Top 8 Wine Tasting Tours in Germany

1.Trier: Guided City Walk with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 979 reviews · 2 hours · from $43Our pick

Join Simon for a two-hour, barrier-free walk through Trier, Germany's oldest city. Taste five regional wines in warmer months, or four local mulled wines in winter, with water and breadsticks. Roman ruins, cathedrals, wine stories, and a useful dinner voucher make this a strong first look at the city.

“It was incredibly enlightening and some good wines. Simon is a great host, just at times the hustle made it a bit tricky to hear, but well worth the effort to focus if you can.”

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2.Heidelberg and Rhine Valley Day Trip With Wine Tasting and Dinner from Frankfurt

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 101 reviews · from $309

This 11-hour outing combines Heidelberg Castle, the Old Town, Karl Theodor Bridge, and Heidelberg University with a Rhine River cruise from Kaub to Rüdesheim, dinner, and wine tasting. Guides such as Adrian and Patricia have led departures. Expect a full day, a group of up to 60, and plenty of time on the road.

“We had an excellent day. Our guide was knowledgable and very funny. I wish it could have been longer.”

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3.Rhine Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Frankfurt and Mainz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $476Top rated

Join Carl for a 7 to 8 hour wine day from Frankfurt or Mainz into the Rheingau and Rheinhessen. Visit two or three wineries, taste dry Riesling and Pinot wines, tour cellars, enjoy regional snacks, and return by comfortable private or small-group transport.

“We had a great wine tour with Carl and a wonderful day out in a beautiful wine region. He took notes of the wines the group preferred at the first winery to decide what to show us next, which was well appreciated. A very knowledgeable and fun guide!”

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4.Reil, Mosel: Guided organic wine tasting and cellar tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 84 reviews · 2 hours · from $29Best value

At Weingut Arns in Reil, Alexander and his family introduce you to organic winegrowing, from biodiverse vines and soil to cellar work. Walk the vineyard, see the modern winery, and taste four to five wines, including still, red, and traditionally made sparkling styles.

“The tour operator is the vineyard owner and the time was simply elegant and delightful. Very knowledgeable and friendly and we are very happy. Recommend you Do Not Miss this!”

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5.Wine on Canvas – Paint Workshop and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 59 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Join an English-speaking Italian artist at Jacques' Wein-Depot for a two-hour Friday workshop beginning at 7 pm. You will paint on canvas with guided instruction while tasting white, rosé, and red wines. No art skills are needed, and alcohol-free options are available.

“Ich hätte gerne mehr über die Weine erfahren, es wurde kaum etwas dazu gesagt. Ein bisschen mehr Input hätte auch zu den Maltechniken dabei sein können. Insgesamt aber sehr schöne Sache.”

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6.Stuttgart: Stuttgart Wine Museum Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 55 reviews · 1 hour · from $31

Meet your German-speaking wine expert at Stuttgart Wine Museum for three 0.1-liter pours: white, red, and rosé. Taste weekly-changing regional wines with salami, olives, cheese, and bread while learning about Stuttgart grapes, wineries, and viticulture. The one-hour tasting is for adults only.

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7.Lieser: Covered wagon ride, the rolling wine tasting with picnic basket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 51 reviews · 3 hours · from $62

Join Wein- und Gästehaus Genetsch in Lieser for a three-hour covered wagon ride through the vineyards of Lieser and Kues. You will stop to taste wines where they are grown, hear about Moselle winegrowing, and share a regional picnic with wine, water, or grape juice at a scenic viewpoint.

“Ich habe an diese Fahrt teilgenommen leider konnte ich sie nicht beenden. Da ich schwer gestürzt bin und ins Krankenhaus musste. Aber bis zu dem Unfall war es bestens und mir wurde auch bis zum eintreffen des Krankenwagen hervorragend geholfen. Ich möchte mich bei allen Teilnehmern herzlich bedanken. Gerne nochmal Gruß Harald Klinge”

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8.Kröv, Mosel: Covered wagon ride through the vineyards with wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 46 reviews · 2h 30m · from $47

Join Maximilian or another German-speaking guide for a 150-minute covered wagon ride through Kröv’s vineyards. Taste seven wines and a Secco, pause at scenic viewpoints with bread and dip, and finish with a spirit from the family distillery.

“Wat was het leuk en gezellige groep, ook de wijntjes die we konden proeven en er uitleg over kregen waren heel goed. We hadden een goede tour begeleider. Ondanks de regen was het een hele leuke tocht door de wijnvelden.”

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