6 Wine Tours in Frankfurt You Would Plan a Day Around

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

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.Guided wine hikes with 4wines and cable car ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

Hike Rüdesheim’s vineyards with four wine tastings, sparkling wine, a cable car ride, and a German-speaking wine guide.

“Hätte das Wetter mitgespielt, wäre es perfekt gewesen 😊”

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5.1.5-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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6.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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