The 4 Cheese Tastings in Britain a Short Trip Can Fit

1.Manchester Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 559 reviews · from $68Our pick

Walk central Manchester with a lively guide such as Mel, Mark, or Matt, stopping for Lancashire cheese, halloumi, rarebit, grilled cheese, wine, and fizz. You will visit food outlets you might miss on your own, answer quiz questions, and meet cheesemongers. Arrive early, wear comfortable shoes, and expect limited seating.

“Very interesting and engaging tour. Mark was very informative and good fun. Highlight were the halloumi tasting at Pupa and the grilled cheese at Northern Sould.”

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2.Cheese Walking Tour with Tastings

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

Meet by the Goddess Diana statue near Green Park, then follow an English-speaking guide through Mayfair, Soho, and London’s Little Italy. Taste Stilton, soft cheeses, Italian specialties, and prosecco, visit Fortnum & Mason’s cheese counter, and compete in the interactive QUIZtro Formaggio. The two-hour walk ends in Covent Garden.

“Guide was friendly and knowledgable. Cheese was delicious. I would recommend to all and any cheese fans as a great way to explore London and eat cheese”

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3.Edinburgh Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 231 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Walk from Comely Bank through Stockbridge with a guide such as Jenny, Xander, or Kieran, stopping at local cheese shops and a deli for roughly seven cheese samples and a drink. Expect a social, mostly outdoor tour with plenty of standing, neighborhood stories, and a route away from Edinburgh’s main tourist sights.

“Xander, our tour guide was excellent, he possessed good knowledge, with well spoken communication and an open friendly personality, it was a most pleasant experience and I would/will be recommending this to others!”

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4.Guided Cheese Crawl with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 53 reviews · from $67

Meet your English-speaking guide, often Mel, beside the Richard Cobden Statue in St Ann’s Square. Walk between about five central food stops for cheese, wine, optional bread or crackers, and perhaps a curry tasting. Expect games, local stories, cheesemonger visits, and a finish near Tib Street.

“Great fun, guide was really interesting. We went to places I have never been to. definitely recommend”

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