A taste of Holland! A luxurious day in Amsterdam, including a private canal cruise and a 6-course gourmet dinner.

To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art. Thank you for finding me; my name is Rob. I am all about food! I talk food, I think food, I dream food. I've studied wine, beers, spirits, and coffee. I've received the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and the Sommelier Wine and Food Pairing certificate, both with Merit. I've done many food and cooking workshops in the Netherlands and abroad. For example, oysters and chocolates in Holland, truffles and cheeses in France, pasta and dolce in Italy. I drive across the country just to buy the best produce, delicacies, and ingredients from artisan producers and small organic farmers. I also order 100-year-old Balsamic vinegar from Modena, Italy; craftsman-made soy sauces brewed in wooden barrels from Tokyo, Japan; and the best handmade chocolates in the world from Paris, France. But most of all, I enjoy tasting locally produced food and deciding which products I think are the best and most delicious. When I have a new find, I can't wait for family and friends to taste it, too. I am an experienced amateur chef. Every day I prepare a nice meal; sometimes luxurious, but most days just tasty with simple, healthy, and top-quality ingredients. I cut my own fries and make my own mayonnaise, which, in Holland, we put on the fries. When I don't cook, we like to visit the best restaurants in the country. We often visit Michelin-star restaurants and have traveled to many different countries just to eat in a Michelin *** restaurant. Did I tell you I am all about food? My wife Walda is an art historian and the number one ToursByLocals tour guide in the Netherlands. She has encouraged me for a long time to share my passion with travelers and to bring food tours on the ToursByLocals platform to the next level. Now that I have more time from June 1, 2022, I'm accepting her call to share my love of food with you! Holland has so much delicious food and many wonderful restaurants! Please let me share my expertise with you! Taste my country, it will enrich your stay tremendously! I have already enjoyed it so much to prepare my tours and try them out with friends. I know you will be thrilled too! Please contact me if you want to experience an exclusive culinary adventure in the Netherlands. I can customize every tour. Please tell me your preferences. * 'To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art. ' - François de la Rochefoucauld Tour guide for Tours by Locals since June 2022. I hold two Master's degrees. One in Computer Science and one in Enterprise Architecture. I've had my own successful business since 1993. We provide interim management services, information management services, and both enterprise and information architecture services. Please note: Anyone in Holland can call themselves a tour guide, NO RESTRICTIONS! I want to give you a magnificent experience. No tourist traps!