In the glass · GUIDED
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 guided wine tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Walk Trastevere with guides such as Anna, Adib, Sunny, and Smit, stopping for at least 10 tastings of Roman pasta, supplì, pizza, cheese, cured meats, wine, beer, and gelato. Pre-booked tables keep the evening moving, while family-run eateries add local character.
“Sunny was amazing. She was so friendly and informative. We’ll definitely be recommending her and this tour to everyone”
Join an English-speaking local guide such as Oscar, Julie, or Arthur for three hours and eight Montmartre food stops. Sample pastries, chocolate, cheese, charcuterie, and wine while walking from Blanche to Sacré Coeur, Place du Tertre, and Le Moulin Rouge.
“We loved our food and tour of Montmarte with Pierre-Edouard. We learned a ton about the neighborhood, saw beautiful spots and tasted the most delicious cheese, wine, chocolate and pastries. I would highly recommend this tour!”
Tour Belle Meade’s 1853 Greek Revival mansion with a guide, then sample wine at the on-site winery. Your $33 admission also covers 30 acres of arboretum grounds, historic outbuildings, outdoor games, shops, and access to the Belle Meade Meat & Three restaurant. Allow about two hours.
“This was a good experience everything was lovely, a bit expensive but worth it since you can explore the property after ! I enjoyed it with my friend”
Join a bilingual guide such as Carlos, Noemi, or Rocio for three hours of tapas, wine, and Madrid stories. Visit four traditional bars in the Literary Quarter and Madrid de los Austrias, taste at least 12 dishes, and finish near Plaza Mayor.
“Excellent tour - really enjoyed! Would recommend to anyone wanting to explore Madrid’s food scene.”
Walk from San Miguel through La Latina, Plaza Mayor, and the Literary Quarter, stopping for mushrooms, Iberian ham, beef cheeks, and garlic shrimp with drinks. Guides such as Agustin, Mario, Marina, and Rodrigo lead the route. The 6 PM tour ends with rooftop views and cava.
“Marina was a great tour guide for our walking tour of Madrid and Tapas & wine. We had delicious mushrooms, the best Iberian ham and so much more! It’s a great way to taste some specialties and see the city!”
Join a guide such as Javi, Fernando, Emilio, or Felipe for a 3.5-hour evening walk through Málaga’s Old Town. You’ll drink wine at a 1840 tavern, taste Iberian ham and vermouth, eat classic and modern tapas, and finish near Plaza de la Merced.
“Fun. Fun. Fun. Emilio got us all talking. Sharing stories. Eating fab food. Explained with passion. Best food tour I’ve been on.”
Spend eight hours in Chianti with an English-speaking guide, visiting three organic wineries, tasting red wines, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar, and eating a Tuscan lunch. Guides such as Leo, Jason, Jonathan, and Suzy are praised for mixing wine know-how with humor. Expect hill roads, generous tastings, and free time in Greve.
“Our guide, Leo, was outstanding. Shared history with ease, was as friendly as could be, and a good driver (small group, so in a van, not in large bus). The 3 wineries were all charming and the wines/snacks/lunch were well worth it. Found it an excellent value and highly recommend.”
Spend about nine hours touring Krka National Park and Skradinski Buk with a local guide, river transport, free time in Skradin, and Croatian wine tasting. Guides such as Dario, Mate, and Rozana are praised for keeping the day lively and well organized, but park entry and lunch cost extra.
“Wonderful day out, stunning scenery, great wine tastings and fab guide. Definately good value for money.”
Meet your English-speaking culinary guide in Plaza de San Francisco for vermouth and Iberian ham, then walk to a 15th-century flamenco venue. The Classic option adds eight or more tastings, three drinks, and dinner at Vineria San Telmo. Guides may include Ana, Mario, Sophie, or Guillermo.
“Anna K. was a fabulous tour guide. She gave us wonderful insights and history of a variety of tapas and wines. She kept the entire group engaged and was just a lot of fun to be around. Highly recommend her and Devour tours! You won’t be disappointed.”
Join an English-speaking local guide such as Francesco, Giovanni, Anna, or Paolo for 2.5 hours of Florentine food, wine, market stops, and city stories. You’ll sample schiacciata, pasta, cantucci, vin santo, olive oil, truffles, and more while seeing the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio.
“Giovanni took us to traditional places with a lot of story and original flavors. Excellent tour.”
Meet at Rome Termini, ride high-speed rail to Naples, and follow an expert guide through Pompeii’s preserved streets, homes, bakeries, and baths. Finish with four or more Vesuvian wines, antipasti, pasta, and dessert at a winery before returning to Rome.
“The guide was enthusiastic and vastly knowledgeable. I was surprised by much of what I learned. It’s a fascinating history!”
Travel from Porto in a small group of up to eight with an English-speaking guide such as Pedro, Miguel, Bruno, or Telma. Visit a Douro viewpoint, cruise by traditional Rabelo boat, eat a regional lunch in Pinhão, and taste Port, Douro wines, and olive oil at two quality wineries.
“We had a great day guided by Tiago F. He has a great passion for the people and history of the Valley. We had a nice stop in Pinhão with pastry and river cruise. We then visited a larger sophisticated winery, then to a great lunch in a hilltop restaurant and then visits to boutique wineries with beautiful wines. Wonderful people at each place. Tiago was engaging and informative and provided great recommendations for the rest of our stay in Porto.”
Tour Poças in Vila Nova de Gaia for 90 minutes with a multilingual guide. See an ageing cellar, learn how Douro Port is made, then taste three styles with pairing advice. Guides such as Cindy, Philippe, Fabia, and Letícia have helped make the visit lively and personal.
“Glad we Uber-ed — the location is a bit removed from the Gaia promenade. (We took the 904 bus back into Porto with our Navegante cards; the stop is across the street from the entrance). Once inside, the facility is attractive. Our guide was engaging and pleasant while giving us a primer on port, accompanied with visuals on a large screen An interesting takeaway is that this business is the only port wine operation started by a Portuguese person in Portugal. The bar/reception area is inviting and modern, with a long sleek bar and communal tables for the tastings. We chatted and savoured our three selections. All told it was…”
Walk Trastevere with an English-speaking guide such as Marta, Fran, or Silvia, stopping at four local venues for more than 20 tastings. Try trapizzino, aged balsamic, truffles, handmade pasta, pizza from the area’s oldest wood-fired oven, wine, and artisanal gelato.
“Leila was amazing, some amazing stops so much food and wine! The reason for booking is that it started at Trapizzino and what even better is she goes through all the options so you know what to order. We met some lovely people, one of the funniest nights. I want to do a food tour everywhere I go now.”
Join Simon for a two-hour, barrier-free walk from Porta Nigra to the Forum Baths. Along the way, taste five regional wines in summer or four local mulled wines in winter, with breadsticks, water, Roman sites, cathedral views, and a wine voucher included.
“Guide was fantastic. Wine very good. Plus learned a few things that are not in guide books. Would recommend this to others.”
Cellar doors, tasting rooms and the long lunches in between.
