WINE TOURS
The pours worth the trip.
The 15 most-loved wine cruises, gathered in one place. The ones worth giving a day to, with what they pour, who runs them and what they cost.
A 1-hour classic covered canal cruise in Amsterdam with live host guidance, plus optional unlimited Dutch cheese and wine.
Most PopularCovered electric Amsterdam canal cruise through the Golden Age canals, with optional unlimited Dutch cheese and wine, guided for 1 hour.
“It was such a beautiful part of the day and our boat was a covered experience which was incredible since it was a windy day! I chose the unlimited wine and cheese option for my husband and I even though I don’t really drink right now but they had more than enough non alcoholic options…”
See Amsterdam at night on a 90-minute UNESCO canal cruise with 19-language audio and optional wine and snacks from Blue Boat.
90-minute Amsterdam canal cruise by night with a multilingual audio guide and optional wine and snack box from Stadhouderskade.
“The boat trip was so lovely, we got to see lots of sites and escape the rain for an hour or so. The tour was super interesting and beautiful.”
Douro Valley day trip from Porto with winery tastings, traditional lunch, port, and a 50-minute Rabelo river cruise.
“Great experience. Even with weather disruptions everything was handled well. Our tour guide Rita was friendly, funny and great to learn from and travel with. She also gave some heart-felt life advice I didn't expect but needed to hear. It really made my trip to Porto special.”
Porto to UNESCO Douro Valley for 6 tastings, a winery lunch, and a scenic Pinhão cruise—small group, expert guides, great value.
Full-day Douro Valley from Porto with 2 wine estates, Amarante stop, lunch with pairings, and a Pinhão river cruise.
“We thought both wine tours were great as well as the lunch served was delicious. Nothing better than the wonderful aromas coming from the kitchen we toured. Very friendly and informative at both wine locations. Tastings were very nice. Please let our guide know he needs to be ‘way more’ communicative from start to finish…”
From Porto, visit Vinho Verde and Douro estates for 10 tastings, farm-to-table lunch, Vintage Porto fire ritual, and a private boat cruise.
Douro Valley day trip from Porto with Amarante pastries, N222 views, Rabelo cruise, lunch, and a vineyard tasting of 3 wines.
“Despite the rain our guide , Simmy was great , very knowledgeable and friendly. We learnt slot alot about the Douro valley and tasted many great wines . Saw alot of beautiful sights.”
Porto to the Douro Valley with small-group winery tastings, Portuguese lunch in Pinhão, and a 1-hour Rabelo river cruise.
“Fabulous wine tour! Brahim was knowledgeable, funny, energetic and kind! Even with bad stormy weather, we enjoyed every minute. The wineries were each unique, wines delicious, the lunch was delicious. Communication was professional and efficient, pick up and drop off were easy. I highly recommend this tour.”
Porto’s Douro bridges cruise is a breezy 50-minute ride with optional sunset timing, plus an add-on Burmester Port cellar tasting.
Small-group Douro day trip from Porto with two wine estates, classic lunch, and an hour boat cruise. Pickup included.
“Our driver was incredible (nuno). The wineries were wonderful. Our favorite was the family winery. We could have stayed there for hours and absorbed the quant venue and excellent wine and food. The Douro valley is exquisite. The whole process was seamless. Highly recommend!!!”
A 90-minute Bordeaux River Garonne cruise with a rooftop 360° view, live French/English narration, wine, and a canelé for about $22.
Douro Valley day trip from Porto with 2 winery visits, a traditional Rabelo boat cruise, and a winery lunch paired with wines and ports.
“We had a great day. The lunch was amazing (what a really interesting house/restaurant); the wineries were photogenic with great wines; Tiago, our guide, was friendly and interesting (and our driver Lucas did a great job in the rainy weather)”
Relax on a Porto Douro river cruise with a 16-language audio guide. Add a Burmester wine cellar tour or go at sunset.
“Lovely quiet boat trip and enjoyable and informative tour of the Burmester wine cellar just across the iconic Ponte Luis I. A great value package!”
