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Evening Cheese Tastings Worldwide: The 15 Best Days Out

35 tours  ·  from $18 a head

Good evening cheese tastings fill up weeks ahead and the small-group ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

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

1.Evening Candle Light Cruise With Wine & Cheese

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

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

2.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

3.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

4.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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Uluru: Sacred Sites & Sunset Tour with Wine & Cheeseboard - The coach ride around Uluru gives you scale
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Uluru: Sacred Sites & Sunset Tour with Wine & Cheeseboard

5.Sacred Sites & Sunset Tour with Wine & Cheeseboard

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 450 reviews · 5 hours · from $140

Spend five hours exploring Uluru by air-conditioned coach, with a guided walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole, Aboriginal rock art, the Cultural Centre and sunset drinks. Guides such as Mitch, Hayley and Glen have brought the stories to life for past groups. Bring water, warm clothes in winter and your pre-purchased park pass.

“A great way to see Uluru. The sunset aperitif was the perfect end to the excursion.”

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Amsterdam Wine and Cheese Guided Evening Cruise - Central Station and the First Canal Views
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Amsterdam Wine and Cheese Guided Evening Cruise

6.Amsterdam Wine and Cheese Guided Evening Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 236 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Board a glass-enclosed Lovers Canal Cruises boat near Amsterdam Central Station for a 90-minute evening ride with Dutch cheeses, bread, and a choice of wine or mineral water. You’ll pass the Golden Bend, Magere Brug, Westerkerk, NEMO, and other landmarks. Expect a social cruise with limited formal narration.

“Very nice tour through the canals. We enjoyed it immensely. The only suggestion I have is to tell people that they have their own table with no one else. We got there early thinking we would need to fight our way to get a window seat.”

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Uluru 1.5-Hour Sunset Tour with Sparkling Wine & Cheeseboard - Leaving Ayers Rock Resort about an hour before sunset
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Uluru 1.5-Hour Sunset Tour with Sparkling Wine & Cheeseboard

7.Uluru 1.5-Hour Sunset Tour with Sparkling Wine & Cheeseboard

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 226 reviews · 1h 30m · from $74

Leave Ayers Rock Resort about an hour before sunset, ride into Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, and settle at the sunset viewing area with sparkling wine, other drinks, and a cheeseboard. Your English-speaking AAT Kings guide provides commentary, then returns you to the resort after sunset, usually in time for dinner.

“Great evening out getting a taste of the Red Centre. awesome people who are very hospitable.”

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Amsterdam Small-Group Evening Canal Cruise Including Wine, Craft Beer, Cheese - A route shaped by light, not a fixed checklist
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Amsterdam Small-Group Evening Canal Cruise Including Wine, Craft Beer, Cheese

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

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

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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Uluru: Sunset, Sparkling Wine, Cheeseboard & Gourmet BBQ - The coach ride into Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
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Uluru: Sunset, Sparkling Wine, Cheeseboard & Gourmet BBQ

9.Sunset, Sparkling Wine, Cheeseboard & Gourmet BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 193 reviews · 3h 31m · from $222

Spend about 211 minutes watching Uluru change color from a sunset viewing platform, with Australian wine and a cheeseboard. Then dine at a private barbecue site on steak, kangaroo, lamb, chicken, salads, dessert, and drinks before a guide points out southern constellations and shares Aboriginal star stories.

“The BBQ was good, but the stars after dinner….and the astronomy explanation of those stars, was exceptional.”

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JFarwell Sunset Wine and Cheese Yacht Sailing - Four Wines That Tell a Nova Scotia Story
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JFarwell Sunset Wine and Cheese Yacht Sailing

10.JFarwell Sunset Wine and Cheese Yacht Sailing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $150

Set out from Halifax’s waterfront for a 2.5-hour sunset sail with J Farwell Sailing Tours. You’ll taste four Nova Scotia wines, including Tidal Bay, with local charcuterie while the crew shares sailing tips, wine notes, and Halifax history. The route passes George’s Island, McNabs Island, and the Northwest Arm. Crews may include Ryan, Finn, Andrew, Ali, or other JFarwell staff.

“This was a wonderful sail through Halifax Harbor. Our captain, Ryan and first mate, Emerson, provided a fun, informative, and relaxing tour. The snacks and wine was great too! Overall, 5 stars out of 5 stars.”

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Evening Wine, Cheese, & Charcuterie Tasting in Budapest - Eight glasses that tell a Hungarian story
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Evening Wine, Cheese, & Charcuterie Tasting in Budapest

11.Evening Wine, Cheese, & Charcuterie Tasting in Budapest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

At Taste Hungary’s Tasting Table Cellar, a sommelier leads you through eight Hungarian wines, from sparkling and regional whites to reds and sweet Tokaj. You’ll sample local cheese and charcuterie, hear the story behind each bottle, and leave with a practical guide to choosing Hungarian wine.

“This was a wonderful experience! The cheese and charcuterie was delicious. Met some fabulous new people and now friends.”

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Zurich: Sunset Tour with Cheese Fondue - A quick introduction to central Zurich
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Zurich: Sunset Tour with Cheese Fondue

12.Sunset Tour with Cheese Fondue

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 90 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $194

This 4.5-hour small-group tour pairs a guided Zurich drive with Lindt chocolate shopping, a 10-minute cable-car ride to Felsenegg, and a four-course fondue dinner. Guides such as Monica, Peter, Andy, and Martin have earned praise for clear commentary and warm personal service. The museum is not included, and the forest walk needs solid shoes.

“Peter was an excellent tour guide. He is personable and funny. He loves what he does and it shows in his hosting. He even helped us secure brunch reservations for the next day. The tour was nice and light with a stop at the water front for some quick pictures and visit to the Lindt factory for a coffee or some shopping before the tram ride to dinner. The views from the restaurant were beautiful. Dinner was served family style, so you are at a big table with the whole tour. At first, we weren’t thrilled about that thinking we’d have a romantic dinner together but ended up having great…”

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Stuttgart: Raclette Evening - Why the riverside setting matters
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Stuttgart: Raclette Evening

13.Raclette Evening

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · from $61

Spend a cozy four-hour evening at Riverhouse S-Münster beside the Neckar. You’ll begin by the fire with mulled wine or alcohol-free punch, then sit down to a generous raclette buffet of cheese, fish, sausages, potatoes, vegetables, and dips. Drinks beyond the welcome cup cost extra.

“Very nice evening in a pleasant atmosphere! The evening started with a mulled wine drink. Then the extensive raclette buffet was opened. You could help yourself to whatever you wanted and it was always quickly refilled when something ran out. Our waiters were super attentive and always generously gave us refills. Thank you for the great evening!”

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Groningen: Evening Cheese and Wine cruise - Starting at Het Verbindingskanaal and Central Station
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Groningen: Evening Cheese and Wine cruise

14.Groningen: Evening Cheese and Wine cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 54 reviews · 1 hour · from $35

Spend one hour on Groningen’s canals with a small group of up to 15 people. An English-speaking guide points out Central Station, Hoge en Lage der Aa, and the living boats of Noorderhaven while you enjoy an open wine bar and cheese platter. Guides such as Huib and Jelle have been praised for warm, clear commentary.

“Schöne Tour mit nettem Guide und toller Verpflegung!”

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Kata Tjuṯa Sunset Tour with Sparkling Wine and Cheeseboard - The coach ride from resort to red domes
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Kata Tjuṯa Sunset Tour with Sparkling Wine and Cheeseboard

15.Kata Tjuṯa Sunset Tour with Sparkling Wine and Cheeseboard

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 54 reviews · 2h 45m · from $119

Travel by air-conditioned coach from your hotel to Kata Tjuṯa National Park, with an English-speaking guide sharing local plants, wildlife, geology, and Anangu culture. Sip sparkling wine as the domes change colour, but confirm your pickup time and park entry ticket before departure.

“The scenery, experiencing the changing colours as the sun sets.”

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