Quick answer: We suggest comparing a shorter food walk in De Pijp with a longer street-food experience or a Jordaan tour. The examples below list starting prices from €79 to €119 per person and durations of 2.5–4.5 hours. They are separate products, with different meeting points and dietary limits. Book the tour with its operator and your accommodation separately with us.
Information checked in September 2026. The original media below may show older dates.
Three Amsterdam food tours to compare
| Tour | Area and duration | Listed starting price | Published group size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungry Birds Short Flight | De Pijp; 2.5–3 hours | €79 per person | Maximum 8 |
| Hungry Birds Original | De Pijp and sometimes beyond; 4.5 hours | €110 per person | Maximum 8 |
| Eating Europe Jordaan Food Tour | Jordaan; 3 hours, 6 stops | Adults from €119 | Maximum 12 |
These are published starting prices, not quotes for every date. Hungry Birds’ main Original tour details show €110, although some older promotional blocks still show €98. Confirm the selected departure’s total in the booking system before paying.
For two adults, the listed starting prices give comparison totals of €158 for Short Flight, €220 for Original and €238 for the Jordaan tour. These calculations do not include your journey to the meeting point or additional purchases. Compare the actual inclusions as well as the price.
Which experience fits your day?
We would choose Short Flight when time is limited: its operator describes about five food-and-drink locations in De Pijp, including the Albert Cuyp area. Its examples range from stroopwafels and poffertjes to Surinamese and Indonesian dishes. The morning version may include a Dutch breakfast; do not assume an afternoon departure has the same menu.
The longer Original tour gives more time to explore street-food businesses and their stories. Its route can extend beyond De Pijp at the guide’s discretion. The operator describes roughly 5,000–7,000 steps, so allow for a substantial walk as well as eating.
The Jordaan tour lists examples including apple pie, cheese, bitterballen and fish or stamppot. Tastings can change with the day and season. A list of example dishes is not a promise that every Amsterdam food tour includes all of them, nor does walking beside canals mean a boat ride is included.
Food, drinks and dietary requirements
The Hungry Birds FAQ says the food and drinks offered during its experience are included; extra orders cost more and not every stop includes a drink. It recommends bringing water. Tell the operator about vegetarian requirements and whether you eat fish before booking.
Its FAQ also warns that substitutes are not available at every stop for a strict vegan or gluten-free diet. Discuss what you could actually eat rather than relying on a general vegetarian-friendly label.
Eating Europe’s Jordaan page likewise lists limited vegan, gluten-free and kosher options. It states that guests with severe or life-threatening allergies cannot participate. Read that restriction before paying; our hostel cannot confirm an operator’s ability to meet dietary needs.
The Hungry Birds terms ask for dietary restrictions when booking, with later updates by email up to 48 hours before departure. Changes cannot be arranged only on arrival. Ask about the specific ingredients, substitutions and preparation arrangements that matter to you.
Meeting points and walking requirements
Use your booking confirmation for the meeting address. Hungry Birds says its regular street-food meeting point is in De Pijp and sends exact details by email. Its FAQ notes that the finish is elsewhere. Eating Europe’s Jordaan page lists Noordermarkt 48 and recommends arriving 15 minutes early.
Neither example establishes a standard departure from our hostel. For a private pickup, agree the location explicitly with the operator. If stairs, walking distance or seated breaks are important, ask about the exact route before reserving.
A self-guided alternative at Albert Cuyp Market
If you prefer to choose individual snacks and control your spending, we suggest a separate visit to Albert Cuyp Market. Its published hours are Monday–Saturday, 09:30–17:00, with Sundays and public holidays excluded from its regular opening. Check current notices for exceptions.
Browse first, compare stall prices, then choose a small number of foods you want to try. The market website mentions herring and stroopwafels, but individual traders and stock vary. This is our suggestion for an independent visit, not a guided package with included tastings or commentary.
The market’s travel information names metro 52 from Central Station to De Pijp. Check the live route for your date and leave time to walk to the correct meeting point if joining a tour nearby.
Booking your stay with us
We are at Warmoesstraat 87. Our booking terms confirm check-out at 10:00 and no luggage storage after check-out. Arrange another luggage option before a departure-day food tour. We provide free city maps and have a 24-hour reception.
Check accommodation availability directly with us and use our confirmed code HOSTELAMSTERDAM. Review the offer for your dates. The code is for our accommodation offer and does not discount the food tours above.
Earlier video and PDF
Our original media remain available. Use the linked operator pages for current prices, inclusions and booking conditions.
Read the earlier version in our PDF brochure.
