By the glass · GUIDED
Good guided tastings fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Take a 10 to 11 hour day trip from Marrakech to Ouzoud Waterfalls. You will hike through olive groves, visit an argan oil cooperative, see Barbary macaques, ride a small boat near the falls, and eat lunch with a view. Guides such as Youssef, Hachimi, and Mohamed Boufarma are praised for patience and local insight.
“Our tour guide was very organised and kind ! Experience was amazing !”
Travel from Marrakech to Morocco’s 110-meter Ouzoud Waterfalls by air-conditioned vehicle. Walk through olive groves and red cliffs, meet a local guide such as Ali, Karim, or Mustapha, and add a boat ride for a close view of the falls. Lunch is optional and paid separately.
“I really recommend this trip, views were amazing, all staff from the boat riders, the waiters in the restaurant (beautiful reasonably price food) and our tour guide Ali was excellent def recommend a tour guide makes navigating the trip smooth and easy”
Leave Marrakech at 8:00 AM for Ouzoud Falls in an air-conditioned van. Walk viewpoints and steep paths with a local guide such as Mohammed or Sadeq Lahcen, see Barbary macaques, take a boat toward the cascades, and stop for Moroccan food overlooking the water.
“Really nice, our tour guide Sadeq was great and happy to help out and answer any questions. The food we stopped for was lovely”
Travel from Marrakech to Ouzoud Waterfalls by air-conditioned vehicle, walk the trails with a local guide, see Barbary macaques, and take a boat toward the spray. Guides such as Abdeljalil, Abdul, Karim, and Mohammed are praised for multilingual help, though boat rides and lunch may cost extra.
“The trip overall was very nice and well informed. The guide was very kind and patient with everybody. However, the ride there was quite bumpy and the driver was too fast. Moreover, the driver did not do a head count of the people on the bus and almost forgot somebody. I suggest that the drivers take the tour more seriously and check with each person before starting the van. Overall, the trip itself was great.”
Travel by comfortable coach from Amsterdam Central to Zaanse Schans with a live guide such as Rob, Anna, or Eveline. Watch clogs being made, taste Dutch cheese, stroll among historic windmills, and return in time for more Amsterdam sightseeing. Add a canal cruise voucher if you choose that option.
“The tour was really nice and organized Tour guide was really lovely and funny and very informative I recommend the trip”
Walk Bruges with guides such as JK, Maria, or Antonio, visiting the Beguinage, Markt, Burg Square, canals, churches, and more. Finish with a 30-minute boat ride, and choose the four-beer tasting option if you want a relaxed Belgian finale.
“The whole experience was absolutely wonderful. Maria our guide was so friendly and light heartened giving us so much history and knowledge. Alan our boat captain was friendly, knowledge and great sense of humour. Beer tasting experience was good. highly recommend this experience to everyone. Caroline and WIlie Northern Ireland”
Meet your guide at 119 Grafton Street for a one-hour small-group tour through Irish whiskey history, from uisca beatha to its modern revival. Guides such as Hailey, Andrew, Linda, and Matt bring the story to life before leading a tasting of several Irish whiskeys, with a premium upgrade available.
“Brien (rhymes with Green) was terrific! Too bad he is married! Lol Great time to be had with Irish Whiskey!”
Spend about four hours with a local English-speaking guide at Jameson Bow St. and the Guinness Storehouse. Taste Jameson whiskey, enjoy a signature drink and a Guinness pint, and walk between the sites with Dublin stories from guides such as Fergus, Richard, Miriam, and Rory.
“Had a great time. Lots of walking. Guide had a great since of humor. Would Definitely recommend this tour.”
Leave Marrakech at 8:00 a.m. for Ouzoud Waterfalls, about three hours away. Travel by air-conditioned minibus, minivan, or 4x4, then follow a local guide to viewpoints, monkeys, and the falls before taking an optional boat ride beneath the cascade. Guides may include Khalid, Hassan, Omar, or Hamid.
“Khalid was our tour guide at Ozoud Waterfalls, we had an amazing time. Pick up was nice and easy, the boat ride was great as was the food at the waterfall! Definitely recommend adding this to your itinery when visiting Marrakech!”
Spend about two hours at Belle Meade Historic Site, beginning with a 45-minute guided mansion tour and ending with wine tasting for visitors 21 and older. Guides such as Tegan, Melissa, Andie, and Jason bring the house and its horse-racing past to life. Grounds, outbuildings, shops, games, and a Southern restaurant are included.
“Loved our tour guide. She knew so much about everything. The only thing I was disappointed in was that we could not take pictures and that was not disclosed. In late January they will allow pictures again.”
Meet your bilingual guide, perhaps Carlos, Noemi, Rocio, or another member of the Gourmet Madrid team, for four traditional bars in Las Letras and Madrid de los Austrias. You get at least 12 tapas and one drink at each stop, with enough food for lunch or dinner.
“Our guide was so good and knowledgeable! We learned about the restaurants, the food and anything else we were wondering about the city. We asked for several recommendations and all were excellent!”
At Staropramen’s visitor center in Smíchov, you follow a self-guided interactive tour from 1869 to today. Videos, audio, lights, and a hologram featuring brewmaster Josef Paspa explain the process. Finish with one drink or four beer samples, with food available at the bar.
“It’s a nice, fast paced tour with an excellent beer tasting experience at the end! We also bought some fried cheese sticks which were amazing”
Walk from San Miguel through La Latina, Plaza Mayor, and the Literary Quarter with a bilingual guide such as Agustin, Mario, Marina, or Rodrigo. Taste four Spanish dishes with paired drinks, then finish with rooftop views and cava on the 6:00 PM tour.
“Marina was a great tour guide for our walking tour of Madrid and Tapas & wine. We had delicious mushrooms, the best Iberian ham and so much more! It’s a great way to taste some specialties and see the city!”
Join a guide such as Javi, Fernando, or Emilio for 3.5 hours of Málaga history, wine, Iberian ham, and tapas. Visit Antigua Casa de Guardia, a traditional ultramarinos, a classic tapas restaurant, and a modern eatery near the Alcazaba. Expect a generous meal in a group of no more than 13.
“Javi was a wonderful host. I might not have enjoyed all the selections, but glad I tried it. I did go back to one of the locations a few times. It is worth it, you never feel rushed!”
Join guides such as Ben, Kevin, Sarah, or Paula for five Madrid nightlife stops, free shots, drink deals, games, and VIP club entry. The five-hour crawl suits solo visitors and social groups, with walking between venues and strict club dress rules to keep in mind.
“so much fun with Kevin! and I met so many nice people. I highly recommend 👌”
Pick a bottle and see where it is poured properly.
