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The 15 Best Cheese Tastings & Tours in the Netherlands

19 tours  ·  from $18 a head

Gouda and Edam are towns before they are cheeses, and half of these 15 happen on a boat. Board tastings with wine, the farm visits out past the mills, and the market mornings, with prices and how much of it is lunch.

Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese - Choosing between the two departure points
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Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese

Amsterdam: Classic Boat Cruise with Optional Cheese & Wine - Boarding near the Anne Frank House
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Amsterdam: Classic Boat Cruise with Optional Cheese & Wine

2.Classic Boat Cruise with Optional Cheese & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 22,925 reviews · from $18Best value

Cruise Amsterdam’s UNESCO canals on a covered classic boat, with live stories, Skinny Bridge views, and optional unlimited cheese, wine, and drinks.

“Absolutely amazing experience! The guide from Argentina was absolutely amazing. He was friendly and knowledgeable. Delicious cheese and they unlimited alcohol is not a joke, enjoy as much as you can within the sailing hour.”

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Amsterdam: Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Cheese Tour - Meeting at Amsterdam Central Station
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Amsterdam: Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Cheese Tour

Zaanse Schans Windmills, Clogs and Dutch Cheese Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam - Exploring the village and the Zaans region
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Zaanse Schans Windmills, Clogs and Dutch Cheese Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam

4.Zaanse Schans Windmills, Clogs and Dutch Cheese Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,369 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $51

See Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam with windmills, clog making, cheese tasting, shared transport, and a small English-speaking group.

“It was a great 1st day experience just outside of Amsterdam. Caroline was a wonderful guide and took us all around. Gave us just the right number of stops. She was very knowledgeable.”

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Countryside Bike Tour from Amsterdam: Cheese, Clogs & a Windmill - Waterland by Bicycle, With Wind as Part of the Deal
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Countryside Bike Tour from Amsterdam: Cheese, Clogs & a Windmill

Amsterdam: Giethoorn Tour Scenic Cruise, Cheese & Free Time - Meeting at Overhoeksplein and settling into the coach
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Amsterdam: Giethoorn Tour Scenic Cruise, Cheese & Free Time

6.Giethoorn Tour Scenic Cruise, Cheese & Free Time

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,461 reviews · 8 hours · from $75

Review of the Giethoorn day trip from Amsterdam, with a local canal cruise, Dutch cheese tasting, free time, transport tips, and honest value advice.

“We had a fantastic time in Giethoorn. Lots of beauty to see here. Our driver and guide Gilbert was fantastic and very knowledgeable. would highly recommend as a day trip to get away from the larger cities.”

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Amsterdam: Windmill, Cheese, and Countryside E-Bike Tour - Waterland, where the city feels far away
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Amsterdam: Windmill, Cheese, and Countryside E-Bike Tour

7.Windmill, Cheese, and Countryside E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,166 reviews · from $43

Cycle from Amsterdam through Waterland villages, past a windmill and farms, with an e-bike, cheese tasting, and optional guide.

“Loved that our guide took such good cate of our group. i think it wpuld have been nice to have someine in the miking barn to explain the Robo coes to us. Otherwise it was a great trip.”

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Amsterdam: Premium Henri Willig Cheese Tasting Experience - Entering the Henri Willig shop in old Amsterdam
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Amsterdam: Premium Henri Willig Cheese Tasting Experience

8.Premium Henri Willig Cheese Tasting Experience

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

Taste 10 Dutch Gouda samples, pair them with dips and drinks, learn the Willig family story, and save 10% in the Amsterdam shop.

“Martin was a great host, it was great to try all the different cheeses and to learn about how they are made. The port was good too!”

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Amsterdam: Cheese & Wine Cruise Tasting Experience - Dutch Cheese, Salty Snacks, and a Glass That Keeps Returning
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Amsterdam: Cheese & Wine Cruise Tasting Experience

9.Cheese & Wine Cruise Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,090 reviews · from $39

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals with Dutch cheese, unlimited wine, beer, or soft drinks, warm seating, city stories, and views of the Anne Frank House and Magere Brug.

“The wine and cheese was amazing! The tour guide was entertaining and the entire crew was super nice. Loved it!”

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Dutch Cheese & Drinks Guided Amsterdam Boat Tour, All Inclusive - Oude Kerk and the old center
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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

Cruise Amsterdam’s medieval canals with Dutch Gouda, drinks, local stories, and views of the Oude Kerk, Skinny Bridge, and Golden Bend.

“Highlight of the trip! Captain and Teich were brilliant hosts and very knowledgeable about Amsterdam. We did the drinks included package and they were very generous! Would highlight recommend to all!”

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Amsterdam: Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise - Checking in at Prins Hendrikkade 25
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Amsterdam: Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise

11.Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise

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

See Amsterdam’s lit canals by night with generous wine refills, Dutch cheese, music, and entertaining city stories on this 90-minute cruise.

“Lovely wines and cheese board with grapes and bread rolls. The waitresses were very attentive, relaxing music and lovely experience”

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Amsterdam: Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise - Checking in at Prins Hendrikkade 25
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Amsterdam Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise

12.Amsterdam Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise

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

Cruise Amsterdam’s lit canals with flowing wine, Dutch cheese, bridge views, and a glass-enclosed boat for a relaxed 75-minute evening.

“Brilliant experience - the boat set-up was much more romantic / personal than others I’ve seen where you’re sat in a big circle with everyone, really nice to get your own table. The host was really funny and informative, always kept our glasses topped up - great value for money!”

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Evening Canal Cruise in Amsterdam with Wine & Cheese Option - What you see along the historic canal belt
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Evening Canal Cruise in Amsterdam with Wine & Cheese Option

Zaanse Schans and Cheese Tasting Guided Tour from Amsterdam - The coach ride from Amsterdam
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Zaanse Schans and Cheese Tasting Guided Tour from Amsterdam

Amsterdam: Dutch Cheese Tasting Experience with Wine - The Old Amsterdam story in its own cheese shop
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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

Taste five Dutch Gouda cheeses with three wine pairings, learn the Old Amsterdam story, and save 20% on cheese-shop purchases.

“This tour is so good!!! The cheese was delicious but the guide was the best part. He was so friendly and helpful!!! Definately a must do”

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