The 15 Best Vineyard Picnics

1.Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard: Picnic with Wine Masterclass Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 361 reviews · from $68Our pick

Start with Audrey Wilkinson’s self-guided museum, then join an in-house wine expert for a tasting class covering production, history, and tasting notes. Collect your picnic hamper, etched glass, and chosen bottle, then settle into a scenic spot across the 270-acre property.

“Amazing location,, beautiful spot for a picnic. Great value for money, the highlight of our weekend.”

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2.Bordeaux Full Day Wine Tour – 3 Wineries & Gourmet Picnic Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 307 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $190

Spend nine hours exploring Bordeaux wine country in a minivan with an English-speaking guide. Visit three wineries in Pessac-Léognan, Saint-Émilion, and Pomerol or Saint-Émilion, taste up to 10 wines, enjoy a château picnic, and walk through medieval Saint-Émilion.

“Clem was a very good host. We learned history and technical details and it was never boring. The weather didn't cooperate, but it was still great. We're already planning another Bordeaux trip.”

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3.Saint-Emilion: Grand Cru Classé Guided Winery Visit & Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 296 reviews · 2 hours · from $56Best value

Visit Château Tour Baladoz and Château La Croizille with a small group of up to 10. Learn how wine moves from vine to bottle, taste three Bordeaux wines, then enjoy cheeses, cured meats, vegetables, fruit, baguette, and a glass of wine at a vineyard-view picnic.

“The tour was nice, reasonably quick between the two places so its easier if you have a bit of a base knowledge, but felt just right for what we wanted! Looking at the difference between the two chateaus was interesting and the views were amazing! The wine we tasted was excellent and the picnic was really nice with good food!”

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4.3-Winery Paso Robles Tour with Picnic Lunch & Tasting Fees

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $149

Spend about five hours visiting three Paso Robles wineries with Grapeline Wine Tours. Your driver-host handles the roads and reservations while you enjoy included tastings, a seven-choice deli lunch, and stops ranging from family-run tasting rooms to larger estates.

“It was a delightful day of wine tasting and winery visits. Not having to drive was a plus, and Michael got us around quickly and efficiently. The winery selection was excellent, showcasing a whole new range of Paso wines.”

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5.Barcelona eBike Beach Private Tour to Vineyards & Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $302

Ride an electric bike from Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter along Barceloneta and the coast to Bouquet d’Alella winery. Guide names include Mirko, Marco, Gaurav, Pablo, and Pol. Expect about 20 kilometers of riding, four wines, a picnic, vineyard visit, and a train ride back.

“Another alternative view of Barcelona and a nicw guide. Watching Barcelona from the seaside was an experience”

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6.3-Winery Santa Ynez Tour with Picnic Lunch & Tasting Fees

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $149

Spend about five hours on Santa Ynez Valley’s wine trail with Grapeline Wine Tours, visiting three wineries, tasting fees included. Your driver-host handles the route and purchases, while you enjoy a picnic lunch, bottled water, vineyard views, and stops that may include Vega, Fess Parker, Gainey, or Buttonwood.

“I loved my tour group. So much fun! Beautiful scenery and delicious wines. My mom and I came here for a mother daughter trip and met fun people on our tour group. Would do this again!”

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7.3-Winery Santa Ynez Tour with Picnic Lunch & Tastings from City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $179

Spend about 6.5 hours visiting three Santa Ynez Valley wineries with a host such as Cary, Anthony, Kris, or Steve. Tastings, a seven-choice deli picnic, bottled water, hotel pickup, and transport for up to 18 people are included. Winery choices vary by day.

“Steve was an excellent guide for the day! Very knowledgeable and personable. I enjoyed the pace of the day and variety of wineries.”

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8.Pokolbin: Picnic & Wine Tasting at Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 77 reviews · 1h 30m · from $67

At Audrey Wilkinson in Pokolbin, an English-speaking host leads you through the vineyard museum and a small-group wine master class. Taste premium house wines, then collect a picnic hamper and chosen bottle for a relaxed meal among the vines or on the veranda.

“Excellent afternoon spent at winery Sean our host was brilliant light hearted and informative and the picnic was delicious”

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9.Quinta do Tedo Wine Experience with Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 75 reviews · from $65

Meet your guide at Quinta do Tedo for a tour of the winery, cellars, and vinification center, then taste Douro wines before a generous picnic beneath a centennial olive tree. Choose red, rosé, or white wine, with Portuguese, English, or French guidance available.

“Lovely lunch overlooking the valley! More food and wine than we could drink. Very wonderful strolling around the property afterwards also.”

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10.Rioja Wineries and Laguardia Tour with Picnic from San Sebastian

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · from $550

Travel from San Sebastian to Rioja in a small air-conditioned minivan with a professional guide. Taste local wines at three wineries, enjoy a Spanish picnic with crianza in an underground wine cave, and visit Laguardia. Guide John Jon has led the day for some departures.

“Fantastic day of wine tasting and an educational lesson about the valley. Our tour guide was great company and kept us engaged and entertained throughout the day. We would do it again!”

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11.Hunter Valley Wine Tasting & Winery Picnic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 70 reviews · 1 day · from $107

Spend a full day in Hunter Valley with a small group and an English, Portuguese, or Spanish-speaking guide. Taste Semillon and Shiraz at Sobels plus two rotating wineries, visit 4 Pines Brewery and Hunter Valley Chocolate Company, then share wine and cheese at a vineyard picnic.

“Our tour guide Fernando leading us to all wydyards, lunch and ended with picnic following the entirely route. He let us having a fantastic trip. Fernando, I quite appreciate for your wonderful hospitality services. An old couple from Hong Kong”

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12.3-Winery Paso Robles Tour with Picnic Lunch from Paso Robles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $89

Spend five hours visiting three distinct Paso Robles wineries with Grapeline, a picnic lunch, bottled water, and a driver-host such as Rod, Michael, Jeff, or Hank. You’ll visit boutique and larger estates, avoid driving, and may recover tasting fees when you buy wine.

“The price you pay for the tour is worth it. The guide was exceptional, and the experience unforgettable.”

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13.Bordeaux Full Day Wine Tour – 3 Wineries & Picnic Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 8 hours · from $206

Join a small English-speaking group of up to eight for three winery visits, up to 10 Bordeaux tastings, and a French picnic among the vines. You’ll visit Graves or Pessac-Léognan, walk through Saint-Émilion, and finish with a château tasting in the Saint-Émilion or Pomerol area.

“Great small tour (do much better than the big busses!). Nate was a great host providing really interesting insights along the way. Highly recommend”

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14.Hunter Valley Wine Tour from Sydney: 3 Wineries & Vineyard Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · from $120

Leave Sydney at 7 a.m. for a 10 to 12-hour Hunter Valley outing by air-conditioned minibus. Taste wines at Sobels and two rotating wineries, stop for chocolate, and finish with wine, cheese, and a picnic near the vines. Guides may speak English, Portuguese, or Spanish.

“We enjoyed the day with Maikel and Alin. Due to the weather forecast, we couldn’t reschedule the date but they still managed to take us, so, it became private tour!!!! We shared lots of cultural issues and not just about wine tasting! Thanks a lot for making us a day and it’s 10000000% recommended!”

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15.Immersive winery visit, tasting and picnic cart

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $58

At Maison Zeyssolff in Gertwiller, learn how Alsace wine is made through a guided cellar visit and 180-degree film. Taste five wines, see century-old oak barrels and the 1897 Zeyssolff drum, then enjoy or take away a picnic basket with cheese, cold cuts, bread, fruit, and half a bottle of wine.

“Leckere Weine, tolle und ausführliche Erklärungen, sehr nette, offene und lustige Mitarbeiter, schön renoviertes Gebäude, abwechslungsreich gestaltete Führung durch das Weingut mit zwei tollen Filmen, anschließend Platz außen in der Sonne zu sitzen und den Wein zu genießen. Tolle Bowls mit typisch guten französischem Brot (extra vegetarische Wünsche beachtet), geniales Picknick mit Beschreibung eines schönen Orts in den Weinbergen hierfür. Vielen Dank für das tolle Erlebnis!”

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