Cheese Trips · WINE AND CHEESE TASTINGS IN AMSTERDAM
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 wine and cheese tastings in Amsterdam justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Spend an hour aboard Flagship Amsterdam’s covered electric saloon boat, passing the Skinny Bridge, Golden Bend, Anne Frank House, Old Harbor, and Jordaan. Your English-speaking skipper and hostess share local stories, while the upgraded option adds unlimited Dutch cheese, wine, beer, and soda.
“The tour guide person was knowledgeable and extremely entertaining!”
Cruise Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canals for one hour aboard a covered boat limited to 26 people. Your English-speaking skipper and host guide you past the Jordaan, Prinsengracht, the Golden Bend, Seven Bridges, and the Magere Brug. Add Dutch cheese and either two drinks or unlimited wine, beer, and soda.
“Best canal cruise in Amsterdam. Done a few but this one was just extraordinary. Thanks Starboard 🙏🏻”
Join Stromma at Damrak Pier 5 for a 75-minute cruise through Amsterdam’s Canal Belt. A local captain and English-speaking host serve Dutch cheeses, snacks, wine, beer, or soft drinks while you pass the Anne Frank House, Skinny Bridge, houseboats, and historic canal homes.
“The Cheese and Wine Canal Cruise was a great experience! Our guide was equally hilarious and informative. We took this tour towards the end of our trip and I’m so glad we did! There are so many sights we missed while walking and biking. Seeing the historic buildings from the canals and learning about each canal house from our guide was a great way to end our wonderful time in Amsterdam! Also, the wine and cheese were spectacular! The service was fantastic. 10/10 recommend!”
Set off from the LOVERS café by Amsterdam Central Station for a 1.5-hour night cruise through the Canal Belt. Expect illuminated bridges, Golden Age houses, houseboats, Dutch cheeses, bread, and a choice of wine. The English-speaking crew adds music, city facts, and plenty of friendly service.
“After reading the reviews I was a tad worried about the quality of the canal cruise .. but we had the best time!! There was more than enough cheeses, bread, grapes etc … didn’t even manage to finish it! And our lovely lady who was serving everyone on the boat was super attentive and we had more than enough wine. Saw some great sights and it was a wonderful Amsterdam experience… will definitely be booking again when we visit next. Well worth the money! Thank you to all the staff 😊”
Settle into a glass-enclosed boat at Damrak 16 for a 75-minute evening cruise through Amsterdam’s Canal Belt. Wine, beer, soft drinks, Dutch cheese, WiFi, and a restroom are included. Expect romantic views, attentive service, and commentary that may be brief on some departures.
“We arrived at the dock in dure need of restrooms and the captain showed us where to go before we'd even checked in for our cruise! The guide was knowledge and funny, which provided for an incredibly enjoyable experience! And the wine steward was prompt with keeping our glasses full.”
Cruise Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canals, the IJ, and the Amstel for 90 minutes aboard a Blue Boat Company vessel. Expect candlelit views, an audio guide in up to 20 languages, and optional snacks, soft drinks, or wine and cheese. Confirm the departure point carefully before setting out.
“Meeting point is easy to find. Very informative and beautiful in the evening, cruise very much enjoyed”
Meet at the Old Amsterdam Cheese Store for a 45-minute English tasting led by a lively cheese host. Sample five Gouda cheeses with red, white, and port wines, learn how cheese is made and aged, then use your 20% shop discount.
“It was really good. Enough cheese and nice wine. Everything well explained. And at the end we got a discount and a free chutney.”
Board a glass-enclosed Lovers Canal Cruises boat near Amsterdam Central Station for a 90-minute evening ride. Enjoy Dutch cheeses, bread, and a choice of wine while passing the Golden Bend, Magere Brug, De Wallen, Oosterdok, and other landmarks. Commentary and service can vary.
“Great sites, good commentary. Lovely boat. Staff friendly. Disappointed that the unlimited wine & cheese wasn't unlimited. 1 small tray of cheese and 1 glass of wine. Had to find the staff to ask for a refill and no more cheese was available. This would have been OK if it had said that in the title and not implied you could have more.”
Cruise Amsterdam’s canals on a traditional wooden boat while a live English-speaking guide shares city stories. Expect wine, beer, soft drinks, and cheese, with departures from two locations and boats holding up to 25 people. Guides such as Dean, Kevin, and Sam have earned praise for warmth and humor.
“The boat is small and intimate in a good way. Sit in the back and you can see everything without any windows in the way. The snacks are delish. The guide is personable and funny. The ride gave us a good overview of the area and oriented us to the city center.”
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!!”
At the Old Amsterdam Cheese Store on Damrak, you’ll taste five award-winning Dutch cheeses from 2024 with carefully matched white, red, and Port wines. Guides such as Rick, Maria, Luca, and Ron explain cheese-making, aging, pairing, and Dutch food traditions in English.
“All the cheese and wine, would have maybe liked some different flavoured cheeses but that's just personal choice!”
Spend about an hour on Amsterdam’s canals aboard a classic, covered boat. Your host shares city history and local stories while you enjoy Dutch cheese, wine, beer, or soft drinks. The route passes the Jordaan, Anne Frank House, Magere Brug, canal ring, Amstel, and more.
“Greta relaxed atmosphere with special hosts! Informative with history of Amsterdam and assisted in undetstand8ng the city and its roots! Worthwhile tour!”
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.”
You spend about an hour cruising Amsterdam’s central canals by candlelight with drinks, cheese, and English commentary. The route passes the Red Light District, Old Church, NEMO, Waterlooplein, Magere Brug, Damrak, and major canals. Jesse is one host praised for his warm welcome.
“Excellent trip round canals. Very good guide and pilot cruised us round excellently. Only downside was no cheese on cheese and wine trip. Miscommunication somewhere but trip itself very good.”
Join Michael, The Cheese Lover, for a three-hour walk from Spui through the Nine Streets, past the Anne Frank House, and into the Jordaan. You’ll choose cheeses at two shops, then taste them with two Dutch wines at Design & Wijn. Groups are capped at eight.
“This was a great, very well organized tour led by a superb guide (Michael).”
Pick a dairy, a cellar, a boat or a bench with a bowl of curd on it.
