15 Tours & Day Trips to Build an Afternoon Around

Cruises & Boat Tours, Drinks Tours, Lunch Experiences, Porto Drinks Tours, Portugal Drinks Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Wine Tasting Tours, Wine Tasting Tours in Porto, Wine Tasting Tours in Portugal

From Porto: Douro Valley w/ Boat Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch

1.Douro Valley w/ Boat Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 19,061 reviews · 6 - 10 hours · from $82Our pick

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.”

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Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Tequila and Lunch

2.Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Tequila and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15,789 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $34

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.”

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Complete Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings and River Cruise

3.Complete Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings and River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12,920 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $101Top rated

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.”

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Florence: Chianti Wineries Tour with Wine Tasting

4.Chianti Wineries Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10,071 reviews · 5 - 5.5 hours · from $41

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”

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From Marrakech: Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Tour & Boat Ride

5.Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Tour & Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9,802 reviews · 10 hours · from $18Best value

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”

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From Split: Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour

6.Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9,326 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $45

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.”

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Early morning Chichen Itza Tour: Cenote and Tequila Tasting

7.Early morning Chichen Itza Tour: Cenote and Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,657 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $26

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.”

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From Split: Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour

8.Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6,598 reviews · 10 hours · from $44

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!!”

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Winner 2025 Undiscovered Lisbon Food & Wine Tour by Eating Europe

9.Winner 2025 Undiscovered Lisbon Food & Wine Tour by Eating Europe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,390 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125

Walk from Restauradores Square through Mouraria and Baixa with an English-speaking guide such as Fred, Carlos, Melissa, or Gabi. Expect seven tastings at five eateries, including bifana, chamuças, bacalhau à Brás, cheese, wine, and pastel de nata, plus city history and Fado culture.

“We loved our tour guide Fred! Got some fantastic insights on the city and he was so funny! It felt like you were dining with a friend. We also had a great group! This was one of our favorite activities while in Lisbon. A can’t miss! We left SO full and happy!”

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Barcelona: Montserrat, Cogwheel, Black Madonna & Winery Tour

10.Montserrat, Cogwheel, Black Madonna & Winery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,633 reviews · 5 - 10 hours · from $55

Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat by air-conditioned bus and cogwheel train, tour the basilica with an English or Spanish guide, then choose free time or a winery visit with three local wines, tapas, or a multi-course lunch. Guides include Berta, Iván, Carlos, and Yerai.

“We had the greatest day with Berta today and learned so much from her. Thank you for the memorable experience we are so grateful ❤️❤️”

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Edinburgh: The Scotch Whisky Experience Tour and Tasting

11.The Scotch Whisky Experience Tour and Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,213 reviews · 50 - 75 minutes · from $33

Tour the Scotch Whisky Experience beside Edinburgh Castle for a guided look at whisky making, blending, regional aromas, and a famous 3,500-bottle collection. Choose a Silver or Gold Tour, with Gold adding four single malt tastings.

“Maybe the best experience in Edinburgh. The guides are all amazing and the the tour in general is very well organized. You learn a lot about Scottish whisky and the tasting experience is amazing.”

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SMALL-GROUP Wine Safaris: Tuscan Wine Tasting Tours from Florence

12.SMALL-GROUP Wine Safaris: Tuscan Wine Tasting Tours from Florence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,088 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $157

Leave Florence with an English-speaking wine expert and explore Tuscany by air-conditioned 4x4. Choose Chianti or Val d’Orcia, taste wine, olive oil, cheese, and salumi, visit family-run estates, and enjoy a full Tuscan lunch or dinner.

“Good tour with a nice tasting of wines at the fist winery and a nice lunch with wine at the restaurant.”

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Winner 2025 Florence Sunset Food & Wine Tour by Eating Europe

13.Winner 2025 Florence Sunset Food & Wine Tour by Eating Europe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,015 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $149

Spend 3.5 hours walking Florence’s Oltrarno with an English-speaking guide such as Alice, Sara D., Antonella, or Martino. Taste Prosecco, four Tuscan wines, local cheeses, gnudi pasta, Tuscan soup, wild boar stew, a Negroni, and artisan gelato at family-run spots.

“Sarah D was amazing! She’s a local with lots of experience. So much fun with our group. Lots of local food dishes and wine. A must do for sure!”

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Dublin: Jameson Whiskey Distillery Tour with Tastings

14.Jameson Whiskey Distillery Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,859 reviews · from $35

Tour Jameson Distillery Bow Street with an English- or French-speaking guide, hear the story of John Jameson, learn the whiskey-making process, and taste three whiskeys. Your visit also includes a Jameson cocktail, with optional upgrades for barrel tasting and a personalized bottle.

“Alex the tour guide was fantastic. informative and fun”

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Amsterdam: Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Cheese Tour

15.Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Cheese Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,826 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $22

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.