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The 15 Best Cheese Tastings in Amsterdam

45 tours  ·  from $7 a head

Eight ages of Gouda in a row, a board on a saloon boat, or a bike out to a farm in the polder. These 15 are compared on price, how long they run and how much cheese actually arrives.

Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese - Boarding near 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

Spend an hour on Amsterdam’s canals aboard a covered wooden saloon boat. A guide points out the Anne Frank House, Jordaan, Rijksmuseum, Skinny Bridge, and more. Choose a central departure point, add Gouda cheese and mustard with unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks, and bring a warm layer.

“Excellent customer service! We missed our flight to Amsterdam and couldn't make the boat ride, but we were given a voucher that doesn't expire for when we visit next time. Thank you!”

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Amsterdam: Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Cheese & Wine - Choosing between the standard ride and cheese and wine
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Amsterdam: Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Cheese & Wine

2.Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Cheese & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 27,035 reviews · 1 hour · from $18Best value

Spend an hour aboard Flagship Amsterdam’s covered electric saloon boat, passing the Skinny Bridge, Golden Bend, Anne Frank House, Old Harbor, and Jordaan. Your English-speaking skipper and hostess share local stories, while the upgraded option adds unlimited Dutch cheese, wine, beer, and soda.

“The tour guide person was knowledgeable and extremely entertaining!”

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Amsterdam: Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Cheese Tour - Starting at Stationsplein 4 near Central Station
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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

Travel by comfortable coach from Amsterdam Central to Zaanse Schans with a multilingual guide. See a clog-making demonstration, taste Dutch cheese at Catharina Hoeve, learn about old windmills, then explore independently. The $22 half-day trip leaves your afternoon free, with an optional canal cruise voucher.

“Great informative guide “Rob”. thoroughly enjoyed the tour and the demonstrations”

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Zaanse Schans Windmills, Clogs and Dutch Cheese Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam - Leaving Amsterdam near Central Station
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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 such as David, Maaike, or Callum. See clogs being made, enter Molen De Kat paint mill, taste Dutch cheese, and enjoy about 2.5 hours in the village with shared transport included.

“Perfect combination to see the mills and linked activities including gooda cheese and the dutch clogs”

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From Amsterdam: Volendam and Zaanse Schans Tour with Cheese - Volendam and the IJssel Lake dike
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From Amsterdam: Volendam and Zaanse Schans Tour with Cheese

5.Volendam and Zaanse Schans Tour with Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,993 reviews · 5 hours · from $40

Travel by modern coach from Amsterdam Central to Volendam and Zaanse Schans. A multilingual guide leads village walks, a clog-making demonstration, and a farm cheese tasting. You get about 1.5 hours in Volendam and 2 hours at Zaanse Schans, with an optional canal-cruise voucher.

“It was an amazing day and Tri-lingual Linda was an amazing and knowledgeable guide !!”

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Amsterdam: Evening Candle Light Cruise With Wine & Cheese - The Seven Bridges view and the romance of the Magere Brug
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Amsterdam: Evening Candle Light Cruise With Wine & Cheese

6.Evening Candle Light Cruise With Wine & Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,774 reviews · 1 hour · from $18

Cruise Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canals for one hour aboard a covered boat limited to 26 people. Your English-speaking skipper and host guide you past the Jordaan, Prinsengracht, the Golden Bend, Seven Bridges, and the Magere Brug. Add Dutch cheese and either two drinks or unlimited wine, beer, and soda.

“Best canal cruise in Amsterdam. Done a few but this one was just extraordinary. Thanks Starboard 🙏🏻”

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Countryside Bike Tour from Amsterdam: Cheese, Clogs & a Windmill - Krijtmolen d’Admiraal and the first windmill
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Countryside Bike Tour from Amsterdam: Cheese, Clogs & a Windmill

7.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, passing windmills, canals, villages, and open fields. Choose a 14-mile standard-bike route or a 23-mile e-bike tour with cheese tasting, a clog-making demonstration, and a stroopwafel. Guides include Simon, Shakira, Hugh, Rinse, and Charles.

“Over 4 hours of riding bike with lots of interesting stops along the way. Rider should be in reasonable shape to do this tour.”

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Amsterdam: Giethoorn Tour Scenic Cruise, Cheese & Free Time - The Coach Ride: More Than a Silent Transfer
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Amsterdam: Giethoorn Tour Scenic Cruise, Cheese & Free Time

8.Giethoorn Tour Scenic Cruise, Cheese & Free Time

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

Travel from Amsterdam to Giethoorn by air-conditioned luxury coach, with commentary from guides such as Gilbert, Peter, and Martin. A local skipper leads a one-hour cruise through the village canals, followed by about three hours for lunch, photos, shops, and self-guided exploring.

“It’s beautiful. The canals, the people, the history and houses. 100% going to visit again!”

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,308 reviews · 4 hours - 1 day · from $55

Leave Amsterdam by ferry, then ride an e-bike through Broek in Waterland, Monnickendam, Katwoude, and Zunderdorp. Choose a live English guide or self-guided app route. Expect canals, farms, a windmill, cows, and generous cheese tasting over roughly four hours.

“This was a perfect way to see so much of Amsterdam all in one tour. Countryside, old windmill, small villages, farms, canals, animals, locals and more. Be prepared to ride a lot but I loved that too! I do wish I could have pet a cow like in the pictures but that’s ok. Our guide was friendly and the perfect amount of history without being too long. I would highly recommend this tour!”

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Amsterdam: Cozy Cheese & Wine Cruise Tasting Experience - The route from Damrak to the Canal Belt
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Amsterdam: Cozy Cheese & Wine Cruise Tasting Experience

10.Cozy Cheese & Wine Cruise Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,156 reviews · 1h 15m · from $39

Join Stromma at Damrak Pier 5 for a 75-minute cruise through Amsterdam’s Canal Belt. A local captain and English-speaking host serve Dutch cheeses, snacks, wine, beer, or soft drinks while you pass the Anne Frank House, Skinny Bridge, houseboats, and historic canal homes.

“The Cheese and Wine Canal Cruise was a great experience! Our guide was equally hilarious and informative. We took this tour towards the end of our trip and I’m so glad we did! There are so many sights we missed while walking and biking. Seeing the historic buildings from the canals and learning about each canal house from our guide was a great way to end our wonderful time in Amsterdam! Also, the wine and cheese were spectacular! The service was fantastic. 10/10 recommend!”

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Amsterdam: Premium Henri Willig Cheese Tasting Experience - How the family story adds value
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Amsterdam: Premium Henri Willig Cheese Tasting Experience

11.Premium Henri Willig Cheese Tasting Experience

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

In central Amsterdam, an English-speaking host such as Martin, Suzanne, or Heloise guides you through 10 Henri Willig Gouda samples, dips, mustard, crackers, and two drinks. A short film explains Dutch cheesemaking, followed by a 10% shop discount. Allow 40 minutes to one hour.

“About 7 types of cheeses plus a drink are offered. Each tasting was well explained. We had a nice time enjoying each and every cheese.”

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Dutch Cheese & Drinks Guided Amsterdam Boat Tour, All Inclusive - Cheese, wine, and the real value of the $21.77 fare
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Dutch Cheese & Drinks Guided Amsterdam Boat Tour, All Inclusive

12.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 small electric boat with a local guide such as Josh, Ties, Louise, or Captain Huib. You’ll pass Amsterdam’s oldest canals, the Oude Kerk, the VOC ship, the Golden Bend, Zeven Bruggen, and Magere Brug while enjoying Gouda, beer, wine, and soft drinks.

“Difficult to find ship. Captain was knowledgeable and entertains but trip only lasted one hour not two as advertised. We had to serve ourselves wine and cheese”

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Amsterdam: Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise - The first minutes on Amsterdam’s evening canals
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Amsterdam: Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise

13.Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise

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

Set off from the LOVERS café by Amsterdam Central Station for a 1.5-hour night cruise through the Canal Belt. Expect illuminated bridges, Golden Age houses, houseboats, Dutch cheeses, bread, and a choice of wine. The English-speaking crew adds music, city facts, and plenty of friendly service.

“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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Amsterdam: Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise - The first minutes on Amsterdam’s evening canals
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Amsterdam Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise

14.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 cruise through Amsterdam’s Canal Belt. Wine, beer, soft drinks, Dutch cheese, WiFi, and a restroom are included. Expect romantic views, attentive service, and commentary that may be brief on some departures.

“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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Evening Canal Cruise in Amsterdam with Wine & Cheese Option - Boarding the Blue Boat Company cruise
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Evening Canal Cruise in Amsterdam with Wine & Cheese Option

15.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, the IJ, and the Amstel for 90 minutes aboard a Blue Boat Company vessel. Expect candlelit views, an audio guide in up to 20 languages, and optional snacks, soft drinks, or wine and cheese. Confirm the departure point carefully before setting out.

“Meeting point is easy to find. Very informative and beautiful in the evening, cruise very much enjoyed”

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