Wine Tastings Worldwide: Our Top 15

1.Montserrat with Black Madonna & Medieval Winery with Tapas/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,209 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65Our pick

Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat with an English-speaking guide such as Laia, Azul, or Elena, then enjoy free time for the Basilica, Black Madonna, trails, or funicular. Finish at a family-run castle winery for Catalan food, vineyard views, and three ecological wines.

“Azul was a great tour guide -- very knowledgeable, engaging, and helpful. Montserrat was beautiful for its views, history, mythology, and architecture. The lunch provided was much better than what is usually served on day-long tours and the wine tasting was extremely informative. All in all, a lovely day!”

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2.Douro Valley: Historical Sites, Wine Experience, Lunch & Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,133 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $107

Leave Porto early for Amarante, São Leonardo da Galafura, Régua, and Pinhão. You’ll travel by small-group minibus, eat a traditional Portuguese lunch, cruise the Douro on a Rabelo boat, and tour a vineyard estate with three wine tastings. Guides vary, with past departures led by Christian, Simmy, Rita, and Cuber.

“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.”

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3.Lisbon: Fado Show and Wine inside Medieval Walls

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,819 reviews · 50 min · from $18

Near Lisbon Sé Cathedral, this 50-minute Fado performance pairs Portuguese guitar, singing, and short English explanations with a glass of wine or another drink. You’ll sit inside an atmospheric medieval stone setting and hear several styles of Fado without committing to a full dinner show.

“Great show, with a nice mix of music and explanation. Terrific musicians and singers. Good length of show and variety of upbeat and slow. Lovely atmosphere. Nice glass of port.”

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4.Sevilla Food Tour: Tapas, Wine, History & Traditions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,468 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $83

Walk Seville’s old center with guides such as Alejandro, Pilar, Ella, Jeff, Sasha, and Stephanie, stopping for tapas, four wines, and local traditions. Expect chicharrones, montaditos, carrillada, espinacas with chickpeas, meatballs, pestiños, and plenty of practical food tips in a group of up to 12.

“Jeff was an excellent guide, knowledgeable, well informed, with a very considerate personality. Made great effort to be sure all members had a fun time.”

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5.Valencia Old Town Tour with Wine & Tapas in 11th Century Historic Monument

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,234 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $96

Walk Valencia’s Old Town with guides such as Martha, Mimi, or Dani, seeing La Lonja, the cathedral, Central Market, and Barrio del Carmen. Then enjoy tapas, paella, dessert, and regional wines in an 11th-century monument. Groups are limited to 12.

“We love València old town. So beautiful and majestic. Dani was the perfect guide. He personally interacted with everyone in the group and kept us entertained and informed. This was our most memorable Viator experience and we absolutely loved it.”

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6.Siena, San Gimignano and Chianti Wines Day Tour from Florence

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,542 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Spend a long, scenic day visiting Monteriggioni, Siena, and San Gimignano from Florence. You’ll see Piazza del Campo and Siena Cathedral, enjoy free time in two medieval towns, and taste two or three Chianti wines with regional snacks. Guides such as Alex, Gabrielle, and Jacopo are often praised for clear organization.

“A well organised, enjoyable but long day trip. We left the meeting point at about 8.50 and arrived back 19.40 due to traffic. Montereggioni was very small but great to be able to look around and grab a coffee. We only had 45min there so would've loved to have longer, but still didn't feel rushed. Short walk from the carpark but up quite a hill. Siena was lovely to walk around. We did the walking tour, which was interesting but skipping it for extra free time would've been equally good. We didn't do the restaurant option offered by the tour which gave us more flexibility in using our time and…”

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7.Barcelona Tapas Walking Tour: Food, Wine & History

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,928 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $66

Spend three hours in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, stopping at four local bars and kitchens for tapas paired with wine, sangria, vermouth, and cava. Guides such as Santiago, Lila, Ewan, and Juan Carlos have led past departures. Expect a social group experience with some city history and plenty to eat.

“The food was wonderful, the drinks were generous and the new friends were tremendous. Definrecommend this tour on a visit to Barcelona!”

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8.Ultimate Seville Tapas, Wine & History Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,766 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $101

Walk Seville’s Santa Cruz quarter with an English-speaking food guide such as Mario, Paula, Elena, or Manuel. Visit four traditional spots for 9-plus tapas and four drinks, including orange wine, vermouth, Iberian ham, manzanilla, and artisan ice cream. Expect standing, moderate walking, and a full meal.

“Such a great experience! The tour guide provided helpful context for understanding Andalucia and food in Seville. The drink and food options were fabulous, and the tour was well paced. Very friendly tour guide!”

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9.Lisbon: Daytime or Sunset Boat Cruise with History and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,053 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Meet Ana, Pedro, and the crew at Doca de Belém for a two-hour small-group sail along the Tagus. You’ll pass Belém Tower, Praça do Comércio, Alfama, and Cristo Rei while hearing Lisbon history in several languages. Green wine, water, or juice is served aboard.

“Pedro was a great guide. He spoke several languages, so he was able to include everyone. Very low-key, friendly, and knowledgeable. The wine was lovely, the boat was comfortable, and the views were really great. We had 12 passengers, which was a very nice size group.”

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10.Undiscovered Charleston: Half Day Food, Wine & History Tour with Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 948 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Chef Forrest Parker leads a 90-minute Charleston history walk from the Pineapple Fountain to a cozy bistro, linking landmarks and Lowcountry food traditions. Then watch him cook three recipes, enjoy a wine-paired lunch, and take the recipes home. Groups are limited to 11.

“Awesome experience, really cool to have the chef cooking and preparing the dishes in front of us and really explaining how we can make the items ourselves. The shrimp and grits was a real treat, I couldn't recommend this highly enough to anyone that loves food and a good time!!!”

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11.Taste Funchal: food, wine & cultural tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 906 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $112

Walk through Funchal with guides such as Ana, Leonora, Elda, and Roberto, stopping at local eateries, bars, and shops for Madeiran food, Madeira wine, and poncha. Your guide explains the island’s culture, translates menus, and shares practical tips for the rest of your stay.

“This was a fabulous tour - we learned so much about the history of Madeira, including the food and wine - along with so much more! We had fantastic food … we have done tours in other cities - and this was a true meal! We all loved it - including our 23 yr old daughter! We’ve already recommended the tour to several others!”

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12.Madrid Historic Centre Food Tour with Authentic Tapas & Wines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 814 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Walk Madrid’s old center with a guide such as Jorge, Jo, Ignacio, or Diego, stopping for pastries, Iberian ham, Manchego, vermouth, cider, tapas, and a squid sandwich. Choose the 2-hour tasting or 3-hour version, which adds more meats, olive oil, a tapa, and another drink.

“Met a great group of people and had the opportunity to learn about local foods. Jorge was an amazing guide who provided interesting insights to Madrid history and the local culinary delights. The food was prepared and provided by es”

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13.Taste Funchal: food, wine and cultural tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 680 reviews · 4 hours · from $109

Walk Funchal’s old center with guides such as Ana, Elda, or Darleen, stopping for fruit, honey cake, cookies, pastel de nata, cheese, Madeira wine, poncha, coffee, and a traditional meal. Expect about four hours, plenty of food, local history, and vegetarian, gluten-free, or non-alcoholic choices.

“The guide was so pleasant! Loved all the places that were selected for our tour to try traditional Madeira food and drinks”

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14.Lisbon Sunset Sailing with Portuguese Wine and History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 668 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $54

Join Pedro, David, or another two-person crew for a relaxed two-hour shared sail from Doca de Santo Amaro. With no more than 14 people aboard, you’ll hear Lisbon history, pass Belém Tower and Commerce Square, and sip included Vinho Verde as the sun drops over the Tagus.

“David was the best possible tour guide! Knowledgeable and personable, he provided great commentary and a fun experience. The ship was comfortable and the wine was good! Highly recommend this experience to any and all travelers!!!”

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15.Lisbon: Live Fado Show in Historic Alfama with Port Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 572 reviews · 1 hour · from $17Best value

Spend one hour in an intimate Alfama venue with fadista Mário Lundum and his musicians. Hear traditional Fado, Portuguese guitar, and personal stories about Lisbon, the music’s origins, and its place in Portuguese life. A glass of Port wine is included.

“Mario led with passion! His warmth and love for Portuguese culture - specifically fado - was infectious. The guy who played the Portuguese guitar and the female singer were also incredible! I learned so much and I’m so glad I went. As a non-native Portuguese person, I’m so intrigued to learn more about fado and hear more of it. Portugal is truly blessed with fado and all who partake in it!”

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