Where to Go: the 6 Best Cheese Dining Experiences Worldwide

1.Boston: North End Food Experience with Pizza, Meats & Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 111 reviews · from $75Our pick

Explore Boston’s North End with an English-speaking guide and a group of up to 12. You’ll visit local bakeries, a salumeria, an Italian café, a pizza stop, a pastry shop, and a historic church while walking about 2 km.

“I would definitely recommend this tour. The morning bakery was delicious. We could choose whatever type of coffee we wanted in the oldest coffeehouse in Boston. Our walk was very informative and the sandwich, pizza and cannoli were all excellent. It was a fun way to walk around Boston"s North End.”

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2.Culinary Tour from Zurich with Traditional Swiss Cheese Fondue Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · 4 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $203

Meet at Zurich’s Sihlquai Bus Station for a small-group outing to Kilchberg’s Lindt shop and Felsenegg. Your English-speaking guide handles the minibus and cable car, while you enjoy wine, appetizers, salad, cheese fondue, chocolate cake, and sunset views over Lake Zurich.

“Andy was an amazing tour guide! We loved the tour as we got to do the Lindt chocolate shop which we wouldn't have done otherwise and the gondola and views from the restaurant were amazing. We got the cutest swiss cow mugs after the dinner and we recommend this experience to say you have done fondue the right way!!!!”

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3.Montmartre Food Tour: The Most Complete Paris Food Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $156Top rated

Walk Montmartre with Imrane, stopping for pastries, macarons, chocolates, cheese, charcuterie, oysters, and wine before a full French meal. You’ll see Rue des Abbesses, La Petite Maison Rose, and Le Clos Montmartre, with a maximum of 12 people and a hill to climb.

“It was such an incredible experience. The guy was very knowledgeable and was also very friendly. We had a nice intimate lunch at the end of the food tour. The bread and cheese is that he chose tasted so good. I wanted to take some home so bad. The wine went well with everything as well. He also gave a suggestions for other things that we could go and see while we were in Paris. He was very knowledgeable about the surrounding area and its history so we got a bit of an history tour as well. I absolutely Enjoyed this with my sister.”

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4.Night Sledding with Cheese Fondue Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 29 reviews · 4 hours · from $166

Travel from Interlaken into the Swiss Alps, receive a safety briefing, and follow a guide down a one-hour, unlit sled track beneath the stars. Sleds, transport, gondola fare, and a fondue dinner with one drink are included. Guide Poca has received special praise for warm, attentive service.

“beyond what i expected! got to see the star and it sledding was so fun! instructors were kind and sweet. recommend for everyone!!!”

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5.Romantic Boat Cruise with Wine & Cheese or Surprise Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 1 hour - 90 minutes · from $129

You’ll cruise Marina del Rey aboard a quiet electric Duffy boat with Captain Shaun, passing yachts, waterfront homes, and possible sea lions. The 60 to 90-minute ride includes two glasses of wine per person, music, blankets, and scenic views, with sushi, charcuterie, or a surprise dinner available at checkout.

“Shaun was the life of the party! He did great surprising my wife for her 30th birthday. She was not expecting anything and he helped me make her private boat experience exciting and worth while. FYI amazing photography skills! Would 100% book a million times again.”

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6.Traditional Swiss Dinner: Cheese Fondue, Appetizers/Dessert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $158

Fabio and Anita welcome you into their historic Basel-area home for a small-group Swiss dinner. Expect an aperitif, local appetizers, bubbling Gruyère and Emmental or Appenzeller fondue, and homemade fruit tart, with conversation and cooking tips along the way.

“Fabio & his wife Anita are truly amazing people. Their home is situated in a quiet place with a lovely garden where we sat for dinner. The food was authentic & delicious. Fabio is the most gracious host. I came by myself as a stranger and left feeling like family. They were kind and welcoming and made me feel at home. The conversation was entertaining & stimulating, as well. I will definitely come back to see my new friends (who feel like old friends) again as soon as I am back in Basel.”

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