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15 Guided Cheese Days Worldwide Worth Flying For

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This is the shortlist you would send a friend who likes cheese: 15 guided cheese days worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the thing to know before you commit.

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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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

2.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

3.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

4.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

5.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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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

6.Countryside Bike Tour from Amsterdam: Cheese, Clogs & a Windmill

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,485 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $59Top rated

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

7.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

8.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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Private Montmartre Food Tour with Wine, Cheese & Pastries - Food shopping in the 18th arrondissement
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Private Montmartre Food Tour with Wine, Cheese & Pastries

9.Private Montmartre Food Tour with Wine, Cheese & Pastries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,027 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $302

Explore Montmartre with a private English-speaking guide, tasting French cheeses, breads, pastries, crêpes, macarons, chocolates, cured meats, wine, and a secret dish. You will visit the Sacré-Cœur area and the fabric district, then finish near the Moulin Rouge with a picnic built around your tastes.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour with Rita. We learned so much about the food of France and had a delicious experience on top of it! I would definitely recommend this tour without reserve”

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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

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

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

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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Paris Le Marais Food Tour With 10+ Tastings, Cheese, Wine & More - Medieval houses on Rue François Miron
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Paris Le Marais Food Tour With 10+ Tastings, Cheese, Wine & More

11.Paris Le Marais Food Tour With 10+ Tastings, Cheese, Wine & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 985 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Spend 3.5 hours tasting Paris through Le Marais, from coffee and croissants to cheese, wine, croque monsieur, falafel, macarons, chocolates, and a secret dish. An English-speaking guide such as Gabriel, Olivia, Etienne, or Pinky leads a group of up to 12 through medieval lanes, the Jewish quarter, and local food stops. Come hungry and wear comfortable shoes.

“The food and drinks were exceptional with a delightful guide - Olivia who made the whole experience wonderful. Will return to every place we visited on the tour.”

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Yarra Valley Grazing Tour Wine, Cheese, Gin, Pizza from Melbourne - Rochford Wines and the first glass
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Yarra Valley Grazing Tour Wine, Cheese, Gin, Pizza from Melbourne

12.Yarra Valley Grazing Tour Wine, Cheese, Gin, Pizza from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 821 reviews · from $135

Spend about nine hours touring the Yarra Valley with Go West Tours, stopping at Rochford Wines, Coldstream Dairy, Stag Lane Farm Distillery, Healesville and the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. Your guide, such as Mel, Michael, Chris or Alex, handles the driving while you sample wine, cheese, gin, pizza, coffee and chocolate. Tastings, hotel pickup and WiFi are included.

“Excellent itinerary! Lunch was beautiful. Jon was a great tour guide and our last stop at the Chocolate Factory was a perfect way to end our day! Would definitely do this tour again next time we are in Melbourne!”

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Zadar Walking Tour sponsored by Gligora Cheese and deli. - St. Simeon and Zadar’s medieval treasure
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13.Zadar Walking Tour sponsored by Gligora Cheese and deli

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 716 reviews · 1h 30m · from $17Best value

Walk Zadar’s old town for 90 minutes with a local English-speaking guide such as Melina, Sara, Hajdi, or Jasmina. You’ll hear stories from ancient times through the 1990s, see churches, markets, monuments, and tucked-away corners, then enjoy Gligora cheese samples. Meet at People’s Square under the white tour umbrella.

“Sara was a wonderful guide. Wonderful to get so many insights from someone who loves this city. Very glad I did this. 🇮🇪”

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Authentic Farm Tour with Pizza, Cheese, Wine & Limoncello Tasting - A family farm, not a staged food show
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Authentic Farm Tour with Pizza, Cheese, Wine & Limoncello Tasting

14.Authentic Farm Tour with Pizza, Cheese, Wine & Limoncello Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 698 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $97

Meet Francesco and his family at Agriturismo Primaluce, in the hills above Sorrento. Tour the animals, vineyards, olive trees, and lemon grove, then make pizza by hand and watch mozzarella and caciotta being shaped. Tastings, a farm lunch, wine, and limoncello are included. The English-language visit lasts about four hours and suits families, couples, and food lovers.

“Super fun, friendly and knowledgeable family situated on a gorgeous farm overlooking the Sorrento peninsula, would definitely recommend!”

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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Cheese Tasting & Volendam Tour - Zaanse Schans: a concentrated Dutch postcard
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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Cheese Tasting & Volendam Tour

15.Zaanse Schans, Cheese Tasting & Volendam Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 679 reviews · 5h 30m · from $20

Leave Amsterdam by comfortable midibus for Zaanse Schans windmills, a Dutch cheese farm, and Volendam harbor. You explore the two villages independently, while an onboard video explains local culture. Dino and other friendly hosts help keep the five-and-a-half-hour trip smooth. Cheese tasting is included; meals and optional entries are not.

“whole fantastic experience, thanks to Dino for the precious help. Grateful for all day”

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