Worldwide · WINE TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 wine tastings worldwide worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of a full-day Douro Valley tour from Porto with Amarante, scenic viewpoints, lunch, Rabelo boat cruise, and wine tasting.
“The Douro Valley is a must see destination. I wish we were given more information about the production of wine from planting to harvesting to wine making. The boat trip and the lunch were excellent.”
Taste Catalan tapas, wine, vermouth, and sangria while exploring Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter with a lively local guide.
“Santiago was a really good tour guide and fun to be with. I cannot remember when I laughed as much as on that tour! I definitely recommend this tour! It was an interesting and delicious experience.”
Enjoy an intimate 50-minute Fado concert in Lisbon’s Baixa, with award-winning musicians, Portuguese guitar, cultural insights, and Port wine.
“Very great fantastic! Must to do in Lisbon and the performancers are super great!!!!”
Review of Seville’s 3.5-hour tapas and wine walk, with local bars, traditional dishes, history, group size, price, and practical tips.
“This experience was a wonderful little taste of Seville! Meeting location was easy to find, tour guide was amazing and she shared lots of information not just about food, but also about culture and traditions. She also followed up with an email of all the locations we had visited and the specialty foods and beverages we sampled.Highly recommend this tour!”
Explore Valencia’s Old Town, Central Market, paella, tapas, and regional wines on a four-hour small-group walking tour.
“A lovely 1.5 hour tour of the old town which was really interesting, followed by sooo much wine and tapas! We were so pleasantly surprised, we left very full and a bit tipsy and had such a lovely time. Our guide Cromac was really lovely and knowledgeable and we made great friends in the group. Well worth the money and would highly recommend!”
Taste tapas, wine, sangria, vermouth and cava while walking Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter with a local guide on this three-hour food tour.
“Andrew was a great guide, very knowledgeable on food and the city.Food was great and great variety!!”
Explore Seville’s tapas bars, historic taverns, local wines, and old Jewish Quarter in a three-hour small-group food tour.
“Great fun, plenty of options (eg gluten free or dairy free or vegetarian etc), small group, variety of food tastes, new things you've never tried. Highly personable guide. Exactly what you want from a foodie tour.”
Hear Lisbon’s soulful Fado in an ancient stone venue, with live singers, music history, and a Portuguese wine included for $19.
“It was very cosy which added to the emotion of the performance. Show was well worth it, service and drink included excellent, was running on time. Would recommend.”
Review of Lisbon’s 2-hour Pypas Cruises boat tour, with Belém landmarks, city views, green wine, history, and sunset sailing.
“We had a wonderful time on the sailboat cruise! The wine was plentiful, the boat was comfortable, and the crew were so knowledgeable! The views were superb as well! We had a blast and would recommend to anyone wanting to learn more about Lisbon from a different point of view, literally! 100% recommend”
Explore Charleston through Lowcountry food, history, and wine on Chef Forrest Parker’s intimate half-day walking tour and cooking class.
“Fabulous way to spend the morning! Chef Forrest was full of knowledge and humor throughout our walk around the French Quarter. He shared culinary history as well, which was incredibly interesting. The food he cooked afterwards for us was absolutely delicious! I can’t wait to try the recipe at home but there’s no way it will be as good.”
Taste Funchal on a four-hour food and wine walk with local guides, Madeiran specialties, poncha, history, and plenty of practical tips.
“We just enjoyed a fabulous 3 hours exploring a variety of delicious treats in Funchal! I highly recommend this tour.”
Review of Madrid’s historic tapas tour, with Iberian ham, squid sandwiches, wine, local bars, expert guides, price, and practical tips.
“Jo was a great guide! The tour was a perfect balance of city history and tasty bites at authentic/non touristy restaurants. Definitely recommend.”
Taste Madeira through Funchal food, wine, history, and local drinks on a relaxed four-hour walking tour priced at $109.
“Excellent - our tour guide was fantastic and food was delicious. Incredibly good value”
Review of Lisbon’s sunset sailing tour with Vinho Verde, city landmarks, Portuguese history, blankets, and practical booking tips.
“Great sunset sail! Smooth ride, comfortable boat and a wonderful guide! Really enjoyed this experience!”
See live Fado in Lisbon’s Alfama, hear stories from singer Mário Lundum, and enjoy Port wine in an intimate one-hour show.
“The show was excelent! Beside the beautiful music, you can hear and learn a lot regarding the Fado history. All recomendations! 100/10”
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