The 15 Best Amsterdam Cheese Tours & Tastings

1.Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese

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

Spend an hour on Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed Canal Ring aboard a classic covered wooden boat. An onboard host such as Sofia, Noa, Jessie, or Albert shares local stories as you pass the Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, Jordaan, Skinny Bridge, and more. Choose the drinks and Dutch cheese option when booking.

“Highly recommend this tour, it was so fun and relaxing and you get to see some lovely views of the city. Our tour guide was wonderful and had a great sense of humour.”

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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 live English-speaking skipper and hostess. Cruise past the Skinny Bridge, Golden Bend, Anne Frank House, Old Harbor, and Jordaan. Choose the basic tour or add unlimited Dutch cheese, wine, beer, and soft drinks.

“The crew was very welcoming. We hadn't booked for the cheese and wine but were given the option to upgrade on board. A very nice experience with the guide Rose giving an all round very knowledgeable information and tips.”

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3.Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Cheese Tour

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

Take a half-day coach trip from Amsterdam Central to Zaanse Schans, where a guide introduces the windmills, clog making, and Gouda cheese. You’ll taste several cheeses, enjoy free time, and return in time for Amsterdam sightseeing. Add a canal cruise voucher if you want to see the city from the water.

“Easy pick up. Excellent guide. Gorgeous place to visit with plenty of different things to see and do.”

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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 clogs made, enter Molen De Kat paint mill, taste Dutch cheese, and enjoy free time in the village. Guides such as David, Callum, Bianca, and Maaike have led past departures.

“Fantastic! Our guide, Bianca was exceptional. The tour was exactly as advertised. Bianca was very informative and also gave us some free time to explore ( and shop!) I had arranged to leave the group independently at the end of the tour and Bianca was an incredible help with this ensuring my taxi knew where to pick me up. I would highly recommend this tour ( and any tour with Bianca). Thank you”

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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 into Waterland with an English-speaking guide. Choose a normal bike for a 23-kilometer route or an e-bike for the longer 37-kilometer ride, which adds cheese tasting, a stroopwafel, and a clog-making demonstration.

“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, Peter, and Martin. Cruise the village canals for one hour with a Giethoorn-born skipper, taste Henri Willig cheese, then enjoy three hours to eat, stroll, shop, or rent a boat.

“The tour was lovely. Our guide Peter made our long drive enjoyable. The boat ride was truly lovely and the free time given afterwards was more than enough to have a peaceful lunch and then roam around too. The bus was luxurious and comfortable. Recommended!”

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

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

Take a guided or self-guided e-bike ride from Amsterdam Noord through Broek in Waterland, Monnickendam, Katwoude, and Zunderdorp. You’ll see a windmill, canals, farms, and grazing animals, then taste cheese at a working farm. Guided rides use English-speaking leaders such as Olec, Mariano, Chris, and Goulven.

“It was a great day! We booked for 9:30 and arrived back at 2pm. It was a well planned tour and our guide had good planned stops.”

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8.Premium Henri Willig Cheese Tasting Experience

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

In central Amsterdam, an English-speaking host introduces you to Henri Willig’s family cheese business, then serves 10 Gouda samples with dips, mustard, crackers, and two drinks. Expect a short film, relaxed storytelling, and a 10% shop discount. Hosts have included Martin, Suzanne, Ado, Heloise, and Quinten.

“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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9.Cheese & Wine Cruise Tasting Experience

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

Board Stromma’s heated boat at Damrak Pier 5 for a 75-minute canal cruise with Dutch cheeses, salty 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 other city sights.

“Easy to find the meeting point and if you are early, you can choose the seat you want. The staff is amazing and friendly. They will get everything set up before boarding the boat. During the cruise, you will get your glass refilled any time. The captain will provide info about the places around the canals.”

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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 Dutch Gouda, wine, beer, soft drinks, and a live guide. You’ll pass medieval canals, the Oude Kerk, the VOC ship, Golden Bend, Seven Bridges, and Skinny Bridge. Guides such as Josh, Ties, Kat, and Louise are praised for lively storytelling.

“Louise was an excellent tour guide and made our experience great! We enjoyed the cheese and drinks on the boat and the scenery and commentary was wonderful. 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 opposite Amsterdam Central Station for a 1.5-hour Canal Belt cruise with Dutch cheeses, bread, charcuterie, and a choice of wine or water. Expect illuminated bridges, Golden Age houses, relaxed music, and an entertaining English-speaking crew.

“This cruise was great fun, unlimited wine with some cheese and bread. Lovely informative tour for an hour and a half included. A very enjoyable evening 😍”

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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 cruise through Amsterdam’s Canal Belt. You’ll sit at prepared tables in a glass-enclosed boat, enjoy Dutch cheese with wine, beer, or soft drinks, and pass landmarks such as Magere Brug and the Maritime Museum. Commentary varies, so book it more for scenery and drinks than a full city tour.

“Very fun wish I could have heard the commentary and historical info that was being given. Fortunately, there was a local at our table who was very knowledgeable. Lots of fun. No sunset as it was cloudy but it was great!”

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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

Join Blue Boat Company for a 90-minute evening cruise through Amsterdam’s canals, the IJ, and the Amstel. Expect glowing bridges, canal houses, Westerkerk, Centraal Station, and a personal audio system in 21 languages. Add a snack box or wine and cheese, but check the dock carefully before leaving.

“Cruise was ok. Seating very crowded.....chairs very very close to each other. Views better outside the boat.”

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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 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 large group, short demonstrations, and meeting-point walk may affect your experience. An optional canal cruise voucher is available.

“The area we visited was awesome! Our tour guide was great! However, I feel like we paid a lot just for a bus ride to the town. All the other experiences offered were free to anyone who visited. It was worth the trip, but we could've gotten there cheaper on our own and had the same experiences.”

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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 45-minute English tasting led by a cheese host such as Aris or Rik. Sample five Goudas, including Old Amsterdam, with red wine, white wine, and port, then use your 20% shop discount.

“It was lovely. Guide was super funny and we absolutely loved the experience. Would 10/10 recommend.”

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