Cheese Trips · CITY TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 city cheese tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Ride through Zurich with a local English- or German-speaking driver while eating traditional cheese fondue and drinking wine. The 90-minute private tour covers the old town, Limmat, lake, Bahnhofstrasse, Paradeplatz, and Opera House. Guides such as Marco, Bruno, and Stefano are known for lively city stories.
“Views and lunch fundue and wine..,!!! The best in Zurich”
Set out from Kleiwegplein for a one-hour open boat ride through Gouda’s historic canals. Your skipper guides you along the old north-south water route, past nine historic sites and sections missed by other cruises. English and Dutch are offered, though language support may vary.
“Heel enthousiaste gids met veel weetjes over de geschiedenis van Gouda. Echte aanrader!”
Spend 90 minutes aboard Le Confluence or L’Officiel, gliding through Lyon with a charcuterie and cheese board and one glass of wine or soft drink. A hostess points out Fourvière Basilica, Croix-Rousse, the conservatory, and Confluence. Check your email for the exact boat and meeting point.
“La tabla de quesos y embutidos bien, el vino no tanto”
Join Jennifer, a Canadian guide who lives in Alkmaar, for a 2.5-hour English walking tour. Watch cheese trading and carrying at the Friday market, taste local cheese, and explore canals, landmarks, and the medieval center in a group of no more than six.
“This was a great tour of the city, and Jennifer was able to get us in a prime viewing spot of the cheese market. Alkmaar was a fun, small city to explore for the morning. We’d love to spend more time there later.”
Spend 90 minutes aboard a vintage-inspired yacht cruising from Chelsea Piers past One World Trade Center, Governors Island, and the Statue of Liberty. You’ll enjoy three wine pairings, cheese, accompaniments, and advertised caviar, with indoor and outdoor seating. Minimum age is 21.
“Great birthday plan for my gf. Andrew served us and was great!!!! Just wish the trip was a bit longer so we didn’t have to down the champagne and could enjoy/remember each glass. But will definitely recommend!!!”
Ride in a small, air-conditioned vehicle from Park City with a guide such as Mike, Dave, David, or Richard. See Olympic Park, sample local cheese, visit the Homestead Crater, stroll Main Street, and view Jordanelle Reservoir. Crater swimming and the Heber Valley Railroad require separate tickets.
“We had a small group and were still accommodated. We enjoyed the stops for photos and took advantage of them.”
Meet at The Cork and Truckle in central Bath for a one-hour tasting of three award-winning English wines and three British cheeses. Your host explains pairing basics, then gives you time to enjoy crackers, chutney, pickles, nuts, charcuterie, and mineral water in the small cellar.
“A very quaint, cosy atmosphere. Very welcoming and very knowledgeable. Good quality products.”
Use Qula’s smartphone app to explore Gouda on a flexible, family-friendly city trail. Follow GPS to eight city-center stops, answer questions, solve search tasks, and compete for a high score. The private game costs $37.29 for up to six people and takes about three hours.
“It was really entertaining and we learned a lot about the city! I love it that you can decide how fast you go. We enjoyed a little break at the docks with a lovely beer!”
Meet at The Cork and Truckle in central Bath, then head to its private cellar for three British wines, three cheeses, crackers, chutney, nuts, pickles, charcuterie, and water. Host Will leads a short introduction to British wine and tasting technique before leaving you to enjoy the pairing at your own pace.
“A fantastic tasting experience! We learned a lot about British wines, including their challenges and successes. We sampled three excellent wines, perfectly paired with cheese and other delicious nibbles. Highly recommended!”
Spend four hours touring Tallinn by private vehicle and on foot, from medieval lanes and Orthodox churches to Kadriorg Park and Balti Jaam Market. Guides such as Anastasia, Julia, Aloyna, and Maria have led history-focused outings, with local beer, cider, and cheese included.
“Skip the craft brewery visit and just do the city tour.”
You’ll explore Gouda on foot while solving puzzles in a fictional murder case. This self-guided Outside Escape game covers about 2.5 kilometers, takes roughly two hours, and visits cheese landmarks, canals, bridges, churches, and Museum Gouda. Bring a smartphone with mobile data.
“Ze vonden het leuk op deze manier Gouda te ontdekken. Echt een aanrader. Wellicht iets duidelijker vermelden dat je niet bij de foto's moet blijven hangen, maar dat deze tijdens de gehele tocht gevonden moeten worden. (maar ik had de telefoon ook niet in mijn hand dus wellicht is er niet goed gelezen...).”
Board at Chelsea Piers for a 90-minute cruise on a 1920s-style yacht. Settle at a private grand-salon table for three Champagnes and three artisan cheeses, then step onto the leisure deck for views of One World Trade Center, Ellis Island, and the Statue of Liberty.
“Host was a ton of fun and I really enjoyed our tour with my friend group for my bday!”
From your Montreux-area hotel, an English-speaking guide takes you to Gruyères for its medieval village, 13th-century castle, and La Maison du Gruyère cheese factory, then to Maison Cailler in Broc for chocolate-making displays and tasting. The small group is limited to seven.
“We had a wonderful day from start to finish. Vitalii was a knowledgeable and helpful guide who educated us along the way as well as giving us time on our own to explore and have lunch. A highlight of out trip to Switzerland!”
Spend six hours touring Geneva’s international district, lakeside sights, Flower Clock, and Old Town before cooking fondue with a restaurant chef. Your evening includes air-dried beef, moitié-moitié fondue, meringue with Gruyères cream, and Swiss folkloric music. English guide, small group of up to 10.
“At the bus stop they notify that there was no cooking class”
Travel from Bern to Thun by train, stroll its old town, cruise Lake Thun, visit St. Beatus Caves, and finish in Interlaken with cheese or chocolate. A private local guide, train tickets, boat fare, cave entry, and tasting are included. Joana and Juliana have led this route.
“The landscape of Thun Lake is out of a fairytale. We had a nice cruise and took the lunch on board. Beatus caves requires some fitness readiness as it's quite steep but slowly you can do it. Our guide Joana was very kind and friendly which made the experience even better”
Pick a dairy, a cellar, a boat or a bench with a bowl of curd on it.
