Pick a Pour: 15 Germany Wine Tours

1.Trier: Guided City Walk with Wine Tasting

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

Join a two-hour, barrier-free walk from Porta Nigra to the Forum Baths with a live English or German guide, often Simon, a Trier native. Taste five regional wines in warmer months or four mulled wines in winter, with water, breadsticks, and a meal voucher included. Each pour connects to a place or story in the city.

“The guide was very knowledgeable about the city and wines we tasted. We covered a lot of area on the tour and we'll worth the time!!”

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2.Hamburg: Harbor Cruise with Wine and Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 795 reviews · 1h 30m · from $49

Spend 90 minutes cruising Hamburg Harbor with three glasses of red or white wine, 150 grams of cheese and crackers, and live German commentary. You’ll see the docks, St. Michael’s Church, Elbphilharmonie, HafenCity, and possibly Speicherstadt, with indoor heating in winter and open-air seating in good summer weather.

“Extremely friendly staff! Cheese and crackers were very tasty. Option of red, white and rose wine, each one was very good quality. Would recommend”

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3.Leipzig: Mulled Wine Motorboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 514 reviews · 1 hour · from $22

Spend 60 minutes on an electric motorboat from Leipzig’s city harbor, sipping mulled wine or hot tea while a German-speaking guide points out the Baedeker villa, Palmengartenwehr, Buntgarnwerke, and Karl Heine Canal. The ride includes cookies, blankets, and cushions, with guide Uwe praised for his humor and singing.

“Sehr unterhaltsame Tour mit einem gut gelaunten, anekdotensprudelnden Bootsführer. Unbedingt empfehlenswert.”

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4.Trier: Discovery Tour – Germany’s Oldest Wine Cellar

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 218 reviews · 1 hour · from $20

Explore a Roman storage building from around 330 AD, presented as Germany’s oldest wine cellar. A German-speaking guide explains the cellar’s past, then serves two selected house wines. The one-hour tour suits wine lovers and history fans, though wheelchair access is not available and the cellar story may feel brief to some.

“Gesamteindruck gut. Ich hätte mir mehr Informationen zum einzigartigen historischen Keller gewünscht. Der Wein und das Weingut standen im Vordergrund.”

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5.Heidelberg: Sightseeing Boat Tour with Mulled Wine

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 202 reviews · 50 min · from $28

This 50-minute Weisse Flotte Heidelberg cruise takes you from Pier 5 past the Old Bridge, Heidelberg Castle, Neuenheim, Philosophers’ Walk, and Wieblingen Weir Bridge. You can sit on the open upper deck or in a heated cabin while enjoying one cup of mulled wine or a non-alcoholic version. Commentary adds useful context about Heidelberg.

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6.Freiburg: Veni, vidi, vino – wine hike and tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 144 reviews · 2h 30m · from $81

Spend 150 minutes hiking Freiburg’s Schlossberg with a German-speaking wine guide, tasting four wines and one secco from Lena Flurbacher winery near the Kaiserstuhl. You’ll ride the Schlossbergbahn uphill, hear about local wine production and Freiburg’s hilltop history, and finish near the old town. Guides such as Evi and Katja are known for bringing plenty of humor to the walk.

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7.Dresden: Advent Tour with Stollen Tasting and Mulled Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 140 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $18

Join a German-speaking guide for a 1.5-hour walk through Dresden’s Old Town and three Christmas markets. See the Frauenkirche, Procession of Princes, Royal Palace, Semper Opera, Zwinger, and Striezelmarkt while learning about Saxon holiday customs. The tour includes small tastings of Dresden stollen and mulled wine.

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8.Cochem, Moselle: Castle, boat and wine tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 96 reviews · 6 hours · from $88

Begin at Reichsburg Cochem for a guided castle visit, then board the white fleet for a Moselle cruise past vineyard-covered hills. Finish with four self-tasted wines in a wine and sparkling wine cellar, plus one bottle to take home. The tour lasts six hours and costs $88 per person.

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9.From Dresden: Saxon Wine Route Steamer Day Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 95 reviews · 8h 30m · from $37

Spend 510 minutes aboard Line 21, a historic paddle steamer sailing from Dresden past Radebeul and Meissen to Diesbar and Seusslitz. You’ll see vineyards, Meissen Cathedral, and Albrechtsburg Castle, with short village stops. German and English announcements or app commentary are included, though commentary may be limited.

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10.Heidelberg: Hills and Wine Region Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 89 reviews · from $78Top rated

Ride a Segway from Heidelberg’s Neckarmünzplatz through vineyards, orchards, and Neckar hills to medieval Strahlenburg Castle. Your English- or German-speaking guide, including guides such as Herbert and Christina, gives you a careful safety briefing before the route. Expect fine views, gentle adventure, and a few beginner-level challenges.

“Amazing! Our tour guide she was amazing - we did the 2.5hr tour and we got to see so much scenery and greenery. Using the Segway was a little intimidating but I was shocked how quick I picked it up and it was very stable and easy to control. This tour made us love Heidelberg and the surrounding areas so much more!”

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

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

At Weingut Arns in Reil, winemaker Alexander Arns leads a two-hour English or German tour through organic vines and the family cellar. You will learn how soil and biodiversity shape wine, then taste four to five wines, including still whites, reds, and traditional-method sparkling wine, with bread and water.

“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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12.Berlin: Wine on Canvas – Paint Workshop and Wine Tasting

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

At Jacques' Wein-Depot in Berlin-Bötzowviertel, an English-speaking Italian artist guides you through a two-hour canvas painting workshop while you taste white, rosé, and red wines. No art skills are needed. The evening starts at 7 pm, welcomes adults 18 and over, and includes alcohol-free options.

“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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13.Stuttgart: Stuttgart Wine Museum Wine Tasting

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

Meet a German-speaking wine expert at Stuttgart Wine Museum for three 0.1-liter tastings: one white, one red, and one rosé. Learn about local grapes, wineries, and viticulture while sharing salami, cheese, olives, and bread. The wines change weekly, so this one-hour tasting works well before an evening in Stuttgart.

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14.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 Moselle vineyards. You will taste wines grown along the route, hear about local winegrowing, stop at scenic viewpoints, and enjoy a regional picnic with wine, mineral water, and grape juice. English and German tours are offered.

“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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15.Berlin: Champagne Fine Dining Breakfast in Kreuzberg

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 50 reviews · 1 day · from $53

Start your Berlin day at Frühstück 3000 in Kreuzberg with one menu course, a coffee from a local roastery, filtered water, and Champagne. Choose from classic and inventive breakfast dishes, with vegetarian and vegan options available. Some packages include unlimited Champagne. The small group is limited to 10 people, and English and German are spoken.

“We chose this place twice for our team brunch events, and both times it was an excellent experience. The food was delicious, with a wide variety of options to suit every taste, including plenty of choices for vegetarians and those with food intolerances. The champagne was elegant and refined, truly a highlight of our meal. The venue itself is very comfortable, with spacious seating so you never feel crowded or too close to other tables. The service was attentive and made us feel well taken care of throughout our visit. Highly recommended for group gatherings or anyone looking for a quality brunch!”

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