The Netherlands · CHEESE
Jong, belegen, oude — Dutch cheese is sold by age and the difference is enormous. These 15 run from a shop tasting in Amsterdam to a working farm near Volendam, with what you taste, what it costs and whether jenever comes with it.
1-hour covered Amsterdam canal cruise with Dutch Gouda and mustard, unlimited drinks, and a guide’s stories along UNESCO canals.
“Wonderful and interactive tour. Very informative about the history of netherlands as well. Our tour guides were very entertaining. 10/10 even on a rainy day.”
One-hour Amsterdam canal cruise on a classic covered saloon boat with live English guiding, plus optional Dutch cheese and wine.
“Arnoud, Kirsten and Omri did a fantastic job. Arnoud and Kirsten were charismatic and helpful. They told us interesting facts about the city and always made sure we had enough to drink ;) Time flew by. Much better than the standard canal boat trips. Would definitely recommend!”
A half-day bus tour from Amsterdam to **Zaanse Schans** for windmills, **clog making**, and free cheese tasting, with an optional canal cruise.
“Had a great experience at Zaanse Schans. Anna was very knowledgeable about the culture and the area. Made up pronounce a lot of dutch words 😂”
Zaanse Schans windmills, clogs and Dutch cheese from Amsterdam on a small-group tour with round-trip transfers and included admissions.
“My guide Callum was fabulous. We learned how wooden clogs and cheese are made and then got to go inside a sawmill windmill and a chocolate shop. Callum was so nice, friendly, and informative!”
5-hour guided trip from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans and Volendam for working windmills, clog making, Dutch cheese tasting, plus an optional canal cruise.
“Great tour. Guide was knowledgeable, accommodating and helpful. Highly recommend”
A covered Amsterdam candlelight canal cruise with Dutch cheese and optional unlimited wine and beer, plus small-group storytelling for $18.
“It was an enjoyable cruise. Our guide was very informative about Amsterdam and what we were seeing. We learned a lot that we wouldn’t have otherwise. I highly recommend.”
Cycle from Amsterdam across the IJ on a ferry to Waterland villages, a working windmill, and Dutch cheese and clogs, by small group.
“We reserved Mike’s Countryside Bike Tour as our last activity when visiting Amsterdam and we’re so happy that we did! It was FANTASTIC from start to finish. The e-bikes were high quality and made the 23 mi round trip a breeze. Christian was an excellent guide, very friendly and knowledgeable, and he made everyone in our group feel welcomed. Every stop presented a new experience and offered plenty of photo opportunities. If you don’t take this tour you will miss out on half of the beauty of Amsterdam. We highly recommend this experience!”
A stress-free Amsterdam day trip to Giethoorn with an exclusive 1-hour canal cruise, Henri Willig cheese tasting, and plenty of free time.
“Everything was amazing! Good value for money. It saved us a lot of stress of booking transport ourselves. The guide was very kind and good too”
E-bike out of Amsterdam to Broek in Waterland and Monnickendam, see the D’Admiraal windmill, tour a cheese farm, and sample Dutch cheese.
“What’s not to love? The beautiful countryside is gorgeous, and our friendly guide made the experience even better. Breathe in that fresh air and enjoy some exercise while exploring! Plus, the cheese factory is a must-visit—seriously, they make the most amazing cheese you’ll ever want to sink your teeth into. It’s a delightful experience all around!”
Cozy, heated 75-minute Amsterdam canal cruise with Dutch cheese, nuts, and unlimited wine or beer. Pass key sights like Skinny Bridge.
“Amazing way to end of our Amsterdam trip! If you get the pleasure to have Anna from Beligum as your guide, you are in the greatest hands ever. Also loved having Thomas from Italy who was our drinks server for the evening. Overall a wonderful cruise & a great experience, so definitely look into this!”
Taste Henri Willig Gouda in central Amsterdam on a 40 to 60 minute tasting with dips, mustard, drinks, story, and 10% off.
“Wonderful time! Everyone was so nice and helpful. And they were very accommodating to my son’s celiac (they even made him his own cheese board so none of his cheese touched the crackers)”
1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks plus Dutch Gouda cheese, guided past churches, bridges and the Golden Bend.
“Our hosts were fun and engaging. They had a lot of interesting stories and insights. We had a blast even though the weather was questionable. I’d highly recommend.”
Amsterdam at night with a 1.5-hour Canal Belt cruise, Dutch wine and cheese, charcuterie, wifi onboard, and bridge views.
“Lovely wines and cheese board with grapes and bread rolls. The waitresses were very attentive, relaxing music and lovely experience”
See Amsterdam lit up on a glass-enclosed canal cruise with Dutch cheese, wine, beer, WiFi, and restroom access for a relaxed 75-minute evening.
“This was well worth the price Staff was friendly Plenty of wine and cheese Lovely views Would recommend and would do this again”
Enjoy a 90-minute Amsterdam evening canal cruise with audio in 20 languages, optional wine and cheese, and UNESCO canals lit up at night.
“This was a really lovely experience. Travelling through the canals with a guide and the wine and cheese box was something memorable. Highly recommend.”
Every kind of Dutch day out, and the best-reviewed way to book each.
