10 Tastes of Utrecht: Food Tour with Full Lunch and 2 Drinks

5.0 (29 reviews) 3–4 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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10 Tastes of Utrecht: Food Tour with Full Lunch and 2 Drinks — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Utrecht food next to the water — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Twenty-five minutes from Amsterdam sits the city the tour buses skip. Come hungry.

Utrecht is older than Amsterdam and the locals like it quieter. This is a small-group food walk led by a local guide who knows the people behind the food.

A full Dutch lunch, not a handful of snacks. You eat as you go and leave full. Award-winning fried fish and the herring story behind Dutch wealth. A sandwich locals have queued for decades. Real Dutch cheese. A dark chocolate shaped like the tower you just stood under. Beer in a centuries-old hidden church. Fresh Dutch falafel in one of Europe's most vegan-friendly cities. Vegetarian and vegan guests welcome.

Between bites come the stories: the only Dutch pope, a church disguised as a mansion, a church that is now a hotel.

Easy pace, a 1.5 mile stroll, not a route march. Small groups, twelve at most. Two drinks included. Real bites, real stories, real Utrecht.

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At a glance

Duration: 3–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Adam & Eve Amsterdam Food Tours

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private guide: Enjoy the undivided attention of your Utrecht guide.
Included: Insightful commentary on Utrecht's culinary scene and historical landmarks.
Included: Full Dutch meal with 2 drinks included

Not included

Not included: Gratuity - Tips are possible by cash or paypal.

Itinerary

Stop 1

10 min Admission included

Upon arriving at Utrecht Central Station, you'll meet your knowledgeable guide who will assist in crafting a tailored itinerary based on your interests and preferences. Together, you'll map out the tour route customizing to your wishes!
Dom Tower

20 min Admission included

See the iconic Dom Tower, the tallest church tower in the Netherlands. Learn about the rich history of Domplein, which has been a central gathering place in Utrecht for over a millennium.
Cheese & More by Henri Willig Vismarkt Utrecht

20 min Admission included

On a pretty market square near the Dom you taste real Dutch cheese, from young and creamy to deep aged, with the family story behind it and a tip on which one to take home. Less souvenir, more the good stuff locals actually buy.
Utrecht

one hour

Step back in time and explore the captivating Old Town of Utrecht, with history dating back to the Roman era! Let us customize the tour to your preferences while sharing fascinating facts and stories about the city's heritage, spanning over 2,000 years of history.
Oudegracht

20 min Admission included

On the prettiest stretch of the canal you taste a sandwich that locals have lined up for over forty years. An only-in-Utrecht legend, simple and perfect, with a story behind it that says everything about this city. One bite and you understand the queue.
Stop 6

30 min

Step inside a beer cafe hidden in a centuries-old secret church and taste local Dutch beer with a warm classic bar bite. One of the most surprising rooms in the city, and a story about how Utrecht hid things in plain sight.
Stop 7

20 min Admission included

Fresh Dutch falafel, scooped and fried to order, in one of the most vegan-friendly cities in Europe. Hear why this city does it so well.
Stop 8

20 min Admission included

Finish on something sweet at a family bakery: a dark chocolate shaped like the Dom Tower and a slice of proper Dutch apple cake. An only-in-Utrecht treat you cannot get anywhere else.
Vredenburg Markt

20 min Admission included

On the market you taste fresh fried fish from a stall that has won national prizes, and herring the old Dutch way, the fish that funded a golden age.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet me next to the Dom Tower (biggest tower you can't mis it) at what the locals call: 'Mien with her ice cream cone', the big stone statue of the woman holding a torch right on the square between the tower and the church. 10 min walk from the Station, ask any person where is the Dom.

End point

We end the tour about 10 minutes walking from the start location and about 10 min walking from the station. The guide is happy to help you call an uber or find your way home.

Pickup points

Crowne Plaza Utrecht - Central Station By IHG
Havaa Apartments
NH Centre Utrecht
Bunk Utrecht
Inntel Hotels Utrecht Centre
The Nox
Park Plaza Utrecht
The Hunfeld
Mother Goose Hotel
Conscious Hotel Oudegracht

and 8 more pickup points

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is an easy walk of about 1.5 miles over 3.5 to 4 hours, mostly flat with some cobblestones. Private groups can be adapted for guests with limited mobility, just let us know at booking and we will find a solution. Every tour is tailored to the group's pace and interests.
Every tour is a unique adventure, carefully tailored to match the group's interests and schedule. Duration can vary, adapting to the pace and preferences of the group for an optimal experience.
We offer vegetarian and pescetarian alternatives, ensuring everyone's dietary needs are met. Gluten-free options are also available at most stops. To accommodate special requirements, please inform us at the time of booking, and kindly remind your guide during the tour.

Options

Private Utrecht Food Walking Tour with 8 Tastings
Upgrade: Pickup in Amsterdam

Taxi instead of Train?: We can also arrange a taxi pickup from hotel for a slight additional charge, simply book this option and message us.

Duration: 1 hour: No suprises! Let your local guide pick you up at Amsterdam Central and take you on a comfy train ride to Utrecht.

We start in Amsterdam: Important: Please re-confirm your cellphone number with country code so we can communicate with you.

Train ride from Amserdam: We pick you up at Amsterdam station and take you to Utrecht

Meeting point: VVVTourist Info: The VVV tourist information office, also known as the I Amsterdam Visitor Centre, right in front CS Stationsplein 10, 1012 AB