The 15 Best Wine Tastings Worldwide

1.Luxury White Dinner Cruise Free Flow Beer and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 748 reviews · 2 hours · from $53Our pick

Spend two hours cruising Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River from ICONSIAM Pier 4, with a Thai and international buffet, unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks, live music, cabaret, and Thai dance. You’ll pass Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Rama VIII Bridge, and Asiatique, though water levels can change the route.

“Absolutely fantastic experience to enjoy evening Bangkok with stunning views and good food as well as great entertainment. Detailed rating: - Boarding 5. - Facilities onboard 5 - Quality of food: 4,5 - Quantity of food: 5 - Beverages: 4 - Information provided: 5 - Cleanness onboard: 4,3 - Efficiency of table service: 5 - Security 5 - Restrooms 4 - Overall value for money: 5 - How likely I’d recommend this to others: 5 - Final score: 4,8.”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Luxury 6 Bridges Yacht Cruise with Wine & Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 708 reviews · 2 hours · from $64

Spend two hours aboard an Azimut yacht from Freixo Marina to Foz do Douro and back. You’ll pass Porto’s six bridges, Ribeira, Gaia, and the Atlantic entrance while enjoying green wine or rosé, a regional meat-and-cheese board, and commentary in English or Portuguese. Guides may include Gonçalo, Alex, Diego, Gil, or João Pedro.

“One of the best activities we have done. Everything was perfect, the boat, the free flowing wine and snacks. Alex our guide was outstanding. we would definitely do this again.”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Luxury Hunter Valley Wildlife & Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 652 reviews · from $89Top rated

Spend about 10 hours with Kangarrific Tours, leaving Sydney at 7:30 am in a small luxury minibus. Guide Sam or another experienced host takes you to a wildlife sanctuary, cheese and chocolate tasting, two boutique wineries, and an optional lunch stop. Wildlife and tasting fees cost extra.

“Our guide Sam was amazing! Shared lots of great info about Australia & Sydney. The wineries were beautiful & the wines were fabulous. Best tour ever! Thank you Sam!!!!”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Luxury Boat Cruise Unlimited Cocktails, Beers & Wines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 514 reviews · from $34

Board behind the Krasnapolsky hotel on Dam Square for a one-hour electric canal cruise with a welcome cocktail, open bar, Dutch cheese, and live commentary. Crews such as Max, Lena, Ed, Diarmaid, Sven, and Nina have led recent departures. The covered boat, cushions, and blankets help in cool or rainy weather, though service and snacks can vary.

“Amazing time! It was a rainy day but yet the boat ride was still so much fun! The bartender and captain did a great job with giving facts about Amsterdam and also keeping our drinks filled!”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.Exclusive Golf Tour Private VIP with Local & Gelato o Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 500 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $115

Explore Rome in a private electric golf cart with a local guide such as Cristian, Matteo, Alex, or Stefano. See the Trevi Fountain, Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Aventine Hill, and Santa Maria Maggiore, then stop for traditional gelato. Hotel pickup is available within the central restricted-traffic zone.

“Our tour guide Marguerite was amazing and made the experience even better. She showed us many of Romes most important sites and added interesting historical facts to enhance the experience.”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.Cagliari: Luxury Motorboat Tour with 3 Swim Stops & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 395 reviews · 3 hours · from $71

Join a small group of up to nine aboard a new 9-meter Beneteau motorboat from Marina Piccola. Guides such as Francesco, Andrea, and Enrico cruise past the Devil’s Saddle and stop at Cala Mosca, Cala Fighera, and other coves for swimming and snorkeling. Gear, floaties, life jackets, water, and local white wine are included.

“The places was beautiful, it was well organized and the places were breathtanking… Thank you Francesco, you were so friendly!”

Check availability →Read our full review

7.LUXURY Catamaran Sunset and Wine cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 355 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $82

Spend about two hours sailing Lisbon’s Tagus River on a shared catamaran with a skipper, Portuguese wine, blankets when needed, and views of Belém Tower, the 25th of April Bridge, MAAT, Commerce Square, and Cristo Rei. Crew members such as Bruno, Francisco, Joao, Agnes, Joe, Henry, and Will are praised for friendly service and local facts.

“Absolutely a must-do in Lisbon. The communication prior to the trip was excellent with information about the meeting point, including how to get there from any kind of transportation. Once we arrived at the port and checked in, we waited a bit and at exactly 5:30 pm the crew took us to the catamaran. Joao and Agnes took care of us like royalty! Throughout the tour they pointed out the monuments or important points of interest and gave us some historical insight. When the boat was out of the port, Agnes started serving the green wine. It’s a refreshing experience with some bubbles. Loved it! The views are stunning and…”

Check availability →Read our full review

8.VIP Swan Valley Wine Tour – Premium Small Group Wine & Gourmet Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 340 reviews · from $157

Spend about seven hours exploring the Swan Valley from Perth with Tim of Best of Perth Tours. Visit hand-picked boutique wineries, taste local wines, enjoy lunch with wine or beer, share an artisan cheeseboard, and finish at the Margaret River Chocolate Company. Groups are capped at 10.

“This tour was super enjoyable and I would recommend it to anyone that likes wine and wants to spend a peaceful day outside the city. Tim was an excellent guide. He was prompt, knowledgeable and just simply a really pleasant fellow. I lovRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review

9.Barcelona Gothic Quarter VIP Tapas & Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 276 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $181

Spend three hours eating through Barcelona’s old city with a guide such as Esther, Tito, Maria, or Noah. Visit family-run restaurants and old cellar bars for 9 to 12 tapas, wine, vermouth, and cava, while walking past Roman walls, medieval plazas, the Jewish Quarter, and the Cathedral of the Sea.

“Excellent Taste tour of Spain. Tour guide picked the best tapas and desserts. Went back to the same restaurants the next night.”

Check availability →Read our full review

10.Piano Trio Chopin & Friends Concert VIP with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 274 reviews · 50 min · from $22Best value

Spend 50 minutes with Krakow’s Chopin Chamber Trio in the Bernardine Fathers Monastery near Wawel Castle. Piano, violin, and cello perform Chopin, Mozart, Vivaldi, klezmer, film themes, opera, and Polish folk music in a candlelit baroque hall. A glass of wine is included, and English or Polish assistance is available.

“Except musicians. Lovely concert hall and just the right length of time. Such a pity there were on 6 of us in the audience!”

Check availability →Read our full review

11.VIP Florence Dinner Tour: Truffle, Florentine Steak & Fine Wines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 226 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $174

This 3.5-hour Florence food walk visits Ivana Bruschi’s bakery, a family wine shop, an organic restaurant, a historic wine window, and an artisan gelateria. With an English-speaking guide such as Tina, you’ll taste truffle pasta, wild-boar tortelli, rare Florentine steak, Tuscan wines, pappa al pomodoro, and gelato in a group of no more than 10.

“Did this solo, it was an excellent experience, very well thought out stops, the food was amazing at every stop (plenty of food, you won't leave hungry), fantastic wines (several tastings at each stop). To top it off Tina is an amazing host, super knowledgeable, helpful with local tips/tricks which made for an overall fantastic evening...”

Check availability →Read our full review

12.Luxury Sailing Experience Day with Champagne and Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 220 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $220

Spend about five and a half hours aboard a modern Jeanneau yacht from Lymington Yacht Haven. Your skipper and crew handle the sailing, or you can take the helm and learn the basics. Champagne, tea, coffee, a hot two-course meal, blankets, and safety gear are included.

“If you’re in Southampton before or after a cruise, this experience is a great alternative to touring castles, churches or old towns. Incredible value for a 5+ hour adventure activity which includes fabulous lunch or dinner.”

Check availability →Read our full review

13.Luxury Yacht Cruise with Wine Tasting & Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $66

Spend about two hours on a modern yacht cruising from Marina do Freixo along the Douro. Guides such as Alex, Andre, Diego, and Adriano share local sights and stories while you enjoy vinho verde, port, and a charcuterie board. The boat carries no more than 12 people and returns to the marina.

“The crew was very friendly and helpful. The cruise itself was really lovely. We enjoyed the port and snacks!”

Check availability →Read our full review

14.Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Cruise with Wine on a Luxury Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 198 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24

Sail between Europe and Asia on a two-hour sunset cruise from central Istanbul. The small yacht carries up to 25 people, with two glasses of wine, soft drinks, snacks, and English commentary. Guides including Mert, Hakim, John, and Tanir have received praise, though narration and onboard toilet service can vary.

“Nice cruise with a friendly atmosphere and outgoing guide! Lovely view, sunset and a good tour of Istanbul that allow us to see just how big the city is!”

Check availability →Read our full review

15.Knysna: Wine & Oyster Luxury Lounger Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 133 reviews · 1h 30m · from $46

Spend 90 minutes on a relaxed sunset cruise from Thesen Island toward the Knysna Heads. Your English-speaking guide handles the boat, local stories, wine, and three fresh oysters per person. Boats hold up to 12 people, with blankets available when the wind turns cool. Bring extra snacks or drinks if you wish.

“enjoyed the guide and the knowledge he had of knysna”

Check availability →Read our full review