Wine and Cheese Crawls Worldwide: The 15 Best Days Out

1.Wine and Cheese Tasting Lunch in Portuguese Wine Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 447 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $72Our pick

At From The Vine in Lisbon, you’ll taste six wines from six Portuguese regions with cheese, charcuterie, bread, crackers, and savory snacks. Hosts such as Caio and Ricardo explain Portugal’s wine culture, tasting methods, and regional differences in an informal setting. The two-hour, English-language experience suits curious beginners and wine fans.

“From The Vine shop- the very personable Kyle set up a terrific tasting of 6 wines from 6 areas, with generous charcuterie, for our group of 8, who were in Lisbon on a cruise. And on the day all power was off throughout Spain and Portugal! We learned a lot, and also had a very fun time! Very worthwhile tour!”

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2.Amsterdam Small-Group Evening Canal Cruise Including Wine, Craft Beer, Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 205 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals for about 90 minutes with a host and captain, three included drinks, European wine, craft beer, soft drinks, and a cheese board. The route can include Jordaan, Prinseneiland, the Amstel, Skinny Bridge, seven bridges, de Wallen, and the Anne Frank House. Expect a small group of up to 24 people.

“Lovely small boat, just 16 guests, cruise on the Amsterdam canals. Our 9:30pm cruise time was perfect to see the canals in the daylight and in the evening with the canal lights on. Drinks were varied and plentiful, cheese and crackers were perfect. Lisa, our guide, was super. She was happy to answer questions, chatted easily and prompted conversation.”

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3.Hunter Valley Wine Tour from the Hunter with Wine Craft Beer Cheese Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · from $129

Spend about eight hours visiting three or four boutique cellar doors in Hunter Valley, with wine, spirits, cheese, and chocolate tastings included. Return transport, an air-conditioned minibus, and a group capped at 20 make this a simple day out. Guides such as Grant, Des, and Suzanne add local stories and a relaxed feel.

“Chatting on the bus The vodka & gin place The last wine tasting was the best Bus driver was great fun”

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4.Bruges Beer Tasting Experience (with cheese!)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $45

Meet your beer guide at Bruges’ characterful Bauhaus Bar for a seated tasting of six Belgian beers. Hosts such as Lavinia and Lavigna explain brewing traditions, local breweries, and each pour’s character. Cheese, salami, and other snacks are included, making this a friendly 90-minute to two-hour introduction to Belgian beer.

“The beer tasting was a lot of fun. Good selection. Plenty of snacks and the location was easy to find”

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5.Premium Cheese Tasting with Wine and Beer Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 79 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $27Best value

At Henri Willig Kaas beside Amsterdam’s Tuschinski Theater, an English-speaking host guides you through 10 Gouda cheeses, dips, and two drinks. Expect a short family film, cheese-making stories, and time to shop with a 10% discount. Hosts may include Suzanne, Serge, or Quinton.

“Suzanne is extremely knowledgeable and entertaining. We enjoyed the experience very much! You also get a 10% discount in the store.”

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6.Barossa Valley: Maggie Beer’s Wine Tasting & Cheese Platter

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 53 reviews · 45 min · from $29

At Maggie Beer’s Farmshop, an English-speaking host guides you through an interactive tasting of Pheasant Farm wines. Then choose a favorite for a full glass with a generous cheese platter beside the dam. The 45-minute visit suits adults who enjoy food, wine, and a calm country setting, with time to browse the shop or explore nearby Barossa trails afterward.

“Wine and cheese tasting good experience, travelling around Australia from Victoria. Value for money, very nice staff.”

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7.Cagliari: artisan beer and cheese tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 52 reviews · 1 hour · from $47

Meet at BinuShop near Cagliari’s I Mulini Shopping Center for a private tasting of Sardinian craft beer, aged local cheeses, olives and bread. Your guide, often Francesca, explains brewing, producers and Sardinian food traditions in English, Italian or Spanish. The setting is outside the city center, so plan your transport before booking.

“Super interesting activity! Just one warning: this experience is outside the city center and will require a car or expensive taxi. I tried the public transit route and due to a strike by bus workers (apparently quite common) got stranded trying to come back.”

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8.Bruges Beer Tasting Experience (with cheese!)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 41 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $44

Join guide Lavinia or another local host for six Belgian beers at a cozy Bruges café or bar. You’ll taste styles from blond ales to sours and strong quadrupels, learn how to judge balance, and snack on cheese and salami. Dutch and English sessions last 90 minutes to two hours.

“My fiancé and I had a really nice host ! Passionate of her job and funny. Even tho you could like a beer a little less than another, she makes you learn why and tells a story for each, making the experience very interesting ^^”

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9.“Discover Hahndorf: Wine, Cheese, Beer, Shops & Lunch Day Trip”

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $135

Spend six easy hours in the Adelaide Hills with a small group of up to 11. Visit Mount Lofty, taste cheese at Udder Delights, sample chocolate at Melba’s, enjoy a German-style lunch at The Haus, and browse Beerenberg Farm. Guides including Jerry, Amanda, Ashley and Hermet have led this tour.

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10.Czech garnet panning, scenic drive, farm & cheese, lunch & beer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $359

Leave Prague in an air-conditioned 4x4 for the Central Bohemian Uplands. With guides such as Martin, Kamil, or Tomas, you’ll see volcanic peaks, visit Raná, taste goat cheese, eat a Czech lunch with beer, pan for garnets, and explore a medieval castle. Hotel pickup, water, transport, and lunch are included.

“This was one of the highlights of my trip! First I have to say I was the only one booked for this tour. The operator told me this was the first time there was only one person in a really long time. They could have easily cancelled, especially since it was also a holiday, but they did not and I really appreciated that. I had a great driver out to the country where I switched over to the Offroad Safari guy. He was fun and really loves the area. I don't want to belabor all the stops as they are in the tour description and I also don't want to…”

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11.Amsterdam Guided Craft Beer Tasting with Cheese & Sausauge

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $30

Meet your English-speaking beer guide at ClinkNOORD, behind Amsterdam Central Station, for a one-hour tasting of five Dutch beers. You’ll hear stories about local breweries and Amsterdam while sampling Dutch cheese, sausage, and mixed nuts. The group is capped at 15, making it a friendly option for solo visitors.

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12.Guided Craft Beer Tasting with cheese and snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14 reviews · 1 hour · from $35

Meet behind Amsterdam Central Station at ClinkNOORD for a one-hour mystery tasting of five Dutch craft beers. A guide such as Walther leads the guessing game, shares short brewery stories, and serves Dutch cheese, sausage, and nuts. It suits adults who want a social introduction to local beer without spending half a day in a brewery.

“Geweldige bierproeverij, nieuwe mensen leren kennen en heerlijke bieren geproefd!”

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13.Beer Tasting Evening Experience in Athens with Greek Cheeses

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50

Meet a Greek beer connoisseur at 8:30 pm for five local beers, five regional cheeses, olives, and rusks. You’ll learn how malt, hops, and grains affect flavor, play a tasting game, and finish in central Athens with tips and optional bottles to take home.

“Our guide was exceptionally knowledgeable and prepared. She did a great job walking us through what we were looking for while tasting, and picked a variety of beers for us to try”

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14.Italian Charcuterie & Cheese Board with Wine or Beer Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $51

Meet at a local delicatessen on Via Romana for a relaxed tasting of Italian cheeses, cold cuts, artisan bread, honey, jams, and bottled water. Choose wine, bubbles, or craft beer. A sommelier selects pairings to suit your preferences, while the small setting keeps the experience personal.

“Excellent samples of unique meat, cheeses and regional wines. So informative and fantastic hosts! Happy we found this”

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15.Hahndorf: Grunthal Gin, Beer, Wine, and Cheese Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 4 reviews · 1 hour · from $27

Spend about an hour at Grunthal Brew in Hahndorf with one gin sampler, two craft beers, two Hesketh wines, and five matched cheeses. The self-guided tasting suits adults who want a relaxed introduction to local drinks, with modern Australian food, deep dish pizza, a fireplace, and an Onkaparinga River backyard available afterward.

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