The 14 Best Wine & Cheese Tastings

1.Premium Henri Willig Cheese Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,106 reviews · 40 minutes - 1 hour · from $21Our pick

Meet your English-speaking Henri Willig host in an old Amsterdam cheese shop for 40 to 60 minutes of Gouda tasting, Dutch dips, mustard, crackers, two drinks, and a short cheesemaking film. Guides such as Martin, Suzanne, and Heloise are known for friendly, entertaining presentations. A 10% shop discount follows.

“We had a great experience cheese tasting. My dad and I both agreed that this one was of our most favorite things we did on our trip! Martin was a wonderful guide and made our experience fun and entertaining. We can’t wait to return to Amsterdam on our second leg of our trip and purchase cheese to take back to the US”

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

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

At Quevedo in Vila Nova de Gaia, you’ll taste three 40ml pours of Port with carefully matched cheeses: Crusted, 10-Year-Old Tawny, and 2009 White Colheita. Guides such as Miguel, Inês, Fernando, and Bruna explain the wines, the Douro Valley, and the family business behind them.

“We had a wonderful time at Quevedo, our guide was friendly and knowledgeable about the different ports and the history of the company. A great experience, highly recommend.”

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3.Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise

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

Start at the LOVERS café opposite Amsterdam Central Station, then spend 90 minutes on the Canal Belt with wine, Dutch cheeses, bread, and attentive English-speaking hosts. Expect illuminated bridges, Golden Age houses, music, city facts, and a friendly social mood.

“Best Activity we did while in Amsterdam, the captain was really funny and the whole crew very nice! We can't wait to come back to book again.”

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4.Amsterdam Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise

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

Board at Damrak 16 for a 75-minute English-language evening cruise through Amsterdam’s canal belt. You’ll sit at a table in a glass-enclosed boat, enjoy Dutch cheese, wine, beer, and soft drinks, and pass sights such as Magere Brug and Reguliersgracht. The mood can range from peaceful to party-like.

“Loved the beautiful scenery of the city/canals and sunset was 10/10!!! Wish there had been a little more information provided - we were mostly left to observe and talk ourselves, which may be appealing to some but I like learning from the guides a bit more! Guides were Very attentive with refills of drinks”

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5.Hamburg: Harbor Cruise with Wine and Cheese

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

Cruise Hamburg Harbor for 90 minutes with three glasses of red or white wine, 150 grams of regional cheese and crackers, and live German commentary. You’ll pass the Elbphilharmonie, HafenCity, St. Michael’s Church, docks, and possibly Speicherstadt, depending on the tide.

“Overall this was a great experience! The boat tour was peaceful and we got to see a lot of the Hamburg harbor. We were not the only English speakers on board so our guide even did some translations for us, which was very considerate. The wine was okay, but definitely not bad. The cheese and snacks were great though! Our only complaint would be that it was difficult to find the boat, and we felt that the cheese and cracker board needed for salty crackers and snacks, and less cheese.”

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6.Sofia: Wine & Cheese Tasting Experience

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

At Tempus Vini Wine Point in central Sofia, host Kalin leads a one-hour tasting of five Bulgarian wines, including distinctive local grapes, orange wine, rosé, and reds. You’ll pair them with Bulgarian cheeses and bread sticks while learning about the country’s wine regions and 5,000-year winemaking tradition.

“More than a wine tasting - a two-hour exploration of Bulgaria’s history, geology, and culture, perfectly complemented by local cheeses and outstanding wines.”

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7.Zaanse Schans and Cheese Tasting Guided Tour from Amsterdam

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

Ride from central Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans for working windmills, a clog workshop, and Dutch cheese tasting. Guides such as Rick, Anna, Evelyn, and Rob have been praised for clear commentary, though the large group and short craft demonstrations may not suit everyone. An optional canal cruise voucher is available.

“This place was full of history and culture but the crowds made it feel like a Disney theme park. The guide, Evelyn, knew a lot of interesting stuff but she mostly seemed overwhelmed with so many people. Our group had no lanyards or other means of identifying others from our bus. This was concerning with the multitude of other buses in the village. The craft demonstrations were interesting but the general setup felt touristy rather than cultural.”

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8.Dutch Cheese Tasting Experience with Wine

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

Spend 45 minutes tasting five Gouda cheeses and three wine pairings in the Old Amsterdam Cheese Store. An English-speaking host explains cheese-making, aging, and the family story behind Old Amsterdam. Guides such as Aris and Rik are known for lively, funny presentations, and your ticket includes a 20% shop discount.

“Excellent guide, funny, informative, we had a good experience , will highly recommend to my friends”

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9.Wine and Cheese Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 596 reviews · 2 hours · from $100

At Ô Chateau, an English-speaking sommelier leads you through five French wines from four regions, including Champagne, Bordeaux, the Loire, and Beaujolais. You’ll taste five artisanal cheeses, learn pairing rules, and enjoy a generous lunch in a lovely tasting room three minutes from the Louvre.

“Willy was super friendly and explained the regions and the wine making process well. I really loved the wines we tried. I also loved the cheese pairings as they were carefully selected. I’m having wine shipped home!”

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10.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 two-hour guided tour of a family winery dating to 1750. Learn how volcanic soil shapes Canary wine, then taste four wines with four artisan cheeses from Tenerife, La Palma, Fuerteventura, and Gran Canaria. Tours run in Spanish and English.

“The tour was great, wine was delicious and views were incredible!”

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11.French Wine, Champagne And Cheese Tasting Paris SECRET WINE DOOR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 464 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $99Top rated

Join host Erwan Leo at Secret Wine Door in Paris’s 15th arrondissement for a two-hour tasting of Champagne, white and red wines, six French cheeses, and fresh bread. You’ll learn practical tasting skills in a group capped at 12, then have the option to buy a bottle.

“We would not have known about this if our daughter hadn't booked it a couple of years ago. It is a small group wine and cheese tasting. Hosted by the owner of the wine shop himself. There were only 14 people on the afternoon that we went. You will taste and learn about the different wines/grapes from around the region in an intimate setting. It was really nice and relaxing after doing all the touristy things for two days. One of my favorite things we did in Paris.”

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12.Paris Art of Pairing Cheese and Wine Tasting in a Cheese Cellar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Meet at the Musée Vivant du Fromage on Île Saint-Louis, learn how French cheese is made, then enter a cool cellar for seven cheeses, three wines, and baguette. Guides such as Pierre, Gabriel, Agathe, and Paul explain regional styles and pairing in English. Expect stairs and bring a warm layer.

“Great tour with Dee. She was extremely knowledgeable, engaging and enjoyable to talk with about the grounds”

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13.Wine and Cheese Tasting with a Chef Sommelier

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 277 reviews · 2 hours · from $69

Meet Chef Sommelier Alex near Rue Monge for a short walk through the Latin Quarter and Mouffetard Market, with local tastings and food stories along the way. Then settle into a nearby restaurant for six cheeses, three French wines, bread, fruit, and playful pairing exercises.

“The cheese and wine were delicious, and Alex’s passion for French cuisine and pure eating was very evident.”

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14.Santiago de Compostela: Cheese and Wine Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 43 reviews · 1 hour · from $35

Meet near Santiago’s old town for a one-hour tasting of three Galician wines paired with three local cheeses. Your English or Spanish-speaking host, sometimes Eunize, explains each product in a small restaurant or cheese-shop setting. Water, bread, and insurance are included.

“We had a great time. It was very intimate group in the back of a local wine shop. Went more than an hour long and our host Eunize was amazing. The cheese was good! I wanted to take some back - especially there blue cheese which was phenomenal! Highly recommend- it was nice to take a little break from the walking and exploring.”

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