Eating Amsterdam: Albert Cuyp Market & The Pijp Food Tour

Amsterdam’s most iconic open‑air market: a lively, buzzing food lover’s paradise in the heart of De Pijp. Wind through 250+ stalls filled with fresh produce, Dutch classics and multicultural street food. It’s a feast for the senses and a must‑visit spot to taste real Amsterdam life.

Visit this three-generation historic family bakery, one of the few in the Netherlands to hold a Royal Warrant, where you'll taste a classic Dutch saucijzenbroodje. You'll experience traditional baking firsthand while enjoying this flaky, savory pastry that locals love as a simple breakfast or snack.

You’ll stop at Johan Kaas in the Albert Cuyp Market to sample traditional Dutch Gouda cheese. You’ll experience its smooth, creamy texture and slightly nutty flavor while learning why Gouda is an essential part of Dutch breakfast and lunch culture, and a source of pride in local cheese-making traditions.

You’ll visit Alain Bernard Butchery to sample traditional Dutch-style ham. You’ll taste its tender, lightly cured flavor while learning about Dutch butcher traditions, artisanal meat preparation, and the role of quality meats in everyday local lunches.

You’ll sit down at Lunchcafé Bozz to enjoy a classic broodje gezond for lunch. Using the ham and cheese you selected at the market, along with crisp lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and a light spread, you’ll savor this fresh, balanced Dutch sandwich in a cozy local café, experiencing a relaxed, everyday lunch just like locals do.

At the Stroopwafel Workshop, you’ll get hands-on and make your own iconic Dutch treat. Learn the history and technique behind these thin waffles filled with warm caramel, then enjoy your freshly baked stroopwafel straight off the iron—perfectly sweet and delightfully memorable.

Named after Samuel Sarphati, a physician from 1813, who transformed Amsterdam’s public health by improving hygiene, creating affordable bread factories, and installing water pipelines, while also advancing education, industry, and city planning, leaving a lasting impact on the city.