10 Beer and Cheese Tastings Worth Packing a Bag For

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

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

Spend 90 minutes on a small Amsterdam canal boat with up to 24 people, three included drinks, and a shared cheese board. Your English-speaking captain may be Mischa, Martin, Bert, Jasper, or Claas. The route changes with the light and passes the Jordaan, Prinseneiland, Anne Frank House, Amstel, Skinny Bridge, and de Wallen.

“Lovely small boat, just 16 guests, cruise on the Amsterdam canals. Our 9:30pm cruise time was perfect to see the canals in the daylight and in the evening with the canal lights on. Drinks were varied and plentiful, cheese and crackers were perfect. Lisa, our guide, was super. She was happy to answer questions, chatted easily and prompted conversation.”

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

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

Spend about eight hours touring three or four boutique cellar doors in Hunter Valley with guides such as Grant, Des, or Suzanne. Sample three wines and one spirits presentation, then add local cheese, chocolate, and an optional craft beer paddle. Transport from Hunter Valley accommodation is included, with lunch available to buy.

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

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3.Bruges Beer Tasting Experience (with cheese!)

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

Settle into the characterful Bauhaus Bar for six Belgian beer tastings, cheese, and charcuterie. Hosts such as Lavinia and Lavigna explain brewing methods, beer styles, and Belgium’s brewing past in a friendly, social setting. Plan on 90 minutes to two hours, with all tastings included and an English-speaking guide.

“My host Lavigne was engaging, fun, lively and educational. Highly recommended for partners or solo travelers.”

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4.Bruges Beer Tasting Experience (with cheese!)

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

Join host Lavinia in a cozy Bruges bar for six Belgian beers, from monk-made classics to sour and local styles. You will learn how to taste beer, hear brewery stories, and share cheese and salami with a small group. The session lasts about 90 minutes to two hours and is conducted in English or Dutch.

“It was a great tour around Bruges and 6 of its beers! While we were situated in one bar our guide did a great job choosing beers from the Bruges area. I was enlightened to what a balanced IPA, and balanced sour tastes like. She did a great job. The cheese and meat tray was welcomed as the beer is quite strong :)”

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5.Amsterdam Guided Craft Beer Tasting with Cheese & Sausauge

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $30Best value

Meet at 4:00 pm at ClinkNOORD behind Amsterdam Central Station for a one-hour tasting of five Dutch beers, with cheese, sausage, and mixed nuts. A beer guide explains the breweries, pours, and Amsterdam connections. The group is limited to 15, making it easy to meet other beer fans.

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6.Guided Craft Beer Tasting with cheese and snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14 reviews · 1 hour · from $35

Meet your beer guide at ClinkNOORD, behind Amsterdam Central Station, for five mystery tasters from Dutch craft breweries. Walther, who also brews beer himself, shares short stories about each pour while you pair the beers with Dutch cheese, sausage, and nuts. The relaxed format suits couples, friends, and solo drinkers.

“It was a really nice experience! Definitely recommend to anyone trying to explore Dutch beer. The beer bottles had great designs and great taste too! My favorite was the crispy white. By the end I was a bit tipsy and Walther made sure the tasting was very engaging.”

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7.Private Pilsner brewery trip with Chateau and farm cheese tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $442

Leave Prague with a private English or German-speaking guide-driver for Zbiroh Castle, Pilsen, and the Pilsner Urquell brewery. Taste unfiltered beer from oak barrels, enjoy free time in Pilsen, then visit a goat farm for homemade cheese and dairy products. Brewery admission, transport, water, and cheese tasting are included.

“The eco-farm tour is very memorable to us coming from a country where such farms cannot be seen. Michal our tour guide was a wonderful guide & friend. Friendly & Patient. He is proficient in English, we had no difficulty understanding him”

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8.Private Cheese and Beer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours · from $214

Spend three hours with a private local guide exploring Amsterdam through cheese and beer. Visit the Amsterdam Cheese Museum, sample four cheese-based dishes and two craft beers, and stroll through the Jordaan and Old West. Your route can be adjusted to suit your food preferences, with pickup on foot anywhere in Amsterdam.

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9.Pilsner brewery private day trip with family farm cheese tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $370

Travel from Prague with a private guide-driver to Pilsen for a brewery tour, oak-barrel beer tasting, historic-center walk, and family eco-farm visit. You will join a group inside Pilsner Urquell, then taste homemade goat cheese and milk. Guide Michal is praised for his insight into Czech history, culture, and current affairs.

“We had a private tour of Pilsen and surrounding area. Our guide Michal was the highlight. His vast knowledge of Czech history, culture and current affairs made the experience incredibly educational. I would highly recommend him as a guide for where ever you go within the Czech Republic.”

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10.Beer tasting | Cagliari: Private artisan beer and cheese tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $52

Meet at BinuShop in Selargius for a private tasting of Sardinian artisan beer, local cheeses at different ages, olives and typical bread. Your host explains brewing stages, beer styles and local food traditions. The relaxed one-hour visit stays at the shop and ends there. Notify the provider by email about food intolerances.

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