Germany · WINE TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend flying into Germany next month: 15 wine tastings that earn their price, with the traveller verdict on each.
Walk through Trier’s Roman heart while tasting Moselle wines, hearing local stories, and finishing near the Forum Baths.
“Great information from our guide together with delicious wine.”
Review of Hamburg’s 90-minute harbor cruise with three wines, local cheese, sunset views, German commentary, and practical booking tips.
“This 1,5 hours cruise takes you to Speicherstadt and Hamburg Harbour with coins for 3 glasses wine and on the table cheese, nuts and crackers good quality and quantity. The ship is pretty simple (wooden tables, simple seats or benches, as do most cruiseboats in Hamburg) and you are situated on 4/6 persons tables. With one waiter to serve the wine and the captain telling entertaining stories about Hamburg the service is good. In the right season you will enjoy a beautiful sunset, the boat has an outside deck as well as heated and glassed aerea inside (which is perfect for cold season). We had a great time on board,…”
Tour Trier’s Roman wine cellar, taste two house wines, and learn the story of Germany’s oldest wine cellar in one hour.
“Gesamteindruck gut. Ich hätte mir mehr Informationen zum einzigartigen historischen Keller gewünscht. Der Wein und das Weingut standen im Vordergrund.”
Cruise Heidelberg’s Neckar River with castle views, winter scenery, and mulled wine in a heated boat for a cozy 50-minute tour.
Hike Freiburg’s Schlossberg, ride the funicular, taste five regional wines, and enjoy sweeping views toward the Kaiserstuhl and Vosges.
Explore Dresden’s Christmas markets, Saxon traditions, Stollen, mulled wine, and Old Town sights on a practical 1.5-hour walking tour.
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.”
Review of Cochem’s six-hour castle, Moselle boat, and wine tour, with practical advice on value, meeting points, tasting quality, and logistics.
“Ahnung für sich gut. Hätte eine Präsenz eines Reiseführer erwünscht erwünscht Preisleistungsverhältnis schlecht”
Ride from Heidelberg through vineyards to Strahlenburg Castle on a guided Segway tour with Rhine Plain views, gear, and a goodie bag.
“Amazing! Our tour guide she was amazing - we did the 2.5hr tour and we got to see so much scenery and greenery. Using the Segway was a little intimidating but I was shocked how quick I picked it up and it was very stable and easy to control. This tour made us love Heidelberg and the surrounding areas so much more!”
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!!”
Explore Munich’s Christmas markets with festive drinks, local snacks, history, and a small-group guide from Marienplatz to Oktoberfest.
“This was an absolutely amazing tour! We had a small group which made the tour very intimate. Our guide was very knowledgeable and fun. The food and drinks were great, and the market was amazing. This was my first time in Munich and this tour gave me some great places to check out and a lot of info about the city itself, well worth the cost. This is a must-do of you're here around the holidays and want to get into the Christmas spirit. It was an incredible experience and I can't wait to return to Munich!”
Tour organic vineyards, meet the Arns family, and taste four to five handcrafted Mosel wines for $29 in a two-hour cellar visit.
“The tour operator is the vineyard owner and the time was simply elegant and delightful. Very knowledgeable and friendly and we are very happy. Recommend you Do Not Miss this!”
Tour a Mosel winery, learn vineyard work, and taste five wines for $16 in a relaxed two-hour German-language experience.
“Sehr viele nützliche Informationen über den Weinanbau insgesamt”
Paint a canvas, taste white, rosé, and red wines, and enjoy a relaxed Friday workshop in Berlin's Bötzowviertel for $47.
“Ich hätte gerne mehr über die Weine erfahren, es wurde kaum etwas dazu gesagt. Ein bisschen mehr Input hätte auch zu den Maltechniken dabei sein können. Insgesamt aber sehr schöne Sache.”
Taste three Stuttgart wines with local snacks at the Wine Museum, and learn about regional grapes, viticulture, and winemaking in German.
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