continue your food tasting feast!

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Royal Palace Amsterdam, Dam, 1012 RJ Amsterdam The Netherlands

While enjoying a herring you’ll be looking out at the Royal Palace, originally built as a town hall in 1648 and eventually given to the freshly appointed King Willem I in 1813. It is used by the king for entertaining and official functions during state visits and other official receptions. It is also open for visitors.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Amsterdam Museum, Kalverstraat 92, 1012 PH Amsterdam The Netherlands

On your way to taste some more Dutch street food, you will traverse the grounds of the Amsterdam Museum. Originally this was the site of one of the 21 monasteries you could find in 15th century Amsterdam. The museum is well worth visiting to learn more about the history of Amsterdam.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Wynand Fockink, Pijlsteeg 31, 1012 HH Amsterdam The Netherlands

This tour will end with a delicious liqueur or brandy from the immensely popular Wijnand Fockinck. There has been a distillery and bar on this site since 1670, and they still produce an incredible range of jenevers, fruity brandy wines, and refined liqueurs with illustrious names like “Walk in the forest.” Slurp a few glasses from the bar in traditional Dutch manner, or buy a bottle to take home with you!

Duration: 20 minutes