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Pick a Pour: 15 Historic Wine Tours Worldwide

56 tours  ·  from $17 a head

The 15 best historic wine tours you can book right now, each with its price, its length and the kind of afternoon it turns into. The first one is first for a reason.

Douro Valley: Historical Sites, Wine Experience, Lunch & Cruise - São Leonardo da Galafura and the Douro from above
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Douro Valley: Historical Sites, Wine Experience, Lunch & Cruise

1.Historical Sites, Wine Experience, Lunch & Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,133 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $107Our pick

Travel from Porto to Amarante, Régua, and Pinhão in a small-group minibus with stops at São Leonardo da Galafura and the N222. You’ll eat a traditional Portuguese lunch, cruise the Douro on a Rabelo boat, tour a wine estate, and taste three wines. Guides have included Christian, Simmy, Jeremy, Rita, Cuber, and Luis.

“An enjoyable day, professionally done with a friendly guide and comfortable mini bus. Sometimes its better to leave all the logistics to others and make the most of your day. This tour didnt try forcing us into specific stores or any things that made me wary of such things Ive experienced over the years. The lunch was surprisingly good, well stocked with wine and a fine restaurant. I saw all that I wanted to see, even a bit of sun which was a thankful site as Porto was wet.”

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Barcelona: Tapas Walking Tour with Food, Wine, and History - Stop one: A first drink and a taste of Barcelona
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Barcelona: Tapas Walking Tour with Food, Wine, and History

2.Tapas Walking Tour with Food, Wine, and History

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,261 reviews · 3 hours · from $78

Meet an English-speaking guide at Travel Bar near Las Ramblas, then walk Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter through four food stops. Expect Catalan tapas, jamón, seafood, paella, wine, vermouth, and sangria, with guides such as Juan Carlos, Andrew, Santiago, and Ewan bringing food and city history to life. The public group has up to 16 adults.

“Great tour with the American guide who has lived here for a decade! So much good and wine”

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Sevilla Food Tour: Tapas, Wine, History & Traditions - Los Soportales and the first taste of Seville
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Sevilla Food Tour: Tapas, Wine, History & Traditions

3.Sevilla Food Tour: Tapas, Wine, History & Traditions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,468 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $83

Spend about three and a half hours walking through central Seville with a local guide such as Alejandro, Pilar, Ella, Jeff, or Sasha. You’ll visit several neighborhood bars, taste enough tapas for lunch or dinner, sample four wines or choose beer and soft drinks, and learn how food, football, flamenco, and local traditions shape the city.

“The girl giving the tour was lovely...food was ok, drinks small and just ok. I enjoyed tour because the company was good, but compared to all the other tapas I've had here, this was very mediocre and pretty small portions. There must be a pretty high profit margin on this tour! The 4 stars are mainly for our lively tour guide”

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Valencia Old Town Tour with Wine & Tapas in 11th Century Historic Monument - La Lonja and the old silk trade
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Valencia Old Town Tour with Wine & Tapas in 11th Century Historic Monument

4.Valencia Old Town Tour with Wine & Tapas in 11th Century Historic Monument

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,234 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $96

Walk Valencia’s Old Town with guides such as Martha, Mimi, Ellie, or Dani, seeing the Silk Exchange, Cathedral, plazas, and Central Market. Then settle into an 11th-century monument in El Carmen for a generous tapas and paella meal with regional wines. Groups are capped at 12, and the full experience takes about four hours.

“This was a fun tour around the historic city center. The wine tasting and tapa experience after the tour exceeded expectations!! A must! Not something you’ll be able to experience on your own. Worth it. Perfect for groups or solo travelers open to making new friends.”

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Barcelona Tapas Walking Tour: Food, Wine & History - What you may eat and drink along the way
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Barcelona Tapas Walking Tour: Food, Wine & History

5.Barcelona Tapas Walking Tour: Food, Wine & History

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,928 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $66

Meet at Travellers Nest Bar near La Rambla for a three-hour walk through Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter. You’ll visit four local bars or kitchens, pairing tapas with wine, vermouth, sangria, cava, and other drinks. Guides such as Santiago, Lila, Ewan, and Juan Carlos bring different personalities and levels of food and city knowledge to the route.

“Santiago was an amazing guide and this tour exceeded our expectations. So fun and the food and wine pairings were perfect. A fantastic afternoon was had by all!! Thank you, Santi!”

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Ultimate Seville Tapas, Wine & History Small Group Tour - Las Teresas: a 1870 start with ham and vermouth
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Ultimate Seville Tapas, Wine & History Small Group Tour

6.Ultimate Seville Tapas, Wine & History Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,766 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $101

Walk Seville’s Santa Cruz quarter with an English-speaking food guide and a group capped at 10. Visit four historic bars and eateries for 9 or more tapas, four drinks, and dessert, with stories about Andalusian food, wine, and culture. Expect moderate walking and standing at three stops.

“This was a great trip. Carla was very knowledgable of the local tapas traditions. There was a good variety of tapas to try. A great evening.”

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Lisbon: Daytime or Sunset Boat Cruise with History and Wine - Sailing past Lisbon’s maritime monuments
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Lisbon: Daytime or Sunset Boat Cruise with History and Wine

7.Daytime or Sunset Boat Cruise with History and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,053 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Join Pypas Cruises for two hours on the Tagus, sailing from Belém past the Discoveries Monument, Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, the 25 de Abril Bridge, Praça do Comércio, and Alfama. Ana and Pedro may guide you in four languages while you enjoy green wine, juice, or water from a comfortable boat.

“Timed to perfection- very informative crew as they guided you though the trip”

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Undiscovered Charleston: Half Day Food, Wine & History Tour with Cooking Class - Starting at the Pineapple Fountain
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Undiscovered Charleston: Half Day Food, Wine & History Tour with Cooking Class

8.Undiscovered Charleston: Half Day Food, Wine & History Tour with Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 948 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Chef Forrest Parker leads a 90-minute walk from the Pineapple Fountain through Charleston’s historic district, linking architecture, slavery, crops, and Lowcountry cooking. Then settle in for his cooking demonstration, a three-course lunch with wine pairings, and recipes to take home. The small group is limited to 11 people.

“Unique tour. My wife and I were looking for a food tour but this pairing of history and a great fun meal afterwards was great. we have never even heard of such a tour. Forrest was well informed and interesting on his history tour but even better with the food part. Excellent chef, food was delicious, overall one of the best tours I have ever taken.”

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Taste Funchal: food, wine & cultural tour - Meeting local guides in Funchal
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Taste Funchal: food, wine & cultural tour

9.Taste Funchal: food, wine & cultural tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 906 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $112

Meet a local English-speaking guide in Funchal for four hours of Madeiran food, wine, poncha, and cultural stops. Guides such as Ana, Leonora, Elda, and Roberto have led the tour, translating menus and sharing practical tips. Expect generous tastings, an easy-paced walk, and a small group of up to 12 people.

“Our tour guide Leonora was friendly and informative. We learned not only about the food and drink but also about Madeira's history and culture. She also offered great tips on places to go to eat and shop during our stay. The food and drink offered was excellent & plentiful - make sure you go with an empty stomach! Would definitely recommend this trip.”

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Madrid Historic Centre Food Tour with Authentic Tapas & Wines - Starting with pastry and Madrid’s old center
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Madrid Historic Centre Food Tour with Authentic Tapas & Wines

10.Madrid Historic Centre Food Tour with Authentic Tapas & Wines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 814 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Walk Madrid’s historic center with a food-focused guide such as Jorge, Jo, Ignacio, Joe, Maria, or Diego. In two to three hours, you’ll taste pastry, Iberian ham, Manchego, a squid sandwich, tapas, vermouth, cider, tortilla, and a changing secret dish. The three-hour option adds more cured meats, olive oil, another tapa, and sangria or beer.

“Jo was amazing! She had a servant mindset, very knowledgeable about the food and culture, and problem solved when streets were closed due to political event. The food stops were awesome and 3.5 hours was enough. Great locations and stops along the way”

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Taste Funchal: food, wine and cultural tour - Tea, pastries, and Madeira’s sweet side
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Taste Funchal: food, wine and cultural tour

11.Taste Funchal: food, wine and cultural tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 680 reviews · 4 hours · from $109

Walk through Funchal with a local guide such as Ana, Elda, or Darleen, stopping for Madeira wine, poncha, market fruit, pastries, biscuits, lunch, and traditional dishes. The four-hour route mixes food with local history and suits first-time visitors, solo travelers, and small groups. Vegetarian, gluten-free, and nonalcoholic choices are available.

“Very enjoyable and good relaxed pace. Lovely local guide who was passionate about Madeira.”

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Lisbon: Sunset Sailing with Portuguese Wine and History - Praça do Comércio and Lisbon’s river-facing heart
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Lisbon Sunset Sailing with Portuguese Wine and History

12.Lisbon Sunset Sailing with Portuguese Wine and History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 668 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $54

Spend about two hours on a shared sailboat with up to 14 people, cruising Lisbon’s Tagus River at sunset. Guides such as Pedro, David, and Karolina explain the city’s landmarks while the crew serves Vinho Verde, iced tea, water, and blankets. You’ll see Belém Tower, Christ the King, Praça do Comércio, the 25th April Bridge, and more.

“The entire tour was well-paced, organized, and stress-free, which I attribute to the excellent planning and attention to detail of our guides Pedro and David The weather was perfect Tour highly recommended!”

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Lisbon: Live Fado Show in Historic Alfama with Port Wine - Inside the intimate performance room
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Lisbon: Live Fado Show in Historic Alfama with Port Wine

13.Live Fado Show in Historic Alfama with Port Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 572 reviews · 1 hour · from $17Best value

In historic Alfama, singer and host Mário Lundum introduces you to Fado through stories, guitar demonstrations, and live songs performed with fellow musicians. The one-hour presentation is in Portuguese and English, includes a glass of Port wine, and offers a calm, intimate alternative to Fado with dinner.

“Beautiful cosy setting around an historic bar, excellent music and explanation of Fado music, and some delicious Porto.”

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Porto: Douro Valley History & Wine Tour with Cruise & Lunch - Amarante gives the day an early change of pace
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Porto: Douro Valley History & Wine Tour with Cruise & Lunch

14.Douro Valley History & Wine Tour with Cruise & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 433 reviews · 10 hours · from $104

Spend 10 hours traveling from Porto to Amarante and the Douro Valley in an air-conditioned minibus. You will see São Leonardo da Galafura, eat a three-course local lunch, taste three Ports at a wine estate, and cruise from Pinhão on a traditional Rabelo boat. Guides such as João, Orlando, and Silvino have earned especially warm praise.

“I had an AMAZING day !!! Ines was very interesting and we were a friendly group. The Douro Valley is breath taking ! Get ready for a long and busy day though; I would switch the wine tasting and the lunch, personally... I was also not a fan of the other guide we had at the winery; we could barely hear him. Everything else was perfect :)”

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From Albufeira: Wine Tasting & Historic Silves Tour - Silves in a short but useful stop
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From Albufeira: Wine Tasting & Historic Silves Tour

15.From Albufeira: Wine Tasting & Historic Silves Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 421 reviews · 4 hours · from $76

Travel from Albufeira through orange groves and cork country to Silves and a family-run winery. Guides such as João, Carlos, and Filipe bring local stories to the drive, while the cellar visit explains Algarve wine from vine to bottle. Expect three wines, regional snacks, free time in Silves, and hotel pickup in an air-conditioned van.

“Excellent excellent excellent!!! Such an amazing experience with the best guide Filipe who was super personable and informative about the different types of grapes and wines produced in the region. The vineyard was beautiful and the wines that we tried were all amazing. We only wish we would have been able to buy bottles to bring home but unfortunately only traveled to Portugal with small carry on luggage. Also super interesting to learn about trees that produce cork and getting to know more about cork production in Portugal! Overall amazing experience and I would recommend to anyone visiting the Algarve region!”

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