Old Amsterdam Cheese Tasting with Wine Pairing in Amsterdam

Five award-winning cheeses, paired wines, and what makes each one taste the way it does

A 55-minute cheese and wine tasting in central Amsterdam where you taste five award-winning Dutch cheeses paired with specially selected wines and learn the craft of cheese tasting from a live guide. The tasting happens in a dedicated room at the Old Amsterdam cheese shop, and you'll discover how cheese is made and how to tell the difference between varieties. Children from age 4 are welcome. The minimum drinking age is 18.

The experience

The tasting room at the Old Amsterdam cheese shop is where this starts. You'll taste five award-winning cheeses of 2024, each one paired with a wine chosen to bring out its character. A live guide walks you through what you're tasting: how the cheese was made, what gives it its texture, why one tastes sharp and another creamy. Over 55 minutes, you move from one cheese to the next, learning to notice the details that separate them.

The work of becoming a cheese-tasting master is simpler than it sounds: you learn what to look for, what to smell, how the flavor changes as it sits on your tongue. The guide shows you the difference between Dutch cheeses and explains what makes Old Amsterdam cheese distinct. Cutlery is provided, and the wines are already selected to match each cheese, so there's no guessing about what goes with what.

The shop sits in central Amsterdam, and public transportation options are nearby if you're coming from your hotel. The tasting suits all fitness levels, and children from age 4 can join, though anyone under 18 won't drink the wine, just taste the cheese. Book in English with a live guide who knows the cheeses inside out.

What’s included

• Five award-winning Dutch cheeses.
• wine pairings for each cheese.
• cutlery.
• live guide instruction in English.
• learning how cheese is made and how to distinguish between varieties.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 12:00, 13:30, 15:30 and 17:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (19 to 59 years) · Senior (60 and older) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 26

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “The Old Amsterdam cheese store is less than 5 minutes walk from the Amsterdam Centrale Station in the direction of the Dam square”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Old Amsterdam Cheese Store

Is this one for you?Book this tasting if you have an afternoon free in Amsterdam and want to understand Dutch cheese beyond the name: the guide teaches you how to taste, and the dedicated room keeps the focus on flavor instead of rushing through a shop.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (4 to 10 years). Under 4: they can't be included in the booking.

What five cheeses will I taste during this tasting?

The Old Amsterdam cheese tasting features five award-winning cheeses of 2024, each paired with a specially selected wine. The exact varieties change with the season and the shop's current selection, so you'll discover what's at its peak when you visit.

How long does the cheese and wine tasting take?

The tasting lasts 55 minutes, including the guide's instruction on how cheese is made and how to taste it properly, plus time to experience each of the five cheeses and their wine pairings.

Do I need any experience with cheese or wine to join this tasting?

No experience is necessary. The live guide teaches you what it takes to become a cheese-tasting master during the session, showing you how to notice flavors and textures and tell the difference between varieties.

What's included in the tasting?

The Old Amsterdam cheese tasting includes the five cheese tastings, wine pairings, cutlery, and instruction from a live guide in English. You'll also learn how cheese is made and gain the skills to taste cheese properly.