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15 Guided Cheese Tastings Worldwide Worth Flying For

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

1.Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Cheese Tour

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

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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Paris: Montmartre Cheese, Wine & Pastry Guided Walking Tour - Starting at Blanche and finding the old Montmartre
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Paris: Montmartre Cheese, Wine & Pastry Guided Walking Tour

2.Montmartre Cheese, Wine & Pastry Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,255 reviews · 3 hours · from $127

Spend three hours walking Montmartre with an English-speaking local guide such as Oscar, Julie, Arthur, or Marie. Visit eight food stops for pastries, chocolate, cheese, charcuterie, and wine, while learning about artists, cafés, vineyards, and the neighborhood’s past. The route ends near Sacré-Coeur with broad Paris views.

“Nothing to improve, Emeline was a fantastic guide. Her excellent knowledge of Montmatre as well as being able to give an insight into the food and drinks we sampled was exceptional. As was the quality of the products provided. Not only did she conduct the tour in a very professional manner but also had an extremely personable nature that made the tour even more enjoyable. A wonderful tour for first time or return visitors to Paris. Kim and Mandy, Rodney and Wendy”

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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

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

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

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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Zaanse Schans and Cheese Tasting Guided Tour from Amsterdam - Two and a half hours among windmills and wooden houses
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Zaanse Schans and Cheese Tasting Guided Tour from Amsterdam

4.Zaanse Schans and Cheese Tasting Guided Tour from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 661 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

Spend 3.5 hours visiting Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam, with guided stops at working windmills, a clog workshop, and a Dutch cheese farm. Guides such as Rick, Anna, Evelyn, and Rob have been praised for clear commentary and humor. Expect a large group, free time to explore, and an optional Amsterdam canal cruise.

“So fun and a great way to spend the day. Our tour guide was also so amazing explaining so many things and making us laugh”

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Manchester Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour - North-west cheeses and the Lancashire tasting
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Manchester Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour

5.Manchester Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 559 reviews · from $68

Walk central Manchester with a professional guide such as Mel, Mark, or Matt, stopping for Lancashire cheese, halloumi, rarebit, grilled cheese, wine, and fizz. Expect games, quizzes, local food venues, and a sociable two-hour route from the Richard Cobden Statue to Tib Street. Arrive 15 minutes early and wear comfortable shoes.

“This was great!! We had a good laugh and got to eat some amazing cheese. The tour guide Mel was brilliant! Really recommend, great to do with a group of friends.”

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Ultimate London Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour - Soho and Little Italy bring variety, jokes, and a quiz
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Ultimate London Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour

6.Ultimate London Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 515 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48

This two-hour guided cheese crawl leads you from Green Park through Mayfair, Soho, Little Italy, and Covent Garden. You will taste British and international cheeses, including Stilton and truffled Brie, with snacks, light lunch samples, and an alcoholic drink included. Guides such as Louis, Nic, Bettina, Bridget, and Pearla add jokes, facts, and a friendly pace.

“Nic was a fantastic guide. He played a little game to keep everyone engaged. He was friendly and knowledgeable and did a great job of keeping it interesting. I’ll be honest, when I saw that one stop was Whole Foods, i didn’t have high expectations, but it turned out to have my favorite cheese of the tour (truffled Brie - so good!). We had terrible weather but didn’t mind the rain because we had so much fun.”

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Tacoronte: Guided Winery Tour with Wine and Cheese Tastings - Four wines, four cheeses, and a proper tasting sequence
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Tacoronte: Guided Winery Tour with Wine and Cheese Tastings

7.Tacoronte: Guided Winery Tour with Wine and Cheese Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 481 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Visit Bodegas Monje in El Sauzal for a guided look at a family winery dating to 1750. Learn how volcanic soil shapes Canary wine, then taste four wines paired with goat, sheep, and mixed-milk cheeses from the islands. English and Spanish tours are available, with especially scenic coastal views from the property.

“Very interesting Tour, the host was great, and the wine and cheese were delicious.”

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Guided group tour TastyBus: Parmesan Cheese and Parma Ham - Parmigiano Reggiano: copper vats, aging rooms, and careful tasting
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Guided group tour TastyBus: Parmesan Cheese and Parma Ham

8.Guided group tour TastyBus: Parmesan Cheese and Parma Ham

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 241 reviews · 4 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $169

Spend half or a full day visiting producers of Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, and traditional balsamic vinegar. English-speaking guides such as Lisa, Claudia, Marika, and Giacomo explain the work behind each product, with generous tastings, optional trattoria lunch, and round-trip minivan transport from Parma.

“This is a fun, tasty and informative tour. My friend and I had a great time and we ate some of the most delicious food. Highly recommend if you are looking to meet and sample from small producers.”

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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

9.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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Edinburgh Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour - Stockbridge Market and the first tasting
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Edinburgh Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour

10.Edinburgh Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 231 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Walk from Comely Bank to Stockbridge with a local guide, visiting cheese shops, a deli, and the Stockbridge area. Expect seven or more cheese samples, a glass of prosecco or wine, stories about the shops, and plenty of time standing outdoors. The group is limited to 15 people.

“We enjoyed Jenny’s presentation on the walks and her knowledge of the history and background for the various cheese shops and cheeses. And of course the cheese selections were spectacular! Especially enjoyed the Alp Blossom with a lovely glass of wine.”

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Guided Visit to the Estrella Galicia Museum with Cheese Pairing - Spanish guiding and the English-language issue
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Guided Visit to the Estrella Galicia Museum with Cheese Pairing

11.Guided Visit to the Estrella Galicia Museum with Cheese Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $53

Visit MEGA Mundo Estrella Galicia inside the working factory in A Coruña. A Spanish-speaking guide, sometimes Juti, leads you through eight hands-on museum sectors covering ingredients, brewing, packaging, and advertising. Finish with a proper beer pour, five 12 cl beers, five Galician cheeses, and a useful welcome gift.

“The staff and our tour guide went out of there way to make us feel welcome and comfortable. The beer was delicious and the tour was very informative.”

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Paris: French Wine and Cheese Guided Tasting - Why French wine tastes different from one region to another
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Paris: French Wine and Cheese Guided Tasting

12.French Wine and Cheese Guided Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 201 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

Meet Simon at L’OenoVice for a two-hour, small-group lesson in French wine and cheese. You’ll taste two whites, two reds, five cheeses, and Champagne, compare wine aromas with perfume samples, and learn practical pairing tips from a Parisian wine bar owner.

“Fantastic experience! As a non wine lover who was joining for my partner, I was hesitant about this experience. However, it was exceptional! the wine was fantastic and the cheese was delicious! learning about the importance of pairing wines was really interesting and has changed my view on wine completely! I would 1000% recommend.”

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Paris: Living Cheese Museum Guided Tour with Cheese Tasting - Watching cheesemakers work in the small dairy
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Paris: Living Cheese Museum Guided Tour with Cheese Tasting

13.Living Cheese Museum Guided Tour with Cheese Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 182 reviews · 1 hour · from $23

At the Living Cheese Museum on Île Saint-Louis, a French or English-speaking guide such as Gabriel or Thomas introduces you to French cheese traditions, demonstrates cheesemaking in a small dairy, and serves four cheeses to taste. You can arrive 15 to 30 minutes early to explore the displays, then browse the cheese shop and boutique.

“Throughly enjoyed our visit, our cheese maker was exceptional at what he does and incredibly engaging and knowledgeable about all things cheese !! Was fun but factual and lots of fun facts was learned on the day. Would highly recommend and great value for money”

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Sofia: Guided Tasting of Local Wines and Cheeses - Arriving at Coupage Wine and Cheese Shop
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Sofia: Guided Tasting of Local Wines and Cheeses

14.Sofia: Guided Tasting of Local Wines and Cheeses

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 181 reviews · 1 hour · from $21

Meet Alex at Coupage Wine and Cheese Shop for a one-hour tasting of five Bulgarian wines made from local grape varieties, paired with two small-producer cheeses. He uses a chalk map to explain the country’s wine regions, shares stories from Bulgaria’s past, and recommends wineries and farms to visit.

“enjoyed are evening learning about Bulgarian wines and cheese really happy with the experience”

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From Parma: Parmigiano and Parma Ham Guided Food Tour - Inside the Parmigiano Reggiano Caseificio
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From Parma: Parmigiano and Parma Ham Guided Food Tour

15.Parmigiano and Parma Ham Guided Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 144 reviews · from $134

Spend five hours visiting a Parmigiano Reggiano caseificio and a Parma Ham farmhouse with an English or Italian guide. Watch cheese wheels being made and tested, see ham salted and aged, then taste three aged cheeses, 24-month ham, Malvasia, and local wine. Pickup and return are at Parma’s NH Hotel.

“Pietro was an excellent guide! The cheese tour was our favorite. He is very passionate about sharing knowledge and it made the tour 1000 times better.”

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