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Where to Book Wine and Cheese Tastings: Our 15 Favourites

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A flight of local wines and a board built to match it, which is the most-booked kind of tasting there is. These 15 run from a $18 seat on an Amsterdam canal boat to a Bordeaux masterclass, with glass counts and what comes on the board.

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

1.Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Cheese & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 27,035 reviews · 1 hour · from $18Our pick

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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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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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

3.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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Amsterdam: Cozy Cheese & Wine Cruise Tasting Experience - Cheese, snacks, and drinks on board
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Amsterdam: Cozy Cheese & Wine Cruise Tasting Experience

4.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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Vila Nova de Gaia: Port Wine Tasting with Cheese Pairing - A Family Producer With Douro Roots
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Vila Nova de Gaia: Port Wine Tasting with Cheese Pairing

5.Vila Nova de Gaia: Port Wine Tasting with Cheese Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,074 reviews · 1 hour · from $30

At Quevedo’s cozy Vila Nova de Gaia lodge, you’ll taste Crusted Port, 10-Year-Old Tawny, and 2009 White Colheita with three Portuguese cheeses. Guides such as Miguel, Fernando, Inês, and Bruna explain Port styles, aging, vineyards, and food pairings. This is a tasting rather than a cellar tour, with groups capped at eight.

“Our host was very knowledgeable of the history of port wines, the region and production. Excellent wine & cheese.”

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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

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

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

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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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

7.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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Amsterdam: Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise - From Central Station to the first canal views
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Amsterdam: Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise

8.Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 839 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $41

Settle into a comfortable Amsterdam canal boat for a 1.5-hour evening cruise from Central Station. Sip red, white, rosé, or sparkling wine while sharing Dutch cheeses, bread, grapes, and charcuterie. Expect illuminated bridges, Golden Age houses, houseboats, music, and light city commentary in English.

“we had a really great time! enough wine and cheese, good selection, really friendly staff. would highly recommend”

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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

9.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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Amsterdam: Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise - From Central Station to the first canal views
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Amsterdam Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise

10.Amsterdam Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 798 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $40

Board at Damrak 16 at 8:15 p.m. for a 75-minute Amsterdam canal cruise with Dutch cheese, wine, beer, and soft drinks. You’ll pass the Magere Brug, Maritime Museum, Amsterdam Centraal, and illuminated Canal Ring sights from a glass-enclosed boat. The mood can be quiet and romantic, though commentary and cheese portions vary.

“Lovely trip with lots of space on your own table. Nice cheese and wine kept flowing. Great friendly crew”

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Hamburg: Harbor Cruise with Wine and Cheese - Finding the boat behind Fischbrötchenbude 10
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Hamburg: Harbor Cruise with Wine and Cheese

11.Harbor Cruise with Wine and Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 795 reviews · 1h 30m · from $49

Spend 90 minutes cruising Hamburg Harbor with three glasses of red or white wine, 150 grams of regional cheese, and crackers. A German-speaking guide points out the docks, St. Michael’s Church, Elbphilharmonie, HafenCity, and possibly Speicherstadt, depending on the tide. Sit outside in warm weather or inside the heated salon in winter.

“Plenty of wine and cheese, informative tour on Hamburg port and ships! Would recommend!”

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Evening Canal Cruise in Amsterdam with Wine & Cheese Option - The boat, seating, and views
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Evening Canal Cruise in Amsterdam with Wine & Cheese Option

12.Evening Canal Cruise in Amsterdam with Wine & Cheese Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 781 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $23

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals, the IJ, and the Amstel for 90 minutes aboard a Blue Boat Company vessel. You’ll see Westerkerk, Centraal Station, the Skinny Bridge, and glowing canal houses, with audio commentary in up to 21 languages. Add a snack box or wine and cheese, but check the departure point carefully before leaving.

“The canal experience was great. It does not loop around so whatever side you’re sitting on is what you can take photos of. Here’s a photo hack, place your phone directly on the cleanest part of the window and you won’t have glare.”

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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

13.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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Sofia: Wine & Cheese Tasting Experience - Arriving at Tempus Vini on Knyaz Boris I Street
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Sofia: Wine & Cheese Tasting Experience

14.Sofia: Wine & Cheese Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 674 reviews · 1 hour · from $21

Meet at Tempus Vini, a small wine shop on Knyaz Boris I Street, where host Kalin or another English-speaking presenter guides you through five Bulgarian wines, local cheeses, and the country’s wine traditions. The relaxed tasting lasts one official hour, though some sessions run closer to two.

“The owner of the wine shop, Kalin, is a very good host, very organised and very prepared. He explained the history of wine in Bulgaria and the different areas of productions. The 5 wines we tasted were very good and different from what I had in other wine tastings. In conclusion it was a great experience! If you like wine, it is a must do activity while in Sofia!”

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Amsterdam: Dutch Cheese Tasting Experience with Wine - Five Goudas, not just one familiar cheese
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Amsterdam: Dutch Cheese Tasting Experience with Wine

15.Dutch Cheese Tasting Experience with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 658 reviews · 45 min · from $23

Meet at the Old Amsterdam Cheese Store for a 45-minute English tasting led by a lively cheese host such as Rik or Aris. You’ll sample five Gouda cheeses, including Old Amsterdam, with red, white, and port wines, learn how cheese is made and aged, then receive 20% off shop purchases.

“We had so much fun, Aris our guide was knowledgeable and funny, and the cheeses were delicious!”

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