Dutch-American Food, History and Trade Tour

What if we told you that New York, Wall Street, and even parts of American food culture began here in Amsterdam?

On this small-group walking tour, discover the surprising connection between the Netherlands and the United States through food, finance, migration, and history.

This experience blends storytelling with tastings of classic Dutch specialties while exploring how a small trading republic helped shape the modern world. Learn how New Amsterdam became New York, how the Dutch helped create the first stock market, and how foods like cookies, doughnuts, waffles, and coleslaw crossed the Atlantic.

Along the way, visit landmarks such as the West India House, Begijnhof, the Anne Frank House area, the famous Fault in Our Stars bench, and charming Noordermarkt, where the tour ends with traditional Dutch apple pie.

Led by a passionate local guide, this tour is perfect for curious travelers who want history, culture, and food in one memorable experience.