WORLDWIDE · SOMMELIER-LED TASTINGS

15 Sommelier-Led Tastings Worth Booking

31 tours  ·  from $22 a head

The difference is someone who can answer the question you were too embarrassed to ask. These 15 are led by working sommeliers, priced by the flight, with a note on group size and how technical each one gets.

Private Wine Tour with Wine Expert to Stellenbosch-Franschhoek Wine Regions - How the four winery stops work
Cape Town Wine Tours, Cape Winelands Tours, Private Wine Tours, Sommelier-Led Tastings, South Africa Wine Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Wine Tours

Private Wine Tour with Wine Expert to Stellenbosch-Franschhoek Wine Regions

1.Private Wine Tour with Wine Expert to Stellenbosch-Franschhoek Wine Regions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 693 reviews · from $206Our pick

Spend about eight hours exploring Stellenbosch and possibly Franschhoek with a private wine guide. Marlene or another guide helps shape four winery visits around your tastes, from white wines and scenery to South African reds. Tastings, bottled water, and air-conditioned transport are included, while lunch is paid separately.

“A fantastic day sampling a wide selection of SA wines at 4 vineyards. Our guide Marlene who was with us throughout shared her wide knowledge of these wines, and was a pleasure to be with. We would recommend anyone who wishes to improve their knowledge of SA wines , to book this tour. It is well worth it. Marlene, have a great vacation in Europe!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Paris: French Wine Tasting Class with Sommelier - Entering the 17th-century cellar near Le Louvre
France Wine Tours, Paris Wine Tours, Sommelier-Led Tastings, Tour Reviews, Wine Tastings, Wine Tastings in France, Wine Tastings in Paris, Wine Tours, Workshops

Paris: French Wine Tasting Class with Sommelier

2.French Wine Tasting Class with Sommelier

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 550 reviews · 2 hours · from $88

Spend two hours in Ô Chateau’s 17th-century cellar near the Louvre, tasting one Champagne and five French wines with an English-speaking sommelier. Guides such as Laury, Felicity, Paul, and Clement have led sessions. You’ll learn tasting technique, French labels, terroir, appellations, and food pairing. Cheese or charcuterie costs €15 extra.

“Brilliant evening and learnt so much about wine. Very worthwhile!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Porto: Douro Valley Wine Tour with a Sommelier & Boat Trip - The long road into the Douro
Douro Valley Wine Tours, Porto Wine Tours, Portugal Wine Tours, Sommelier-Led Tastings, Tour Reviews, Tours, Wine Tours

Porto: Douro Valley Wine Tour with a Sommelier & Boat Trip

3.Douro Valley Wine Tour with a Sommelier & Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 463 reviews · 10 hours · from $127

Spend 10 hours with a small group of up to eight, led by a certified sommelier such as André, Mikael, or Michael. Visit family-run wineries in Vinho Verde and the Douro, taste about 15 wines and ports, share a generous lunch, and take a one-hour cruise from Pinhão.

“Our day with Mikael was spectacular! It is low season so it was just myself and my husband. Mikael picked us up and told us all about the different wine regions in Portugal and also about the different wines we would be tasting during the day. Being a sommelier, Mikael was a wealth of knowledge! The first winery we visited was beautiful and the pours were healthy! We loved visiting the family chapel, and learning about the vineyard. We tried several different wines and were able to assist in special openings of 2 bottles. The second winery was beautiful as well and there was more wine to taste. Lunch was…”

Check availability →Read our full review

Sommelier-Led Food & Wine Experience in Barcelona - Poble Sec, pintxos, and the first taste of local life
Barcelona Wine Tours, Food, Sommelier-Led Tastings, Spain Wine Tours, Tour Reviews, Wine Tours

Sommelier-Led Food & Wine Experience in Barcelona

4.Sommelier-Led Food & Wine Experience in Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 357 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $131

Spend about three hours walking through Poble Sec and Sant Antoni with a professional sommelier. Visit several small local bars or restaurants, taste seasonal tapas and Spanish wines, and learn about regional grapes, cava, vermouth, and food pairings. Groups are limited to eight, and guides may include Javier, Kailie, Moa, or Romano.

“Knowledgeable, good advise, helpful, lots of local experience and willingness to explain in detail about wine and it's location”

Check availability →Read our full review

Athens: Wine Tasting with a Sommelier under the Acropolis - Arriving at Hill Athens under the Acropolis
Athens Wine Tours, Greece Wine Tours, Sommelier-Led Tastings, Sommelier-Led Tastings in Greece, Tour Reviews, Wine Tastings, Wine Tastings in Greece, Wine Tours

Athens: Wine Tasting with a Sommelier under the Acropolis

5.Wine Tasting with a Sommelier under the Acropolis

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 311 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $68

At Hill Athens Rooftop Restaurant, sommelier George Spirou guides you through about seven or more Greek wines from regional wineries. You’ll learn Greece’s wine map, taste grapes such as Roditis, Limnio, Kidonitsa, Muscat, Augoustiatis, and Mandilaras, and pair the pours with Greek cheese, bread, olive oil, and small plates beneath the Acropolis.

“Since we were only two guests we got a lot of information and all the attention just for us.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Rome Pantheon: Fine Food & Wine Pairing Dinner with Sommelier - A prosecco welcome in the private cellar
Dining Experiences, Dinner Experiences, Food, Italy Wine Tours, Rome Wine Tours, Sommelier-Led Tastings, Tour Reviews, Wine & Food Pairings, Wine and Food Pairings in Italy, Wine and Food Pairings in Rome, Wine Tours

Rome Pantheon: Fine Food & Wine Pairing Dinner with Sommelier

6.Rome Pantheon: Fine Food & Wine Pairing Dinner with Sommelier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 283 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $145

Start near the Pantheon with prosecco, cured meats, and cheese, then walk to Casa Bleve for a small-group dinner. A sommelier such as Alex, Alessandro, Clelia, or Anastasia explains four Italian wines alongside Roman pasta, meat, and dessert. The cellar may be unavailable during restoration, so confirm the current setup before booking.

“I loved this experience. Alex was. Extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. We ate delicious food and paired the wines perfectly. It was a wonderful evening in Rome!!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Paris: Wine and Cheese Tasting with a Chef Sommelier - Why Mouffetard is a good setting
France Wine Tours, Paris Wine Tours, Sommelier-Led Tastings, Tour Reviews, Wine & Cheese Tastings, Wine and Cheese Tastings in France, Wine and Cheese Tastings in Paris, Wine Tours

Paris: Wine and Cheese Tasting with a Chef Sommelier

7.Wine and Cheese Tasting with a Chef Sommelier

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 277 reviews · 2 hours · from $69

Meet Chef Sommelier Alex near Rue Monge for a guided walk through Mouffetard Market, with local samples and stories about French food culture. Then settle into a nearby restaurant for six cheeses, three wines, bread, fruit, and playful tasting games. Expect a social, hands-on introduction to French wine, cheese, and table manners.

“Chef Alex was very knowledgeable! Small tour of the neighborhood was very informative. The cheese and wine selections were great. Highly recommend this event.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Bratislava: Wine Tasting with Sommelier - Entering the Apponny Palace cellar
Sommelier-Led Tastings, Tour Reviews, Wine Tastings, Wine Tours

Bratislava: Wine Tasting with Sommelier

8.Bratislava: Wine Tasting with Sommelier

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 274 reviews · 30 - 100 minutes · from $22Best value

Visit the Slovak National Collection of Wines in Apponny Palace, Bratislava, for a guided tasting of Slovakia’s top 100 wines. Choose three, five, or a broader selection from six wine-growing areas. Your English-speaking sommelier, including hosts such as Simon or Peter, explains each wine and adapts the tasting to your preferences.

“The activity was awesome. Very interesting and informative, but also not too intense! Really enjoyed the experience and the sommelier!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Wine Tasting Experience with a Professional Sommelier in Valencia City Center - How Tristan guides the tasting
Sommelier-Led Tastings, Spain Wine Tours, Tour Reviews, Valencia Wine Tours, Wine Tastings, Wine Tastings in Spain, Wine Tours

Wine Tasting Experience with a Professional Sommelier in Valencia City Center

9.Wine Tasting Experience with a Professional Sommelier in Valencia City Center

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 244 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75

Meet sommelier Tristan Van Doorn at a central Valencia wine venue for a two-hour tasting of at least five artisanal Spanish wines. You’ll begin with an aperitif, compare wines from different regions, and enjoy Spanish snacks and petit fours. The 6 pm session is in English and suits solo visitors, couples, and wine beginners.

“Great time excellent sommelier Tristan knew his wines and shared lots of information on local and Spain.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Winemaker for a Day: Tour an Organic Winery - The winery and vineyard walk near Assisi
Assisi Wine Tours, Italy Wine Tours, Organic & Biodynamic Wineries, Sommelier-Led Tastings, Tour Reviews, Tours, Wine Tours, Winery Tours, Winery Tours in Italy

Winemaker for a Day: Tour an Organic Winery

10.Winemaker for a Day: Tour an Organic Winery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $47

At Tili Vini, Anna Laura, Maria, or Julia leads you through the family winery and nearby vineyards, explaining organic winemaking from grape to bottle. You will taste five wines, usually including white, rosé, and red, with bruschetta, cold cuts, cheeses, and Umbrian tozzetti. The two-hour visit ends back at the winery.

“We thoroughly enjoyed the wine, the food, the scenery, and the lively hospitality of Annalaura and her mother. Highly recommend!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Barolo & Barbaresco Wine Tour with a Sommelier - Starting in Neive with coffee and context
Italy Wine Tours, Sommelier-Led Tastings, Tour Reviews, Tours, Wine Tours

Barolo & Barbaresco Wine Tour with a Sommelier

11.Barolo & Barbaresco Wine Tour with a Sommelier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $332

Spend about 7.5 hours with a sommelier in the Barolo and Barbaresco hills. Meet in Neive at 10 a.m., visit two small wineries, stop for lunch at a traditional osteria, and explore a medieval Barolo village. Transfers from Alba hotels and transport are included, while lunch and possibly tasting fees cost extra.

“Had a great time on the tour. Alexa was really knolwedgeable about the wine of course and also a great history buff and fun to talk to in the ride.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Greek Gastronomy & Wine Pairing Cruise with a Sommelier in Athens - Ydrousa and the swimming stop
Athens Wine Tours, Greece Wine Tours, Sommelier-Led Tastings, Sommelier-Led Tastings in Greece, Tour Reviews, Wine & Food Pairings, Wine Tours

Greek Gastronomy & Wine Pairing Cruise with a Sommelier in Athens

12.Greek Gastronomy & Wine Pairing Cruise with a Sommelier in Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $217

Spend about five hours sailing from Athens with captain and chef Yiannis, tasting fresh Greek dishes prepared onboard, swimming or snorkeling near Ydrousa, and relaxing with wine and sea views. Groups are capped at 10, with towels, equipment, lunch, snacks, and WiFi included. Hotel pickup costs extra in some areas.

“What a beautiful experience we had on the "Greek Gastronomy & Wine Pairing Cruise in Athens"! Our amazing Captain, Chef, and new friend, Giannis ensured every detail was perfection. The boat was stunning, the exquisite cuisine was out of this world (I am an extreme foodie from Atlanta, GA, US), the landscape and water blew our minds, and the sunset was unrivaled. The value of this excursion well exceeds the cost, and is an adventure we will never forget. Everyone should have this experience”

Check availability →Read our full review

PRIVATE Walking Tour with Lunch and Wine Tasting by a Sommelier - Four indigenous wines with sommelier Maria
Chania Wine Tours, Greece Wine Tours, Lunch Experiences, Private Wine Tours, Sommelier-Led Tastings, Sommelier-Led Tastings in Greece, Tour Reviews, Tours, Wine Tastings, Wine Tastings in Greece, Wine Tours

PRIVATE Walking Tour with Lunch and Wine Tasting by a Sommelier

13.PRIVATE Walking Tour with Lunch and Wine Tasting by a Sommelier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $193

Start with coffee or mountain tea above Chania, then taste four indigenous Cretan wines with sommelier Maria. Guides such as Nasos and Dimitris lead you through the Venetian harbor and Old Town before a generous lunch of local dishes, wine, and sweets. Hotel pickup is included within the stated Chania area.

“Nasos was an amazing tour guide and extremely accommodating to our changing schedule. The cafe to start with the picture perfect view, the wine tasting, the walk along the canal, and the food were all amazing! Thank you!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Private Wine Tasting Under the Guidance of a Sommelier in Rhodes - What appears in the glass
Greece Wine Tours, Private Wine Tours, Rhodes Wine Tours, Sommelier-Led Tastings, Sommelier-Led Tastings in Greece, Tour Reviews, Wine Tastings, Wine Tastings in Greece, Wine Tours

Private Wine Tasting Under the Guidance of a Sommelier in Rhodes

14.Private Wine Tasting Under the Guidance of a Sommelier in Rhodes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $42

At 10GR Boutique Hotel & Wine Bar in Rhodes Old Town, a certified sommelier guides your private group through Greek wines. Choose a beginner, Wine Lovers, or Expert session. Kosmas, Alexandra, and Ali have led tastings covering grape varieties, production, tasting technique, and food pairing. Wine is included, and sessions last about 50 minutes.

“Fun and informative afternoon wine tasting in Rhodes Old Town. Lovely way to spend the afternoon learning about Greek wines with a selection of cheese and meats for pairing. My daughter and I did tasting for beginners and left feeling inspired and much more knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this unique experience.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Barcelona Fun Wine Tasting with a Sommelier - Cheese and cured meats from small producers
Barcelona Wine Tours, Sommelier-Led Tastings, Spain Wine Tours, Tour Reviews, Wine Tastings, Wine Tastings in Barcelona, Wine Tastings in Spain, Wine Tours

Barcelona Fun Wine Tasting with a Sommelier

15.Barcelona Fun Wine Tasting with a Sommelier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $51

Meet Chris in Gràcia for a 90-minute private tasting built around four Spanish wines, including a welcoming glass of sparkling wine. You will sample artisan cheeses and cured meats from small producers while learning practical wine tips in English. The relaxed format suits beginners and can be adjusted for more experienced drinkers.

“Great wine knowledge.....friendly and relaxing atmosphere......very flexible with group needs......hihgly recommended”

Check availability →Read our full review

New in Sommelier-Led Tastings

★ 5.0WINE TOUR with sommelier in a winery near CagliariFrom $10227 reviews
★ 4.0Wine Tasting with Sommelier in BratislavaFrom $2234 reviews
★ 5.0Rioja & Txakoli Wine Tasting in Bilbao with a Local SommelierFrom $5340 reviews
★ 5.0Barolo&Barbaresco Wine Experience with a Local Winemaker / MilanoFrom $60029 reviews
★ 5.0Barolo&Barbaresco Wine Experience with a local winemakerFrom $29445 reviews
★ 4.8NYC: Long Island Sommelier-Guided Wine Tasting TourFrom $15927 reviews
★ 4.8Madeira Wine Tasting with SommelierFrom $4544 reviews
★ 4.4Bologna: Pasta & Wine Lesson Private Chef & SommelierFrom $9740 reviews
★ 4.8Wine Tasting Bled with a sommelierFrom $6636 reviews
★ 4.9Unique Spanish Wine Tasting with Sommelier – In BilbaoFrom $5339 reviews

Keep browsing

Wine Tastings671Wine Cellar Visits50Port Wine Tastings48Champagne Tours110Wine & Cheese Tastings90
Scroll to Top

Pick a region

A country, a grape or an afternoon with nothing planned.

The classics

ChiantiDouro ValleyBordeauxChampagneCape Winelands

Kinds of tasting

Wine TastingsCellar VisitsPort LodgesSommelier-LedWine and Cheese

Days out

Wine Country Day TripsWinery ToursVineyard WalksBike the VinesPrivate Days

With a plate

Food PairingsWine and TapasVineyard LunchesWine and Olive OilSunset Pours