The 15 Best Small Family Winery Visits

1.Champagne and Family-Run Wineries Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 671 reviews · 4h 30m · from $147Our pick

Join a small group of up to eight for an afternoon from Reims into Champagne country. Visit Hautvillers, see Dom Pérignon’s burial church, and taste six Champagnes at two family-run producers with guides such as Chloe, Etienne, Jerome, and Anne.

“Chloe was a fantastic guide for the afternoon! She struck the perfect balance between sharing her deep knowledge of champagne—from grapes to the bottle—and keeping us entertained with her wit throughout. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend this trip, and we’ll definitely be back to explore more family grower champagne houses next time!”

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2.Albufeira Wine Tasting: Boutique Winery Tour & Historic Silves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 380 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $78Top rated

Travel from Albufeira through orange groves and cork country to a small Algarve winery. Guides such as João, Carlos, and Filipe explain local wine and cork production, then lead you through Silves. Expect about four hours, three wines, light snacks, transport, and time to explore the castle town.

“Filipe was a great host and the tour was fun and informative. Started with a stop to see how the corks are made, Silves town and a tour of the winery, where we learnt about the process of making the wine then finished with 4 wines to taste. The winery was stunning and had a great view during the tasting. Filipe even gave us a restaurant recommendation in Guia as he informed us it’s where Peri Peri chicken was created - which didn’t disappoint! Me & my friends had a great day and would recommend this trip when in Portugal :)”

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3.Cava tour to 3 family wineries with hotel pick-up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 227 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $211

Leave Barcelona for the Penedès with a guide such as Joan or Ivan, then visit Artcava, Giro del Gorner, and Vins El Cep. Expect cava tastings, still wines, Catalan food, vineyard views, and a relaxed day in a group of no more than eight.

“Our tour to the 3 family cava wineries was fantastic. Tony was a great tour guide and driver and all the winery families were very informative and cordial. The 1st winery provided appetizers, the 2nd provided the main course and the 3rd offered a small dessert. The weather was ideal and the entire day was perfect!”

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4.Boutique Winery Experience in the Fredericksburg Texas Hill Country

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 215 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $249

Spend about 5.5 hours visiting three small Fredericksburg-area wineries with guides such as Rebecca, Walter, Steve, or Michelle. Tastings, bottled water, lunch, and transport between stops are included. Meet downtown or add hotel pickup within five miles of Fredericksburg.

“We were brought to 3 wineries. Only 1 of the 3 was an official wine tour. The other 2 were tastings with the staff not educating on any of the wines or anything about the winery. Very disappointing.”

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5.Siena & San Gimignano with Dinner in a Boutique Winery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 199 reviews · 9 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $126

Travel from Florence by Mercedes minivan to Siena and San Gimignano, then enjoy a wine tasting and Tuscan meal at a Chianti winery. You get a guided Siena walk, free time in San Gimignano, and the option to add Pisa. Guides may include Sabrina, Rubina, Brando, or Francesca.

“Siena and San Gimignano are must-see stops as part of your Italy experience. This trips had three parts. The driver was helpful and pointed out interesting sites along the journey. Part One: Siena. Siena is a remarkable city; home of the Palio. Our guide was not a great story teller. If not for our previous knowledge of the city, the Palio, and the neighborhoods, we would not have learned what makes Siena so special. She did not bring excitement about the spectacle of the Palio horse race. Siena is must-see, but a better tour guide is needed. Part Two: San Gimignano. We were left to explore on our own, which…”

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6.Wine and food tasting in an organic family winery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Casa Lucii offers a private 2-hour-45-minute visit through an organic farm, vineyard, olive grove, cellar, and vinsantaia near San Gimignano. Orlando, Lucrezia, and other family hosts lead the tour, followed by eight wines, local meats and cheeses, garden produce, olive oil, chocolate, Vin Santo, and cantucci.

“Oh my, this wine tasting was beyond exceptional!! Lucrezia, our guide, was caring and attentive. Be ready to eat a lot! Every bite is and sip were unworldly. One of the owners was kind enough to stop by and share hand picked fresh fruits he had just picked, and needless to say, I had the best apricot of my life! Honestly, this activity had the best of what Tuscany has to offer. Don’t hesitate to book this if you are heading from Pisa to Florence. A must must must!”

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7.Private Douro Valley Tour: Boutique Winery & River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $338

Travel from Porto into the UNESCO-listed Douro Valley with a private guide such as Marina, Pedro, Diana, or Henrique. Visit a small winery, taste Port and DOC Douro wines, eat a traditional lunch, and cruise the river. The winery and boat may include other participants.

“What a phenomenal trip! The stunning beauty of the Douro Valley is breathtaking! Our guide , Pedro, went above and beyond to make this an experience of a lifetime ! He was engaging , knowledgeable and accommodating! I would recom”

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8.2 Boutique Wineries w/ Winery Lunch & 1-h cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · 9 hours · from $146

Leave Porto for a nine-hour Douro Valley day with a small group of up to eight. Meet family winemakers, taste reds, whites, Port, and olive oil, eat lunch among terraced hills, and cruise for an hour from Pinhão. Guides include João, Maria, Angelo, and Filipe.

“We had Pedro as our guide and he did an incredible time. Great travel memories and lots of laughs. Would highly recommend this experience”

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9.Small Group Prosecco Experience from Venice – Boutique Winery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $169

Leave Venice with sommelier Riccardo for the Conegliano Valdobbiadene hills. At family-run Cantina Pietrovecchio, Laura leads a tasting of brut, extra dry, dry, and rosé Prosecco with salami and cheese. The small group, capped at 10, returns to Piazzale Roma after about four hours.

“Riccardo was our guide for this tour while in Venice. We were so grateful for his time. Riccardo was on time, professional and gave us education about the wine region that makes Prosecco so unique. He also communicated with us very well about the meeting location and confirmation well in advance. My family was taken to a family run winery and we spent our time with the lovely winemaker (Laura) of Pietro Vecchio. Our experience was outstanding!!! If I could give this experience 10 stars I would. It was intimate and we felt completely catered to. If you are wanting something different and want to get outside of the Venice…”

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10.Veuve Clicquot and Family-Run Winery Day Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 110 reviews · 7h 30m · from $389

Spend a full day in Champagne with an English-speaking guide such as Julie, Jerome, or Suzanne. Tour Veuve Clicquot, taste four cuvées, visit Hautvillers, enjoy a winery lunch, and meet a small producer for five more tastings. Small groups, scenic drives, and train-station pickup make this an easy day from Reims or Epernay.

“Everything was just perfect! The program overall and all its parts - guide, transport, Champaign visits and tastings. Will recommend it for sure!”

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11.Wine Tasting in Three Boutique Wineries Tour – Max 8 people

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $240

Spend about 10 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Rod, Xavier, Sergio, or Enrique, visiting three family-run Penedès wineries. Taste cava, organic wines, olive oil, and local specialties while learning how soil, weather, tradition, and new techniques shape Catalan wine.

“Great experience. Very good guide who is experienced and extremely knowledgeable and provided a fun and enjoyable day. Recommend.”

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12.Champagne Area Small-Group Tour including a Top Champagne house & Family Winery

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 78 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $322

Spend about 11 hours traveling from Paris to Champagne in a minivan limited to eight people. Visit a major house such as Moët & Chandon, stop in Hautvillers, and taste four Champagnes at family producer Roger-Constant Lemaire. Lunch is not included.

“Tour coordinator very good! Add an extra 30 minutes on the front end of this tour to allow for late people and traffic issues! Would do it again!”

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13.Private Tour at a Family Winery and Basque Coast Route

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $476

Join guide Álvaro for a private Basque Coast outing from San Sebastián. Walk Zumaia’s Flysch cliffs, explore Getaria’s harbor, then taste txakoli and Getaria anchovies at a family winery overlooking the Atlantic.

“On our second visit to San Sebastian we did not hesitate to book 3 tours with Alvaro at the end of April this year. We had a great experience with him during our the first trip in 2022. We had visited the Rioja wine region and the French Basque coast. Both tours were great. This visit we started with a Pintxo tour in San Sebastian on Saturday night. He took us to some great places and we sampled a variety of Pintxos and wines. This gave us a good insight of where to go during our visit. Two days later we visited a family run farm that raises sheep and…”

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14.Ciutadella de Menorca: Family Winery Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · from $28Best value

At Binitord Bodega near Ciutadella, you’ll tour a 10-hectare family farm, learn how Menorca’s soil and ecology shape its wines, and sit down for a tasting of local wines, Vermut, Mahon cheese, and sausage. English and Spanish tours are led by a live guide, with Anna among the guides praised for her clear explanations.

“Anna was very friendly and knowledgeable about the vineyard. It was interesting to hear about the history, ecology and winemaking process. The wines were excellent and the Menorcan cheese/sausage a nice touch. Great way to spend the morning!”

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15.Alicante: Family Winery of Three Generations (4 testings)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Travel from Alicante or Elche by private car with Igor, then tour a family winery in Elche with the owner. See the vineyard, fermentation area, barrel room, and Rafael’s original winery before tasting four wines with local tapas. The tasting costs an extra 20 euros per person.

“Very good guide and flexible transport. At the wine yard we were a bit surprised during the tasting that we were not offered the 5 wine tasting program at all ? Otherwise a very good and informative program 5/5.”

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