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Wine and Cheese: 15 Tastings Worth Sitting Down For

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The oldest pairing there is, and the easiest to get wrong. These 15 sittings are compared on how many cheeses turn up, how many wines they are matched against and whether it fills you up.

Amsterdam: Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Cheese & Wine - Boarding near the old harbor or central canals
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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 aboard a covered, fully electric saloon boat with an English-speaking skipper and hostess. You’ll pass the Skinny Bridge, Golden Bend, Jordaan, Old Harbor, Anne Frank House, and Red Light District. Choose the basic cruise or add unlimited Dutch cheese, wine, beer, and soda. Recent guides have included Kevin, Arnoud, Kirsten, and Omri.

“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 near Blanche and the Moulin Rouge
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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

Walk through Montmartre with an English-speaking food guide such as Oscar, Julie, or Arthur. Across eight stops, taste pastries, chocolate, cheese, charcuterie, and wine while learning about artists, cafés, vineyards, and Parisian food culture. The three-hour route begins near Blanche Metro and climbs toward Sacré Coeur.

“Éliminé was a fantastic guide. She told us about the neighborhood as she led us from one culinary delight to the next. She also described the foods and wines very well, helping us understand their uniqueness.”

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Amsterdam: Evening Candle Light Cruise With Wine & Cheese - Finding the boat near Dam Square
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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

You’ll cruise Amsterdam’s Golden Age canals aboard a covered boat for up to 26 people, passing Jordaan, Prinsengracht, the Magere Brug, the Golden Bend, and the Anne Frank House. An English-speaking skipper and host share city stories, while the drinks option adds unlimited wine, beer, and soda plus Dutch cheese.

“It was amazing! Vibes were chill and the views are really different from the water, the cliches are true! Marie and Kees are the best:)”

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Amsterdam: Cozy Cheese & Wine Cruise Tasting Experience - Dutch Cheese, Salty Snacks, and the Drink Service
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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

From Damrak Pier 5, you’ll spend 75 minutes on a heated Stromma boat with Dutch cheeses, snacks, and unlimited wine, beer, or soft drinks. An English-speaking host and captain point out the Canal Belt, Anne Frank House, Magere Brug, houseboats, and Maritime Museum. Book one reservation if you want to sit together.

“We really enjoyed our cheese and wine tour, the hosts were fabulous and kept us well hydrated throughout the tour!!! Lovely anecdotes from the team about various areas of Amsterdam! A great way to see a great city!”

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Vila Nova de Gaia: Port Wine Tasting with Cheese Pairing - The first pour: Crusted Port and aged sheep cheese
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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

Spend one hour at Quevedo Port Wine in Vila Nova de Gaia tasting Crusted, 10-Year-Old Tawny, and 2009 White Colheita Port with three Portuguese cheeses. Guides such as Miguel, Fernando, Bruna, and Inês explain Port production, aging, and food pairing in a small, wheelchair-accessible group of up to eight.

“Good value, good variety of ports & cheese pairings. Marcia was extremely knowledgeable & informative. Very interesting & a lovely venue.”

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Private Montmartre Food Tour with Wine, Cheese & Pastries - Sacré-Cœur and the high point of the walk
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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

Spend about three and a half hours exploring Montmartre with a private English-speaking guide such as Rita, Baptiste, or Matthieu. Sample French cheeses, breads, pastries, crêpes, macarons, chocolates, cured meats, wine, and a secret dish while shopping for a picnic. The walk begins and ends near Boulevard de Clichy.

“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 - Bread, baguette manners, and the pleasure of eating simply
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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 walking through Le Marais with a small English-speaking group of up to 12. Taste a croissant, bread, cheese, wine, croque monsieur, falafel, macarons, chocolates, and a mystery dish while your guide, such as Gabriel, Olivia, Etienne, or Pinky, explains the neighborhood’s past and food traditions.

“Was a great start o our holiday in Paris, Antoine was super knowledgeable and friendly, food was amazing and the 3 hours went by so fast! Highly recommend”

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Amsterdam: Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise - Starting at Central Station
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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

Join an English-speaking host and crew at the LOVERS café by Amsterdam Central Station for a 1.5-hour night cruise. Sip red, white, rosé, or sparkling wine while sharing Dutch cheeses, bread, grapes, nuts, and charcuterie. Expect illuminated bridges, Golden Age canal houses, houseboats, music, and occasional city facts from the captain.

“After reading the reviews I was a tad worried about the quality of the canal cruise .. but we had the best time!! There was more than enough cheeses, bread, grapes etc … didn’t even manage to finish it! And our lovely lady who was serving everyone on the boat was super attentive and we had more than enough wine. Saw some great sights and it was a wonderful Amsterdam experience… will definitely be booking again when we visit next. Well worth the money! Thank you to all the staff 😊”

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Yarra Valley Grazing Tour Wine, Cheese, Gin, Pizza from Melbourne - Rochford Wines and the first pour
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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 nine hours touring the Yarra Valley with a guide such as Mel, Michael or Chris, stopping for Rochford wine, farm cheese, gin and pizza, Healesville coffee, and a generous chocolate tasting. Transport, Wi-Fi, tastings and selected hotel pickup are included, making this a practical first taste of the region.

“Varied selection of tastings including wine, gin, cheese and chocolate. Very well managed time wise.”

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Amsterdam: Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise - Starting at Central Station
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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 pm for a 75-minute cruise through Amsterdam’s Canal Belt. Your glass-enclosed boat includes Dutch cheese, wine, beer, soft drinks, WiFi, and a restroom. Expect table seating, illuminated canals, and variable commentary. It suits couples and relaxed evening sightseers more than visitors seeking a detailed history tour.

“It’s lots of fun. Guides are very knowledgeable of the city and lots of cool facts! Everyone on the ship were very nice and helpful. Had endless fun!”

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Hamburg: Harbor Cruise with Wine and Cheese - Three wines, local cheese, and a practical serving size
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Hamburg: Harbor Cruise with Wine and Cheese

11.Hamburg: 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 cheese and crackers, and live German commentary. You’ll see the docks, St. Michael’s Church, Elbphilharmonie, HafenCity, and possibly Speicherstadt, with indoor heating in winter and open-air seating in good summer weather.

“Extremely friendly staff! Cheese and crackers were very tasty. Option of red, white and rose wine, each one was very good quality. Would recommend”

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Evening Canal Cruise in Amsterdam with Wine & Cheese Option - Westerkerk, a church tower beside the canals
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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 UNESCO-listed canals and parts of the IJ and Amstel rivers aboard a Blue Boat Company vessel. Expect a covered boat, headphone commentary in up to 21 languages, and views of Westerkerk, Centraal Station, the Skinny Bridge, NEMO, and the Amstel Hotel. Add a snack box or wine and cheese if desired, but check the departure point carefully before setting out.

“Great canal boat tour of Amsterdam! The staff at Blue Boat could not have been any nicer. The staff at check-in was super, asking us if we needed anything; and our boat captain (who just about did everything on the boat) was GREAT! He pointed out many sites on the trip that was not on the audio tour provided. The seating was comfortable, and the decorations on the table just added to to the experience. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone!”

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Authentic Farm Tour with Pizza, Cheese, Wine & Limoncello Tasting - Wine, olive oil and limoncello in their natural setting
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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

Spend about four hours at Primaluce farm in the hills above Sorrento with Francesco and his family. Tour the animals, vines, olive trees and lemon grove, then make pizza, watch mozzarella being shaped, and taste farm products, wine and limoncello. The tour runs in English, begins at 11:30 am, and is limited to 25 people.

“This was where we spent the last day of our honeymoon and I would not have wanted it any other way. This was such a great experience! To start, we were picked up right in Sorrento which is where we were staying. When we arrived to the farm we were able to take a nice walking tour of the property and learned about the olive oil making process. After our walking tour we were given some sour cherry juice made right there, which was one of the best things I have ever had. We then learned how to make our own pizza dough which was such a great immersive experience.…”

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Sofia: Wine & Cheese Tasting Experience - The story behind Bulgarian wine
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Sofia: Wine & Cheese Tasting Experience

14.Sofia: Wine & Cheese Tasting Experience

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

At Tempus Vini in central Sofia, host Kalin guides you through five Bulgarian wines, local cheeses, and the story of the country’s wine regions. Expect a friendly one-hour tasting in a small shop, or a larger multimedia room for bigger groups. English and Bulgarian instruction is available.

“Excellent night out meeting a number of people from different countries and backgrounds. We were rushed and found the venue difficult to find, perhaps if we had been informed it was a shop we would have arrived earlier. Four wines and three cheeses had been chosen for tasting, all delicious. The activity lasted about two hours and we were able to go on and enjoy the rest of our evening.”

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Amsterdam: Dutch Cheese Tasting Experience with Wine - What happens when you arrive at the Old Amsterdam Cheese Store
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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 tasting led in English. You will sample five Gouda cheeses, including Old Amsterdam, with red, white, and port wines. Guides such as Aris, Rik, Roberta, and Maria have made the session lively and easy to follow. A 20% shop discount helps if you want to take cheese home.

“Super fun. Our group of 5 learned a lot. Highly recommend.”

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