Where to Taste Wine and Cheese: the 11 Best Tastings Worldwide

1.Premium Henri Willig Cheese Tasting Experience

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

In central Amsterdam, an English-speaking host guides you through Henri Willig’s cheese-making story, a short film, and a tasting of 10 Gouda pieces with dips, mustard, crackers, and two drinks. Hosts such as Martin, Suzanne, and Ado add plenty of personality. Allow 40 minutes to an hour, then use your 10% shop discount.

“Loved the selection of cheeses and generous drinks. Very enthusiastic guide. Stairs up to venue should be mentioned”

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

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

Meet the Quevedo team in Vila Nova de Gaia for three 40 ml Port tastings paired with local cheeses. Expect Crusted, 10-Year-Old Tawny, and 2009 White Colheita, with staff such as Miguel, Bruna, Fernando, or Inês explaining Port styles, aging, and food pairings. This is a tasting, not a cellar tour.

“Antonio was a very relaxed, friendly and informative guide. For anyone wanting to delve into the history and get a grasp of the different styles of port wines and cheese pairings ( and the reasons for them) this is the place. Great stop in Vila Nova de Gaia and so close to the fun on the river.”

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3.Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise

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

Meet at the LOVERS café opposite Amsterdam Central Station for a 90-minute night cruise through the Canal Belt. Sip red, white, rosé, or sparkling wine while sharing Dutch cheeses, bread, and snacks. The captain and hosts keep things light with music, city facts, and attentive service. This is an easy, social introduction to Amsterdam after dark.

“We had the absolute best time on this cruise. The staff were awesome. The boat was really comfy. The cheese was delicious. The never ending glass of wine was brilliant. Music was old school classics. Loved it. Saw so many beautiful sights. Would 100% recommend this cruise.”

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4.Amsterdam Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise

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

Cruise Amsterdam’s Canal Belt for about 75 minutes in a glass-enclosed boat, with Dutch cheese, wine, beer, and soft drinks included. You’ll pass Central Station, the Maritime Museum, Magere Brug, and the illuminated Reguliersgracht. The setting is cozy and romantic, though commentary and cheese portions can vary.

“We arrived at the dock in dure need of restrooms and the captain showed us where to go before we'd even checked in for our cruise! The guide was knowledge and funny, which provided for an incredibly enjoyable experience! And the wine steward was prompt with keeping our glasses full.”

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5.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 regional cheese, crackers, and live German commentary. You’ll pass the docks, St. Michael’s Church, Elbphilharmonie, HafenCity, and possibly Speicherstadt, with open-air seating in warm weather and a heated salon in winter.

“Plenty of wine and cheese, informative tour on Hamburg port and ships! Would recommend!”

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6.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 clog-making demonstration, and Dutch cheese tasting. You get guided commentary, free time to explore, and a maximum group size of 60. Guides such as Rick, Anna, Evelyn, and Rob have led recent departures. Add an open canal-cruise ticket if you choose that option.

“A nice place to visit - obviously touristy but quite beautiful and fun. Our guide (Evelyn?) was fabulous and shared a lot of knowledge about the area and Dutch culture.”

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7.Wine and Cheese Lunch

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

At Ô Chateau, three minutes from the Louvre, you’ll share five French wines, including Champagne, with five artisanal cheeses and bread. An English-speaking sommelier such as Jasmina, Paul, Gerald, or Willy explains French regions, labels, Champagne-making, and smart pairings in a welcoming tasting room.

“It was a wonderful time. The lady conducting the tasting was brilliant! It was our first tasting of this type, but not the last ❤️ Thank you”

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8.Tacoronte: Guided Winery Tour with Wine and Cheese Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 481 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Visit family-run Bodegas Monje in El Sauzal for a two-hour guided look at Tenerife winemaking, followed by four wine and cheese pairings. You’ll taste Dragoblanco, Hollera, Monje Tradicional, and barrel-aged Listán Negro with goat, sheep, smoked, and semi-cured cheeses. English and Spanish tours are available, with weekend English departures at 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

“Such a delightful tour and tasting. Very informative on the history of wine in Tenerife along with the specifics of the Monje family. The tasting was phenomenal too, and the beautiful views are a bonus! Great value overall! Did this on my solo trip to Tenerife so will be fun for solo trips or groups. Our tour guide was wonderful!”

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

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

At Secret Wine Door in Paris’s 15th arrondissement, sommelier Erwan guides you through six wines, including Champagne, paired with six French cheeses and bread. In a group of no more than 12, you’ll learn tasting basics, explore French wine regions, and have time to buy a bottle afterward.

“Great time! We really enjoyed our wine and cheese experience. Learned a lot about French wine and cheese. Adorable shop and lovely host. Highly recommend!”

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10.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 Musée Vivant du Fromage on Île Saint-Louis, suit up, and descend into a cool cheese cellar. Over 90 minutes, guides such as Pierre, Agathe, Gabriel, Paul, and Dion explain cheesemaking before pairing seven cheeses with three wines and fresh baguette in a group of up to 12.

“This experience was perfect from start to finish. It started in a ‘Cheese cooling room’ where we learned about the process of making cheese as well as little history - before proceeding downstairs to a cellar where we tasted different wines and paired them with cheeses. Pierre was simply the most amazing and attentive host. I’ll be back on my next trip to Paris!”

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11.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 sit in a nearby restaurant for six French cheeses, three wines, bread, fruit, and interactive pairing games. The tour lasts two hours and runs in English, French, or Spanish.

“Chef Alex was incredible. Extremely knowledgeable and so friendly. he made sure we had the best experience even down to the time we visited the markets. The way he described food and the feeling you can have when eating something as simple as 1 day old goat cheese made me appreciate every little bite. I booked this on our last day of Paris and I only wish I had done it sooner so I could have appreciated the city and it's history with the people and food even more so than I already had. I spoke to him briefly afterwards about my trip to Lyon and he was so helpful.…”

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