Hidden gems of Utrecht
Taste, walk, meet and enjoy
Are you always looking for the best new places to eat? During Food ‘n Route, you take a culinary journey on foot along the most surprising eateries and bars in Utrecht, which are largely off the beaten track.
In addition to the well-known historic centre of Utrecht, you also come to lesser-known places where the locals eat.
Duration
3 hours
How
On foot
Languages
Dutch, English
When
Start between 12:00-16:00
Group size
1-6 persons
• Take a beautiful walk through different neighbourhoods.
• Enjoy five surprising tastings (and a drink) from local special entrepreneurs along the way.
• Set your own pace during the tour.
• Discover Utrecht off the beaten track and learn surprising facts.
Stroll to the various eateries at your own pace. Once you’re there, the proud owner will warmly welcome you. You can taste a wide variety of snacks from all corners of the world. All entrepreneurs distinguish themselves by focusing on one product and doing that very well with a special story.
What to expect:
- The walk starts and ends in the heart of Utrecht.
- The total walk is 4 kilometres and is wheelchair friendly.
- Along the way, you can enjoy 5 different snacks and a drink. For example, are you already familiar with Levantine cuisine?
- There are vegetarian alternatives at every stop.
- An online guide will guide you along the route and tell you the story behind each eatery.
Good to know
- Bookable Tuesday till Sunday
- After booking you will receive access to the route and all stops.
- Note: it is important to mention any allergies or dietary restrictions upon arrival at each location. We try to take these into account, but we cannot guarantee that all locations are able to cater to your specific needs.
What is included
- Access to online route and information.
- Five tastings and a drink
Details
- You do this tour with your own private group.






You will treasure:
The special entrepreneurs and delicious tastings
About the creator of this route
Hi, I’m Guus van Deelen, your local food expert and tour guide. I’m founder and owner of Street Food tour Utrecht.
As a local food lover, I know where to find the best bites of the beaten path.
Let me guide you around and show you my hidden gems.

Contact
- Email: utrecht@foodnroute.nl
- Telephone/ Whatsapp: +31 6 55762999 (Ilona)