REVIEWS · PRIVATE
Bookable private wine tours on four continents, and the price swing between them is enormous. These 15 are the ones worth planning a trip around, each with what it costs, how long it runs and where it leaves from.
Review of Miami’s private boat ride from Coconut Grove, with skyline views, Star Island, optional sandbar time, music, and practical booking tips.
“Excellent!! We love the trip, the captain was great and especially, love the explanations about the zones, all was good,”
Explore Montmartre through French cheeses, pastries, wine, and local stories on a private 3.5-hour food walk in Paris.
“We thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour with Rita. We learned so much about the food of France and had a delicious experience on top of it! I would definitely recommend this tour without reserve”
Explore Arrábida from Lisbon with market flavors, mountain views, Portuguese wine, Azeitão tiles, and a flexible private guide.
“We had the best guide ever! Pedro grew up in Lisbon and was very knowledgeable about the area. He even stopped to celebrate a birthday! I definitely would request him again! We started as friends and ended family!!”
Taste 10 Portuguese dishes and wines on a private Lisbon food walk through Alfama, Baixa, historic landmarks, and local eateries.
“Jorge was a terrific guide. Interesting, knowledgeable, and very helpful. The authentic local restaurants served delicious food & we all enjoyed Jorge’s information & observations along the way.”
Explore Chianti from Florence with two wine tastings, local food, Radda in Chianti, scenic drives, and a private six-hour tour.
“The most fun wine tour I’ve ever been on. The food, wine and views were phenomenal.”
Review of a private Cape Winelands tour from Cape Town, with four tastings, expert guidance, flexible planning, transport, and practical tips.
“Company owner Cedric was very responsive and our guide Marlene was Exceptional. She was knowledgeable, friendly and made certain we had a great wine excursion. Highly recommend the experience.”
Review this private Charlottesville wine tour, with Blue Ridge views, three to four wineries, custom stops, pickup, and practical planning tips.
“Great custom tour! Bill was a great tour guide! We learned a lot from him and he was super helpful. Thoroughly enjoyed our day.”
Review of the private Setúbal wine tour from Lisbon, with winery visits, tastings, optional lunch, private transport, guide tips, and value advice.
“Very special service. Ricardo, our guide was superb at every level…….knowledgable and personable. A perfect length of time if you’re looking for a 6hr wine experiiencefrom Lisbon. I would certainly recommend this tour!!”
Cruise Porto’s six bridges by private yacht with local wine, regional snacks, friendly guides, and views reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
“We love love everything about this cruise. Kika and Alexandre were so hospital and the yacht was very impressive. We were a private group of 4. Our glasses were never empty! Highly recommended!!!”
Explore Rome by private electric golf cart, from Trevi Fountain to the Colosseum, with local stories, hotel pickup, and traditional gelato.
“My wife was dealing with recovery from a broken leg while in Rome. Not ideal but this tour helped us make the best of it without much compromise. It helped us get into most every nook and cranny we wanted. Great guide with Stephen.”
Cruise Porto’s Douro River privately, with six bridges, local wine, cheese, snacks, and sunset views from a yacht.
“Antonio & Nuna were a dynamic crew. They explained the history of Porto and answered any questions that we had. Antonio is an excellent captain with a smooth ride. Sometimes it felt like we were floating, as he sailed so smoothly with the waves. Nuna was warm and friendly and made sure we had a good time. We had so much fun I couldn't believe the time went by so quickly. They even provided a speaker so we could connect our personal music during the trip. We had a blast! THANK YOU NUNA AND ANTONIO”
Review of a private Stellenbosch wine tour from Cape Town, with four estates, tastings, lunch, hotel pickup, and practical booking advice.
“We went on a guided tour. It was generally OK. However, for the price, we would have expected more guidence with respect to the selection of wineries (we didn't receive any) and some more explanation on the wines and the area in geneRead more”
Explore three family-run Etna wineries from Taormina with private transport, Sicilian food, 10 wines, and mountain views in six hours.
“Omar was the best guide! I really enjoyed my afternoon wine tasting and seeing beautiful Sicily and Mount Etna. I would highly recommend Omar and this tour!”
Taste coffee, truffle panini, Tuscan wine, gelato, olive oil, and market fare on a small-group Florence food walk.
“We had the best time on our food tour through Florence! The food was AMAZING, and our guide was so kind and knowledgeable. We enjoyed getting to sit down at so many places because we got to know some of the other members of our tour better as we all sat and ate. 10/10, would definitely recommend!”
Review of Santa Barbara’s private small-group wine tour, with winery access, seated tastings, organic lunch, pickup, pricing, and practical tips.
“Nothing beats hearing the passion of the actual wine makers describe everything that goes into making their creations. A true behind-the-curtain experience that cannot be beat. Worth the premium price to have a hand-crafted, private tour of the Santa Ynez Valley.”
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