Germany · WINE TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 wine tastings worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Walk through Trier with local guide Simon, linking five regional wines to Roman ruins, cathedrals, and city squares. The two-hour route runs from Porta Nigra to the Forum Baths, with breadsticks, water, and a wine voucher included. Winter brings mulled wine instead, while grape juice can be arranged by email.
“it was great! great guide, good wines, loved the whole thing”
Join a 90-minute German-language harbor cruise with three glasses of red or white wine, 150 grams of cheese and crackers, and live commentary on Hamburg’s docks, Speicherstadt, HafenCity, and Elbphilharmonie. Sit outdoors in warm weather or in the heated salon during winter.
“Great experience. Wine and cheese was lovely and plentiful. The crew were helpful and attentive. Commentary was German only but didn't detract from the trip, this is explained before booking.”
Explore Trier’s wine cellar, built around 330 AD as a Roman storage building, with a German-speaking guide. You’ll hear its story, see an important Roman structure, and taste two selected house wines in a remarkable setting.
“Gesamteindruck gut. Ich hätte mir mehr Informationen zum einzigartigen historischen Keller gewünscht. Der Wein und das Weingut standen im Vordergrund.”
You’ll spend 50 minutes cruising Heidelberg’s Neckar River with a cup of mulled wine or non-alcoholic punch. Sit on the upper deck for castle views or in the heated cabin, passing the Old Bridge, Neuenheim, Philosophers’ Walk, Wieblingen Weir Bridge, and the old town.
Join a German-speaking wine guide such as Evi or Katja for a 2.5-hour walk up Freiburg’s Schlossberg. Taste four wines and one secco from Lena Flurbacher winery, ride the Schlossbergbahn, and finish near Freiburg’s old town with a souvenir wine glass.
Walk Dresden’s Old Town from Neumarkt to the Striezelmarkt with a German-speaking guide. See the Frauenkirche, Procession of Princes, Royal Palace, Semper Opera, and Zwinger, then taste Dresden stollen and mulled wine while learning about Saxon Christmas customs.
Travel from Frankfurt to Heidelberg Castle, the Neckar River, Karl Theodor Bridge, Heidelberg University, and the Old Town. Then cruise the Rhine from Kaub to Rüdesheim for village views, vineyards, dinner, and a short wine tasting. Guides such as Adrian, Andreas, and Patricia have led this route.
“First, the tour was not what it was advertised to be. The bus driver was on of the worst drivers ever. Dozing off, all over the rode, nearly crashing into other vehicles. Had to wake up the tour guide to ask if the driver was under the influence. One of the scariest bus rides I have ever been on. The wine tasting was a joke, they gave a size taste of wine. I would never book another tour through them. 1/2 star for the tour guide who was knowledgeable.”
Start at Reichsburg Cochem with a guided castle visit, then cruise the Moselle from the town promenade before tasting four wines in a wine and sparkling wine cellar. You also receive one bottle to take home. Plan your own route between stops.
“Ahnung für sich gut. Hätte eine Präsenz eines Reiseführer erwünscht erwünscht Preisleistungsverhältnis schlecht”
Glide from Heidelberg’s Neckarmünzplatz through orchards and vineyards to medieval Strahlenburg Castle. Guides such as Herbert and Christina provide clear beginner training, answer questions, and keep the focus on the ride. English and German tours run for 2.5 hours.
“Amazing! Our tour guide she was amazing - we did the 2.5hr tour and we got to see so much scenery and greenery. Using the Segway was a little intimidating but I was shocked how quick I picked it up and it was very stable and easy to control. This tour made us love Heidelberg and the surrounding areas so much more!”
Join wine guide Carl for a 7 to 8 hour outing from Frankfurt or Mainz into the Rheingau and Rheinhessen. Visit two or three wineries, taste 10 or more wines at each, tour cellars, enjoy regional wine tapas, and return by comfortable vehicle.
“Carl is the bomb! Very knowledgeable of the area and the wine. The wineries we stopped at the employees and owners know him and cater to his customers. We simply could not have had a better experience!”
Spend 3 to 4 hours with an English-speaking guide visiting Munich’s best-known Christmas markets, from Marienplatz and the Residenz to Theresienwiese. Sample several glühwein styles, festive foods, and seasonal drinks in a small group of up to 15 people, with time to shop.
“Hugo was awesome! He was very pleasant and informative, smiling all throughout the tour. He kept checking on everybody, very accommodating. Glad to have made our first day of our Christmas market trip with him!”
At Weingut Arns in Reil, winemaker Alexander Arns guides you through organic vines, biodiversity, soil, and sustainable growing before a cellar tasting of four to five wines. Expect still whites, reds, and traditional-method sparkling wine, with English or German guiding.
“This was one of the highlights of our holiday. Our guide effortlessly switched between German and English for the group, making everyone feel included. He gave us plenty of room to ask questions, and the view over the vineyard was absolutely beautiful. He and his family were so likeable and welcoming. The wines were delicious, we enjoyed them so much that we took home four bottles. Oh and we could bring our dog too, that was not an issue at all. Thank you so much Weingut Arns!”
At Jacques' Wein-Depot in Berlin-Bötzowviertel, an English-speaking Italian artist guides you through a two-hour canvas workshop while you taste white, rosé, and red wines. No painting experience is needed, and alcohol-free options are available.
“Ich hätte gerne mehr über die Weine erfahren, es wurde kaum etwas dazu gesagt. Ein bisschen mehr Input hätte auch zu den Maltechniken dabei sein können. Insgesamt aber sehr schöne Sache.”
Meet a German-speaking wine expert at Stuttgart Wine Museum for three weekly-changing regional pours: white, red, and rosé. Taste Riesling, Pinot Gris, Lemberger, and other local grapes with salami, olives, cheese, and bread. The one-hour session suits adults planning an easy evening in Stuttgart.
Join Wein- und Gästehaus Genetsch in Lieser for a three-hour covered wagon ride through the vineyards of Lieser and Kues. You will stop to taste wines where they grow, hear about local winegrowing, and enjoy a regional picnic at a fine Moselle Valley viewpoint. German and English are offered.
“De tour was heel leuk! Genoeg wijn en eten. Mooie omgeving. Het was alleen jammer dat wij de Engelse tour hadden geboekt en een Duitse kregen. De schoondochter sprak wel Engels, maar was geen tourgids. Hebben dus weinig informatie gekregen en geen uitleg gehad over de verschillende wijnen. Genoeg geproefd, maar zonder uitleg. Dat vonden wij wel jammer. Het was een gezellige dag, maar totaal niet informatief.”
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