The 15 Best Sommelier-Led Wine Tastings

1.French Wine Tasting Class with Sommelier

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 550 reviews · 2 hours · from $88Our pick

Spend two hours with an English-speaking sommelier at Ô Chateau near the Louvre. Taste Champagne and five French wines from six regions, learn to read labels and understand terroir, then add a €15 cheese or charcuterie plate if you wish. Guides such as Laury, Paul, and Clement are praised for lively teaching.

“Laurie our host was excellent. The right balance or humour and knowledge sharing within the group. Really enjoyed the experience!”

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2.Douro Valley Wine Tour with a Sommelier & Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 463 reviews · 10 hours · from $127Top rated

Travel from Porto with a certified sommelier such as André, Mikael, or Michael. Visit two small family wineries, taste about 15 Vinho Verde, Douro, Port, and organic wines, enjoy a regional lunch, take a one-hour Douro cruise, and stop at scenic viewpoints.

“Andre was an outstanding host. He was informative and entertaining. My husband and I had a wonderful experience. I would highly recommend booking this tour. You will not be disappointed. Andre had a small but diverse group of guests, he connected with each guest, and went out of his way to make sure that they were comfortable. He has a ton of local knowledge, and weaved in numerous informative and creative stories. At the first venue there was a broad offering of local wines to try, and many were presented in an interesting an unique manner. He made sure we had water and umbrellas, the day had a good mix…”

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3.Paris Wine Tasting plus Cheese Lunch with an Expert Sommelier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 424 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $102

Meet at Ô Chateau in central Paris for a two-hour tasting led by a sommelier such as Clement, Jasmina, Willie, or Pierre. You’ll sample five French wines, including Champagne, with French cheeses and bread while learning tasting skills, wine regions, labels, and pairing tips.

“Fantastic experience- the pairings were great and the sommelier was very knowledgeable. We loved it!”

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4.Sommelier-Led Food & Wine Experience in Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 357 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $131

Spend about three hours with a professional sommelier, visiting local tapas bars in Poble Sec and Sant Antoni. Expect Spanish wines, vermouth, seasonal food, and easy walking between three or four stops. Guides may include Javier, Kaylie, Moa, or Romano, and the group never exceeds eight people.

“Keilie was a great guide. Food was delicious and we had a wide selection of wine. Address in Viator app is wrong. Should number 1 not number 11.”

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5.Wine Tasting with a Sommelier under the Acropolis

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 311 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $68

Meet sommelier George Spirou at Hill Athens Rooftop Restaurant for a 90-minute tasting of Greek wines from small regional producers. You’ll learn Greece’s wine map, sample varieties such as Roditis, Limnio, Kidonitsa, Muscat, Augoustiatis, and Mandilaras, and pair them with Greek tapas beneath the Acropolis.

“We loved our wine tasting! View was spectacular as well as wine choices. Our sommelier was very passionate and knowledgeable about Greek wines, and gave a great education on how to taste wine properly. We ended up going home with two bottles! Would recommend to anyone.”

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6.Wine and Cheese Tasting with a Chef Sommelier

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 277 reviews · 2 hours · from $69

Meet Chef Alex near Rue Monge for a short walk through Mouffetard Market, with local tastings and Latin Quarter stories. Then sit down for six French cheeses, three wines, bread, fruit, and playful pairing games in a nearby restaurant. The tour runs two hours in English, French, or Spanish.

“I'm still dreaming about the bread and the cheese and the delicious wine pairings! Thank you Alex for a really lovely early evening experience. Highly recommend this if you are looking for an authentic taste of Paris!”

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7.Bratislava: Wine Tasting with Sommelier

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 274 reviews · 30 - 100 minutes · from $22Best value

In Bratislava’s Appony Palace cellar, an English-speaking sommelier guides you through three, five, or up to 72 Slovak wines from six growing areas. Expect generous pours, personal recommendations, and a relaxed introduction to Slovak viticulture. Snacks are not included.

“The sommelier was lovely, informative and couldn’t have catered for our preferences anymore!”

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8.Wine Tasting Experience with a Professional Sommelier in Valencia City Center

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 244 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75

Meet sommelier Tristan Van Doorn at 6 p.m. in Valencia’s L’Eixample for five artisanal Spanish wines, an aperitif, Spanish snacks, tapas, and petit fours. Tristan explains regional styles, grape quality, and tasting basics in English. The two-hour session ends where it begins.

“As a wine lover, looked forward to this experience only to be disappointed. The event was way overbooked with about 35 people on this tiny terrace. The actual occupancy should’ve been max 10-15 people. Everyone was sardined in and couldn’t move nor hear the explanation. Speaking of sardines, the “high-end petit fours” were sardine paste on white bread and a whipped gorgonzola thingie with fig, along with plain white bread. All of which were served late in the tasting and were of questionable taste level. All in all, the wine selection was fine, the host provided some information although it was hard to hear with all the people there and…”

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9.Barolo & Barbaresco Wine Tour with a Sommelier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $332

Join a small English-language group of up to eight for a 7.5-hour wine day through Neive, Barbaresco, and Barolo. A sommelier leads tastings and explains the grapes, while guides such as Alexa and Eleonora add local wine and history. Lunch and wine-tasting fees are extra.

“Fantastic day in Langhe with Eleonore our knowledgeable and passionate guide! The wineries selected were terrific with gracious family hosts. We learned so much in a day. Eleonora’s recommendations for other wineries & meals were also great. Amanda graciously shipped our wine back home for us. Highly recommend Amanda’s wine adventures”

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10.Greek Gastronomy & Wine Pairing Cruise with a Sommelier in Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $217

Spend about five hours aboard a small sailing yacht with captain-chef Giannis and his crew. Enjoy Greek dishes cooked onboard, a Saronic Gulf swim stop near Ydrousa, snorkeling gear, towels, WiFi, and sea views. Pickup is available, with some areas included and others charged extra.

“Giannis was absolutely sensational, in both skipper and cooking duties. Was truly the highlight of our Athens trip. Food was wonderful, and an authentic insight into greek cuisine. The family recipes are a sustain! Don't let him fool you, his voice is a hidden gem #karaoke.”

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11.Barcelona Fun Wine Tasting with a Sommelier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $51

Meet Chris in Gràcia for a relaxed 90-minute tasting of four Spanish wines, including sparkling wine, paired with two cheeses and two cured meats. He adjusts the session to your level and shares practical tips for buying wine and ordering in restaurants.

“Thank you Chris for a wonderful walk through Spain’s wine selection. We very much enjoyed sharing in your knowledge and the wines and accompanying meats and cheeses were delicious. We also loved your building - it was the perfect setting. Much love and thank you.”

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12.Basel: Local Cheese Tasting Tour with a Cheese Sommelier

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 88 reviews · from $24

Meet a local cheese sommelier at Binningerstrasse 15 for a focused Basel tasting of young and aged Swiss cheeses, including Gruyère AOP. Guides such as Jonas, Lina, and Leena explain cheese origins, farming, and AOP production in English. The tasting lasts about 35 to 45 minutes and is wheelchair accessible.

“We really enjoyed this. Had the opportunity to learn a lot about different kind of cheeses and also try some of them. We even bought a few to bring back home. Very polite young man, willing to answer questions. I would definately recommend this experience.”

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13.Greek Wines Tasting with Sommelier and Acropolis Views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $70

Meet sommelier George Spyrou at Hill Athens Rooftop Restaurant for a 90-minute tasting of about six to eight Greek wines, from Roditis to Limnio, paired with local tapas and Acropolis views. The evening is in English, begins at 6 pm, and ends at the restaurant.

“This was absolutely fantastic and a must-do for wine enthusiasts and foodies when in Athens. The restaurant is in the most beautiful location overlooking the Acropolis and the hospitality is 2nd to none. Thankyou!”

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14.Santorini Wine Roads: Tour of 3 Wineries with a Sommelier

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 79 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $212

Spend 4 to 5 hours visiting three family-run Santorini wineries with a sommelier such as Vaios, Hercules, Elsa, or Fotis. Taste volcanic whites and dessert wines with Cycladic cheese, learn about kouloura vines, and travel in a Mercedes minibus.

“We really enjoyed this! The wine and history was fantastic, as was our guide Elsa. It was a fun way to meet other travelers (our group was 4 people in total). We would highly recommend this!”

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15.Champagne Cellars Tour and Tastings with a Sommelier

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 74 reviews · 12 hours · from $276

Travel from Paris in a luxury minivan with a small group of up to seven. Guides such as Liviu and Alexandra lead you through Hautvillers, Pressoria, Épernay, Charles Mignon or another available Champagne house, and Reims Cathedral, with tastings and time for lunch and shopping.

“Informative. Convenience of being picked up and dropped off from accommodation. Friendly. Small group. Good clean van.”

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