12 Wine Tastings Worldwide Worth the Walk

1.Self-Drive Vintage Fiat 500 Tour from Florence: Tuscan Wine Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 660 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $139Our pick

Drive a restored 1960s Fiat 500 from Scandicci into the Chianti hills, following a guide-led convoy through country roads. Practice the manual gearbox before setting off, stop for views, then visit a 15th-century villa and wine estate for tastings and a light lunch of Italian meats and cheeses.

“This is a must do! Great time driving a vintage Fiat 500 through the Tuscan countryside and having a light lunch and wine with new friends was an experience that won’t be forgotten. Thank you to David for an unforgettable experience.”

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2.Vothonas: Wine Museum Ticket with Tastings and Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 360 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $29

Visit Koutsogiannopoulos Wine Museum near Vothonas, where a 300-meter cave eight meters underground traces Santorini winemaking from the 1600s. Follow the audio guide at your own speed, then taste four local wines with a host such as Gianni, Angela, or Eri.

“Extraordinary experience with at the end a very nice wine tasting! Beautiful place with the whole history of the location and winery history! Worth the visit!”

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3.Self-Guided Wine Tours by Bike with Lorelle & Greg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 304 reviews · from $43

Start in Renwick with Lorelle, Greg, and their team, who fit you with a comfortable bike, map your route, and explain nearby cellar doors. Ride quiet roads and bike paths between tastings, collect bottles in a wine pannier, and return by shuttle to Blenheim or Renwick.

“Jo and Steve provided great guidance on creating a memorable biking wine tasting route. Their bikes were comfortable and well maintained. It’s a great way to enjoy the Marlborough wine region!”

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4.Vienna: Schlumberger Wine Cellar Guided or Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 285 reviews · 1 day · from $15Best value

Explore Schlumberger’s historic Vienna cellar with a self-guided audio tour in your choice of eight languages. See hand-riddling racks, learn how bubbles form, then taste sparkling wine, rosé, or a mixed set. The cellar is cool, and the experience suits visitors aged 16 and over.

“The Rose flight is more impressive. 2 of 3 bottles purchased! The staff were so lovely and helpful.”

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5.Marlborough: Full-Day Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 221 reviews · 1 day · from $41

Explore Marlborough by bike with Explore Marlborough Wine Tours. You get a helmet, lock, route map, safety briefing, and local advice, then ride between up to 12 wineries near the Vines Village. Pickup from Blenheim and Renwick hotels is included, with e-bikes, tandems, and winter van support available for an extra fee or seasonal use.

“Everything was great! We should’ve biked counter clockwise instead because we had a long stretch from Allan Scott to FROMM only for FROMM not to have room — and then we had to bike another long stretch after. Would’ve been awesome if the company could help secure a few spots at each winery although I get that might be challenging :)”

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6.Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews · from $43

Start with hotel pickup and a short bike briefing at The Vines Village, then follow a wine map through Marlborough’s cellar doors, restaurants, and country roads. Choose a standard bike, tandem, kids’ bike, or e-bike, with bottle collection and roadside support included.

“Fun activity and Roo our driver/guide was great. Lots of choices of wineries too, best to book slots at some otherwise you might miss out.”

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7.Alcudia: Self-Guided Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 94 reviews · 1 day · from $55

Follow a self-guided route through Alcudia Old Town, beginning at Básico Gastro Bar and continuing to three local venues. At each stop, choose one of two tapas and a drink. You have until 21:00 to finish, with QR tickets and WhatsApp help to keep the route simple.

“Wow - what a great fun night! Beautiful restaurants with amazing food and drink - a fabulous way to see restaurants across the old town. 100% recommend for all ages as all restaurants are within easy walking distance.”

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8.Verona: Valpolicella Wine Self-Guided E-Bike Tour & Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 78 reviews · 1 day · from $105

Ride from central Verona into the Valpolicella countryside using an easy phone app, with an e-bike, helmet, phone holder, and power bank provided. At about 2:30 PM, stop at Farina winery for a guided tasting of local wines, including Amarone, with cheese and salami before cycling back.

“A unique and beautiful experience. Riding bikes through the countryside was beautiful. Easy to use bikes and easy to navigate through the GPS on phone. The person who hired the bikes to us was extremely helpful/ friendly. The vineyard was well presented and the tour was interesting with friendly staff. I would highly recommend a fabulous way to explore.”

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9.Great Escape Self-Guided Scenic Cycle Winery Tour from Napier

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · from $49

Ride from Napier through coastal trails, the Ātea a Rangi Star Compass, estuary wetlands, and Tukituki Valley vineyards. Stop at up to four wineries at your own pace, with bikes, helmets, route maps, mechanical support, and a 4pm shuttle from Black Barn included.

“Was great we could do our own thing and were able to choose to do more or not on the day Easy ride and relaxing Nice wineries on the way also”

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10.Half-Day Self-Guided Ride and Wine Bike Tour from Arrowtown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · from $25

Start in Arrowtown with a bike, helmet, and trail briefing, then ride 14 kilometers beside rivers, across suspension bridges, and past mountain views to Gibbston Valley Winery. Tour the wine cave, taste local wines, and return by shuttle. The route is self-guided, flexible, and best for independent riders.

“A lovely morning ride, a few short uphills but overall a nice relaxing ride with lots of scenery to take in. Ride was 2.5 hours, easy ride with loads of little photo stops along the way. Lovely lunch and wine tasting at the end. Recommend bring gloves and layers (the wind chill by the river is cold in the early morning).”

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11.Mornington Peninsula Self-Guided Bike Tour | Food & Wine Region

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $0

Start at Seawinds Gardens with bike, helmet, map, water bottle, and route briefing from Alison of Cycling Vine Tours. Ride from Arthurs Seat through Red Hill’s food and wine country to Merricks Beach, with optional stops at orchards, wineries, breweries, and eateries. Phone support is available as you ride.

“We booked a mountain bike tour with Cycling Vine Tours for our end-of-year work Christmas party and it was absolutely brilliant. The bikes were excellent and the ride was fun without being difficult, making it perfect for everyone.”

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12.Kelowna: Wine Tasting by E-bike, Smartphone Guide & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 30 reviews · 5 hours · from $125

You’ll ride a pre-set 29 km route from Lakeside Eco-Sports, using a smartphone guide and an e-bike with bottle-ready panniers. Stop at Hidden Vines, SpearHead, and Meadow Vista Honey Wines for tastings, lunch, and a look at the apiary.

“We had a blast! Kelowna is absolutely beautiful and this tour showcases so much to see! We were given detailed instructions and set up to succeed on the e-bikes! We learned so much at each winery and enjoyed the wine, finding an excuse to buy one at each stop. Lunch was wonderful at our last stop, too! Would definitely recommend this activity! It is well worth the cost!”

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