The 15 Best UK Cheese Tours

1.Manchester Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour

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

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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2.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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3.Cheese Walking Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 232 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Spend two hours walking from Green Park to Covent Garden with an English-speaking cheese guide such as Jack, Perla, Bettina, or Nic. You’ll taste British and Italian cheeses, sample prosecco, visit famous food shops, and play the interactive QUIZtro Formaggio. Comfortable shoes matter, and vegetarian or vegan options can be arranged.

“A really fun couple of hours. Our guide was great, really engaging and lots of interesting information and plenty of cheese to try. Would definitely recommend.”

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4.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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5.Guided Cheese Crawl with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 53 reviews · from $67

Meet guide Mel at the Richard Cobden Statue in St Ann’s Square for a two-hour cheese walk through central Manchester. Visit several local food spots, taste a handpicked range of cheeses with wine or non-alcoholic drinks, meet cheesemongers, and enjoy a quiz before finishing near Tib Street.

“We had a great time with Mel our tour guide who shared lots of interesting information with us both about various cheeses and also about the local area.”

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6.Cheese Crawl with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 42 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Meet your English-speaking guide at Saint Stephen’s Comely Bank Church and walk toward Stockbridge for cheese tastings, local stories, a playful quiz, and wine at the finish. Guides such as Xander, Kieran, Jenny, and Monique bring plenty of personality. Expect about 30 minutes of walking, several cheese stops, and a relaxed look at a less-visited part of Edinburgh.

“Absolutely amazing! We did the one in Manchester and enjoyed this one just as much. We're in Edinburgh a lot, but so nice to see some wee hidden gems. Guide was fantastic and put up with us all in good humour!”

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7.London Cheese Crawl & Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $63

Meet at noon by the Diana fountain for a small-group cheese walk through St. James’s, Mayfair, Soho, and Covent Garden. You’ll taste truffle cheese at Fortnum & Mason, Stilton, Italian drunk cheese, goat cheese, and baked Camembert while guides such as Jack, Nick, and Perla add trivia, jokes, and a cheese quiz.

“The cheeses were all different and very tasty and we learnt about the history and origin from a knowledgeable guide - Nick”

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8.English Wine and Cheese Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $212

Leave London Bridge at 9:00 am for a full day in Kent. Visit two English wine producers, taste sparkling and still wines, enjoy a picnic with wine, then pair six wines with six cheeses at an organic farm. Transport, water, and tastings are included. The group is limited to 20 people.

“Was booked for my uncles 60th birthday, he said the day was great from start to finish, well organised”

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9.City of Bath: British Wine and Cheese Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 21 reviews · 1 hour · from $47

Meet at The Cork and Truckle in central Bath for a one-hour tasting of three award-winning English wines and three British cheeses. Your host explains the pairings and basic tasting skills, then gives you relaxed time to enjoy chutney, biscuits, nuts, pickles, charcuterie, and water. Groups are limited to six adults.

“Great activity . Guide was lovely .. told us just enough about wine and cheese but gave us plenty of time to enjoy on our own . Very knowledgeable .. lovely little cellar and shop .. Thank you”

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10.British Wine and Cheese Tasting Experience in City of Bath

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $48

Meet at The Cork and Truckle in central Bath, then head into its private cellar for a one-hour tasting hosted by a wine and cheese expert such as Will. You’ll sample three British wines, three cheeses and a spread of crackers, pickles, nuts, chutney and charcuterie while learning how to taste and pair them.

“We had an amazing time at the British wine and cheese tasting in Bath! Our host was incredibly knowledgeable, not only about the wines and cheese pairings, but also about the fascinating history of English wines. His passion for the subject truly made the experience. The wines were fantastic, and the cheese pairings elevated the flavors, even further, making each sip more enjoyable. Whether you’re a Wine enthusiast, or just looking for a unique experience and bath, I highly recommend this tasting… It was both informative and delicious!”

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11.The Ultimate Cheese & Wine Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $103

Start near Newcastle Central Station at 1 p.m. and walk through the city with guides such as Andrew, Amy, or Avril. Along the way, hear stories about Central Station, Newcastle Castle, and Theatre Royal before tasting cheese, wine, and other foods at two Grainger Market eateries and later stops. The tour ends near Friars Street.

“This was an excellent tour with great stories and amazing food! I highly recommend it for date night”

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12.Wine & Cheese in the Somerset Valleys – with Michelin-star lunch!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $212

Join Florence for an eight-hour Somerset food tour from Bristol. Visit two small vineyards, taste biodynamic and planet-friendly wines, tour a Cheddar dairy, explore Cheddar village, and enjoy a three-course lunch at The Pony with a garden tour. The group is limited to 12 people, and transport is by minibus.

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13.Scottish Cheese OR Scottish Charcuterie Tasting at Errichel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $39

At Errichel near Aberfeldy, Becky guides you through five Scottish cheeses at 2:15pm or five Scottish charcuterie items at 2:45pm. Expect homemade chutneys, suggested pairings, tasting notes, and views across the valley. The 50-minute session is limited to eight people, and the attached deli lets you buy favorites afterward.

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14.Wells, Cheddar Cheese and Cheddar Gorge – Private Day Trip from Bath

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Daniel of Bath Insider Tours takes your private group from Bath to Wells and Cheddar in an air-conditioned vehicle. Expect a guided walk through England’s smallest city, time at Wells Cathedral and Vicars’ Close, a cheese tasting, and an optional walk to a Cheddar Gorge viewpoint. Pickup and drop-off are included.

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15.Vineyard & Cheesemaker Bus Tour of Sussex

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $199

Ride a 1953 green country bus from Brighton to two Sussex vineyards and High Weald Dairy. You’ll tour Court Gardens Farm, taste four sparkling wines, enjoy a cheese and charcuterie lunch, then sample still and sparkling wines at Bluebell Vineyard Estates. The group is limited to 10 people, and the day returns to Brighton.

“The whole day was enjoyable and well organised. The guide was pleasant and knowledgeable. The three visits we made were excellent. Our favourite vineyard was Court Gardens the family atmosphere was obvious and the wines were excellent. Our lunch at The cheese proRead more”

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