Full-Day Cheese Tours Worldwide: The 13 Best Days Out

1.Yarra Valley Full Day Grazing Tour: Gin, Wine, Pizza, Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 455 reviews · 8 hours · from $133Our pick

Spend eight hours exploring the Yarra Valley with Go West Tours, tasting wine at Rochford, cheese at Coldstream Dairy, gin and Roman-style pizza at Stag Lane, coffee in Healesville, and eight chocolates at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. Guides such as Rob, Jools, Laney, and Chris are known for keeping the day friendly and on track.

“The tour was excellent our guide was very helpful and knowledgeable.”

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2.Full-Day Group Wine Tour (with cheese and charcuterie) in Niagara-on-the-Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 349 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $153Top rated

Spend 5 to 6 hours visiting four Niagara-on-the-Lake wineries, with tastings, bottled water, transportation, and a guide included. De Simone, Between the Lines, Château des Charmes, Caroline Cellars, Reif Estate, or Konzelmann may be selected. Guides such as Marko, John, Tony, and Zoran are known for adding local history and a friendly pace.

“Marco made the day enjoyable- he knew the area well. The selected wineries were very nice, relaxed atmosphere and nice wines to choose. Beautiful day experience! Small group of six also was nice. Thank you!!”

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3.Private Full Day Parma Food Tour: Parmesan Cheese, Parma Ham, Lunch, Vinegar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $399

Spend about eight hours with a private guide visiting a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, Parma ham producer, and family-run acetaia. You will taste cheese at different ages, cured ham, traditional balsamic vinegar, local wine, tortelli d’erbetta, and regional desserts. Pickup in Parma, lunch, and beverages are included.

“This tour was amazing!!! Our tour guide Lesa was from Parma and her English was perfect. She was so knowledgable and really fun to spend the day with. i would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to experience Italian food at its best!!”

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4.Full-Day Wine and Cheese Tour around Aix-en-Provence from Marseille

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $180

Meet an English-speaking wine guide in central Marseille, then ride an air-conditioned minivan into the Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire wine area. Visit two wineries, tour a goat farm, taste rosé, red, white wine, and local cheese, then spend about 1 hour 45 minutes in Aix-en-Provence for lunch.

“Easily one of the best parts of my trip. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and had many exciting facts when we drove from Marseille to Provence. It was a small, private group (8 people including guide total). They added a goat cheese + wine stop that was so enjoyable. Would recommend this to anyone interested in wine, with or without background knowledge!!!”

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5.Stellenbosch Franschhoek Full-Day Tour with Cheese Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $92Best value

Spend eight hours with guide Ordain Hove touring Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, visiting Bergkelder and two scenic wine estates, and tasting South African wines and cheeses. Hotel pickup, transport, bottled water, and a small group of up to 15 are included. Bring extra cash for tasting and cellar fees, lunch, and purchases.

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6.Gruyères Cheese & Chocolate Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 9 hours · from $323

Travel from Geneva to the Fribourg Alps for a nine-hour small-group day with hotel pickup. Visit La Maison du Gruyère, Gruyères Castle, the medieval village, and Maison Cailler. Guide Vitalii is known for helpful local tips, including where to find a good fondue lunch.

“Very good. The guide Italiano was very detailed and provided great insights to Gruyeres and Switzerland”

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7.Full-Day Chocolate, Cheese, Olive and Wine Tour from Stellenbosch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $141

Spend about eight hours sampling wine, chocolate, cheese, and olives at Stellenbosch estates with hotel pickup and drop-off. Guides such as Dee and Elma are praised for clear tasting advice, regional history, and adapting the day to your preferences. The small group is capped at 13, with lunch extra.

“We didn't expect a private tour so it was a nice surprise Visited 3 places all lovely in their own right. Our guide not sure about spelling - Elmer was very knowledgeable Took the tour at a good pace and didn't force us into going anywhere too heavy for lunch as we only really wanted a sandwich. Picked us up on time at our hotel with no problem”

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8.Full Day Prosecco and Cheese Tasting from Venice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $230

Leave Venice with guide Riccardo for an eight-hour day in the Prosecco hills. Visit a family-run cheese shop, taste local cheeses and salami, stop at two wineries, and enjoy multiple Prosecco pours with views near Osteria Senz’Oste. The group is limited to seven, with departures also available from Treviso and Conegliano.

“If you are looking to get away from the bigger city, away from the crowds, this is the tour you want! Ricardo was a fantastic guide thru the stunning Prosecco region and guided us thru towns and areas we would have never seen had it not been for this tour! My husband and I joined another couple on this incredible journey of wine and cheese and wonderful views! I WOULD DO THIS AGAIN IN A HEART BEAT!!!”

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9.Hunter Valley Full Day Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $121

Spend seven hours exploring Hunter Valley with a local guide such as Craig, David, or Ross. Visit boutique wineries, sample cheese and chocolate, taste local spirits, and stop for lunch at your own cost. The group is limited to 12, with air-conditioned transport, bottled water, and pickup included.

“Great tour, the driver Ross was excellent & very helpful. We would recommend this business to everyone.”

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10.Full Day Super Cars, Parmesan, Balsamic Tour w/Light Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $402

Spend about seven hours exploring Emilia-Romagna’s food and motor traditions. With pickup in Bologna or Modena, you’ll visit a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, taste aged cheese and local wine, tour a balsamic vinegar producer, and see Lamborghini and Ferrari museums. The group is limited to eight, with producer-led visits and transport between stops.

“We had a great time on this tour because we were able to experience so many things in a day. Maria and her husband were friendly drivers in a very comfortable new Mercedes sharing tidbits of local information along our way and made sure we were received by the local host companies or knew where to enter for the car museums. Lovely time getting to know them. The production tours of both the Parmesan Reggiano and Balsamic were both amazing and delicious. We learned so much about them. The balsamic tasting lunch was impressive being in such a lovely space! The cheese tasting was a special treat because of the…”

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11.Full-Day Chocolate Cheese Olive and Wine Tour from Franschhoek

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $102

Spend about eight hours visiting three wine estates on the Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, or Paarl routes. Your guide chooses the route and estates on the day, with tastings of wine, chocolate, cheese, and olive oil. Hotel pickup, drop-off, fuel, and live commentary are included. Guide Elmo has earned praise for his clear wine guidance.

“Everything was perfect. Our guide Elmo was extremely knowledgeable on wine tasting and we learned a lot. Had an amazing time”

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12.Gouda Cheese and Delft Blue: Full-Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $562

Explore Gouda and Delft with a private English-speaking guide, tasting cheese in Gouda and visiting the Royal Delft museum and factory. You will see old churches, canals, market squares, and historic buildings, with lunch and two drinks included. Guides have included Robin and Alberto, and hotel pickup is available with the right booking option.

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13.Parmesan, Wine, Balsamic Full Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $294

Travel by shared vehicle from Bologna or Modena to a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, a traditional balsamic vinegar producer, and a local winery. You will taste at every stop and enjoy a three-course lunch at a family-run agriturismo. Local hosts lead each visit in English; your driver handles the transport.

“Absolutely wonderful from start to finish! Our driver picked us up at the doorstep of our vacation rental which made this excursion very convenient and easy. We started with the Parmesan tour. Very informative and the tastings were delicious! Next we had the privilege of touring a Lambrusco winery. We were pleasantly surprised to also get to tour the museum that belongs to the owner of the winery….we could have stayed there all day there was so much to see and the host of the tour there was so warm and friendly and very knowledgeable! Our tour concluded with the balsamic tour that was very rich in history and flavor!…”

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