Top 9 Self-Guided Tours

1.Staropramem Brewery Self-Guided Tour with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 2,106 reviews · 1 hour · from $14Our pick

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”

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2.Private Self-Guided E-Bike Ride in Tuscany with Vineyard Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 775 reviews · 4 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $96Top rated

Set out from Via San Gallo with an e-bike, helmet, GPS route, and roadside support. Follow a self-guided route through Florence, Fiesole, olive groves, and forest to Poggiopiano vineyard, then return via Piazzale Michelangelo. John provides the setup and route briefing, but you ride independently.

“We loved our bike ride through Florence and into the Tuscan countryside. The hills were a bit challenging, but the e-bikes made it doable. Directions were great, and we even spotted our tour hosts out on bikes checking on us - which really made us feel safe. We stopped in a little town for gelato and then on to the winery, which was wonderful and relaxing. It really was a perfect day.”

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3.Marlborough: Full-Day Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 221 reviews · 1 day · from $41

Start near Renwick with a comfortable bike, helmet, lock, and a practical wine map. Rory, Roo, or another Explore Marlborough team member can arrange hotel pickup, explain the routes, and point you toward cellar doors, food stops, and winter alternatives. Ride independently between nearby wineries, then return by about 4:30 to 5 PM.

“Had a great day out. The map and information from the guides is handy and allows you to plan your own day out. Would suggest perhaps extra picnic food as many of the venues doesn’t have substantial food at cost effective prices.”

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4.Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews · from $43

Set out from The Vines Village near Blenheim on a self-guided six-and-a-half-hour wine ride. Choose a standard bike, tandem, child bike, or e-bike, then follow the map to nearby cellar doors. Andy, Roo, Matt, and the team provide route tips, safety gear, pickup, drop-off, and free bottle collection.

“From booking communication was great. We were collected on time by a very nice member of staff. We were given a detailed briefing and issued with a map. We were given plenty of hints and tips which were great. The bikes were well mRead more”

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5.Bologna: Self-Guided Food Tasting Tour with Vouchers

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 140 reviews · 1 day · from $50

Follow a self-guided route through Bologna with seven food vouchers, tasting stops, and QR-code audio guides at major sights. Try gelato, chocolates, Tigellone with ragù, wine, coffee, Parmesan, and other local bites. A host or greeter provides the map and explains how to use it.

“This was such an amazing way to see the city and try new foods. We were only in Bologna for the day so this was so perfect for us. The vouchers don’t expire so if you were staying longer you could spread them out. We thought for the price that it would just be small portions but it was good sides of everything! Would 100% recommend.”

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6.Self-Guided Gibbston Valley Wineries Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 128 reviews · 5 hours - 450 minutes · from $56

Ride from Queenstown into the Gibbston Valley with a bike, helmet, shuttle, map, and safety briefing included. Follow river trails to the Kawarau Bridge bungy site, then choose wineries, a cheesery, and taverns at your own pace. An e-bike is worth considering for the hills and longer distances.

“We had a great day biking around the wineries. We managed to fit 2 into the half day tour enjoying a wine tasting at the first one. Highly recommend the e bike as it is a fair ride to the first winery.”

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7.Alcudia: Self-Guided Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 94 reviews · 1 day · from $55

Start at Básico Gastro Bar, then follow a PDF and WhatsApp support to four Alcudia Old Town venues. Choose one of two tapas at each stop, paired with wine, sangria, beer, or a soft drink. Begin at your booked time and finish by 21:00.

“A lovely afternoon walking around the old town of Alcudia sampling some delicious dishes.”

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8.Self-Guided Bike and Boat Tour with Port Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 52 reviews · 1 day · from $76

Pick up a quality bike, helmet, basket, map, and route advice in Porto, then set your own pace across Dom Luís I Bridge, along Gaia’s coast, and through the Douro Estuary Nature Reserve. A 50-minute rabelo boat cruise, port tasting, and optional Afurada snack round out the day.

“Heel leuke fietstocht gedaan langs de kust. Geen elektrische fietsen, maar alles was plat en waren zeer kwalitatieve fietsen. Enige minpunt: je kreeg de uren door van de boot en tussen welke uren je bij de portoproeverij kon gaan, maar wanneer we daar kwamen in de late middag, bleek dat je moest reserveren voor je bezoek. We konden dan nog wel reserveren voor die dag, maar konden daardoor de boottocht niet meer doen. Best dus 's morgens al je proeverij vastleggen.”

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9.Marlborough: Half Guided and Half Self-Guided Bike Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 42 reviews · 7 hours · from $110

Start with a guided bike ride to three Marlborough wineries, where guides such as Graeme, Innes, Roo, Maurice, and Matt share local wine knowledge. After lunch, use your map and their recommendations to visit more wineries at your own pace. Pickup and drop-off are included.

“Absolutely stunning scenery on the bike tour, with Graeme - our lovely guide for the morning. The wineries were all spot-on. I'd highly recommend this way of visiting the wineries in Marlborough”

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