Where to Go: the 9 Best Cheese and Drinks Tours Worldwide

1.Wine and Cheese Tasting Lunch in Portuguese Wine Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 447 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $72Our pick

Meet at From The Vine in Lisbon at 1 pm for a two-hour tasting led by guides such as Caio, Ricardo, or Kyle. Sample six wines from six Portuguese regions with local cheese, charcuterie, bread, crackers, and savory snacks while learning how wine fits Portugal’s culture.

“We arrived early and were greeted warmly. There was a lovely charcuterie tray that was replenished upon request during tasting. We did whites first, a rose and then reds, six total decent sized tastings. It was a full crowd for a Monday so it did get a little loud. We learned about the Portuguese wine regions as we sampled our wines. If you love wine, this tour is for you! Even got a small wine bottle as a parting gift.”

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2.Amsterdam Small-Group Evening Canal Cruise Including Wine, Craft Beer, Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 205 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Spend 90 minutes on Amsterdam’s canals with up to 24 people, three drinks, European wine, Amsterdam craft beer, soft drinks, and a shared cheese board. Hosts such as Mischa, Martin, Jasper, and Bert add local stories as the boat passes the Jordaan, Anne Frank House, Amstel, and 7 Bridges.

“We were with great people and our captain, Robert was excellent! I thought that there could have been a bit more cheese and crackers for each couple!!”

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3.Hunter Valley Wine Tour from the Hunter with Wine Craft Beer Cheese Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · from $129

Spend about eight hours visiting three or four Hunter Valley cellar doors, with three wine tastings, a spirits tasting, and stops for local cheese and chocolate. Return transport is included, and guides such as Grant, Des, and Suzanne keep the day moving in a group of no more than 20.

“Chatting on the bus The vodka & gin place The last wine tasting was the best Bus driver was great fun”

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4.Bruges Beer Tasting Experience (with cheese!)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $45

Sit down at Bruges’ Bauhaus Bar for six Belgian beer tastings paired with cheese and salami. Guides such as Lavinia, Lavigna, and Lilith explain brewing traditions, beer styles, and local breweries in a relaxed, social setting.

“Very nice tasting of diverse Belgian beers made most enjoyable by a fun tour guide. I recommend the tour to anyone interested in Belgian beers.”

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5.Premium Cheese Tasting with Wine and Beer Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 79 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $27Best value

In central Amsterdam, a host such as Suzanne, Serge, or Quinton guides you through 10 Gouda samples, three dips, and two chosen drinks. You’ll learn the Henri Willig family story, watch a cheesemaking film, and receive 10% off shop purchases during this one-hour tasting.

“This was a nice introduction to the different cheeses and wine pairings in Amsterdam. Our instructor (sorry forgot his name) was good and enjoyed this alot.”

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6.Barossa Valley: Maggie Beer’s Wine Tasting & Cheese Platter

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 53 reviews · 45 min · from $29

Spend 45 minutes at Maggie Beer’s Farmshop tasting Pheasant Farm wines with an English-speaking host, then enjoy your favorite wine with a generous cheese platter beside the dam. The small group is limited to eight adults, and you can browse the shop afterward.

“Liked friendly and knowledgeable staff. Surroundings are lovely and calming to sit for lunch Nothing to dislike.”

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7.Cagliari: artisan beer and cheese tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 52 reviews · 1 hour · from $47

At BinuShop near Cagliari, Francesca or another host introduces you to Sardinian craft beer, cheeses of different ages, olives, and local bread. Expect a private tasting for up to four people, with cultural stories, producer details, and useful food recommendations in English, Italian, or Spanish.

“Super interesting activity! Just one warning: this experience is outside the city center and will require a car or expensive taxi. I tried the public transit route and due to a strike by bus workers (apparently quite common) got stranded trying to come back.”

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8.Bruges Beer Tasting Experience (with cheese!)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 41 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $44

Join Lavinia for a 90-minute to two-hour Belgian beer tasting in Bruges. Sample six beers ranging from blond ales and balanced IPAs to sour cherry beers and strong quadrupels, with brewery stories, tasting tips, cheese, salami, olives, melon, and crackers.

“great venue fabulous beers..I'm a convert..lovely small group of interesting people.. Lavinia the host was superb!!”

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9.“Discover Hahndorf: Wine, Cheese, Beer, Shops & Lunch Day Trip”

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $135

Spend six relaxed hours exploring Hahndorf and the Adelaide Hills with a small group of up to 11. Guide-led tastings, lunch at The Haus, Mount Lofty views, Beerenberg Farm, and pickup within 10 kilometers of central Adelaide make this a practical introduction to the region.

“Jerry was a wonderful guide. Organisation was perfect. Enough time at each stop. Each stop was greatly selected. Enough free time. Group was amazing.”

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