Best Cheese Tastings — Our Top 10

1.Montmartre Cheese, Wine & Pastry Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,255 reviews · 3 hours · from $127Our pick

Spend three hours walking from Blanche to Sacré Coeur with an English-speaking local guide. Visit eight food stops for pastries, chocolate, cheese, charcuterie, and wine, while learning about Montmartre’s artists, cafés, vineyards, and village-like streets.

“Nothing to improve, Emeline was a fantastic guide. Her excellent knowledge of Montmatre as well as being able to give an insight into the food and drinks we sampled was exceptional. As was the quality of the products provided. Not only did she conduct the tour in a very professional manner but also had an extremely personable nature that made the tour even more enjoyable. A wonderful tour for first time or return visitors to Paris. Kim and Mandy, Rodney and Wendy”

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2.Giethoorn Tour Scenic Cruise, Cheese & Free Time

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,461 reviews · 8 hours · from $75

Travel from Amsterdam to Giethoorn by air-conditioned luxury coach, then cruise its quiet canals with a skipper born in the village. You get about three hours to walk, eat, shop, and take photos, plus Henri Willig cheese tasting and useful local tips. Guides such as Gilbert and Peter are praised for lively commentary.

“Gilbert was a great tour guide, very helpful. Would recommend!!”

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3.Private Montmartre Food Tour with Wine, Cheese & Pastries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,027 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $302Top rated

Spend about three and a half hours exploring Montmartre with a private English-speaking guide such as Matthieu, Rita, or Baptiste. Sample French cheeses, breads, pastries, crêpes, macarons, chocolates, cured meats, wine, and a secret dish while shopping for a custom picnic.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour with Rita. We learned so much about the food of France and had a delicious experience on top of it! I would definitely recommend this tour without reserve”

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4.Paris Le Marais Food Tour With 10+ Tastings, Cheese, Wine & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 985 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Walk through Le Marais with a small group of up to 12, sampling croissants, bread, cheese, wine, croque monsieur, falafels, macarons, chocolates, and a mystery dish. Guides such as Olivia, Etienne, Gabriel, and Pinky add neighborhood history and practical Paris tips.

“We had a wonderful food tour with Antoine. Everything was delicious and the guide was great. We had a very nice time.”

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5.Zadar Walking Tour sponsored by Gligora Cheese and deli

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 716 reviews · 1h 30m · from $17Best value

Meet your English-speaking local guide under a white umbrella at People’s Square for a 90-minute walk through Zadar’s old town. Hear stories from Roman times to the 1990s, find quiet corners and historic churches, learn about daily life, and sample Gligora cheese.

“Our guide Malina was friendly and very knowledgeable. The tour made our visit to Zadar a real treat. It would not have been the same had we not booked the walking tour.”

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6.Le Marais Walking Food Tour with Cheese, Wine & Pastries

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 339 reviews · 3 hours · from $153

Walk Le Marais with an English-speaking local guide and taste 8 to 10 French specialties, including cheese, cured meats, pastries, chocolates, wine, and seasonal treats. Small groups of up to 10 visit artisan shops, a traditional market, and a restaurant. Guides have included Lolla, Dorine, Pierre, Sasha, and Arthur.

“Lolla was an amazing guide who led us around le marais. She shared historical knowledge in addition to all the food-stuff. We had a great time talking about the city, building, and suggested other activities. Highly recommend!”

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7.Cheese Walking Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 232 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Spend two hours walking from Green Park to Covent Garden with an English-speaking guide such as Jack, Perla, or Bettina. Taste Stilton, soft and Italian cheeses, prosecco, and wine-matured drunk cheese while visiting Fortnum & Mason and London cheesemongers. A quiz keeps the group involved.

“I'd recommend this tour for anyone that enjoys cheese and great jokes. It was pleasent experience not just for the guide being welcoming but for the chilled atmosphere with other participants. We took our time everywhere and the guide told great stories about the locations and about the delicacies that we had pleanty of. Thank you! 😊”

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8.Professional – Bordeaux Wine and Cheese Tasting with a walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $78

Explore Bordeaux’s old Chartrons wine-merchant quarter with guides such as Adrian, Ani, Clemence, or Caz, then taste one white, two reds, and one sweet Bordeaux wine with French cheese and bread. Expect history, label tips, blind tasting, and views of the Garonne.

“This tour was fantastic and that’s because of Caz our guide. He was so knowledgeable and he explained so much about the history of Bordeaux wine. Caz had a game-show competition about the 4 wines that was fun!!! I would definitely take another tour with Caz and recommend him without any doubt. You were smart to hire him.”

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9.Lucerne: Walking and Boat Tour with Cheese & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 120 reviews · from $108

Explore Lucerne with a small group of up to eight, guided in English or Spanish by hosts such as Luis, Martina, Irina, or Tanja. Walk the old town, see Chapel Bridge, the Lion Monument, Musegg Wall, and Spreuer Bridge, then add a one-hour lake cruise and Swiss cheese with wine.

“Our guide Isabella was excellent full of interesting historical facts about Lucerne. The gift of the chocolate was a lovely touch and the coffee stop at The Farm was great. Even the drizzling rain could not dampen our spirits thanks to Isabella's enthusiasm. Great way on arrival to help familiarise yourself with the town. Well worth doing.”

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10.Lucerne CH Tour: Cheese, Chocolate, Chapel Bridge & Chateau

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 99 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $193

Spend 2 to 3 hours with a small group of up to 8 people exploring Lucerne with a local guide. Taste five chocolates, three Alpine cheeses, and Swiss wine, then visit Chapel Bridge, the Water Tower, Lucerne Castle, and an optional one-hour lake cruise.

“Louis was very knowledgeable and a good person. He made our time very enjoyable.”

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