Cheese Trips · SHOPPING TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 4 cheese shopping tours worth the money wherever they happen, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
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 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.”
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”
Pick a dairy, a cellar, a boat or a bench with a bowl of curd on it.
