Germany · WINE TOURS
Riesling off the Moselle slate, Silvaner in Franconia, reds from Baden. These 15 tastings are priced by the glass count, with transport notes for the ones on the steep side of the valley.
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!!!”
Spend 90 minutes cruising Hamburg Harbor with three glasses of red or white wine, 150 grams of cheese, crackers, and live German commentary. You will pass the docks, Elbphilharmonie, HafenCity, St. Michael’s Church, and possibly Speicherstadt, depending on the tide. Open-air seating is available in warm weather, with a heated salon in winter.
“Extremely friendly staff! Cheese and crackers were very tasty. Option of red, white and rose wine, each one was very good quality. Would recommend”
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.”
Join guides such as Werner or Sascha for a two-hour covered-wagon ride from Münster along the Neckar to Mühlhausen. You’ll see Max-Eyth-Lake, steep vineyard slopes, and river scenery, then taste five local wines with water and small salty snacks. The tour runs in German, with private groups available.
Spend 50 minutes on Heidelberg’s Neckar River with a cup of mulled wine or non-alcoholic punch. From the Heidelberg Neckar pier, you’ll pass the Old Bridge, Heidelberg Castle, Neuenheim, Philosophers’ Walk, Wieblingen Weir Bridge, and the old town. Choose the upper deck or a heated cabin.
Spend 210 minutes hiking Stuttgart’s Steinhalde vineyards with an English- or German-speaking guide in traditional clothing. Taste five regional wines, including Cannstatter Zuckerle, enjoy water and snacks, and take part in lighthearted wine games. Expect steep slopes and stairs, with meeting details varying by booking option.
“It was really fun. The tour guide was so nice and friendly! Games were fun and the wine was tasty. It’s a great way to socialize and see the vineyards.”
Join a German-speaking guide such as Evi or Katja for a 2.5-hour walk up Freiburg’s Schlossberg. You’ll ride the Schlossbergbahn, taste four wines and one secco from Lena Flurbacher winery, hear about local wine and Freiburg’s hill, and keep the tasting glass as a souvenir.
Walk Dresden’s Old Town in German with a local guide, visiting three Christmas markets and landmarks including Frauenkirche, the Semper Opera, Zwinger Palace, and the Royal Palace. Learn about Saxon Christmas customs, see a giant pyramid and Schwibbogen, then sample Dresden stollen and mulled wine.
You leave Frankfurt at 9:30 am for Heidelberg Castle, the Old Town, Karl Theodor Bridge, and Germany’s oldest university. Later, cruise from Kaub through the Rhine Valley to Rüdesheim for dinner and wine tasting. The scenery is excellent, but long bus transfers and a basic wine tasting affect the value.
“This was one of my fav tours I took. The Rhine valley is amazing.”
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”
You’ll ride a Segway from Heidelberg’s Neckarmünzplatz through orchards, vineyards, and Neckar hills to medieval Strahlenburg Castle in Schriesheim. Guides such as Herbert and Christina provide safety training and local insight without turning the outing into a lecture. The 2.5-hour route suits first-time riders who meet the age, height, weight, and license rules.
“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!”
Join wine guide Carl for a 7 to 8 hour small-group outing from Frankfurt or Mainz into the Rheingau and Rheinhessen. Visit two or three wineries, taste 10 or more wines at each, learn about dry Riesling and Pinot varieties, enjoy regional wine tapas, and return by hotel pickup.
“Had an amazing time! We visited 3 great wineries and had a delicious lunch. Carl was incredibly knowledgeable and was the perfect guide. He was able to help with shipping wine as well. Would definitely book with him again.”
Spend 3 to 4 hours with an English-speaking guide visiting Munich’s main Christmas markets, from Marienplatz to Theresienwiese. Sample festive drinks such as glühwein and glühbier, taste several seasonal snacks, shop at each stop, and learn how Munich’s holiday customs grew from older traditions. The group is limited to 15 people.
“I had so much fun on this tour! Our guide shared that she customizes each tour to make sure everyone in the group is filled with the holiday spirit and she definitely succeeded. Within 5 minutes all of us where laughing and making merry and the fun didn’t stop. I was really impressed with the food and the festive drinks on this tour. Personally, i thought previously thought mulled wine was all the same, but we tried several kinds, including various schnapps, delicious wine, mulled beer, and more. This was by far the best Xmas market experience of my entire European vacation! Would recommend for solo travellers.”
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”
A city, a river, a castle ridge, a brewery.
