So there we were, in Amsterdam chatting with other folks from the hotel. They spoke about food tour and we've done them before as well so we decide to delve in. After a bunch of research we decide on hungry birds, and it was a good decision. Our guide for the tour was Anne, as you proved to be a little ball of positive energy that was totally appreciated. She handled controversial issues well, and introduced us to many of the tastes of the market. We tasted everything from fresh Herring to smoke deal to sought after, cookies and we seem to have a back door, no line access to everything. If you'd like to stop reading now is a good point but know that we are big fans of Angry Birds We met at the designated location, introduced ourselves to the other people on the tour and then Anne showed up. She arrived bearing cookies, and my wife and I had actively sought out these cookies just the day before as we had seen them on Instagram. We waited for 15 minutes in line to buy our Van Stapele cookies and here she was showing up with a fresh batch to share with us to get the party started. It was a great start. We then moved onto multiple quality tastes. My wife, ever the brave soul, volunteered to taste the whole fresh Herring that was offered to her, served in the traditional fashion of the seasonal run of the fresh Herring. So it arrived on a plate with onions and pickles, and Leah was taught how to hold the Herring by picking it up from its tail, adding the onions and the pickles and then taking a bite. Mind you the fish had been deboned and cleaned, but it looked every bit of a fish without the head. I volunteered to try a couple of bites as well and enjoyed it. This was at the Volendammer Vishandel, and there was no doubt about the fish being fresh as the place was very busy I don't want to go on and on and ruin your trip to the food tour and so I'll stop here but the combination of the energetic tour guide and the unique stories told made it a very quick four hour tour that I would encourage my friends to take. read more

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We loved this tour. It was so informative and so much fun. Anne was so wonderful and so much fun. You wont be disappointed. read more

Hungry Birds - This was our group at the last spot. - Food Tours Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

What better way to see a country than by sampling street food with a local? We thoroughly enjoyed the Hungry Birds food tour and are thankful it is a walking tour. Ilse took our small group of five to try local favorites stroopwaffel, a huge sampling of freshly made black licorice, poffertjes (delightful little pancakes) and herring. We aren't raw fish fans, but we tried the herring and can honestly say it was creamy and fresh. Will I seek it out again? Nope, but hey we were brave for a day. The tour is representative of the many cultures here so our tastings included Surminese bom (ground meat with citrus and spices) sandwiches, Indonesian coconut infused rice with ground chicken and Japanese chicken katsu sandwiches. read more

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Our food tour with Anne was so much fun! My husband and I chose to the original street food tour which lasts about 4-5 hours and is 110 euros per person. Come hungry and ready to walk because it is so much food but it was so delicious (minus the herring). I highly recommend going on a food tour with Hungry Birds. read more

This is an amazing tour , especially with Charmaine, one you can't miss!! She has so much knowledge about the food and country!! We ate and ate and drank our way through Amsterdam!! So many delicious dishes to try!! You will not go away hungry or leave the tour without feeling that you experienced the true Netherlands!! read more

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What an excellent food tour. Anne was a fantastic guide and really helped showcase some of Amsterdam's best! Loved all the stops and background on each of the locations. Would highly recommend this tour group to anyone who wants a dose of history, lots of delicious eats, and fun social time with other visitors. We were PLENTY full by the end of it too! read more

I've done a bunch of food tours. Taipei, Munich, Toronto, Porto, Palma, Helsinki and more. The Hungry Birds tour ranks right up at the top as one of the best and most enjoyable tours I've done. Five stars! A dozen food stops across Amsterdam where we had herring, pom sandwiches, a Febo croquette, proffertjes, cookies, spicy tuna, genever, beer and just wow, wow, wow. Esther took care of us for more than four hours, meeting up and starting on time and touring our way around De Albert Cuypmarkt, brown cafes, bakeries, tokos and more. Well paced with food stops, cultural stops and rest breaks. She clearly loves her city and loves showing it off to visitors. It was a fabulous time that my friend and I thoroughly enjoyed. Tips: - Wear comfy shoes. The walk goes at a good pace and distance (but frequent breaks). - If it looks like it might rain, bring an umbrella. The tour goes on. - Bring a small backpack or bag as you might want to purchase something here or there. - Charge your phone/camera. - BE HUNGRY. There will be a TON of food. Most important? Have an open mind. Yes, there's some interesting stuff here. Try it, try it, try it! Some of these foods are only here in Amsterdam and isn't that why you're on a food tour? [Review 12094 overall, 1877 of 2019.] read more

Hungry Birds - A collage of foods from the food tour - Food Tours Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Amazing introduction to Dutch, Indonesian and Surinamese food! My boyfriend is Dutch and we went on this tour to introduce me to Dutch food. Our guide Esther-Hanna took us to a bunch of different places around De Pijp to eat the food and see the neighborhood. She has connections with all the businesses so we never had to wait in line. We definitely got our money's worth with the tour (not only of the food, but also the neighborhood and its history) and the food (we ate SOOO much; do not eat breakfast before going on this tour). We loved it and we'll recommend this tour to everyone we know when they visit Amsterdam! read more

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Today I had the "treat" of an eating tour with Rachael of Hungry Bird! Do not miss the fabulous fun time to learn about local restaurants and have very, very generous samplings of the foods of Amsterdam with a few drink specialties mixed in. Go with a hungry stomach because there is much delicious fare to sample! The groups are small... mine only had 9 since I was the odd 1 but no fear alone or with a group or a couple Rachael will take time to explain everything and answer all questions... and suggest any number of restaurants to go to while in Amsterdam... like the city... warm, welcoming, joyous! Enjoy as I did from start to finish!! read more

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The Hungry Birds tour is 1) not about traditional Dutch food, but about the best street food in Amsterdam, from all over the world 2) for tourists and foodies living in Amsterdam First of all, Zosia our friendly tour guide wisely provided us each with a bottle of water. Then we did a small introduction round to break the ice. Since we were a group of expats already living in Amsterdam, we skipped Febo and friets. Instead, we got to try amongst others: super tasty indonesian food bits, the most amazing savoury pies, de lekkerste vers bereide stroopwafel van de stad (of heel Nederland - according to Zosia), mouth-watering japanese pancake and dé uber-chocolate-cookie. The food stops were spiced up with amusing stories around the respective cuisine or the shop/stall owner(s). If you're into food and into Amsterdam but not a local, then this tour is a must! read more

Hungry Birds - Look for this traditional Stroopwafel stall when you visit the Albert Cuyp market - Food Tours Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Alerting all foodies!!! Come one come all!! I cannot recommend this tour enough!!! Our guide Rachel (also on the thirsty bird tour!) was an amazing resource of information and energy! It literally felt like meeting up with a group of local friends and letting them take you around to their personal favorite places as a local! Step by step we learned and experienced more of the Dutch food scene. Very different from the more common Belgian food scene! Every location was within steps of each other and we were pretty full halfway through so make sure you come hungry and armed with a water bottle (can also buy on the way) and comfy walking shoes! And the best part is at the end of the amazing tour, they break out a map and we can ask them any question from restaurants to sites and they are the perfect open book to the city as a local!! Loved this tour and so glad I made it out first full day in Amsterdam! If you are on the fence about it, book it if... 1. You love food and new experiences 2. You have an open mind 3. You don't mind strolling through fabulous places for a few hours 4. You don't know REAL Dutch food! Book it! You are welcome. read more

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I just took my sister on the same tour almost 5 yrs later. We had Charmaine who was so lovely and entertaining. The value and experience has not diminished, my sister loved it!. This is a MUST for any trip to Amsterdam. read more

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As they say on their website, "Oh my foodness! Where do we even start?". This was easily the best part of our Amsterdam trip (and maybe the best part of our wider Europe trip). Esther-Hanna graciously accepted our very last-minute request for a private breakfast walking tour and we had a blast eating, talking and learning. We stopped at several awesome locations serving a variety of local Dutch breakfast items, including: - A wonderful bakery for some bread, cheese, cookies and hot cocoa. - A trendy coffee spot. - A bustling outdoor market. - A cute little coffee shop for local macaroons. - A cozy tea and yogurt shop. Every stop was not only delicious but everywhere we went the staff was so welcoming and friendly, we felt right at home. In between stops, Esther-Hanna taught us more about Dutch history and culture than I would have ever had the discipline to learn on my own. She is incredibly knowledgeable about her culture and speaks absolutely perfect English. I can't wait to come back to Amsterdam and try one of the other tours Hungry Birds offers, including the bicycle tour! read more

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We had a great first day in Amsterdam on our food tour with Zosia! She was a wonderful host. I especially liked that the places that we went to were smaller more established places. Deeeelicious! read more

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We took this food tour with Charmaine yesterday. She was an excellent guide, sweet, friendly, funny and knowledgeable and mixed it up with really interesting restaurants for different foods. We all loved the places and foods she picked but also loved the stories behind the businesses, making the experience even nicer and personal. She is clearly tied to this community and very passionate about what she does. Big 5 stars for Hungry Birds and Charmaine! read more

This was an amazing tour that introduced me to more of the Dutch culture and food. Our guide, Esther, was very knowledgeable and pleasant. She met the group at an agreed upon location and brought us all some bottled water, how thoughtful! The tour lasted about 4 hrs and we covered a little over 2 kilometers at an easy pace. Altogether we made about 10 stops to outstanding eateries that I would have never discovered on my own. The highlight was the cheese stop and it was so worth it, that several people wanted more. It's definitely good value for the money and a must do for anyone visiting Amsterdam. read more

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We had a great time on our tour with Charmaine. It was a rainy morning off and on and she worked very hard to make sure we stayed dry and still got to all of our eating spots. The food we had at every stop was delicious. It was an added bonus to be able to walk through the huge market that is in the neighborhood (De Pijp). read more

So far this has been my favourite experience in Amsterdam. I went on the Market birds tour with Esther, who showed us that Amsterdam is really just a big village. We saw everything from hidden local gems (like a mini Indonesian restaurant in the back of an antiques shop) to a Dutch fast food chain still run by the families that started it three generations ago. Alongside all the delicious food (even the herring was good) Esther spun stories about the history of the area, the people and of course the food. Warning: by the time the tour finishes you'll want to live here. read more

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Best Food Tour you will ever take. Our guide Anne was fantastic, very knowledgeable, passionate and friendly. Anne spent the time to explain the food and history. We had so many tastes our group was full about three quarters through the tour. However, we made room and kept going and tasting!! If in Amsterdam, make sure you take the time to book this tour, you will be very happy you did. read more

What an amazing way to see Amsterdam. This was a 4 hour tour that was much more eating than walking. But WOW!!! is all I can say. We met at a McDonalds. While this sounds scary, we didn't eat there. From here we tried a place that I would probably have walked by. It sells fried croquet. But it is not what you think. The food is fresh and from all local sources. It was delightful. Next it was off to a stop around the corner for some yogurt. Then down the block for a sandwich with a Suriname twist. The flavors were out of this world. Then across the street for some satay. Then we got a short walk through the Albert Street Market. One stop was better the next. The most surprising had to be the herring. While in the States, the herring we get here is very fishy, the herring in Amsterdam, had no fishy smell or taste. It was actually creamy. The rest of the stops were even better. It is hard to describe all of what we had. I would recommend this to every and any one I can. At each stop, if we wanted anything more our guide would get us anything more that we wanted. http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g188590-d4480916-r283241144-Hungry_Birds_Private_Amsterdam_Street_Food_Tours-Amsterdam_North_Holland_Provinc.html# read more

Went on a tour with Hungry Birds after seeing great reviews on Yelp as well as it being recommended by two friends who went on tours on separate occasions. When booking online, you get to choose from a few different your options. Upon choosing, you are asked about dietary restrictions/allergies (which they do their best to accommodate). We ended up choosing the daytime food tour on a Wednesday in early May. Our "momma bird", Rachael, was full of energy and positivity, which made everyone else in the group even more happy to be there. She gave a brief overview of what to expect, we did a quick ice breaker, and before you know it we were at the first food stop. Without giving much away, we sampled foods from family restaurants, locally run businesses, as well as establishments that you would think have nothing special about them but you end up learning why they are so special. And as a bonus, Rachael made notes for each of us for things we liked/asked and gave us the notes at the end of the tour. The food we tried was all delicious, ranging from sweet to savory and in between. Another enjoyable reward of taking this tour is getting to meet some of the faces behind the foods you sample and hearing their stories. There was no issue with language barriers, the tour was in English and Rachael was fluent. We did walk several miles so do be prepared for the walk and the weather. Overall, a great small business and a great tour to show you the story behind many of the foods you encounter in Amsterdam. Highly recommend! read more

Thoroughly enjoyed this tour with Esther, our guide. The small group size, thoughtful itinerary and wide array of foods you'll try won't disappoint. We had sweet and savory, local and international (with a local connection), and an experience of the locals here all in one awesome walking tour. Esther knows many of the shop owners and the stories that go with each business and food. Highly recommend Hungry Birds! I went solo and had a great time meeting others also interested in food and the culture associated with food. read more

I show up with a friend on Monday. It turns out, I booked Tuesday. No problem, they made sure we were on the tour and could enjoy the food and drinks. The tour started around the Albert Cuypstraat and worked its way toward Spui. Along the way you sample local food from family owned businesses, all of it spanning the various cultures who make up The Netherlands. The guide keeps things interesting with insights into where the food comes from, how it develooed and changed over the years, and what local people think of it/do with it. I've been in Amsterdam for eight years, and I still learned a lot. Definitely recommending tour to my foodie friends who come for a visit. read more

Audrey was an amazing tour guide. Audrey went above and beyond on telling us about the food, city. Etc. If you ever book a Hungry Bird your make sure you get her... read more

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our Hungry Birds tour with guide, Zosia. She was extremely personable and knew so much about all of the places we stopped. There were only 4 people on our tour, so it made it quite personal. Most of the places we stopped were small, family owned businesses , and all had a great story behind them. It was a great way to get to know the area, and some of the local, less touristy places. Several of these places I would never have thought to stop at if we had been alone. I highly recommend booking a tour with Hungry Birds. We will be doing another one with them when we return to Amsterdam! read more

Our food tour with Hungry Birds was a memorable experience. Our guide, Anne, was great! She not only described the various foods we tried, she also explained the history of the food and the owners of the shops. We wish we had showed up to the tour more hungry, as we tasted so many wonderful foods! I cannot recommend this tour highly enough. If you are visiting Amsterdam, you must do this tour. read more

We had only a 3 1/2 day stay in Amsterdam and wanted to make the most of our time in Amsterdam. After reading such positive reviews we decided to book Hungry Birds. We had a phenomenal time. Our tour guide was Rachel. Not only was she extremely knowledgeable about Amsterdam and its culture, Rachel's outgoing personality made the tour outstanding. Rachel had a real gift for making the entire tour group feel like one happy community in an adventure together. The choices for food and drink stops couldn't have been more perfect. We would have had no idea how to find the little niches and Amsterdam specialties we tasted on our own. The food was delicious and we were introduced to many small and unique areas of town that we went back to later during our stay. I would highly recommend this tour for solo, couple, friends and group travelers. read more

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You need to do this tour if you are looking to get a feel of the city as a local. I did this tour after one of the free walking tours offered by Sandeman, which was good but I felt like I only saw one side of the city. After the Hungry Birds tour, I felt like I could definitely live and eat as a local! The tour we did was the new Hungry Birds tour (4.5 hours starting at 10:30 am, combo of both food and drink). They actually just started offering this option, and we were only the second group to have ever done the tour. We were lucky enough to have Zosia (one of the co-founders) as our tour guide. I thought it was very cool that after doing a food tour in Asia (I think it was Vitenam?) that she loved, she then brought the same idea to her home city of Amsterdam. On the tour, we stopped at about 10 local spots that were definitely not touristy spots. We go to try various street foods from different cuisines ranging from Indonesian to classic Dutch. We tried coquettes, herring, wine, cheese, and shots of liquor. It was fascinating to learn the history of the Dutch people through the food we tasted. After the tour, Zosia even gave us a map and highlighted the path we took around the city and offered other recommendations near our Airbnb. She recommended this Indonesian place for dinner, and was even kind enough to give the place a call for us to make a reservation on our behalf. This tour may seem pricey at first, but it is totally worth it! Tip: Make sure you don't eat too much beforehand (or at all). You will be eating a lot of deliciously dense food. During the tour, remember to pace yourself with the food. It's a food marathon, not a sprint! read more

If I could give more stars I would. This was an awesome food tour. We had Ester and she was great. We sampled a wide variety of foods and Ester made the tour interesting and fun. This was a great way to experience Amsterdam and enjoy a walk around the city. Highly recommended! read more

This was my first food tour abroad and I LOVED it! Our guide was so cute and sweet and provided such a cool perspective of not just the food, but the entire city of Amsterdam. I very much enjoyed her company + the others in our small group. The choice of food and restaurants is perfect - and they do all the leg work, meaning you don't have to wait in lines, pay, clean up, etc. It's such a great way to explore the city, dive into their culture and have some great cuisine. Thanks so much, Hungry Birds! I'll recommend you to everyone I know! :) read more

The success of this tour is all about the guide. Unfortunately we drew the short straw for our tour. The guide was a newer transplant to the city and seemed ill-prepared. She did have a few historical highlights which was nice but much of the tour fell flat. At one point she offered to get us bottled water as it was quite hot, but then realized she had forgotten her wallet so then solicited money from all of us for the water. Quite distasteful considering the cost of the tour. Also the route was disorganized and seemed out of order which also included lengthy waits at several places. I really wanted this to be a highlight of the trip but it truly sizzled out and we were anxious for it to be over. Sorry Hungry Birds! Can't say I recommend your tour. read more

Outstanding tour! I 100% recommend. Rachel was our guide and she was fantastic, very knowledgeable and personable. She knew everything about the food and added wonderful pieces of Dutch culture and history. Also, she was able to offer great info on other things to do in Amsterdam. The tour is about 4-5 hours long and It covers approximately 10 places. It's a mix of traditional Dutch and other ethnicities. It's a sizable amount of food, but the walking in between helps it settle and you don't get full too quickly. You get BOOZE TOO! also met some very cool people from other countries while on the tour. It was a worth every penny. read more

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All I can say is WOW! I have been on a few tours and this is the best one ever! Our guide Esther -Hanna and her intern Luna were absolutely fabulous her knowledge of the food and the history of Amsterdam were impeccable. At no time did we feel rushed or under pressure to be anywhere and being that we had an elderly couple in our group she truly showed her skills as a mother bird! If I know of anyone coming to Amsterdam I will highly recommend this tour company and if I ever come back to Amsterdam I'll take another one of the tours offered. read more

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This was one of our best parts of the trip to Amsterdam!! I was concerned at first because the hours of the tour consists of 1130 AM to 330 PM, which cuts right in the middle of the day. We almost canceled so that we could take a tour of the city since we were only in town for one full day. Fortunately we decided to go through with the tour!! First off please do not eat breakfast...you eat SOOOO much during the tour that if you want to try everything, you definitely want to come hungry! You eat within 10 minutes of the beginning of the tour after introductions. We were lucky enough to get Zosia as our tour guide as she is incredibly nice and resourceful. The tour encompassed a walk around a large part of Amsterdam which in itself is worth it for the tour. You walk by several markets and several popular spots in the city and you get an explanation of the background of many of the restaurants there!! There is a nice mix of Dutch street food (old school eating style - no true "Dutch food" like in a restaurant setting), with Indonesian mix and family style eating as a group in a little shop and eating the best food in the markets!! Its truly way better than expected!! You will not regret!! We eat all around the world and this is street food at its best and in such a comfy environment and such a great guide!! 10 stars out of 5 stars!! This is definitely one that should not be missed!! Of note we came to Amsterdam straight from Paris and this was still 4 hours of some of the best eating that we had on our entire trip, besides meeting new friends for life!! Do not think, just book it, I promise you will love it!! read more

What a great way to not only taste Amsterdam, but see it as well. We spent an afternoon with Zosia learning and eating our way around the cultural melting pot that is Amsterdam. Her passion for food is clear and is very knowledgable on her towns food scene. Come hungry, leave satisfied. Highly recommend! For full review see here: http://www.thislifeintrips.com/worldly-eats/couple-dam-hungry-birds-amsterdam-foodie-tour/ Shaun www.thislifeintrips.com read more

I don't think you will ever understand how amazing these girls are until you go on this food tour. I looked at all the review on all the websites and wondered how the heck they were getting such amazing ratings. It's because they deserve 10 out of 5 stars. For anyone who says it's not about traditional Dutch food, they've got it wrong. Traditional Dutch food is similar to Canada; it's a melting pot of cultures and people that have transformed a country into the culinary landscape it is today. Traditional herring will be on the tour (very Dutch), stroopwafels (Bless you for inventing these) and you will encounter their homemade mayo I am sure. The food tradition itself lies in the multicultural roots, not in the having of food that's stamped "Dutch". For this food writer it was was heaven on earth, learning about how the different cultures have formed the culinary scene. My two kids 9 and 11 LOVED it. There was enough food for them to eat and more. They even tried the herring. I can't rave enough about this tour. It's a MUST if you're in Amsterdam! read more

What an amazing way to see Amsterdam with a "local cousin"! We came hungry and ended stuffed from great local spots! Our "local cousin" Esther Anne was so chill and kept everyone engaged! I will definitely meet up with Hungry Birds again next time! read more

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This was a highlight of my recent trip to Amsterdam! I arranged this for my husband and a friend whom we were visiting and we all loved it. Even our friend who lives in Amsterdam agreed this tour is a must for anyone visiting. My tip would be to do this on the first day of your trip if possible because so many great spots were pointed out that I wish we had time to explore them more! We did this on our last day so I guess we'll just need to come back to explore them more :) We tasted about 13-14 things in 4 hours and everything was excellent! We were completely stuffed by the end! Our guide, Ester was fun, passionate about food (and Amsterdam) and very informative. No need to be too culinarily daring to do this- the only thing that I wasn't too excited about was the pickled herring--still a must try--everything else was interesting but tame. Really fun day walking and exploring the city through my stomach! read more

Such a delicious experience. Esther was such a laid back and down to earth guide. I did the city bird tour and the weather was very nice, perfect even. I loved we were introduced to the local spots. Amsterdam isn't known for food, but I was more than pleasantly surprised at the delights Esther introduced our group to. I especially enjoyed our meal at Klaver 4. The quiche and tomato soup were amazing! Really good cookies - never thought of putting herbs in cookies. It was very good. I will stop by on my next visit to Amsterdam. I also enjoyed learning about the traditional Dutch foods. Eating the herring was fun and new! The Happy Pig had such delicious crepes/pancakes. Surprisingly, the best experience for me was in the cheese shop. lol. We went to De mannen van kaas, that is Dutch Delicacy, in Centrum Amsterdam. After our cheese tasting, grabbed myself some Gouda w Cumin (introduced at the cheese tasting), and some Smoked Goat Cheese (absolutely delicious!). The spicy mustard was great. Esther was very open to giving suggestion for places to eat in the area should you wish to find somewhere to eat dinner- she even gave you a map and circled the location so it would be easy to find. Per her suggestion, I tried Indonesian Kitchen which led me to find The Hoxton Hotel bar which makes such great cocktails! All and all - one of the best experiences I had in Amsterdam. If you are a foodie, don't pass this up! read more

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Such a terrific food tour. It was our first time in Amsterdam and were a little overwhelmed by the number of great restaurants here. We took the tour on 08/08/2017 and couldn't have been any more pleased. Our guide Esther was knowledgeable, accommodating, kind, funny, and flexible. The tour is a great combination of good food and historical information about the restaurants as well as the city. During our tour, we sampled everything from yoghurt to sandwiches to cheese to beer. And it was all incredible. We can't recommend this group enough. If you're visiting Amsterdam, definitely sign up for this food tour! read more