The Netherlands · SHOPPING TOURS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 5 shopping tours that hold up, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the thing to know before you commit.
Taste Amsterdam street food at Albert Cuyp Market with Streat Bites, a small-group 3-hour tour with Dutch classics and great local guidance.
“Great local guide who took us to family owned and truly authentic spots to enjoy delicious tastes! She was so informative and loves sharing the local culture via food! Highly recommend her tour!”
Taste your way through De Pijp on a small-group Amsterdam food tour with Simon Meijssen pastry, Gouda, Dutch ham, stroopwafel making, and lunch.
“We did the tour of De Pijp with extended family. We hadn’t been to this area of Amsterdam before and really enjoyed exploring it on the food tour. Gerard was a fabulous guide. Very knowledgeable on the area, the food and Amsterdam history.”
Walk Amsterdam’s Red Light District with a local guide, visit Prix d’Ami, and see the smallest alley in town in 2 hours.
“Gav was brilliant….. 2 hours of continuous fun & interesting information about Amsterdam. The history, architectural surroundings, all the night life and what makes the city popular for tourists. Couldn’t fault him at all. Wish we had longer if anything.”
Watch centuries-old cheese trading at Alkmaar Kaasmarkt, then stroll the medieval center with a local guide on a small-group walk.
“From the moment we met Jennifer, we knew we were in for an incredible day in Alkmaar. Her vibrant personality and extensive knowledge made our tour unforgettable. Jennifer is not only fun and outgoing but also full of fascinating stories that kept us engaged throughout the day. When we arrived at the famous cheese market, Jennifer's connections and expertise truly shone. She knew everyone and managed to secure us VIP seats, giving us the best possible view of the market. This special touch made the experience even more memorable. Jennifer also treated us to delicious cheese samples and ensured we captured the best photos and memories from our day in…”
Alkmaar cheese market day trip from Amsterdam. Watch handclaps and cheese girls, taste Dutch cheeses, then explore city time and shop.
“La visite de la ville Gouda et de son traditionnel marché au fromage est très intéressante ! Beaucoup de lieux historiques et de commerces, fromages , gaufres à découvrir. Tout cela est fait de manière indépendante par le visiteur. On nous vend à travers l’activité, la découverte de la ville, du marché aux fromages etc… mais tout cela c’est au visiteur de le découvrir de sa propre initiative. A travers l’activité, on n’a que le déplacement en bus de compris. Le chauffeur de bus explique certaines choses durant le trajet , mais pas grand chose ! L’activité coûte tout de même un prix et je pense qu’en prenant un billet…”
Every kind of Dutch day out, and the best-reviewed way to book each.
