The 13 Best Vineyard Walks

1.Toledo Tour & Vineyard Walk with Wine Tasting from Madrid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,546 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $133Our pick

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Madrid to Toledo for a guided walk through the old town and Jewish quarter, then visit an 18th-century vineyard near Bargas. Taste three wines with Iberian meats and Manchego cheese. Guides including Antonio, Laura, and Christina bring the day to life, but Toledo time is tight.

“Very informative, great history in Toledo the wine experience and information was not only informative but very educational . Our guide was Antonio , he was great !! He is Very knowledgeable, friendly , constantly give you information , showing , explaining. He definitely made the experience enjoyable, and worth it .”

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2.PRIVATE Walking Tour of Diocletian’s Palace & Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 467 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Join a private English-language walking tour for up to 12 people with a licensed local guide, often Josko, through Diocletian’s Palace and Split’s Old Town. Expect Roman ruins, medieval lanes, the Riva, palace cellars, and lively storytelling, with some admission fees extra.

“Josko is wonderful! What an amazing tour! We learned so much important and fascinating information about Split, and Croatia. Josko was an expert on Diocletian history and his rule but his delivery kept us guessing and greatly entertained for the entire tour. We were lucky to experience this tour and highly recommend it for anyone interested in understanding the palace and its significance. Well worth the time and price!”

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3.Saint-Émilion: Vineyard Walking Tour and Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 404 reviews · 2 hours · from $29Best value

Join Marie-Anne or Florent of Château Haute-Nauve for a two-hour walk through the family vineyard, followed by a look at fermentation, pumping, pressing, and barrel ageing. Finish with four estate wines, including two Grand Cru selections. The château is 3 kilometers from Saint-Émilion.

“Very enjoyable tour. Our guide was the son & he was, very knowledgeable and entertaining. We learnt a lot about the vines & wine making. Would recommend the tour.”

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4.PREMIUM Emperor’s Walking Tour for History Lovers + Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 333 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Walk through Split with licensed local guides such as Joško, Daniela, and Joseph, focusing on Roman, medieval, and modern history. The two-hour adult group tour visits Diocletian’s Palace, the Riva, Old Town, Golden Gate, Peristyle, and palace cellars. The €10 cellar admission is extra.

“Our guide Josko is very knowledgeable on the history of Split and we really learned a lot from this tour. Josko's tour is a must for visitors in split to fully understand its history.”

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5.City Walking Tour & Port Wine Cellar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $42

Walk downhill through Porto with guides such as Nuno, David, or João, stopping at São Bento station, the cathedral, old neighborhoods, and the lower Dom Luís I Bridge. Finish in Gaia with a visit to a port producer and a tasting of three ports. Expect history, stairs, views, and a small group.

“A great experience with Nuno for a city walking tour and port wine tastings. He was very informative and great energy.”

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6.Etna Walking Tour and Wine Tasting in Winery

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 73 reviews · from $180

Travel from Taormina in a small group of up to eight, with local guides such as Mario, Maurizio, Luigi, or Raffaele. Visit Etna’s craters, lava flows, and a lava tunnel, then enjoy four wines and Sicilian food at a local winery.

“Our day was spot on. From start to finish, it was well thought out and put together. Danielle was very knowledgeable and loved speaking about Etna. Then the food and wine to finish off was amazing. Couldn’t fault any of it”

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7.Etna Urban Winery – Sunset vineyard Walk and Tasting Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Start at Etna Urban Winery near Catania for an evening walk through vineyards, dry-stone buildings, woodland, and olive trees. Visit an 18th-century palmento, then taste four Etna wines with chef Leonardo’s Sicilian dishes. The small group is capped at 15, and children receive a treasure map.

“Very nice experience, highly recommended. A nice story was told where it became clear where their wine comes from, saw a lot and took a walk over the vineyard, beautiful. The food afterwards was also really delicious. One of our highlights of the holiday was definitely this wine tasting. Again an absolute must!Auto-translated”

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8.Coastal “Winery Camino Trail” Walking Tour from San Sebastian

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $192

Travel by train from San Sebastian to Zarautz, explore the guide’s hometown, then walk the Camino route to Getaria. Along the way, taste txakoli, Idiazabal cheese, cider, bread, and local tuna. Guides include Jon, Sandra, and Telmo, with groups capped at eight.

“This was a incredible introduction to two beautiful villages outside of San Sebastián. We got to try local foods and wines, which were delicious, and the hike to spectacular views was fun but not too challenging. Our guide, Telmos, was very informative, interesting and friendly! We learned so much from him about the history of his home town and we could feel his passion for his home, and the food and wine from his region. I highly recommmend this tour, it was the highlight of our trip!”

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9.Gourmet walk in the heart of the vineyards with Champagne tasting near Epernay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $72

Meet Eric near Cumières for a two-hour walk through Champagne vineyards and nearby village sights. Learn about grape varieties and production, then taste three champagnes at an independent winery with local foods such as Reims ham and champenois. The English tour is limited to eight people.

“We had a fantastic late afternoon/evening with our guide Eric. He was knowledgeable, professional, and made us feel very welcome. The champagne and nibbles were excellent and the surroundings breathtaking.”

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10.Champagne tasting, panoramic walk in the vineyards

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $117

Join Christophe for a private two-hour outing from Reims into the Montagne de Reims Regional Nature Park. Ride in a Defender, walk among the vines near Hautvillers, learn about Champagne production, and taste at least two local Brut champagnes above the Marne Valley.

“Had an amazing time!! We went through the vines it was absolutely stunning. The drive alone was worth it. Then we got to the top of the hill’s and took pictures/ drank champagne/ and relaxed. Our driver was the nicest guy we have meet in Reims and couldn’t have been more accommodating to our lack of French. Would recommend to anyone. He even took candid picture of us in the vines.”

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11.Assisi: Wine tasting, gourmet pairing, walk in the vineyards

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 30 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $29

At the family-owned Vineyard of Assisi, you’ll taste four wines with bruschetta, handmade cheese, cured meats, and focaccia. Your Italian or English-speaking host explains the wines, then you follow vineyard information boards toward views of the Basilica of Saint Francis. Marta may be your attentive host.

“Great tasting. After a quick walk through the vineyard with ample opportunities for great photos, we tried 5 wines, 2 white and 3 red along with ample meats and cheeses. Great experience with some amazing wine. Left buying a few jars of jam and half of a case. Look forward to returning to this amazing family owned vineyard in the future.”

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12.Agrigento: Wine tasting and walk in the vineyards.

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 10 reviews · 3 hours · from $105

Ride from Agrigento or nearby coastal towns to a family-run Sicilian estate. Flavia handles the transfer, while Anna and her family introduce five estate-made wines, vineyard traditions, olives, cheeses, cured meats, caponata, and cunzato bread.

“The drive up was nice as we also got to chat with Flavia who was informative and nice to chat with us on our way to the Tenuta. Once there, our hosts were easy to understand (Anna spoke good English which was great for our friend who speaks no Italian). The wines presented and the stories recounted about each were interesting and solidified this family’s dedication to growing their winery and its delicious wines. We also had the pleasure of meeting Anna’s grandfather who continues to oversee everything from the planting and nurturing of the vines, to the production of other agriculture (olives for their olive oil), and vegetables for…”

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13.Amalfi: Walking tour between Furore vertical Vineyards

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · from $236

Join a local A.I.G.A.E. guide, possibly Enzo, for a private four-hour hike through Agerola and Furore. Visit Marisa Cuomo’s steep vineyards, taste local wine, cross the upper Furore Fjord, and finish with a three-course farmhouse lunch.

“We were a group of 14. We were expecting an actual vineyard and cellar tour, and that was not included. We were not appropriately dressed for this event. This was basically a hike and not a walk. While I enjoy hiking, others in my group do not. The title is misleading.”

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