The 15 Best Cheese & Wine Tastings in the Netherlands

1.Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese

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

Spend about an hour aboard a classic covered saloon boat, passing the Anne Frank House, Jordaan, Rijksmuseum, Skinny Bridge, and canal belt. Your guide shares local stories while you enjoy Dutch Gouda, mustard, and, with the drink option, unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks. Boats and routes vary by departure point.

“Very nice tour. The crew was very friendly, and the boat was very nice. I would have enjoyed even more history, but still it was a fun experience!”

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2.Classic Boat Cruise with Optional Cheese & Wine

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

Spend an hour on a covered, fully electric boat with a local skipper and English-speaking hostess. You’ll pass the Skinny Bridge, Golden Bend, Anne Frank House, Jordaan, Old Harbor, and Red Light District. Choose the basic cruise or add unlimited Dutch cheese, wine, beer, and soft drinks.

“wonderful! we were able to add the wine & cheese after onboard and the guide was great! we all felt at home and entertained! great little boat trip for the $ and we were covered which was great bc it was raining. I would have preferred the better view of an open top but with the rain this boat was perfect.”

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3.Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Cheese Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,826 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $22

Travel by comfortable coach from Amsterdam Central to Zaanse Schans with a live English, German, or Spanish-speaking guide. See a clog-making demonstration, visit Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm, taste Dutch cheeses, and explore the windmill village on your own. The optional canal cruise voucher adds a separate look at Amsterdam’s Golden Age canals.

“Had a great experience at Zaanse Schans. Anna was very knowledgeable about the culture and the area. Made up pronounce a lot of dutch words 😂”

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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

Travel from Amsterdam Central Station to Zaanse Schans with a guide and a maximum of 16 people. See a live clog-making demonstration, enter Molen De Kat paint mill, sample Dutch cheeses, and hear local stories. Guides have included David, Callum, Bianca, Maaike, and Sharon, though your guide is assigned on the day.

“Easy to find the tour guide, very informative guide, well planned, authentic Holland experience, just the right amount of time.”

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

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

Ride from central Amsterdam across the IJ to Waterland, passing a 1792 windmill, canals, villages, and open fields. Choose a standard 14-mile route or a 23-mile e-bike tour with cheese tasting, a clog-making demonstration, and a stroopwafel. Guides such as Shakira, Rinse, Hugh, Simon, and Sebastian lead the rides.

“We had a fantastic time exploring the countryside! The bikes were great, our guide was wonderful in keeping the ride enjoyable, and we saw so many things outside of Amsterdam that we wouldn't have seen without the bike tour. A highlight of our Amsterdam trip!”

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6.Giethoorn Tour Scenic Cruise, Cheese & Free Time

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

Travel from Amsterdam to Giethoorn by air-conditioned coach, with English commentary from guides such as Gilbert and Peter. A local skipper leads a one-hour cruise beneath wooden bridges, followed by about three hours to walk, eat, shop, and take photos. Henri Willig cheese tasting and discounts are included.

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

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

Trade Amsterdam’s center for a guided or self-guided e-bike ride through Waterland. Cross by ferry, pass Broek in Waterland and Monnickendam, see D’Admiraal windmill, and visit a working cheese farm. English guides such as Olec, Mariano, Chris, and Goulven have led tours. The route is flat, but you should be comfortable riding and at least 160 cm tall.

“both my wife and I found this tour to be absolutely fantastic. we had some confusion with the booking and when we reached the place of start- amster bikes- we were told thw bikes aren't available. the owner- Ramona not only booked us for eh next day tour...she gave us two bikes absolutely free to roam around the city for an entire day!!! tour: our guide was Goulven. he was very sweet and helpful. he quickly took us through the basics of how to make the ebike work and off we went! throughout the trip he explained about amsterdam, surrounding areas..took us to broek in waterland and ransdorp villages. the…”

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8.Premium Henri Willig Cheese Tasting Experience

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

Spend 40 minutes to an hour with an English-speaking Henri Willig host, tasting 10 pieces of Gouda with dips, mustard, crackers, and two drinks. A short film explains Dutch cheesemaking, while guides such as Martin, Suzanne, and Quinten add family stories and pairing tips. Your ticket also includes 10% off shop purchases.

“Cheese tasting experience was a highlight of our trip to Amsterdam! We not only ate numerous delicious and unique cheeses, paired with excellent wine, but we learned a lot about the art of Dutch cheese-making and Willig family history. The small group made for a very special environment as well as the fact that tour was lead by Henri Willig’s grandson. Highly recommend!!”

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9.Cheese & Wine Cruise Tasting Experience

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

Join Stromma at Damrak Pier 5 for a 75-minute evening cruise through Amsterdam’s Canal Belt. Enjoy Dutch cheeses, snacks, and unlimited wine, beer, or soft drinks in a heated boat while an English-speaking captain and host share stories about the city. Anna, Alexa, Thomas, and other crew members may vary by departure.

“The tour was a last minute booking after we lost pur flight. It was our 25 year anniversary and I wanted to treat my wife to something nice. This was amazing. Beautiful, romantic, Anna and Alexa, our tour waitresses were amazing. They were friendly, informative, even gave us a bottle of wine as a present for our anniversary. The tour itself, was relaxing, enjoyable, beautiful. The Canals of the Netherlands are such a trip down a part of history that we don’t get to experience often. What a beautiful city. Thank you for making this tour so good.Read more”

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

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

Spend about an hour on a 100% electric boat with a live English-speaking guide, Dutch Gouda, beer, wine, cocktails, and soft drinks. You’ll pass medieval canals, the Oude Kerk, Central Station, the Golden Bend, Zeven Bruggen, and Skinny Bridge. Guides such as Josh, Ties, Louise, and Kat are praised for lively stories and humor.

“Our hosts were fun and engaging. They had a lot of interesting stories and insights. We had a blast even though the weather was questionable. I’d highly recommend.”

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11.Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise

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

Meet at the LOVERS café near Amsterdam Central Station for a 90-minute cruise through the Canal Belt. Expect illuminated bridges, Golden Age merchant houses, houseboats, Dutch cheeses, bread, and frequent wine refills. English-speaking hosts, including guides such as Agapios on some sailings, add city facts and humor.

“This was a great experience. Sights, old school tunes and wine and cheese flowing. Excellent value.”

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12.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 evening ride through Amsterdam’s Canal Belt. You’ll have Dutch cheese, wine, beer, and soft drinks at your table while passing illuminated bridges, Magere Brug, the Amstel, and central Amsterdam sights. The boat is enclosed, comfortable, and limited to 45 people, though commentary can be brief or hard to hear.

“This was one of my favorite excursions that we did in Amsterdam. The lights were beautiful and the wine was delightful. Our servers were absolutely fabulous.!”

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

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

Board Blue Boat Company for a 90-minute evening ride through Amsterdam’s canals, the IJ, and the Amstel. You’ll see lit bridges, canal houses, Westerkerk, Centraal Station, and the Skinny Bridge. Choose a basic cruise, snack box, or wine and cheese option. Expect a recorded audio guide, not a live walking-style commentary.

“Great experience! would do it again! Friendly staff- Captain Adele assisted my wife with the accessible ramp! great service!”

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14.Zaanse Schans and Cheese Tasting Guided Tour from Amsterdam

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

Travel by coach from central Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans for working windmills, a wooden-shoe workshop, and Dutch cheese tasting. Your guide leads the main visits, then gives you time to explore. Guides such as Rick, Evelyn, Anna, and Rob have been praised for clear commentary, though meeting-point instructions and group organization can vary.

“Our guide and driver were very good, dealing with a delay due to a traffic accident professionally. The tour has a single destination with the windmills - very impressive - and the clog & cheese making informative but brief. Possibly a little too much time allocated outside those activities.”

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15.Dutch Cheese Tasting Experience with Wine

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

Meet at the Old Amsterdam Cheese Store for a lively 45-minute tasting led in English. You’ll sample five Gouda cheeses, including Old Amsterdam, with red, white, and port wines, plus fig bread and water. Guides such as Aris and Rik explain cheese-making, aging, and pairing. The upstairs room is stair access only.

“It was awesome! Rik was very knowledgeable and professional with pairing the wine to the cheese. If you wish to have a good activity in Amsterdam do not miss out on this!”

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