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Amsterdam
Become Dutch: Amsterdam's Fun Food & Culture Tour
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Overview
Become Dutch in 7 Steps Amsterdam Walking Tour With Food Tastings invites travelers to dive headfirst into Dutch culture through a series of fun challenges. This isn't just a tour; it's an adventure led by a local expert, designed to immerse visitors in the heart of Amsterdam. Forget boring history lessons – get ready for laughter, surprising stories, and delicious tastes that guidebooks often miss.
This unique Amsterdam adventure includes trying herring like a local, toasting jenever the Dutch way, understanding the secrets of canal houses, surviving a quirky Dutch birthday scenario, and discovering the true meaning of 'gezellig.' Along the way, you'll explore iconic Amsterdam spots like the Floating Flower Market, Amsterdam's Gay District, and the historic UNESCO Canals. See the quirky Hidden Hippie House and taste treats from Heertje Friet and Amsterdam's Oldest Bakery.
Throughout the tour, participants will enjoy 10 flavors of cheese, sample local favorites like fries, pepernoten, tompouce, and stroopwafels, and even enjoy a welcome draft beer and Jenever. With a small group size (max 15 guests), each person gets personal attention and insider tips to experience Amsterdam like a true local. The tour visits places such as Poolbar Amsterdam, Fishmonger Stop, Henri Willig Cheese Farm, and even explores a Canal House Basement. Please note that gratuities and a canal boat tour are not included, but your guide will gladly recommend one after the tour. 
Highlights
Eat Like a Local: Taste traditional Dutch foods like herring, cheese, and stroopwafels.
Fun Cultural Challenges: Participate in 7 interactive challenges that teach you about Dutch customs.
Expert Local Guide: Learn from a guide who knows Amsterdam inside and out.
Small Group Experience: Enjoy personal attention with a maximum of 15 guests.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally have a wonderful time on the tour, enjoying the combination of cultural insights, delicious food, and personal attention from the guide. Some minor suggestions were made regarding seating and tour length.
Customers loved learning about Dutch culture in a fun and interactive way.
Many enjoyed the food tastings, especially the herring and cheese.
Travelers appreciated the guide's knowledge and engaging storytelling.
The small group size allowed for a personalized experience.
Some felt that the tour could have been slightly longer.
A few wished for more seating options during the food tastings.
The Journey
Poolbar Amsterdam
Experience a traditional Dutch 'borrel' at a cozy local café. Indulge in local draft beer, jenever (Dutch juniper spirit), and freshly made bitterballen. Immerse yourself in Dutch culture, learn local words, and play 'sjoelen' in this welcoming introduction to Amsterdam's social scene.
Fishmonger Stop
Delve into Amsterdam's maritime history at a family-run fish shop. Savor Hollandse Nieuwe, the raw herring that fueled the Dutch trade empire. Learn the proper technique for eating it like a local, head tilted back with onions, and discover the surprising history behind this iconic delicacy.
Henri Willig Cheese Farm
Journey into the heart of Dutch cheese-making at Henri Willig. Discover the process from cow to cellar, blind-taste 10 different cheeses, and try to identify their unique flavors. Test your knowledge and pronunciation of 'Gouda,' becoming a true Dutch cheese connoisseur.
Floating Flower Market
Wander through the world's only floating flower market, a vibrant spectacle of color and fragrance. Discover how tulips sparked the world's first financial bubble and learn why the Dutch still celebrate flowers as a symbol of global trade, wealth, and identity. Uncover the myths and realities of tulip commerce in Amsterdam.
Canal House Basement
Step into a cozy, cinnamon-scented basement and immerse yourself in the Dutch legend of Sinterklaas. Discover the poems, songs, and cookie-throwing traditions associated with this beloved figure. Learn how Sinterklaas differs from Santa and why he still arrives by steamboat. Experience the magic of a Dutch holiday tradition.
Amsterdam's Gay District
Stroll through the historic heart of Amsterdam's LGBTQ+ scene, a testament to the city's progressive spirit. Hear how quiet progress led to the world's first legal same-sex marriage in 2001. Explore how the Dutch blend activism with pragmatism, and witness how this neighborhood became a symbol of inclusion and acceptance.
Outside Dampkring Coffeeshop
Stand outside the legendary Dampkring coffeeshop, frequented by Brad Pitt, George Clooney, and Matt Damon, and explore 'gedogen,' the Dutch policy of tolerating what technically isn't legal. Learn how the Dutch manage contradictions with calm and common sense, uncovering the complexities of Amsterdam's unique social landscape. Note: This tour does NOT include cannabis use.
UNESCO Canals
Pause along Amsterdam's iconic 17th-century canals, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and discover how water shaped the city's wealth, identity, and chaos. Participate in a playful quiz about the city's waterways, testing your knowledge of Amsterdam's quirks and anecdotes while enjoying the picturesque views.
Hidden Hippie House
Slip into a tiny alley and discover the last real hippie house of Amsterdam, a living relic of the city's free-spirited past. Covered in plants, murals, and peace signs, this hidden gem offers a glimpse into Amsterdam's squatter movement and counter-cultural history.
Heertje Friet
Indulge in the crunchiest, golden fries in Amsterdam at Heertje Friet, a boutique fry shop that takes its potatoes seriously. Learn why fries are a Dutch obsession and why they are traditionally drowned in mayonnaise. Sample funky sauces and discover which topping pairs best with your inner Dutch self, embracing Amsterdam's unique culinary culture.
Amsterdam's Oldest Bakery
End your adventure on a sweet note at Amsterdam’s oldest bakery. Watch how traditional stroopwafels—thin waffle cookies filled with warm syrup—are made the old-fashioned way. Learn the proper way to eat them (hint: it involves your coffee cup), and savor one fresh off the iron. Enjoy this classic Dutch treat and cherish the memory of your adventure.
Know Before You Go
This Amsterdam walking tour includes a cheese tasting with 10 flavors and several samples of food throughout the tour, including herring, fries, pepernoten, tompouce, and stroopwafels. A welcome draft beer and local spirit Jenever are also included. Gratuities for the guide are not included and are appreciated in cash, Venmo, or PayPal. A canal boat tour is also not included, but your guide can provide recommendations. This tour involves walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended. Participants will meet their guide at a central Amsterdam location, and the tour concludes in a convenient spot for further exploration.
Hot Tip
Many recommend arriving a bit early to the meeting point to grab a coffee and get to know your fellow tour-goers. Also, be prepared to try new things – even if you're unsure about herring, give it a try! You might be surprised.
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