Alkmaar Food and Walking Tour What the Dutch Really Eat

5.0(1)2 h 45 minFree cancellationBy Adopted Dutchie

About this activity

Think Dutch food begins and ends with stroopwafels? Think again. Become an Adopted Dutchie for the day and discover what the Dutch really eat on a small-group food and walking tour through the historic city of Alkmaar. From chocolate sprinkles for breakfast to beloved favourites like cheese, kibbeling and fries, taste the everyday foods Dutch families grow up with and discover the traditions behind every bite. Between tastings, I'll share the personal stories and cultural quirks that made me fall in love with Dutch life. Discover why Alkmaar is so much more than its famous Cheese Market. Wander along picturesque canals, cross charming bridges and explore everything from its iconic windmill and historic fish market to the hidden details many visitors simply overlook. Leave feeling less like a visitor and more like an Adopted Dutchie.

• Have fun across six unique tasting stations: Bread & Spread, Cheese Please, Mayo Mayhem, Cod Almighty, Snack Attack and Sweet Surrender.

What's included

✓Small-group tour (max. 8 guests) for a more personal experience
✓Discover when, why and how the Dutch eat, and the history behind every bite
✓Explore Alkmaar, the famous cheese city, through personal stories, family traditions and culture
✓Taste the kroket, the bitterbal's bigger cousin, and Grandma's favourite speculaas
✓Enjoy six authentic Dutch tastings featuring the foods Dutch people really grow up eating—from iconic favourites to hidden local gems you've probably never heard of!
✓Insider tips on the best places to eat, drink and explore after your tour
✓Meet your friendly English-speaking guide, an Adopted Dutchie by marriage

Not included

✕We strongly recommend bringing your own bottle of water to stay hydrated and refresh your palate between tastings. Complimentary bottled water is not provided.
✕Optional Herring (paid directly to fishmonger)

Meeting and pickup

Look for a guide waving a Dutch flag!

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not suitable for vegans
Not suitable for guests with coeliac disease.
May not be suitable for guests with severe food allergies due to cross-contamination.
Vegetarian options available with advance notice.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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