10 Food Tours in Frankfurt Worth the Train Fare

1.Wiesbaden: Sparkling Winemaking Tour with 3-Glass Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 155 reviews · 2 hours · from $34Our pick

Tour Henkell Freixenet in Wiesbaden, see traditional sparkling wine production, watch disgorging, and taste three German sparkling wines.

“Sehr informativ und beeindruckend wie viele Firmen zur Henkell Freixenet Gruppe gehören. ✨️😇🙏🏽⚜️✨️ Sehr empfehlenswerte 👌🏽 Tour, sofern man Weine und Schaumweine mag. Mein persönlicher Favorit ist Mionetto... 🛵✨️☀️🥂🍾 In diesem Sinne, Cin Cin!!! ⚜️🛵💯🇮🇹”

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2.Heidelberg and Rhine Valley Day Trip With Wine Tasting and Dinner from Frankfurt

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 101 reviews · from $309

Heidelberg castle, Rhine cruise, wine tasting, and dinner from Frankfurt in one long day. See what the tour includes and where its value falls short.

“Guide was great and I appreciated the effort to jam both events into one day, but both things could easily take up the better part of a day. Also there should be an option to pay less if you do not drink, which I do not.”

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3.Rhine Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Frankfurt and Mainz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $476Top rated

Review of the Rhine Valley wine tour from Frankfurt or Mainz, with Riesling tastings, scenic villages, cellar visits, lunch, and practical tips.

“My Rhine Valley wine tour was an absolute delight! Carl is an exceptional guide... his passion and warmth made for an unforgettable experience. He shared his deep knowledge of the region's history and winemaking traditions, making every stop fascinating and enriching. We visited three amazing wineries, each offering a unique atmosphere and an impressive selection of rieslings, pinot noirs, and other local varietals to savor. Carl’s connections with the local wineries ensured we were treated like royalty, with exclusive tastings and behind-the-scenes access. Thank you, Carl!!”

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4.Sharing Plate Food Tour In Frankfurt

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 74 reviews · 4 hours · from $77

Review of Frankfurt’s Sharing Plate Food Tour, with insider eateries, multilingual guides, mixed cuisines, value, timing, and booking advice.

“Our guide was amazing and completed the tour in both English and German. All of the stops had great food and I enjoyed the afternoon.”

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5.Exclusive Wine & Food Tasting in Historic Cellar | Mainz Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $102

Taste six Mainz wines, local snacks, and German wine culture in a historic hillside cellar with expert host Jérôme.

“Having the opportunity to really get a taste of different wines from this region. The environment was quaint”

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6.Food Tour to 3-4 Local Food Spots

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 22 reviews · 4 hours · from $88

Explore Frankfurt through 3-4 food stops, signature dishes, drinks, sweets, and local tips on this flexible four-hour culinary tour.

“the guide was great. we were supposed to make three stops but only did two. one resturant was not able to take the group. there was not enough room for all of us. Poor choice to use them.”

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7.1.5-Hour Boat Cruise with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 22 reviews · from $32Best value

Cruise the Rhine from Rüdesheim, see castle-lined cliffs, taste four local wines, enjoy a pretzel, and take home a souvenir glass.

“This was a nice trip. It went by very fast. The views we saw were incredible the wine was very good. We were all seated in 1 section in the rear of the boat. We were all crammed in the rear of the boat for the tasting which wasn’t the most comfortable.”

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8.Private day trip to the Romantic Rhine Valley with river cruise and wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 7 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $838

Review of a private Rhine Valley day trip from Frankfurt with castles, a two-hour river cruise, wine tasting, and flexible hotel pickup.

“My husband and I had a belated anniversary outing to experience several wineries in the Rhine River region. We were able to experience four different wineries and take in the sights along the way. Florian was very knowledgeable and personable. It was a wonderful day.”

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9.Gin & Rum Tasting in Frankfurt am Main

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 2 hours · from $102

Taste six premium gins, rum, tonic pairings, and cocktails while Can shares spirited stories at Frankfurt’s remos restaurant.

“The tasting was great and very informative besides the fun atmosphere! It was a pleasure and I loved it! I can say that everyone should try it even when they don’t know much about Gin or Rum.”

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10.Private German Beer Tasting Experience in Frankfurt Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $296

Taste four to eight German beers in Frankfurt’s Old Town with a private guide, local snacks, flexible tour lengths, and practical planning tips.

“We had a great time with George. Had a great tour around the town, and it was curated to our personal taste. It was a one of a kind experience. It was like hanging out with an old friend! I would highly recommend this tour.”

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