Worldwide · DRINKS TOURS
Every drink worth travelling for has somewhere it is made properly. These 15 take you into the lodge, the chalk cellar, the tank floor and the agave field, priced and timed, with the transport question answered for each.
Spend 75 minutes on a modern Danube boat with unlimited Prosecco, beer, Aperol Spritz, spritzer, or lemonade. Enjoy Parliament, Liberty Bridge, and Budapest’s nighttime skyline from indoor seats or the open-air terrace, with music and an English audio guide along the way.
“The most amazing experience! It was worth every $ spent.”
Cruise Amsterdam’s UNESCO canals for 90 minutes with multilingual audio commentary, passing the Skinny Bridge, Centraal Station, A’DAM Tower, Rijksmuseum, and more. Choose an optional snack box with drinks, or bring your own refreshments. The heated, wheelchair-accessible boat works well in any season.
“Max was very knowledgeable adding to the audio commentary. An improvement would be to the audio as it doesn't tell you which side of the boat to look for landmarks.”
From Florence, visit Siena with a local guide, admire its marble cathedral, eat and taste wine at Fattoria Poggio Alloro, wander San Gimignano, and finish at Pisa’s Square of Miracles. The $114.88 tour lasts 11 to 12 hours and offers a Leaning Tower upgrade.
“Unreal. Go on this. All I have to say. With my boys and having the best time. The tour hasn’t even finished and I wanna come back!”
Travel from Porto to Peso da Régua and Pinhão with a guide such as Igor, Miguel, or Ricardo. Visit two wine sites, taste Port and olive oil, eat a Douro lunch, cruise for one hour, and follow the scenic N222. Hotel pickup is optional.
“Despite pouring rain and flooding leading to the cancellation of the boat trip, Miguel was the perfect guide and the venues for our three wine tastings were varied and interesting.”
Spend about two hours at Paris’s Moulin Rouge watching Féerie, a lavish cabaret created by Doris Haug and Ruggero Angeletti. Expect 100 performers, including 60 Doris Girls, elaborate feathers and sequins, acrobatics, music, and Champagne. Arrive early for a better chance at a good table.
“Although an expensive show, we thoroughly loved the whole spectacle. Old school glamour at its finest. Not to be missed !”
Travel from Cancun, Riviera Maya, or Playa del Carmen to Chichen Itza with a bilingual guide, swim at Cenote Chichikan, eat a Mexican buffet, taste tequila, and see Valladolid. Guides such as Beto, Kevin, Manuel, and Ramiro are praised for clear explanations and humor, but check the added Chichen Itza tax before booking.
“This was a great experience. Tour guide was extremely knowledgeable about the area. We learned so much.”
Travel from Porto to two Douro wine estates with an English-speaking guide, taste about six wines and ports, enjoy a traditional Portuguese lunch, and cruise the river from Pinhão on a 50-minute Rebelo boat. Guides vary, with Pedro, Rita, Miguel, José, and Bernardo among the praised hosts.
“Beautiful tour with wine tastings lunch and a boat trip. Great guide and driver. Great food and wine. Amazing way to see the Douro Valley.”
Ride from Florence to two contrasting Chianti wineries with an English-speaking guide such as Ana, Alex, or John. Tour vineyards and cellars, taste up to seven wines with cheese, salami, olive oil, and bread, then return by comfortable coach in about five hours.
“James Is our guide on the boat Thank you very much”
Spend about 10 hours exploring Krka National Park, riding the Krka River boat, swimming near Skradin, and tasting wine, cheese, olive oil, and spirits at Sladic Winery. English-speaking guides such as Gabriella, Sanja, Lovro, and Ivana lead the day from Split.
“Winery was excellent. The view of the waterfalls was good too! The swimming was limited to a small beach at the river and it wasn’t worth swimming.”
Ride a camel for about 20 to 25 minutes at Rancho Tierra Sagrada, then enjoy an unlimited Mexican buffet, ocean views, and tequila, mezcal, and beer. Guides such as Bill, Diana, Cesar, and Alina add humor and local insight. Hotel pickup and bilingual service are included.
“This was such a nice experience and I got to meet Hercules the camel. He was soooooooo cute!!!! Enjoyed every moment of this experience. Cesar our tour guide was nothing but awesome and very funny. Thanks Cesar for making our Camels/lunch/tequila tasting a memorable one.”
Leave Florence from Piazzale Montelungo for two Chianti Classico wineries. Your English-speaking guide, such as Leo, Jonathan, Matteo, or Leonardo, leads tastings of regional reds, olive oil, cheese, cured meats, and bruschetta. Expect a social half-day with fine views and time to shop.
“Leonardo was a wonderful guide, so knowledgeable and so kind, the wineries were exquisite! Would highly recommend this tour!”
Spend 10 hours exploring the Douro Valley from Porto with guides such as José, Slimmy, or Rui. Visit Amarante, taste wines at two estates, enjoy a traditional winery lunch, and cruise the Douro near Pinhão. The scenery and food suit non-drinkers too, though the day includes long road journeys.
“Was amazing! Slimmy and Pedro made our trip better. They have energy, are friendly, patient, and passionate about doing. We were scared before, but after that it was incredible. Was 2 official wines with one lunch and another to complete the travel. Thank Slimmy and Pedro (Driver).”
Travel from Cancun or the Riviera Maya to Chichen Itza, Cenote Chichikan, and Valladolid with a guide such as Rafa, Cesar, Martin, or Hugo. Expect air-conditioned transport, buffet lunch, tequila tasting, and a long day with possible shopping stops. Chichen Itza admission and some cenote fees cost extra.
“Our guide Rafa had great local Mayan knowledge and some special messages for us all about culture, the history of what we were witnessing, how we can stop and reflect about this in regards to our own countries culture and history of colonialism. The tour was a long day but worth the escort if you weren’t hiring a car. The food was a treat before the wonderfully revitalising swim in a cenote.”
Spend 10 hours visiting Krka National Park, riding the river boat to Skradin, and tasting Maraština, Debit, and Plavina wines at Sladić Winery. Guides such as Sanja and Gabriella add local history and practical tips, while the €44 base price offers strong value if you choose the ticket-inclusive option.
“The trip and experience was great! Luka our guide was full of knowledge and shared great stories about the surrounding areas from the coach trip, national park and then to the winery. Would definitely recommend!!”
Spend one hour with live fado at Casa do Fado in Porto’s historic center. Hear Portuguese guitar, learn about the music from hosts such as Ricardo, and enjoy a glass of Port. Choose from Ribeira, Sé, or São João Novo, each with its own old-world setting.
“Overall, I really enjoyed the show. As a former musician and music lover it was awesome to see Fado. I thought the middle of the show about the history could have been incorporated with more grace and less abruptness. That’s my opinion but I did really love the music.”
Pick a bottle and see where it is poured properly.
