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The 15 Best Cheese Tastings in the Netherlands

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Gouda, Edam and Alkmaar all sell the same story differently. The 15 below range from a farm visit on a windmill day trip to a proper sit-down tasting with a wine flight, priced and clear about how much you actually eat.

Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese - Prinsengracht and the Anne Frank House
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Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese

1.Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese

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

Cruise Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed Canal Ring for about an hour aboard a covered wooden saloon boat. Hear local stories as you pass Anne Frank House, the Jordaan, Rijksmuseum, Magere Brug, and Bloemenmarkt. The upgraded package includes Dutch Gouda, mustard, and unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks.

“Perfect canal cruise, the guides were fabulous - lots of local knowledge and made the trip fun & memorable. Highly recommend to others visiting Amsterdam!!”

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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

Spend an hour on Amsterdam’s covered, fully electric canal boat with a local skipper and English-speaking hostess. Expect live stories as you pass the Skinny Bridge, Golden Bend, Anne Frank House, Old Harbor, and Jordaan. Add unlimited Dutch cheese, wine, beer, and soft drinks for a sociable ride.

“The hosts were fun and knowledgable. I’d happily pay to go again”

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Amsterdam: Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Cheese Tour - What makes Zaanse Schans special
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Amsterdam: Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Cheese Tour

3.Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Cheese Tour

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

From Amsterdam Central, join a multilingual guide such as Rob, Rick, or Eveline for a 3.5-hour visit to Zaanse Schans. See clogs made by hand, taste Dutch cheese, hear windmill history, and enjoy free time before returning by comfortable coach. A canal cruise voucher may be added.

“I loved the tour but would have enjoyed a 30 minute extension. Just not quite enough time to explore the area.”

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Zaanse Schans Windmills, Clogs and Dutch Cheese Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam - Two and a half hours among Zaanse Schans windmills
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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

Travel from Amsterdam Central Station to Zaanse Schans with a guide and a group of no more than 16. See a live clog-making demonstration, enter Molen De Kat paint mill, taste Dutch cheese, and enjoy time around the windmill village.

“Learned so much about the past and present history of the people who live and work in Amsterdam. David, our tour guide, was extremely personable and very knowledgeable. He interacted with the whole group and made the experience joyful.”

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Countryside Bike Tour from Amsterdam: Cheese, Clogs & a Windmill - Krijtmolen d’Admiraal and the first look at Dutch water control
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Countryside Bike Tour from Amsterdam: Cheese, Clogs & a Windmill

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

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

Leave central Amsterdam by ferry and ride into Waterland with an English-speaking guide such as Shakira, Rinse, Hugh, or Simon. Choose a regular bike for a 23-kilometer route or an e-bike for the longer 37-kilometer ride, with cheese tasting and a clog-making demonstration on the long option.

“A highlight of my Amsterdam trip. Beautiful scenery, informative guide, interesting stops along the way. Our guide Simon was professional & personal.”

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Amsterdam: Giethoorn Tour Scenic Cruise, Cheese & Free Time - Starting at Overhoeksplein and This is Holland
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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

Leave Amsterdam by air-conditioned coach for Giethoorn, then cruise its canals with a skipper born in the village. You get Henri Willig cheese, local tips, and about three hours to explore, eat, shop, or rent a boat on your own. Drivers such as Gilbert and Peter are known for lively commentary.

“Superb trip, to this superb village in the Netherlands, the bus trip was superb, the driver Martin was absolutely amazing, he provided information throughout the journey, very clean, and the village of Giethoorn was absolutely superb.”

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Amsterdam: Windmill, Cheese, and Countryside E-Bike Tour - D’Admiraal Windmill and the first countryside views
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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

Take an e-bike and ferry from central Amsterdam into Waterland, then ride through Broek in Waterland, Monnickendam, Katwoude, and Zunderdorp. Choose a live English guide or follow the self-guided app route. Expect a traditional windmill, a working cheese farm, canals, bridges, cows, and roughly four hours on the road.

“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 - Learning the Henri Willig family story
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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

In central Amsterdam, an English-speaking cheese host introduces Henri Willig’s family business, shows a short subtitled film, and serves 10 Gouda samples with dips, mustard, crackers, and two drinks. Guides such as Martin, Suzanne, and Quinten bring plenty of personality to this 40-minute to one-hour tasting.

“Very delicious cheeses with friendly and knowledgeable hosts. We were all satisfied with the amount of cheese we got.”

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Amsterdam: Cheese & Wine Cruise Tasting Experience - Starting at Damrak 16 near Central Station
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Amsterdam: Cheese & Wine Cruise Tasting Experience

9.Cheese & Wine Cruise Tasting Experience

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

Join Stromma Netherlands at Damrak Pier 5 for a 75-minute evening cruise through Amsterdam’s Canal Belt. Enjoy Dutch cheese, snacks, and unlimited wine, beer, or soft drinks while your captain and English-speaking host point out canal houses, the Magere Brug, Anne Frank House, and houseboats.

“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 - Monks, merchants, and the Oude Kerk
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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

Set out from Oudezijds Voorburgwal with a local skipper and guide for a one-hour electric cruise through Amsterdam’s oldest canals. Expect Gouda cheese, drinks, stories about the Oude Kerk and Golden Bend, and a close look at the Skinny Bridge. Guides may include Josh, Ties, Louise, or Andre.

“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 - Meeting the boat near Amsterdam Central Station
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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

Meet at the LOVERS café by Amsterdam Central Station for a 1.5-hour evening cruise through the Canal Belt. Sip wine or mineral water, share Dutch cheeses and charcuterie, listen to music, and hear city facts from the captain as illuminated bridges and Golden Age houses pass by.

“It was a lovely cruise with good wine and great cheese.”

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Amsterdam: Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise - Meeting the boat near Amsterdam Central Station
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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

Settle into a glass-enclosed boat at Damrak 16 for a 75-minute evening ride through Amsterdam’s lit canals. You’ll have Dutch cheese, crackers, wine, beer, and soft drinks, with attentive service and occasional city commentary. It is adults-only, relaxed, and best for atmosphere rather than a full history lesson.

“Although the drinks were topped up regulary, there was one tiny board with cubes of cheese and 4 little crackers, there were no nuts and other snacks as it said in the itenary and was not replenished so eat before you go. The cruise was late going and we didn't get an hour and a half as stated and no information about Amsterdam hardly on the trip. All in all, was quite disappointed if I'm being honest.”

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

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

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

Cruise Amsterdam after dark with Blue Boat Company for 90 minutes, passing lit bridges, canal houses, Westerkerk, Central Station, the IJ, Amstel River, and Skinny Bridge. Choose the basic ride, a snack and soft drink, or a wine and cheese box. Audio commentary is available in many languages.

“This was a really lovely experience. Travelling through the canals with a guide and the wine and cheese box was something memorable. Highly recommend.”

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Zaanse Schans and Cheese Tasting Guided Tour from Amsterdam - Two and a half hours among the windmills
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Zaanse Schans and Cheese Tasting Guided Tour from Amsterdam

14.Zaanse Schans and Cheese Tasting Guided Tour from Amsterdam

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

Ride from central Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans for working windmills, a wooden shoe workshop, and Dutch cheese tasting. Guides such as Rick, Anna, Eveline, and Rob have been praised for clear commentary, though the group can reach 60 people and the meeting point needs careful attention. Add a canal cruise if selected.

“First off the address that they provided to us was where the buses were not where we were supposed to meet so it took us nearly 20 minutes to find where we were supposed to find the group. The tour guide was more interested in telling us about the value of his and the bus drivers $1.2 million euro, homes and lack of resources than anything that would’ve been of interest or relevant to a tour. Once we arrive at the destination, the tour guide was essentially useless and we had zero interaction with him. I would suggest saving your money and just taking an Uber to this area. You…”

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Amsterdam: Dutch Cheese Tasting Experience with Wine - Five Gouda cheeses, each with a different job
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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 English tasting led by hosts such as Aris or Rik. Sample five Gouda cheeses, including Old Amsterdam, with red, white, and port wines, then use your 20% shop discount to take favorites home.

“Our guide Ares was fantastic, enthusiastic and generous with the wine. Discount on the store afterwards so well worth it.”

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