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Where to Go: the 15 Best Wine Tastings Worldwide

57 tours  ·  from $22 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 wine tastings worth crossing a border for, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

From Porto: Douro Valley w/ Boat Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch - The morning road to Peso da Régua
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From Porto: Douro Valley w/ Boat Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch

1.Douro Valley w/ Boat Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 19,061 reviews · 6 - 10 hours · from $82Our pick

Travel from Porto into the Douro Valley for two guided wine visits, Port and olive oil tastings, a traditional lunch with wine, scenic stops, and a one-hour cruise from Pinhão. Guides such as Igor, Miguel, and Ricardo bring plenty of energy, though high water can sometimes cancel the boat trip.

“Brilliant trip and Miguel was a fantastic guide! It was great fun, we never got to the boat tour which is a shame due to flooding and high river but it got substituted for extra wine! Learnt so much about port and wine and overall just a fantastic trip and the best day of our Porto trip. Only negative was the air con was Leaking on the bus and we got dripped on- luckily that didn’t spoil the trip tho 😄”

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Complete Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings and River Cruise - Sabrosa and the first winery visit
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Complete Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings and River Cruise

2.Complete Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings and River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12,920 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $101Top rated

Travel from Porto to the Douro Valley with a local guide, visit two wine estates, taste about six wines and ports, enjoy a traditional lunch, and take a 50-minute Rabelo boat cruise from Pinhão. Hotel pickup is optional, and guides may include Rita, Pedro, Miguel, or Bernardo.

“Leo and Bruno were great guides for us. A nice tour for getting out of Porto and seeing some smaller towns (and the river of course) in addition to tasting some great wine along the way”

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Porto: Douro Valley with Winery Lunch, Tastings & Cruise - Leaving Porto for Amarante
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Porto: Douro Valley with Winery Lunch, Tastings & Cruise

3.Douro Valley with Winery Lunch, Tastings & Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,002 reviews · 10 hours · from $99

Spend 10 hours touring the Douro Valley with a local guide such as José, Slimmy, or Jeremy. Visit a family winery and a major estate, taste six wines, eat lunch with pairings, stop in Amarante, and cruise the Douro near Pinhão.

“Everything was amazing. Having small group lets you experience the tour a bit more as there’s no waiting etc. it’s intimate so you get to know the other people withjn the tour. The structure was nice and the tourguide was amazing. Food was great too!”

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Douro Valley: Historical Sites, Wine Experience, Lunch & Cruise - São Leonardo da Galafura at 640 meters
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Douro Valley: Historical Sites, Wine Experience, Lunch & Cruise

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

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

Leave Porto at 7:30 a.m. for Amarante, São Leonardo da Galafura, Régua, and Pinhão. Enjoy a traditional lunch, a 50-minute Rabelo boat cruise, and a guided vineyard visit with three wines. Guides may include Christian, Simmy, Cuber, Rita, or others, depending on the departure.

“Well organized tour with great views of the Douro valley. An excellent value with decent food and wine tasting/wine parings. Check the weather carefully since it would be much less nice on a rainy day.”

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Authentic Small Group Douro Wine Tour with Lunch & River Cruise - Leaving Porto at 8:00 AM
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Authentic Small Group Douro Wine Tour with Lunch & River Cruise

5.Authentic Small Group Douro Wine Tour with Lunch & River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,775 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $133

Travel from central Porto in a small van with guides such as Luis, Pedro, Ivo, or Cheila. Visit two Douro wineries, taste Port and regional wines, eat a traditional lunch in Pinhao, and cruise the river aboard a typical Rabelo boat.

“I had José as my tour guide - and it was so much fun. José is a great tour guide and very professional. The others in my group were great as well. Very fun and honestly a must have experience in Porto / Duoro Valley. It’s a great mix of making friends and learning and trying great wines!”

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Loire Valley Castles Day Trip from Paris with Complementary Wine - The 7:30 a.m. departure from Paris
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Loire Valley Castles Day Trip from Paris with Complementary Wine

6.Loire Valley Castles Day Trip from Paris with Complementary Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,907 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $149

Ride from Paris to Château de Chambord and Chenonceau with an English-speaking guide, included entry, free time in Blois, and three Loire wines in Chenonceau’s cellar. Guides such as Emma, Goran, Daniel, and Thelma have led recent departures, though staff can vary.

“Comfortable stress free excursion! Friendly and knowledgeable tour guide, safe bus driver, amazing destinations with enough time in each location.”

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Douro Valley Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting, Lunch and Boat - The N222 road and the first look at the river
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Douro Valley Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting, Lunch and Boat

7.Douro Valley Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting, Lunch and Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,642 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $169

Travel from Porto in a small group of up to eight, stopping at two family-run wine estates, a local restaurant, and the Douro River. Guides such as Miguel, Andreia, Jorge, and Filipe add local stories, while the boat ride gives you a different view of the vineyard-covered hills.

“The drive into Douro had a bit more traffic than expected in Porto which put us about 30 minutes behind but our driver did all he could without driving aggressively. He was very knowledgeable about the entire area. The boat ride was one of the most unique views of any trip. The grape leaves changing fall colors were absolutely stunning, along with the history of the area. There was more port and food than could be eatten! The drive in to Douro was also a bit mountainous bit the drive back pretty straight shot.”

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Bordeaux: River Garonne Cruise with Glass of Wine and Canelé - Pont de Pierre and the historic center
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Bordeaux: River Garonne Cruise with Glass of Wine and Canelé

8.Bordeaux: River Garonne Cruise with Glass of Wine and Canelé

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,630 reviews · 1h 30m · from $22Best value

See Bordeaux from the Garonne aboard the Maddalena, with 360-degree rooftop views, French and English commentary, a glass of wine or soft drink, and a canelé. Guides such as Fanny, Ann-Marie, and Marie bring the city’s bridges, monuments, and riverfront story to life.

“Really good guide and friendly staff. Very enjoyable and informative”

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Douro Valley Tour: 2 Vineyard Visits, River Cruise, Winery Lunch - Leaving Porto for the hills near Lamego
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Douro Valley Tour: 2 Vineyard Visits, River Cruise, Winery Lunch

9.Douro Valley Tour: 2 Vineyard Visits, River Cruise, Winery Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,542 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $101

Travel from Porto to Lamego, Pinhão, and Sabrosa with a guide such as Rita, Pedro, Tiago, or Sara. Taste Douro wines and Port, cruise the river in a traditional Rabelo boat, and enjoy a four-course winery lunch. Small groups may be available, but vehicles can hold up to 50 people.

“Pablo was a great guide the tasting and lunch was amazing Sonya was great fun at the lunch spot boat trip was pretty”

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Porto: Douro Valley Tour with Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch - The road east and a coffee stop in Peso da Régua
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Porto: Douro Valley Tour with Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch

10.Douro Valley Tour with Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,714 reviews · 9.5 - 10 hours · from $76

Spend 9.5 to 10 hours exploring the Douro Valley with guides such as Ricardo, Milena, Nuno, and Manuela. Visit two wine estates, taste port and regional wines, enjoy lunch, and cruise from Pinhão along the Douro. Transport, tastings, and lunch are included.

“The trip was amazing! The tour guide was very helpful and kept things very lively. The transportation was also very smooth and quick. Definitely will recommend this trip to my friends!”

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Douro Valley Tour: Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch from Porto - Crossing the Peso da Régua pedestrian bridge
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Douro Valley Tour: Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch from Porto

11.Douro Valley Tour: Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch from Porto

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,645 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Spend about 10.5 hours traveling from Porto into the Douro Valley with guides such as Ricardo, Milena, Lucas, and Manuela. Expect two Port tastings, a Portuguese lunch, a one-hour river cruise, scenic viewpoints, winding roads, and a group of up to 40 people.

“Everything was super nice, especially our tour guide and chauffeur Ricardo and Marcus! Thank you so much!!”

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Porto: City Train Tour, River Cruise & Wine Cellar - The city train is a useful first look at Porto
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Porto: City Train Tour, River Cruise & Wine Cellar

12.City Train Tour, River Cruise & Wine Cellar

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 2,601 reviews · 3 hours · from $43

Start beside Porto Cathedral with a Magic Tourism voucher, then ride the city train to Real Companhia Velha for a short film, cellar tour, and two port tastings. Continue through central Porto before taking a one-hour Douro cruise. You can split the train and boat over two days.

“The experience was absolutely fantastic. The exchange of the email confirmation at the magic Tourism office for individual tickets was so easy and well organised - the guy manning the desk was friendly and helpful. I really enjoyed being able to split the activities over two days which proved even better value for money in my opinion. Plus helped us avoid a spot of bad weather too! We went on the train to the wine cellar one day followed by the boat cruise the day after when the sun returned. Everything was really clearly explained to us regarding pick up location and times. Would 100% recommend”

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Douro Valley Tour - 3 Wine tastings, Lunch & river Cruise - Casal de Loivos, wine, olive oil, and a hilltop view
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Douro Valley Tour – 3 Wine tastings, Lunch & river Cruise

13.Douro Valley Tour – 3 Wine tastings, Lunch & river Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,043 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $149

Leave Porto at 8 a.m. for a nine-hour small-group tour through the Douro Valley. Taste wine, aged Port, olive oil, Vinho Verde, cheese, and charcuterie, then eat lunch at a family winery. Guides such as Tiago, Nuno, André, and Pedro lead the day in English.

“The Douro Valley tour with André exceeded all expectations! We started the day sampling wine and Iberian charcuterie in charming Amarante. The olive oil and wine tasting came with a spectacular hilltop view over the valley — a real highlight. The boat cruise was beautiful, which Andre capped off with an impromptu perfect pairing of egg tart and port before continuing our adventure. Lunch was unforgettable— delicious food enjoyed in a cobblestone courtyard shaded by ancient walnut trees with sweeping vineyard views. Every detail was thoughtfully planned — an absolute must for anyone visiting the region.”

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Small Group Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch and Cruise - First estate: wine, cellars, and a proper Portuguese lunch
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Small Group Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch and Cruise

14.Small Group Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch and Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,855 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $119

Spend about 10 hours in a small group of up to eight, traveling from Porto through Amarante to two Douro wineries. Expect guided tastings, a three-course lunch with wine, a 45 to 50-minute river cruise, and guides such as Nuno, Ana, Rui, and Luis.

“Had a wonderful guide, but this tour really depends on WHEN you get picked up by said guide. If you're not first, you're sitting in the back of van on roads comparable to the Road to Hana in Hawaii. If you have no issues with car sickness, book this trip and have a blast!”

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From Paris: Loire Valley Castles Day Trip With Wine Tasting - The long coach ride to Chambord
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From Paris: Loire Valley Castles Day Trip With Wine Tasting

15.Loire Valley Castles Day Trip With Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,727 reviews · 13 hours · from $104

Spend 13 hours exploring Chambord and Chenonceau with an English-speaking guide such as Dee, Jasmina, or James. Travel by comfortable coach, tour both castles independently, pause for lunch in Blois, and finish with a complimentary Loire wine tasting.

“It was a great experience from start to finish. Our guides Emma and Jamina were amazing and super sweet and great storytellers! Overall a super experience!”

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