The Amsterdam Cheese Company Tasting is a 45-minute guided tasting of six Dutch Gouda cheeses, from young and creamy to aged and sharp, each paired with something that changes how the cheese tastes. The tasting is hosted by a cheese expert and takes place daily in a small group of maximum 12 people.
You enter through the Amsterdam Cheese Company store on Kalverstraat. Surrounded by the buzz of the city, the Amsterdam Cheese Company created a place where Dutch Gouda cheese isn’t just tasted, but also celebrated.
Your host is a cheese specialist who will tell you all the details about Gouda cheese making and stories of their small independent farmers and why the North-Holland milk makes their cheeses taste smooth and delicious. The group has a maximum of 12 visitors, which creates a relaxed, exclusive and fun environment.
During the tasting, you taste six different Dutch Gouda cheeses, from young to aged, each with carefully selected pairings that enhance the flavour.
Book at least 24 hours in advance. Booking closes 24 hours before the start time and the slots sell quickly.
Arrive 10 minutes early. The tasting starts promptly and late arrivals miss part of the experience.
Stay in the store after the tasting. The cheeses you’ve just tasted are all available to buy, and the staff can vacuum-pack them for travel. If you found a favourite during the session, this is the moment to take it home.
The weekday 16:00 session is the quietest. Saturday and Sunday draw more visitors. For a more relaxed group dynamic, the weekday slot is the better choice.
New cheese tasting skill. By the end, you will understand your cheese: how to identify age by texture, what the crystals mean, which pairings to try at home.
The group size. The small and intimate format makes it possible to interact with the host and ask questions.
Location in the city centre. Just five minutes from Dam Square, easy to plan into an afternoon.
Most cheese shops in Amsterdam’s city centre operate the same way: free samples at the counter, a friendly push toward the expensive block, and a purchase. The Amsterdam Cheese Company tasting room is a different format entirely. Forty-five minutes, six cheeses, six pairings and a new skill to help you choose your favorite one.
The cheese quality is really good. The company works exclusively with small, independent farmers and the difference between their aged Gouda and a generic supermarket version is the kind of thing that’s hard to argue. The pairings are surprising and the tasting includes water or a soft drink.
At €29 per person, this sits above a museum entry price but below most guided food tours in Amsterdam. For 45 minutes of education, tasting and a skill you’ll actually use.
Book your activity in under a minute and secure your spot. No hassle, choose your date, reserve instantly, and get ready for an unforgettable experience.
When is the Gouda Cheese Tasting and how long does it last?
The tastings are held daily in English at 16 o’clock and last 45 minutes.
Where is the tasting?
At the Cheese Company store at Kalverstraat 132.
Can I cancel or reschedule my cheese tasting?
All the booked tickets are non-refundable, but it is possible to reschedule your tasting through the Amsterdam Cheese Company website up to 24 hours before the booked time slot.
Are children allowed to do the Gouda Cheese Tasting?
Yes, each kid has to be accompanied by one adult and the price is the same as the adult price.
Are there private Gouda Cheese Tastings?
Yes, Amsterdam Cheese Company offers Gouda cheese tastings. Mostly in English, but it’s possible to request them in Arabic, Greek, Slovenian, and Romanian by emailing: info@amscheese.com
The shop is at the city centre shopping area. You can park in the Q-Park garage Kalverstraat at Singel 451 C, 1012 WP Amsterdam. From there it’s just around 5 minutes walking.
The hourly rate is from €10 with a maximum daily rate of €95. You can reserve your parking spot beforehand through this link.
Reserving your spot beforehand has different benefits: your parking spot is guaranteed, the barrier opens automatically on arrival, you can skip the paying machine and cancel free of charge up to 1 hour before arrival
The store is very close to the Dam square. Depending from where you are departing, you can reach the location by:
🚶Walking: 5 minutes from Dam Square and 15 from Central station.
🚊Tram: Take the tram 4 or 14 and step out at Rokin, from there it’s a 4 minute walk.
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