The 15 Best Wine Tours in Germany

1.Guided City Walk with Wine Tasting

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

2-hour Trier wine walk from Porta Nigra to Roman baths, with 5 regional tastings in summer or Glühwein in winter plus a meal voucher.

“Simon is an excellent tour guide! He is very knowledgeable, of not only the tour, but answers questions readily, as well! All 5 wine tastings were delicious! A must do if you’re in Trier and enjoy wine!”

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2.Harbor Cruise with Wine and Cheese

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

90-minute Hamburg harbor cruise with 3 glasses of wine, local cheese and crackers, and live German commentary on Speicherstadt and landmarks.

“When we went it was only offered in German and being English speaking we couldn't understand what sights he was pointing out or any factoids he may have given. But the wait staff was wonderfully helpful and the length of the tour was more then expected. the wine and cheese offered were very good. Overall a nice relaxing event.”

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3.Mulled Wine Motorboat Tour

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

Warm up on a 60-minute electric boat in wintry Leipzig, sipping mulled wine or hot tea, touring canals with a German guide.

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

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4.Discovery Tour – Germany’s Oldest Wine Cellar

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

Explore Trier’s oldest wine cellar from Roman times, taste two house wines, and see wine culture plus a Roman stop on a 1-hour German tour.

“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.Sightseeing Boat Tour with Mulled Wine

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

A 50-minute Heidelberg Neckar cruise with mulled wine, castle and Old Bridge views, plus Neuenheim and Philosophers Walk in winter.

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

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

Freiburg Schlossberg wine hike with Schlossbergbahn ride, 5 tastings, and panoramic views over Rhine, Kaiserstuhl, Vosges.

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7.Advent Tour with Stollen Tasting and Mulled Wine

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

1.5-hour Dresden Christmas markets tour with Old Town highlights, Stollen tasting, and mulled wine for about $18 per person.

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

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

Tour **Reichsburg** in Cochem, cruise the Moselle, then self-taste 4 wines in a cellar, plus take-home bottle included.

“Ahnung für sich gut. Hätte eine Präsenz eines Reiseführer erwünscht erwünscht Preisleistungsverhältnis schlecht”

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9.Saxon Wine Route Steamer Day Cruise

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

Cruise the Elbe on a historic paddle steamer through Saxony’s wine towns, with big Meissen views and short breaks for wine villages.

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10.Rhine Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Frankfurt and Mainz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $476.68Top rated

Private Rhine Valley wine day from Frankfurt or Mainz, with 2-3 cellar tastings, 10+ pours per stop, and Rhine scenery.

“Carl was a great host. Last minute reservations on my part lead to slight tour delays. Overall would do it again but i am still waiting for my wine I purchased to be shipped to me. As soon as i receive my purchased wine rating will go from 2 to 5 star.”

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11.Original Munich Christmas Market Tour with Festive Wine and Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $162.92

Small-group Munich Christmas markets with glühwein, local snacks, and history, no planning needed. Ends at Theresienwiese.

“Had a great time on the tour! Tour guide able to get reserved spots at very nice market points. She was very personable and took time to tell us about the city, markets, food and drink throughout. Would do again!”

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

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

A 2-hour organic wine tasting in the Mosel at Weingut Arns, with vineyard and cellar tour plus 4 to 5 wines, English or German.

“This was one of the highlights of our holiday. Our guide effortlessly switched between German and English for the group, making everyone feel included. He gave us plenty of room to ask questions, and the view over the vineyard was absolutely beautiful. He and his family were so likeable and welcoming. The wines were delicious, we enjoyed them so much that we took home four bottles. Oh and we could bring our dog too, that was not an issue at all. Thank you so much Weingut Arns!”

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13.Winetasting with tour through the winery

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 74 reviews · 2 hours · from $16Best value

A guided Mosel wine tour and 5-wine tasting at Weingut Gerhard Trossen, with cellar views, vineyard insights, and Riesling talk.

“Sehr viele nützliche Informationen über den Weinanbau insgesamt”

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14.Trier, Mosel: Wine tour with a boat ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 60 reviews · 4h 30m · from $112

Sail the Moselle in Trier, then ride by vintage bus to a Trier winery for a cellar tour, 4-wine tasting, and tarte flambée.

“Loved it—excellent, well organized, complete, and with a great atmosphere. 100% recommend; a very pleasant experience.”

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15.Wine on Canvas – Paint Workshop and Wine Tasting

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

Paint on canvas while tasting white, rosé, and red wines in Berlin. Beginner-friendly 2-hour workshop at Jacques’ Wein-Depot.

“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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