Wander Amsterdam’s charming streets, then indulge in five Dutch cheeses and two wines that earned global fame in the Golden Age.

This tour is a snackable slice of Dutch culture. After a short ride into the heart of Amsterdam, you’ll wander the city’s storybook streets with a guide who’ll drop fun history bites along the way. Then it’s onto the main event: a one-hour tasting of five iconic Dutch cheeses and two wines, with a side of cheese-making wisdom. Your flavor-packed adventure wraps with free time to explore before strolling back to the ship with your guide.

Energy Level

Duration

4 Hours

Type

CULTURED

Accessible

Shore Thing Highlights

Learn the art and history of Dutch cheese-making
Taste five iconic Dutch cheeses
Explore Amsterdam’s historic city center on foot

Need to know

Includes two glasses of wine and five cheese tastings
Sailors should expect long periods of walking
Approximately 30 minutes of free time for shopping
The guided walk back to the pier is approximately 1.5 hours
Not recommended for sailors with a dairy intolerance or allergy
Not recommended for Sailors with walking difficulties

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Cheese, Please!

Wander Amsterdam’s charming streets, then indulge in five Dutch cheeses and two wines that earned global fame in the Golden Age.

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