In the glass · WINE AND FOOD PAIRING

The 15 Best Wine and Food Pairing Experiences

28 tours  ·  from $23 a head

Pairing is the argument that a wine was grown for a plate. These 15 put both on the table, priced, timed and clear about how many courses arrive.

Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Pairing - A winery lunch that breaks up the sightseeing
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Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Pairing

1.Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,006 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $78Our pick

Leave Florence at 7:30 a.m. for Siena, San Gimignano, and Pisa. Choose guided Siena touring and a three-course winery lunch with wine pairing, then enjoy free time in the hill towns and at Pisa’s Square of Miracles. Guides such as Constantino, Sara, and Jacopo are noted for clear organization.

“My husband and I really enjoyed the day trip. We loved that we got to experience another part of Italy during our vacation. Highly recommended!”

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Vila Nova de Gaia: Port Wine Tasting with Cheese Pairing - Arriving at Quevedo in Vila Nova de Gaia
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Vila Nova de Gaia: Port Wine Tasting with Cheese Pairing

2.Port Wine Tasting with Cheese Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,074 reviews · 1 hour · from $30

At Quevedo in Vila Nova de Gaia, you’ll taste three 40ml pours: Crusted, 10-Year-Old Tawny, and 2009 White Colheita Port. Each comes with a different cheese pairing. Guides such as Miguel, Bruna, Fernando, and Inês explain Port, the Douro Valley, and the family-run producer in a relaxed one-hour session.

“Really good tasting - very informative and both the port and cheese were excellent. For anyone who doesn’t like strong cheeses, this is perfect and the pairings were obviously well thought out. Would highly recommend.”

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Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with Bottomless Wine Pairing - The food served while you cook
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Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with Bottomless Wine Pairing

3.Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with Bottomless Wine Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 985 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $143Top rated

At The Cooking Clubhouse on Calle de Atocha, you’ll cook paella in pairs with a professional chef, then share several paellas, tapas, desserts, and five Spanish wines at a communal table. The class runs about two and a half hours and welcomes up to 20 people.

“Look no further, this is the best cooking class! It’s a no pressure, fun and enjoyable and you get to meet people from different parts of the world. Great folks that make your experience amazing!”

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The Award-Winning Bilbao Food Tour & Wine Pairing by Basque Local - What arrives at the first stops
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The Award-Winning Bilbao Food Tour & Wine Pairing by Basque Local

4.The Award-Winning Bilbao Food Tour & Wine Pairing by Basque Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 967 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $126

Join a Bilbao-born English-speaking guide such as Irene, Olaia, or Leire for a three-hour evening in Casco Viejo. Visit five bars, taste one or two freshly made pintxos at each, and pair them with five drinks, including wine, cider, and beer. Come hungry: this is dinner, not just a snack stop.

“Irene was a fantastic tour guide. She took us to so many wonderful places. Everything was delicious. We also learned about the Basque culture.”

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San Sebastian Food Tour: Pintxo Tasting Paired with Wines - Five stops, eight bites, and a useful amount of food
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San Sebastian Food Tour: Pintxo Tasting Paired with Wines

5.San Sebastian Food Tour: Pintxo Tasting Paired with Wines

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 493 reviews · 3 hours · from $117

Walk San Sebastian’s Parte Vieja with a local guide such as Jonathan, Francisco, Julen, or Beatriz. Taste eight pintxos at traditional bars, paired with three Spanish wines, cider, and a local liqueur. Small-group and private options make this a useful first evening in the city.

“We had a great time on the tour. Julen, our guide, was knowledgeable, happy to answer all of our questions and great fun. The food and wines were delicious and we loved that it was a small group. I recommend this tour.”

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Port Wine class with 3 or 5 Port tasting and pairings - Three Ports or five: choosing the right option
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Port Wine class with 3 or 5 Port tasting and pairings

6.Port Wine class with 3 or 5 Port tasting and pairings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 441 reviews · 1 hour - 90 minutes · from $23Best value

Meet at the shop opposite Porto’s Palácio da Bolsa for a small-group Port class led in English by hosts such as Rui, Ruan, João, and Pedro. Learn how Port began, taste three or five styles, and compare each with olives, fruit, cheese, chocolate, and brownie.

“This was brilliant, I went last week as a solo traveller, they tested me to come early as I was booked in later on my own. The lady on reception paired me with another solo traveler prior to the tasting so I wasn’t waiting alone, we then went through and the host was fabulous, the whole group were involved and interacting thanks to the fabulous host Ruan who seems to had more jobs than a Swiss Army knife, but none the less fascinatingly interesting hilariously funny and hugely talented. The information on what we were drinking how it was made etc was excellent and there is even a surprise at…”

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Queenstown: Wine & Food Tour, Scenic Tastings & Paired Lunch - Meeting your guide in central Queenstown
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Queenstown: Wine & Food Tour, Scenic Tastings & Paired Lunch

7.Wine & Food Tour, Scenic Tastings & Paired Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 276 reviews · from $132

Spend 5.5 hours touring Gibbston wineries from central Queenstown. Your English-speaking guide, often T, Ed, Angus, or Andrew, leads hosted tastings at three wineries, with a main course and matching wine at lunch. Expect boutique cellar doors, generous pours, local stories, and a relaxed small-group feel.

“An excellent experience with a knowledgeable tour guide (T) who had a wicked sense of humour. T looked after the group with apparent ease and good commentary. I enjoyed the variety of wines at three different wineries and the lunch at Kinross was delicious. We were lucky to be blessed with a great group of people. I can highly recommend this tour. A must do in Queenstown.”

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Orecchiette Cooking Class and Wine Pairing in Lecce - Arriving at BALU’ in Lecce’s old town
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Orecchiette Cooking Class and Wine Pairing in Lecce

8.Orecchiette Cooking Class and Wine Pairing in Lecce

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 205 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $80

At BALU’ Wine & Food in central Lecce, you’ll learn eggless orecchiette from local instructors, then taste Puglian wines with cheese, taralli, focaccia, cold cuts, bruschetta, dessert, and pasta. The two-hour class is social, hands-on, and limited to 16 people.

“We booked this last minute and are so happy we did. We had such a nice time learning how to make orecchiette and drinking wine. Definitely recommend!!”

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Tasting of 6 Bordeaux wines and pairing charcuterie & cheese - The six-glass lineup and the Bordeaux puzzle
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Tasting of 6 Bordeaux wines and pairing charcuterie & cheese

9.Tasting of 6 Bordeaux wines and pairing charcuterie & cheese

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $54

At 25 Av. Thiers, Mathilde and Cécilia guide a six-wine Bordeaux tasting in English, using aroma exercises, regional maps, label tips, and small charcuterie and cheese pairings. The intimate group is capped at six, and the setting may be a courtyard, cellar, or tasting room.

“It was such a fun experience, the other couple with us was so sweet! Ilo, our wine expert was so knowledge and amazing to chat with, gave us great recommendations for places to go in Bordeaux! Definitely recommend”

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Guided Bordeaux Wine Tasting Class with 6 Wines and pairings - The first lesson: how to taste without feeling foolish
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Guided Bordeaux Wine Tasting Class with 6 Wines and pairings

10.Guided Bordeaux Wine Tasting Class with 6 Wines and pairings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 181 reviews · 1h 15m · from $53

Join Cécilia, Mathilde, or another trained wine guide for a relaxed 75-minute Bordeaux tasting. You’ll sample wines from different banks and appellations, test your nose with an aroma game, try food pairings, and take home a tasting booklet.

“Matilde was very informative and warm in her presentation of different wines. She was able to explain so much to a novice like me about the different grapes and regions. Loved it. Great setting as well.”

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Introduction to Bordeaux wines paired with cheeses & charcuterie - Comparing the Left Bank and Right Bank
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Introduction to Bordeaux wines paired with cheeses & charcuterie

11.Introduction to Bordeaux wines paired with cheeses & charcuterie

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 175 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $35

Meet a local wine expert at 2ter Rue Mably for a relaxed Bordeaux tasting in English. You’ll learn terroir, grape varieties, and appellations, then taste a white wine and two reds, including a Grand Cru, with cheese, charcuterie, baguette, and plenty of time for questions.

“I had very nice time and I learned a lot about wine. We tried some great wine and ate good food. I recommend it!”

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Rome: Trastevere Wine Tasting with Food Pairing and Gelato - Starting at a Trastevere wine bar
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Rome: Trastevere Wine Tasting with Food Pairing and Gelato

12.Trastevere Wine Tasting with Food Pairing and Gelato

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 168 reviews · 1.5 - 3.5 hours · from $34

Meet your English-speaking guide at a Trastevere wine bar for Italian wine, cheeses, meats, bruschetta, pesto, truffle honey, and 30-year balsamic. After a short walk, finish with gelato. Guides such as Marta, Fran, Silvia, and Vivien are praised for warm, clear explanations.

“Communications were excellent especially as we were running a bit late. The location was lovely the host was friendly- we enjoyed all the food pairings with the wine and walked along to a lovely gelateria to finish. Definitely recommend”

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Porto: 3 or 5 Port Wine Tasting with Pairings - Choosing three glasses or five
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Porto: 3 or 5 Port Wine Tasting with Pairings

13.3 or 5 Port Wine Tasting with Pairings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 152 reviews · 45 - 75 minutes · from $29

Meet your English-speaking host in central Porto for a relaxed Port tasting with traditional food pairings. Choose three Ports in 45 minutes or five in 75 minutes, including white, Tawny, Ruby, and Late Bottled Vintage styles. Hosts such as Rui, João, Tito, and Adriano bring plenty of local insight.

“The tasting was a fantastic experience, made truly special by our exceptional host. Incredibly knowledgeable and clearly passionate, they shared fascinating insights into the world of Port. His warm, personable nature made everyone feel completely relaxed and comfortable, turning the session into both an educational and genuinely enjoyable experience. He even gave us some recommendations for sparkling wine and which was really appreciated. Highly recommended!”

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Barcelona: Wine Tasting and 5 Course Tapas Pairing Dinner - The dinner starts with cheese and Iberian cold cuts
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Barcelona: Wine Tasting and 5 Course Tapas Pairing Dinner

14.Wine Tasting and 5 Course Tapas Pairing Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 129 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $71

Meet your English-speaking sommelier at Vivinos Wine Bar in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter for five local wines paired with five courses of tapas. Expect Catalan wine basics, pairing tips, cheese, Iberian cold cuts, several choices, and a relaxed meal with a small international group.

“The experience is really interesting and Claudia, the expert that guided us through the tasting, is very prepared on the subject. The experience is well worth the price, the wine and cheese are Amazing and in reasonable quantities”

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Durrës Countryside Vineyard Experience with Wine & Food Pairing - Walking through the vineyard and old bunkers
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Durrës Countryside Vineyard Experience with Wine & Food Pairing

15.Durrës Countryside Vineyard Experience with Wine & Food Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $95

Join a shared half-day trip from Durrës to a countryside vineyard with an English-speaking guide such as Mario or Erisa. Tour the vines and bunkers, taste Albanian grape varieties, raki, olive oil, cheeses, cured meats, olives, and bread, and enjoy views across the vineyard.

“Great experience. Mario picked us up from hotel and we headed to winery with some surprises for us along the way. He was a great tour guide answering our many questions about Albanian culture and customs. Duka winery staff were knowledgeable and so hospitable. Short boat ride on lake with a charcuterie board and some Rose was a great precursor to the remainder of the wine tasting. The food served alongside the remainder of wine tasting was delicious. There also looked to be a full menu that other guests ordered from, but what they served was plenty to accompany a wine tasting.”

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