Cheese Trips · MARKETS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 6 cheese market tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Start at Marktplatz with a guide such as Gina or Jean, then walk Basel’s Old Town for Swiss pastry, cheese, chocolate, and seasonal market tastings. Expect about three hours, a maximum of 12 people, and a strong focus on food education rather than a full meal.
“Gina is an outstanding people person. Very knowledgeable and highly interactive. Enjoyed learning about her experience.”
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 two hours with a private English-speaking guide exploring Basel’s old town, Basel Minster, and the Tinguely Fountain. Taste Swiss cheeses, chocolate, and Basel Läckerli, with guides such as Gina, Jean, and Jonas leading a small, personal experience.
“Loved the last stop- excellent cheese and chocolates with detailed explanations”
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.”
Travel by luxury coach from Amsterdam to Alkmaar for the Friday cheese market. Watch traditional cheese trading, sample Dutch specialties, and explore independently with a supplied map. The English-speaking driver provides some information, but this is mainly a comfortable transfer and self-guided town visit.
“It wasn’t what I expected but the shopping area made up for it.”
Travel from Amsterdam Noord with an English-speaking guide to Alkmaar’s traditional cheese market, a 30-minute city walk, and Zaanse Schans. Guide Bea has led this route with clear local explanations. The market operates on Fridays, and the short visit to Zaanse Schans calls for quick planning.
“Az idegenvezető kedves volt, a túra is élvezetes volt, viszont kevés idő volt Alkamaarban is körülnézni, de főleg Zaanse Schansban... itt futva tudunk csak körülnézni... Ennyi idő NEM ELÉG!”
Pick a dairy, a cellar, a boat or a bench with a bowl of curd on it.
