Food Lovers walking route

Route

This walking route will guide you through De Pijp’s buzzing markets, leafy park escapes, and legendary breweries. Come hungry – this route is all about eating your way through the city’s culinary hotspots.

• Time: 40 minutes – 1.5 hours (depending on tasting stops)
• Distance: approx. 3 km
• Good to know: How to walk in Amsterdam (because bikes are everywhere).

• De Pijp Self-Guided Food Tour
• Heineken Experience (25% discount)

1. Utrechtsestraat

• Kick off your walk on Utrechtsestraat, a charming shopping street known for its boutique stores, artisan bakeries and gourmet delicatessens. From cheese shops and patisseries to trendy wine bars and cafés, this street sets the tone for a flavourful journey. Grab a fresh pastry or a cup of coffee to start your stroll right.

2. Albert Cuyp Market

• Make your way south to the iconic Albert Cuypmarkt, the largest street market in the Netherlands and a true food lover’s paradise. Browse stalls selling everything from fresh herring and Dutch cheeses to exotic spices, olives and Vietnamese snacks. Don’t miss the freshly made poffertjes (mini pancakes) or a hot stroopwafel pressed before your eyes.

3. Sarphatipark

• Step away from the bustle for a moment of calm in Sarphatipark, a green gem nestled right in De Pijp. Take a breather under the trees, or enjoy your market finds picnic-style on the grass. The park’s namesake, 19th-century physician and philanthropist Samuel Sarphati, is commemorated in a striking monument here. Once you've done that, stop by one of the many excellent coffee spots that orbit the park – from nook to Scandinavian Embassy and Badeta.

4. Self-Guided Food Tour (optional side quest)

• From here, I amsterdam City Card holders can join the De Pijp Self-Guided Food Tour for free, where you’ll visit around 6 - 8 foodie stops in the De Pijp neighbourhood and the Albert Cuypmarkt with exclusive deals and tastings. Sample all kinds of local favourites, including a fresh krokket (croquette) from an iconic family-owned bakery, a unique mix of Surinamese dishes, smoked meats, fresh herring and hand-cut fries.

5. Heineken Experience

• Continue to the Heineken Experience (25% discount with the I amsterdam City Card), set in the brand’s original brewery building, which is an iconic sight to behold even if you’re not entering. This immersive attraction takes you through the brewing process, brand history, and interactive exhibits, ending with a perfectly chilled beer. It’s a well-known location, yes, but also undeniably fun (and tasty).

6. Brouwerij Troost

• Finish your walk at Brouwerij Troost De Pijp, a craft brewery located in a former monastery. Enjoy house-brewed beers in a laid-back setting, with options like IPAs, blonde ales and experimental specials. Pair your drink with classic bar snacks or settle in for a hearty burger or veggie dish – the perfect end to your flavourful journey.

Follow the route on your phone

Keen to head out on this walk? Follow the route on Google Maps, where you'll find all the stops condensed into one tidy package. If you're curious about other routes, we've got some for every neighbourhood.