Superb experience! Fusina was so welcoming and hospitable. I really enjoyed visiting with her & making the pancakes. Her home is in a very convenient & easy to find location, and has an amazing view of the canal. I learned so much from her & am now inspired to look for experiences like this everywhere I go.

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Cooking Experience

Our host, Fusina, was warm and generous with her time and her knowledge of food and The Netherlands! It was a sunny, warm day and we strolled through town and the market and Fusina told us about Amsterdam’s food, history and culture. The food was delicious and I even enjoyed pickled herring! We had a very nice time.

Food Tour

Your 2.5 hour small group, home dining Dutch experience takes place in Martine and Olav’s cozy, modern apartment in the heart of Amsterdam, overlooking the oldest canal in the city. Everything they bring to the table is created from fresh, local and seasonal ingredients, paired with selected wines, sprinkled with lively conversation. Their cooking style is traditional European and Dutch cooking, with a contemporary twist. <br><br> Enjoy an afternoon at Martine and Olav’s home where homecooked Dutch food and local history combine at the lunch table! Martine will prepare and serve a delicious 3-course European lunch, made from fresh local and seasonal ingredients, while Olav will take you on a journey through time, using all kinds of visual material, such as maps, paintings, and photos, mixed with personal stories and insights that you won’t easily find in guidebooks. Learn all about how Amsterdam evolved from a small trading settlement to a flourishing city with a resilient commercial spirit. From the granting of city rights in 1275 to its peak as a global trading and cultural powerhouse in the 17th century. From social development in the 19th century to post-war recovery, reinvention, and its current status as a multicultural, international, and progressive city, fondly known as the "largest village in the world" for its friendly atmosphere. This shared experience is a unique chance to connect with authentic Amsterdammers (and other travelers), who will make you feel like a friend, not a tourist. You will leave with a deeper appreciation of Amsterdam, and a new perspective on its hidden gems leaving you inspired to see the city through fresh eyes.

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