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Amsterdam Cheese Tours: The 15 Best Days Out

77 tours  ·  from $7 a head

The city does cheese three ways: on a boat, on a bike and on a day trip to the windmill farms. These 15 are sorted by how long they take and what the board carries, from an $18 canal seat upward.

Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese - Boarding a covered wooden saloon boat
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Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese

1.Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31,825 reviews · from $21Our pick

Spend about an hour cruising Amsterdam’s canal ring aboard a classic covered wooden saloon boat. Hear local stories as you pass Anne Frank House, Jordaan, Rijksmuseum, Skinny Bridge, and the Amstel. Depending on your booking, enjoy Gouda, mustard, and unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks. Guides such as Sofia, Noa, Jessie, and Albert have led recent sailings.

“Perfect canal cruise, the guides were fabulous - lots of local knowledge and made the trip fun & memorable. Highly recommend to others visiting Amsterdam!!”

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Amsterdam: Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Cheese & Wine - What you see from Oosterdok to the Amstel
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Amsterdam: Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Cheese & Wine

2.Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Cheese & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 27,035 reviews · 1 hour · from $18Best value

Spend one hour on a covered, fully electric saloon boat with an English-speaking skipper and hostess. See the Skinny Bridge, Anne Frank House, Golden Bend, Old Harbor, and Jordaan canals. Choose the basic cruise or add unlimited Dutch cheese, wine, beer, and soda. Guides such as Kevin, Arnoud, Kirsten, and Omri keep the ride lively and informal.

“Arnoud, Kirsten and Omri did a fantastic job. Arnoud and Kirsten were charismatic and helpful. They told us interesting facts about the city and always made sure we had enough to drink ;) Time flew by. Much better than the standard canal boat trips. Would definitely recommend!”

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Amsterdam: Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Cheese Tour - Meeting at Stationsplein 4
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Amsterdam: Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Cheese Tour

3.Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Cheese Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,826 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $22

Travel by comfortable coach from Amsterdam Central to Zaanse Schans, where a multilingual guide introduces the windmill village, a wooden shoe workshop, and Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm. You will watch clog and cheese demonstrations, taste Dutch cheese, then explore independently. Guides vary, with Rob, William, and Eveline praised for clear, lively commentary.

“Great informative guide “Rob”. thoroughly enjoyed the tour and the demonstrations”

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Zaanse Schans Windmills, Clogs and Dutch Cheese Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam - From Amsterdam Central Station to the Zaan region
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Zaanse Schans Windmills, Clogs and Dutch Cheese Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam

4.Zaanse Schans Windmills, Clogs and Dutch Cheese Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,369 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $51

Spend 3.5 hours traveling from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans with an English-speaking guide and a group of up to 16. See clogs made, enter the De Kat paint mill, taste Dutch cheese, and hear local stories. Guides such as David, Bianca, Callum, and Maaike are praised for making the visit lively and easy to follow.

“Our tour guide, Kay, is an excellent tour guide. She is an actual resident in that area, knows everything about the town, houses, to the details about the paint colors. Very well worthwhile”

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From Amsterdam: Volendam and Zaanse Schans Tour with Cheese - Volendam: fishing village views and limited free time
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From Amsterdam: Volendam and Zaanse Schans Tour with Cheese

5.Volendam and Zaanse Schans Tour with Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,993 reviews · 5 hours · from $40

Spend five hours touring North Holland by modern coach, with guided time in Volendam and Zaanse Schans, a clog-making demonstration, and Dutch cheese tasting. Multilingual guides such as Eva, Yolanda, Rick, and Evelin add local stories. Choose the option with an Amsterdam canal cruise voucher for extra sightseeing.

“A great day out, excellent driver and guide (Marcus & Harold).”

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Amsterdam: Evening Candle Light Cruise With Wine & Cheese - The route from Floating Amsterdam to the central canals
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Amsterdam: Evening Candle Light Cruise With Wine & Cheese

6.Evening Candle Light Cruise With Wine & Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,774 reviews · 1 hour · from $18

Spend one hour on Amsterdam’s canals with a local skipper and host, passing the Jordaan, Golden Bend, Nine Streets, Anne Frank House, and Magere Brug. Choose two drinks or an unlimited drinks and cheese package. Boats hold up to 26 people, are covered in rain, and offer warm blankets.

“We had a great time. Our guide was fantastic. Would 100% recommend this canal cruise if you’re in Amsterdam.”

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Countryside Bike Tour from Amsterdam: Cheese, Clogs & a Windmill - Waterland by bike, with room to breathe
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Countryside Bike Tour from Amsterdam: Cheese, Clogs & a Windmill

7.Countryside Bike Tour from Amsterdam: Cheese, Clogs & a Windmill

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,485 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $59

Ride from central Amsterdam across the IJ into Waterland, passing windmills, canals, villages, and open fields. Choose a standard bike for about 23 kilometers or an e-bike for the longer 37-kilometer route, which adds a cheese farm, clog demonstration, tastings, and a stroopwafel. Guides such as Simon, Rinse, Shakira, and Hugh lead the English-language rides.

“Relaxing ride through the Netherlands countryside. Our guide Rissa manage an issue with a broken bike with grace and efficiency, getting us on our way with minimal delay. Would choose this tour company again, which is the highest compliment.”

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Amsterdam: Giethoorn Tour Scenic Cruise, Cheese & Free Time - Leaving Amsterdam from Overhoeksplein
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Amsterdam: Giethoorn Tour Scenic Cruise, Cheese & Free Time

8.Giethoorn Tour Scenic Cruise, Cheese & Free Time

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,461 reviews · 8 hours · from $75

Travel from Amsterdam to Giethoorn by air-conditioned luxury coach, with commentary from guides such as Gilbert, Peter, or Martin. A local skipper leads your 1-hour cruise beneath wooden bridges, followed by cheese tasting and about three hours to eat, stroll, shop, or rent a boat independently.

“Our driver Peter is excellent. He told us lots of interesting stories about the area and Netherlands, making the 3+ hours bus journey enjoyable. The village is like fairyland and definitely a must-visit if you have an extra day in Amsterdam.”

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Amsterdam: Windmill, Cheese, and Countryside E-Bike Tour - Starting with A’DAM Tower and the ferry crossing
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Amsterdam: Windmill, Cheese, and Countryside E-Bike Tour

9.Windmill, Cheese, and Countryside E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,308 reviews · 4 hours - 1 day · from $55

Leave Amsterdam by ferry and follow a guided or self-guided e-bike route through Waterland, Broek in Waterland, Monnickendam, Katwoude, and Zunderdorp. You will stop at D’Admiraal Windmill and a working cheese farm, where you can see the cows, learn about production, and sample many cheeses. Expect roughly 25 to 40 kilometers of riding.

“Excellent trip, they was very kind and Rick have lot of knowledge about the history in this area and more. I will recommend it 100%. Very fun!”

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Amsterdam: Cozy Cheese & Wine Cruise Tasting Experience - Cheese, snacks, and drinks on board
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Amsterdam: Cozy Cheese & Wine Cruise Tasting Experience

10.Cozy Cheese & Wine Cruise Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,156 reviews · 1h 15m · from $39

Settle into a heated Stromma boat at Damrak Pier 5 for a 75-minute evening cruise with Dutch cheese, nuts, wine, beer, or soft drinks. An English-speaking captain and host point out Amsterdam’s canal belt, Anne Frank House, houseboats, and Magere Brug. Seating is assigned, so book your whole group together.

“The crew was absolutely fabulous. One small cheese platter per couple BUT the wine kept flowing. Highly recommended with a group of friends.”

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Amsterdam: Premium Henri Willig Cheese Tasting Experience - Ten Pieces of Cheese, Not Just a Token Sample
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Amsterdam: Premium Henri Willig Cheese Tasting Experience

11.Premium Henri Willig Cheese Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,106 reviews · 40 minutes - 1 hour · from $21

In central Amsterdam, an English-speaking cheese host introduces you to Henri Willig, Dutch cheese making, and 10 pieces of Gouda paired with dips, mustard, crackers, and two drinks. Guides such as Martin, Suzanne, and Ado keep the 40-minute to one-hour tasting relaxed and lively. You also receive 10% off shop purchases.

“We really enjoyed this experience. There was a great selection of cheeses with accompaniments. You can also select which drinks you’d like (not just wine!). It was really interesting to learn about the history of the company. Our guide Heloise was really great”

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Dutch Cheese & Drinks Guided Amsterdam Boat Tour, All Inclusive - Centraal Station and the green roof of NEMO
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Dutch Cheese & Drinks Guided Amsterdam Boat Tour, All Inclusive

12.Dutch Cheese & Drinks Guided Amsterdam Boat Tour, All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,001 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $21

Spend about an hour on a small electric boat through Amsterdam’s oldest canals, with Dutch Gouda, beer, wine, soft drinks, and a live guide. Guides such as Josh, Ties, Louise, Andre, and David are known for lively stories and humor. The boat is open to the weather, and there is no toilet aboard.

“We had a FABULOUS experience on our canal boat trip! We did the VIP package and it was absolutely worth it! Drinks were in abundance and wonderful! But our Hosts Josh and Ties were beyond OUTSTANDING! They were Engaging, Funny, VERY Educational AND just all around fun! I highly recommend this one hour canal boat trip! We learned about the history of this wonderful city but Ties and Josh had great little gems about Amsterdam that we would never have known otherwise! Book this NOW! You won’t regret it!”

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Amsterdam: Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise - From Central Station to the first canal views
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Amsterdam: Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise

13.Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 839 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $41

Settle into a comfortable Amsterdam canal boat for a 1.5-hour evening cruise from Central Station. Sip red, white, rosé, or sparkling wine while sharing Dutch cheeses, bread, grapes, and charcuterie. Expect illuminated bridges, Golden Age houses, houseboats, music, and light city commentary in English.

“we had a really great time! enough wine and cheese, good selection, really friendly staff. would highly recommend”

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Amsterdam: Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise - From Central Station to the first canal views
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Amsterdam Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise

14.Amsterdam Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 798 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $40

Board at Damrak 16 at 8:15 p.m. for a 75-minute Amsterdam canal cruise with Dutch cheese, wine, beer, and soft drinks. You’ll pass the Magere Brug, Maritime Museum, Amsterdam Centraal, and illuminated Canal Ring sights from a glass-enclosed boat. The mood can be quiet and romantic, though commentary and cheese portions vary.

“Lovely trip with lots of space on your own table. Nice cheese and wine kept flowing. Great friendly crew”

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Evening Canal Cruise in Amsterdam with Wine & Cheese Option - The boat, seating, and views
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Evening Canal Cruise in Amsterdam with Wine & Cheese Option

15.Evening Canal Cruise in Amsterdam with Wine & Cheese Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 781 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $23

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals, the IJ, and the Amstel for 90 minutes aboard a Blue Boat Company vessel. You’ll see Westerkerk, Centraal Station, the Skinny Bridge, and glowing canal houses, with audio commentary in up to 21 languages. Add a snack box or wine and cheese, but check the departure point carefully before leaving.

“The canal experience was great. It does not loop around so whatever side you’re sitting on is what you can take photos of. Here’s a photo hack, place your phone directly on the cleanest part of the window and you won’t have glare.”

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