The 15 Best Winery Tours Worth the Drive

Tuscany Day Trip from Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa and Lunch at a Winery - Starting at Santa Maria Novella

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21,634 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $114Our pick

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Florence with an English-speaking guide to Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa, and a Chianti winery. Expect Siena’s cathedral, free time in three towns, farmhouse food, four wines, and an optional Leaning Tower climb.

“An absolutely amazing day. One of the highlights of our trip. The guides were great, everything was very well organized and the food was simple yet unbelievable. Don’t miss this excursion.”

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Florence: Chianti Wineries Tour with Wine Tasting

2.Chianti Wineries Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10,071 reviews · 5 - 5.5 hours · from $41

Ride from Florence into the Chianti Hills for two winery visits, guided tastings, vineyard walks, and samples of cheese, salami, bread, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Guides such as Ana, Alex, Martina, and John bring local color, while the two wineries often contrast family tradition with larger-scale production.

“Loved the two wineries we went to! They had a good variety of wines and amazing cheeses, especially the first winery! You even get to meet the goats who made the cheese! And the Tuscan countryside was beautiful. The transportation was comfortable and safe. The guide and driver were helpful and friendly. Highly recommend!”

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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 in the Douro Valley with a local guide such as José, Slimmy, or Rui. Visit two wine estates, enjoy a paired winery lunch, taste six wines, stop in Amarante, cruise from Pinhão, and return to Porto along the scenic N222.

“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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Barcelona: Montserrat, Cogwheel, Black Madonna & Winery Tour

4.Montserrat, Cogwheel, Black Madonna & Winery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,633 reviews · 5 - 10 hours · from $55

Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat by air-conditioned bus and cogwheel train, with a guided monastery visit and free time for the Black Madonna, viewpoints, and mountain paths. Full-day options continue to Oller del Mas, a 10th-century family winery, for tapas or lunch and three local wines.

“We had the greatest day with Berta today and learned so much from her. Thank you for the memorable experience we are so grateful ❤️❤️”

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Montserrat with Black Madonna & Medieval Winery with Tapas/Lunch

5.Montserrat with Black Madonna & Medieval Winery with Tapas/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,209 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat for a guided basilica visit and free time for the Black Madonna, trails, museum, or funicular. Then enjoy a Catalan meal or tapas at a family winery in a 10th-century castle, followed by vineyard views and three ecological wines.

“Fun experience. Great guide with lots of knowledge. Tour ran smoothly without delay. Winery was beautiful.”

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From Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa & Lunch at Winery

6.Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa & Lunch at Winery

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,538 reviews · 12 hours · from $112

Travel from Florence by air-conditioned coach to Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa, and a Chianti winery. Expect a guided Siena walk, cathedral entry, four regional wines, and a generous farmhouse lunch if you choose that option. Guides such as Alessandro, Sara, and Manolo bring the day to life.

“Brilliant Alex was an excellent, friendly and knowledgeable tour guide and Gisueppe the driver also great and helped the older and less abled customers loads when they needed on and off coach etc. whistle stop tour of Tuscany great to cover places especially if your only in Florence for a short trip . And the lunch was great with all the wine you could drink!”

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Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries

7.Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,940 reviews · from $43

Spend about eight hours touring Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl by air-conditioned coach. Expect 15 wine samples, cheese and sweet pairings, a cellar visit, a guided Stellenbosch walk, and a Drakenstein Prison photo stop. Guides such as Louis, Brahm, Horea, and Charles have been praised for warmth and humor.

“Amazing trip around three estates. Very brief stop in Stellenbosch, to see the town too. Very comfortable bus, beautiful scenery and lunch was excellent.”

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

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

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

Spend about 10 hours with EFun Tours in the Douro Valley, visiting two family-run wineries, tasting wine, Port, honey, and olive oil, eating a four-course lunch, and cruising from Pinhão in a traditional Rabelo boat. Guides such as Rita, Pedro, Tiago, Sara, and Juliana are known for adding local insight.

“Highly recommend. Douro Valley is beautiful. Tiago was great and explained the history of the area along the way. Luca was an excellent driver! The wineries were very different and provided a nice comparison.”

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5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula

9.5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,369 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $79

Spend about five hours visiting four Old Mission Peninsula wineries from Traverse City in an air-conditioned limo-style bus. A local guide such as Scott, Andy, or Todd handles the driving and timing. Tastings cost extra, and wineries may change based on availability.

“My boyfriend and I had an amazing time touring the wineries! Scott R was our driver and we both thought he was incredible! He sat down and helped us design an itinerary for the next day which we so appreciated and all his recommendations were spot on! He also went above and beyond at the wineries and provided next level dad jokes.”

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From Porto: Tastings at 2 Wineries, Chef’s Lunch & Boat Tour

10.Tastings at 2 Wineries, Chef’s Lunch & Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,206 reviews · 9.5 hours · from $134

Travel from Porto in an air-conditioned van with guides such as Pedro, Jorge, Paulo, or Luís. Cruise the Douro privately, visit two small family-run wineries, taste 11 wines and olive oils, watch Vintage Port opened with fire, and eat a traditional farm-to-table lunch.

“Tiago was an amazing driver guide and we had a blast getting to know Douro and enjoying all the amazing wine. Definitely recommend to everyone the day. Super worthy”

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Douro Valley Tour: Visit 2 Wineries, Lunch & River Cruise

11.Douro Valley Tour: Visit 2 Wineries, Lunch & River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,087 reviews · 10 hours · from $116

Spend 10 hours exploring the Douro Valley from Porto in a small group of up to 19 people. Visit two wine estates, taste DOC Douro and Port wines, enjoy a traditional lunch, and cruise for one hour from Pinhão. Guides such as Pedro, Ricardo, and Eduardo are known for lively local insight.

“Pedro was an amazing guide. He gave great information and kept us entertained for the whole day. We learned so much about Portugal and the Douro Valley specifically. Lunch was perfect and both wineries were excellent. The schedule for the day was at a great pace. We would highly recommend this tour and specifically Pedro.”

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Niagara Falls Day Tour Includes Boat Cruise, Winery Stop & Lunch

12.Niagara Falls Day Tour Includes Boat Cruise, Winery Stop & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,820 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $165

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Toronto to Niagara Falls by air-conditioned coach. You’ll taste local wine, eat a three-course lunch overlooking the Falls, take the seasonal boat cruise or Journey Behind the Falls, and explore Niagara-on-the-Lake with guides such as Wayne, Nikki, Jason, or David.

“This was a very interesting and enjoyable trip. Wayne, our driver, gave us good information during the trip. The Falls are a natural wonder that must be seen. The place selected for lunch was good with angreat view of the Fals”

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Douro Valley with Two Winery, Boat Trip and Lunch From Porto

13.Douro Valley with Two Winery, Boat Trip and Lunch From Porto

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,634 reviews · 10 hours · from $167

Spend 10 hours exploring the Douro Valley in a small group of up to eight. Visit two wine producers, taste Port, wine, olive oil, honey, and almonds, eat a traditional lunch, and cruise the river on a rabelo boat. Guides such as Alex, João, and Jorge are often praised for their local insight.

“Absolutely fantastic trip. We got to see a small town in the Douro valley where we stopped for a coffee and to see a lovely church, followed by wineries, traditional Portuguese lunch (with wine), a boat ride, and some olive oil/honey tasting too at the last winery. The guide was very knowledgeable and kind. One of the highlights of our trip to Portugal.”

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Adelaide: Barossa Premium Wine Tasting tour & Winery Lunch

14.Barossa Premium Wine Tasting tour & Winery Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,452 reviews · 8 hours · from $126

Spend eight hours touring the Barossa from Adelaide in a small 20-seat coach. Visit Kies, Turkey Flat, and Rosenvale, taste local wines, share a regional platter lunch, and stop at the Whispering Wall, Tanunda, Menglers Hill, and Seppeltsfield’s Date Palms. Guides such as JR, Russell, and Baden bring the day to life.

“Excellent guide and a good mix of wine tastings and photostops”

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Yarra Valley Wine & Winery Tour from Melbourne – All Inclusive!

15.Yarra Valley Wine & Winery Tour from Melbourne – All Inclusive!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,384 reviews · from $129

Travel from Melbourne into the Yarra Valley with an informed guide such as Tony, Andy, Matt, or Steve. Visit four wineries, taste sparkling, red, white, and sweet wines, enjoy lunch with a glass of wine at Balgownie Estate, and return by air-conditioned minibus.

“Great winery tour from Melbourne city. Visited 4 wineries and had 4-5 tastings at each. Winery gave information about each wine’s vintage. Lovely 5* restaurant quality lunch. Steve was an excellent guide and did not rush us at all. Well priced compared to other tours”

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