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The 15 Best Food & Wine Estate Visits

26 tours  ·  from $17 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 food & wine estate visits worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Cape Town: Full-Day Winelands Tour with Wine Tastings & Food - Leaving Cape Town for Paarl
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Cape Town: Full-Day Winelands Tour with Wine Tastings & Food

1.Full-Day Winelands Tour with Wine Tastings & Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,288 reviews · 9 hours · from $121Our pick

Spend nine hours with African Story Wine Tours visiting four wineries in Paarl, Franschhoek, and Stellenbosch. Your guide, often Basil, Bruce, Donovan, Jose, or Nick, handles the driving while you taste wine with cheese and chocolate, enjoy lunch, and take in mountain views.

“Great trip! Lots of wine tasting. Lunch was very good with more wine! Our guide Jose was very knowledgeable and passionate about wine and was friendly and funny. Great trip and good value for money”

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Mykonos: Winery Vineyard Experience with Food & Wine Tasting - Walking through the olive grove and vineyard
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Mykonos: Winery Vineyard Experience with Food & Wine Tasting

2.Mykonos: Winery Vineyard Experience with Food & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 446 reviews · 2 hours · from $80

At Tour in Mykonian Land, owner Gerasimos leads a two-hour walk through the family olive grove and vineyard, explaining organic wine and olive-oil production. You’ll taste house wines, olives, bread, cheese, meats, and local products while the family plays traditional Mykonian music.

“We had a wonderful visit to Mykonian Land. It started with a short walking tour of the olive tree grove, seeing where they crush the grapes etc. it is now third generation and you can tell there is a lot of love and passion put into it. They then show a video of the whole process which was really interesting. You then get to taste the wine, olive oil, breads, cheese & salami. They also performed with instruments and it was just such a lovely atmosphere. I would recommend to anyone visiting the island to take some time visiting here.”

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Private 6-Hour Tour of Three Etna Wineries with food&wine tasting - The second stop brings the longest meal
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Private 6-Hour Tour of Three Etna Wineries with food&wine tasting

3.Private 6-Hour Tour of Three Etna Wineries with food&wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 417 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $375Top rated

Spend six hours visiting three Etna wineries with a private driver-guide such as Marco, Massimo, Alessandro, or Bruno. Taste reds, whites, rosés, and dessert wine with Sicilian food, while passing lava-stone villages, citrus groves, and views of Mount Etna.

“Great day out worth the money Carmelo our sommelier/ driver was very informative The wineries we visited were great hosts serving us amazing wines and beautiful food to complement”

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Santorini: Tour of Wineries with Wine Tasting & Food - Pickup and the ride across the island
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Santorini: Tour of Wineries with Wine Tasting & Food

4.Tour of Wineries with Wine Tasting & Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 279 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $176

Spend four to five hours visiting Santorini wineries with a small group of up to eight. Sommelier-guides such as Nikolas, Constantine, Rafael, and George explain Assyrtiko, Nykteri, and Vinsanto, lead cellar visits, serve a five-course wine-pairing meal, and finish with a sunset stop.

“This tour was amazing our tour guide was so knowledgeable and the wine and food fantastic one of the best things I did in Santorini- not to be missed”

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Lazise: Winery Tour with Garda Wines and Food Tasting - Walking through the vineyard
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Lazise: Winery Tour with Garda Wines and Food Tasting

5.Lazise: Winery Tour with Garda Wines and Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 278 reviews · 2 hours · from $49

Visit Bergamini Vini near Lazise with a guide such as Paula or Nevio, walk through the vineyards, see fermentation and aging in the cellar, then taste 6 to 8 Garda wines with local cheeses, cold cuts, bread, and olive oil.

“We had a fantastic experience. Our guide was informative and interesting to listen to as he took us around the vineyard. We really enjoyed the wine tasting and variety of wines provided. We visited with our 2 children (6&9) and whilst obviously they couldn’t partake in the wine tasting, still found it held their attention to see the vineyards and production. A great afternoon well spent and brilliant value for money!”

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Bardolino: Vineyard Tour with Wine, Olive Oil & Food Tasting - The walk through the vineyard and olive trees
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Bardolino: Vineyard Tour with Wine, Olive Oil & Food Tasting

6.Bardolino: Vineyard Tour with Wine, Olive Oil & Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 221 reviews · 2 hours · from $42

Walk through a family-run Bardolino DOC vineyard and olive grove with an English-speaking guide such as Marco or Jack. Then taste five winery-made wines, extra virgin olive oil, local cheeses and cured meats on a terrace above Lake Garda. The two-hour tour is limited to 10 people.

“It was amazing. Marco explained everything about how the grapes grew, the weather that is needed etc. You dont realise what goes into making wine.”

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Private tour of Etna and Winery Visit with Food and Wine Tasting from Taormina - Walking the Silvestri Craters at 2,000 meters
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Private tour of Etna and Winery Visit with Food and Wine Tasting from Taormina

7.Private tour of Etna and Winery Visit with Food and Wine Tasting from Taormina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 221 reviews · 5 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $393

You’ll ride from Taormina, Giardini Naxos, or Letojanni to Etna with a private guide such as Omar, Corrado, Massimo, or Alessandro. Expect volcanic craters, changing weather, honey and olive oil, then a family winery tour, four wines, and a Sicilian lunch.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable, we enjoyed his company , mt etna was amazing and the winery was beautiful with great wines”

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Roman countryside Food & Wine Tasting in a medieval winery - Torrimpietra and the castle hamlet
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Roman countryside Food & Wine Tasting in a medieval winery

8.Roman countryside Food & Wine Tasting in a medieval winery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 220 reviews · from $115

Travel from Piazza del Popolo to Torrimpietra by air-conditioned van, then tour Cantina Castello di Torre in Pietra, a 12th-century cellar cut into tufa rock. A sommelier such as Christian or Marco leads three wine pairings with cheese, cured meats, and Roman dishes before you return to Rome.

“The presentation provided by the guild showed his knowledge and passion for the product. His provision of how the wine is stored, paired with food, and amount of time to let it breathe allowing greater enjoyment when consumed, really enhanced my ability to properly taste the wine as it was meant to be enjoyed. I would absolutely recommend this tour for others to enjoy.”

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Cavaion: Lake Garda Wine & Food Tasting with Vineyard Tour - Under the grape arbor with a local plate
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Cavaion: Lake Garda Wine & Food Tasting with Vineyard Tour

9.Cavaion: Lake Garda Wine & Food Tasting with Vineyard Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 202 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Walk the vineyards near Garda with guides such as Asia, Marco, or Martino, then taste three or five local wines with salami, sopressa veneta, cheeses, and bread. This small family winery offers a personal visit, but there is no cellar tour and the rural site needs careful transport planning.

“Was an incredible experience. We both thoroughly enjoyed it. The wine was amazing- we bought 2 bottles and thought it was amazing value for money. Our guide was so lovely and attentive. Would 100% go again.”

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Lake Garda: Wine and Food Tastings in the Vineyards - The family vineyard atmosphere
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Lake Garda: Wine and Food Tastings in the Vineyards

10.Lake Garda: Wine and Food Tastings in the Vineyards

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 193 reviews · 2 hours · from $50

Meet Barbara or Chiara at Azienda Agricola Le Ginestre in Lazise for a relaxed two-hour tasting of six wines, local salami, cheese, bread, and Garda olive oil. You will taste sparkling, white, rosé, and red wines among the vines, with indoor seating available if weather changes.

“Excellent wine tasting experience! Very nice vineyard co-owner. Thank you very much!”

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Wine and Food Tasting in the Vineyards in Lazise - Six or more Lake Garda wines to compare
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Wine and Food Tasting in the Vineyards in Lazise

11.Wine and Food Tasting in the Vineyards in Lazise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 187 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $50

Spend about two hours at Azienda Agricola Le Ginestre, 2 km from Lazise, tasting at least six Lake Garda wines with Barbara and Marco. Learn how local grapes become wine, stroll among the vines, and pair Garganega, Chiaretto, reds, cheese, salami, and Garda olive oil in a small group.

“The vineyard was beautiful. The wine tasting was informational and plentiful. The snacks that were served with the wine were delicious!! We would highly recommend this tasting.”

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Complete winery experience: visit, tasting and traditional food - Guido van Helten’s painted concrete tanks
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Complete winery experience: visit, tasting and traditional food

12.Complete winery experience: visit, tasting and traditional food

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 175 reviews · from $75

Explore Solar de Samaniego Winery with a guide such as Marta, see Guido van Helten’s painted concrete tanks, taste three wines, and finish with a traditional Rioja menu of potatoes, lamb chops, dessert, coffee, and Crianza.

“The visit with Marta was very pleasant. We liked the fact that the wines are tasted during the visit, instead of tasting them all at once at the end.”

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Wine and food tasting in an organic family winery - The welcome aperitivo sets the pace
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Wine and food tasting in an organic family winery

13.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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Wine Experience: vineyard, wines and food - Sunset over the vines
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Wine Experience: vineyard, wines and food

14.Wine Experience: vineyard, wines and food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Walk among the vines with hosts Vincenzo and Lorenzo, learn how wine is made in the Itria Valley, then taste four wines with Apulian appetizers. The setting may be outdoors overlooking the valley or inside a stone tavern. Plan for about two hours and arrange a safe ride home.

“Beautiful setting, very knowledgable guides and very generous amount of wine, which was delicious!!!”

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Montalcino: Guided Winery Tour & Gourmet Food Tasting - Walking the Brunello Cru path
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Montalcino: Guided Winery Tour & Gourmet Food Tasting

15.Montalcino: Guided Winery Tour & Gourmet Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 154 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $94

Spend 2.5 hours at Corte Pavone Winery with an English or Italian guide. Walk the Brunello Cru path, visit the cellar, then taste six wines in three flights with six carefully matched bites. Choose a Brunello-focused tasting or a wider selection of the estate’s wines.

“Wonderful in all the ways! Wine…check. Food…check. Informational… check. Friendly and accommodating…check. Beautiful views….check.”

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