Germany · WINE TOURS IN THE MOSELLE VALLEY
German operators publish their start times and their prices, so a shortlist can be straight about both. Here are 8 wine tours in the Moselle Valley worth the money, with the one thing to know before you commit to each.
Join Simon or another English- or German-speaking guide near Porta Nigra for a barrier-free walk through Trier’s Roman and medieval center. Taste five regional wines in warmer months, or four local mulled wines in winter, with breadsticks, water, and stories linking each pour to the city. The tour ends at the Roman Forum Baths.
“Ten out of ten for the guide and value and itinerary!!!”
Enter a Roman storage building dating to around 330 AD and hear how Trier’s oldest wine cellar served the imperial city. A German-speaking guide leads the one-hour visit, followed by two selected house wines. Expect a lively wine experience rather than a formal museum tour. Some content remains in German.
“Gesamteindruck gut. Ich hätte mir mehr Informationen zum einzigartigen historischen Keller gewünscht. Der Wein und das Weingut standen im Vordergrund.”
Start with a guided visit to Reichsburg Cochem, then cruise the Moselle from the town promenade aboard the white fleet. Finish in a wine and sparkling-wine cellar with a tray of four wines to taste yourself, plus one bottle per person to take home. The day mixes history, river views, and local wine, but you must manage some transfers yourself.
“Ahnung für sich gut. Hätte eine Präsenz eines Reiseführer erwünscht erwünscht Preisleistungsverhältnis schlecht”
At Weingut Arns in Reil, Alexander or another family member guides you through organic vineyards and a modern cellar. Over two hours, you learn how soil and biodiversity affect wine, then taste four to five wines, including still whites, reds, and traditional-method sparkling wine. English and German tours are available.
“This was one of the highlights of our holiday. Our guide effortlessly switched between German and English for the group, making everyone feel included. He gave us plenty of room to ask questions, and the view over the vineyard was absolutely beautiful. He and his family were so likeable and welcoming. The wines were delicious, we enjoyed them so much that we took home four bottles. Oh and we could bring our dog too, that was not an issue at all. Thank you so much Weingut Arns!”
At Weingut Gerhard und Christel Trossen, a German-speaking host introduces the winery, takes you into the cellar, and explains the winemaker’s year through pictures and conversation. You then taste five Mosel wines, with clear guidance on fruity, mineral, woody, and Riesling aromas. Allow two hours.
“Sehr viele nützliche Informationen über den Weinanbau insgesamt”
Join Wein- und Gästehaus Genetsch in Lieser for a three-hour covered wagon ride through the vineyards of Lieser and Bernkastel-Kues. You will stop to taste wines grown on site, hear about Moselle winegrowing, and share a regional picnic with wine, water, or grape juice at a fine viewpoint. Tours are offered in German and English.
“De tour was heel leuk! Genoeg wijn en eten. Mooie omgeving. Het was alleen jammer dat wij de Engelse tour hadden geboekt en een Duitse kregen. De schoondochter sprak wel Engels, maar was geen tourgids. Hebben dus weinig informatie gekregen en geen uitleg gehad over de verschillende wijnen. Genoeg geproefd, maar zonder uitleg. Dat vonden wij wel jammer. Het was een gezellige dag, maar totaal niet informatief.”
Start at Cochem’s KD Ticket Office, collect a rental bike and picnic basket, then ride 10 kilometers along the Moselle to Beilstein. A 23-kilometer route is also possible via the Senheimer Bridge. Return by boat, sample three local wines, take home a bottle, and explore Cochem at your own pace.
“If you want to do a tour at your own pace and it's your first time in the Mosel valley, it can be a good option. Due to the lack of transparency and value for money vs what you get, I only gave 2 stars. To be more specific, on the website Get your Gide is presented as a bicycle tour, with the possibility to choose English as an option. Which misleads you that you will purchase a guided tour in English. In reality it is a tour on your own, where you receive documents in English with a map of the route and the other services included in the…”
You’ll ride a covered wagon through the vineyards around Kröv with a German-speaking guide, tasting one Secco and seven wines along the way. The 2.5-hour outing includes vineyard views, a short break with bread and dip, wine-making stories, and a final taste from the family distillery. It starts and ends at the gray hall with the red superstructure.
“Very nice tour, highly recommended. It was very informative, the junior boss entertained us well. We would do it again anytime, and thank you very much.”
A city, a river, a castle ridge, a brewery.
