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The 15 Best Cheese Experiences in the World

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Every dairy visit, tasting, cellar and farm lunch on the site, with the 15 strongest at the top. Prices, durations and what actually happens on each one, so a day can be chosen in a couple of minutes.

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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Krakow–Zakopane: Cable Car, Chocholow Baths, Cheese & Vodka - Pickup from Krakow and the long road south
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Krakow–Zakopane: Cable Car, Chocholow Baths, Cheese & Vodka

3.Zakopane: Cable Car, Chocholow Baths, Cheese & Vodka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10,720 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $54

Travel from Krakow to Zakopane with an English speaking driver, stop in Chochołów and Witów for local culture and cheese tasting, ride the Gubalowka funicular, explore Krupówki Street, then spend three hours at Chocholow Thermal Baths. Guides such as Bart, Mirek, Simon, and Niko are praised for clear communication and good organization.

“Well organised and informative. Contact made to arrange pick up etc. Amazing experience. Both driver and tour guide excellent”

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Krakow–Zakopane: Cable Car, Chocholow Baths, Cheese & Vodka - Pickup from Krakow and the long road south
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Krakow–Zakopane: Cable Car, Chocholow Baths, Cheese & Vodka

4.Zakopane: Cable Car, Chocholow Baths, Cheese & Vodka

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8,989 reviews · 11 hours · from $26

Spend 11 hours exploring southern Poland from Krakow. Ride the Gubałówka funicular, stroll through Zakopane, taste smoked cheese and flavored vodka in Chochołów, then spend about 3 hours at Chocholow Thermal Baths. Guides such as Mirek, Bart, Haroune, and Fabian are known for clear WhatsApp updates and good group care.

“Amazing 🤩 Bart are tour guide really made the trip fun with his history stories, songs, cheese and his bottles of vodka 😎 really would recommend this to anyone who wants to see the highlands of Poland 🇵🇱”

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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

5.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

6.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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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

7.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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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

8.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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Krakow: Zakopane Cable Car, Vodka, Cheese & Hot Springs Tour - Chochołów and the taste of Podhale
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Krakow: Zakopane Cable Car, Vodka, Cheese & Hot Springs Tour

9.Zakopane Cable Car, Vodka, Cheese & Hot Springs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,832 reviews · 11 hours · from $26

Travel from Krakow to Chochołów and Zakopane with an English-speaking guide such as Oliver or Margaret. Taste smoked sheep cheese and local vodka, ride the Gubałówka cable car, stroll Krupówki, then relax at Terma Bania.

“A brilliant day. Thank you to the tour guides - they were excellent. Highly recommend this trip!”

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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

10.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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Krakow: Zakopane, Funicular, Cheese, and Highland Day Trip - Hotel pickup and the ride south from Krakow
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Krakow: Zakopane, Funicular, Cheese, and Highland Day Trip

11.Zakopane, Funicular, Cheese, and Highland Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,489 reviews · 9 hours · from $22

Travel from Krakow to Zakopane in a comfortable van with an English-speaking guide. Visit Chochołów, taste smoked oscypek and local alcohol, see the Wielka Krokiew ski jump and Jaszczurowka Chapel, then ride the Gubałówka funicular for Tatra views. You get hotel pickup, drop-off, and free time on Krupówki Street.

“Transport tip top as was our driver David All in a great day out”

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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

12.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

13.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

14.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

15.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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