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The 15 Best Cheese Tastings in Amsterdam

37 reviewed

Gouda, Edam and a hundred farmhouse wheels between them, and Dutch cheese repays a guide who knows young from aged. Below are the best cheese tastings ranked: counter flights in the centre, farm visits out in the polder, pairings with wine or jenever, with what you taste, how long it runs, and the price.

Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese

Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese - Price and What You Get: The Real Value of Cheese and Unlimited Drinks

1.Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31,825 reviews · from $21Our pick

A 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise on a covered saloon boat with Dutch cheese, mustard, and unlimited drinks when upgraded, plus guided stories.

“We chose this cruise because it was enclosed and did not want to get wet if it was raining. Being Christmas season, there wasn’t a great view of the lights. Especially for pictures. We also chose the wine/cheese option. Our host was very generous with the wine pours. He told us some history of Amsterdam as well as some local culture information. Lol! All in all it was a fun cruise, but if you are going to see Christmas lights, you may want to choose an open cabin tour.”

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Amsterdam: Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Cheese & Wine

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2.Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Cheese & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 27,035 reviews · 1 hour · from $18Best value

A 1-hour classic covered Amsterdam canal cruise with Dutch cheese and wine, live host commentary, and electric-boat comfort.

“Guides were great and the wine flowed, they never let the glass get empty! They were friendly and knowledgeable and all round great hosts. The boat didn’t look anything like the picture but was fine nonetheless. All round definitely worth it.”

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Amsterdam: Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Cheese Tour

Amsterdam: Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Cheese Tour - Starting at Amsterdam Central: Stationsplein 4 and an easy meet-up

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

Zaanse Schans Windmills, Clogs and Dutch Cheese Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam - Getting There From Amsterdam Centraal: LOT61 to the Zaan region

From Amsterdam: Volendam and Zaanse Schans Tour with Cheese

From Amsterdam: Volendam and Zaanse Schans Tour with Cheese - Zaanse Schans: functioning windmills and old wooden houses

5.From Amsterdam: Volendam and Zaanse Schans Tour with Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,993 reviews · 5 hours · from $40

A half-day escape from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans and Volendam, with clog-making, Dutch cheese tasting, windmills, and optional canal cruise.

“A fantastic tour! The guide was great, he gave us lots of information throughout the tour and had a good sense of humour. The times at each stop were perfect, it gave us time to explore the villages. Good value for money!”

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Amsterdam: Evening Candle Light Cruise With Wine & Cheese

Amsterdam: Evening Candle Light Cruise With Wine & Cheese - Floating Amsterdam near Dam Square: how boarding usually works

6.Evening Candle Light Cruise With Wine & Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,774 reviews · 1 hour · from $18

Amsterdam’s evening candlelight cruise with wine and cheese on UNESCO canals. Covered boat, warm blankets, and English stories for 1 hour.

“Loved every second of it ! Favien/ Fabien and Timo ( hope somehow I got their names right ) were fantastic. They are fun and know what they are doing. They are so funny and the atmosphere on the boat / Gracht is fantastic. Man I wish I would have taken their number because it was a great time and enjoyed it. I’m from Berlin and always book tours in English to meet people all over the world! Anyway go for a tour ! If wouldn’t be Amsterdam without it. Enjoy! Had a great time ! Maybe gonna do it again before I leave! Thank you ! Much love”

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

Countryside Bike Tour from Amsterdam: Cheese, Clogs & a Windmill - Price and what you really get for $59.26

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

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

Bike north from Amsterdam to Waterland for a ferry crossing, working windmill views, and cheese-and-clogs on a small-group ride.

“SO fun! Long cycle but easy enough with the e-bike, the cheese and clog making was such a fun stop. Rissa was a lovely guide and made the journey fun, exciting, and educational! Would have loved a few more windmills but the countryside was beautiful.”

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Amsterdam: Giethoorn Tour Scenic Cruise, Cheese & Free Time

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8.Giethoorn Tour Scenic Cruise, Cheese & Free Time

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

A luxury day trip from Amsterdam to Giethoorn with a 1-hour canal cruise, Henri Willig cheese tasting, and 3 hours to roam the village.

“The driver/tour guide (unfortunately I forgot his name) is very friendly and helpful & informative. Cheap deal. Highly recommended. On time.”

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Amsterdam: Windmill, Cheese, and Countryside E-Bike Tour

Amsterdam: Windmill, Cheese, and Countryside E-Bike Tour - The Opening Stops: A’DAM Tower and D’Admiraal Windmill

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,308 reviews · 4 hours - 1 day · from $55

Ride an e-bike from Amsterdam to Waterland villages, see D’Admiraal windmill, and tour a cheese farm with tastings on a small group tour.

“Getting out into the countryside was a highlight of our trip to Amsterdam. The e-bikes made the ride very enjoyable.”

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Amsterdam: Cozy Cheese & Wine Cruise Tasting Experience

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10.Cozy Cheese & Wine Cruise Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,156 reviews · 1h 15m · from $39

Cozy heated canal cruise from Damrak with Dutch cheese, nut snacks, and unlimited wine/beer/soft. Pass Skinny Bridge in 75 minutes.

“Great activity! The boat is very comfortable, the wine and cheese options were perfect, and the route was very interesting. Perfect at sunset btw!”

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Amsterdam: Premium Henri Willig Cheese Tasting Experience

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11.Premium Henri Willig Cheese Tasting Experience

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

Taste 10 Gouda cheeses from Henri Willig in old Amsterdam, learn Dutch cheesemaking, enjoy dips and drinks, and get 10% off purchases.

“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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Dutch Cheese & Drinks Guided Amsterdam Boat Tour, All Inclusive

Dutch Cheese & Drinks Guided Amsterdam Boat Tour, All Inclusive - Old Amsterdam to new city icons: the cruise route in plain English

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

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

1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise on a 100% electric boat with unlimited beer and wine plus Dutch Gouda, guided stories, and major sights.

“Great guide, great tour. Wish we had a little more time at the picuteresqur ports but highly recommneded tour if you want to see a lot outside of Amsterdam in a shot amount of time.”

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Amsterdam: Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise

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13.Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise

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

Night Canal Belt cruise in Amsterdam with Dutch cheeses and wine, under illuminated bridges for 1.5 hours near Central Station.

“Great vibe, captain and the girls were very attentive, plenty of cheese, bread and we chose red wine, definitely worth the money.”

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Amsterdam Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise

Amsterdam: Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise - What’s on the table: Dutch cheeses, charcuterie, bread, and your wine choice

14.Amsterdam Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise

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

A 75-minute Amsterdam night cruise with Dutch cheese and free-flowing drinks, gliding past lit canals and Magere Brug in an enclosed boat.

“This was nothing more than a party cruise for young people who like loud music and drink CHEAP WINE! What a deceiving description when first purchased! The boat was nothing like the photos represented. There was no speaking during the tour from the captain, so we had no clue what we were looking at. The bathroom was filthy and the windows were foggy so we couldn’t even see what we were looking at, but it didn’t matter because we didn’t know what we were looking at. If you are looking for a boat ride down the canal in a stuffed cabin and don’t mind one star accommodations. This trip is…”

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Evening Canal Cruise in Amsterdam with Wine & Cheese Option

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

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

A 90-minute evening canal cruise in Amsterdam with an optional wine and cheese box. See UNESCO canals, bridges, and landmarks by night.

“Well organised and informative laid back night cruise. The lights were quite nice and the captain provided some excellent additional information beyond the provided audio commentary.”

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