Top 15 Wine Tastings in England

1.London Eye – Champagne Experience Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 665 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $81Our pick

Ride the 443-foot London Eye in a shared glass pod with fast-track entry, a chilled glass of Moët & Chandon, and a host such as Mia, Will, or Sophie Jo to point out Big Ben, St. Paul’s, and Buckingham Palace.

“Best way to get on the Eye. They start you in a private bar area where you meet your host. You are then sent into the private line with only a few people to start your trip up. Diana our host was excellent: knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend doing the Eye this way!!”

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2.River Thames Evening Cruise with Sparkling wine and Canapés

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 569 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $45

Board at Tower Millennium Pier at 6:30 pm for a two-hour Thames cruise. Enjoy one glass of sparkling wine or a soft drink, light canapés, live music, and views of Big Ben, the London Eye, Globe Theatre, Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, the Shard, HMS Belfast, and Canary Wharf.

“The appetizers were delicious and the views were great. There was a live singer who is very talented.”

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3.Luxury Sailing Experience Day with Champagne and Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 220 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $220Top rated

Spend about five and a half hours aboard a modern Jeanneau yacht from Lymington Yacht Haven. Your skipper can handle the sailing, or you can learn at the helm. Expect champagne, a freshly prepared two-course meal, views toward the Isle of Wight and the Needles, and space for no more than 10 people.

“If you’re in Southampton before or after a cruise, this experience is a great alternative to touring castles, churches or old towns. Incredible value for a 5+ hour adventure activity which includes fabulous lunch or dinner.”

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4.Four hour walking wine tasting tour of Manchester’s best bars

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $118

Join Kel from Manchester Wine Tours for a four-hour walking wine tasting through Manchester city centre. You will visit four wine venues, taste a range of wines with snacks, hear about local points of interest, and move between stops with a group capped at 12 people. The route changes, so your final meeting details arrive 24 hours before departure.

“Fabulous day ! Kel was so welcoming and very knowledgeable , She took us to some fantastic places that we didn't even know existed in Manchester, The wines were fantastic and the food pairing were amazing ! It was a small group and everyone got on and we all stayed at the last venue and had drinks together. Already looking forward to the next one ! xx”

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5.Sussex Vineyard & Winery Bus Tour on Iconic Vintage London Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 89 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $201

Travel from Brighton with guide Danny on a classic London Routemaster bus, then visit two Sussex wineries for guided tastings. At Court Gardens Farm, walk among the vines, see the winery, sample at least four sparkling wines, and enjoy a local picnic hamper. The second estate offers still and sparkling wines, grounds to explore, and a shop.

“It must’ve been the hottest day of the year so far, but we were well looked after. Shade was on offer from the trees for the vineyard visit at Court Garden & also for the very acceptable lunch on offer. The homemade quiche, pates & cakes were delicious as were the many different wines on offer to sample. The talks from the wine experts were informative, friendly and unpretentious. Bluebell vineyard was also very welcoming with a variety of wines, still & sparkling on offer to taste. Because of the heat we were under cover sat in a barn mostly, which was a little restricting but understandable considering the circumstances.…”

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6.Christmas Lights and Markets Guided Walking Tour with Mulled Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $62

Meet at Covent Garden at 3:30 pm for a 90-minute guided Christmas walk through festive markets, illuminated streets, and London stories. Your English-speaking guide, such as Tom, Henry, Carlos, or Jack, leads a group of no more than 10 and serves a complimentary glass of hot spiced mulled wine before the walk ends at Trafalgar Square.

“Tom was a fabulous guide .. fun, enthusiastic and really knowledgeable .. took us to parts of London you wouldnt know were even there .. loved every minute of the tour”

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7.Christmas Mulled Wine Walk of Winchester

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $20Best value

Meet on Castle Avenue for a 90-minute private walk through Winchester’s Christmas lights, from a medieval gate and King Arthur connections to the High Street and cathedral. A comedian guide, including Bryan on some departures, adds humor and local stories, with mulled wine along the way. The walk ends at Winchester Cathedral.

“An excellent tour by Bryan! A lovely walk around Winchester with some humour and interesting stories thrown in alongside a delicious mulled wine. I’d thoroughly recommend!”

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8.English Wine and Cheese Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $212

Spend a full day in Kent tasting English wines and cheeses. Meet opposite London Bridge Station at 9:00 am, visit Wayfarer Wines and Chapel Down, enjoy a picnic lunch with wine, then pair six wines with six English cheeses at Silcocks Farm. Transport, water, and tastings are included.

“Was booked for my uncles 60th birthday, he said the day was great from start to finish, well organised”

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9.Cellar Door Wine Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $206

Leave London Bridge at 9am for Sedlescombe Organic Vineyard, Chapel Down, and Woodchurch Vineyard. You will taste English still and sparkling wines, learn about low-intervention farming and small-scale production, and enjoy a picnic lunch at Chapel Down. Guides have included Brian and Justin, with tastings and return transport built into the day.

“I took my mum, with my sister, for her retirement present. We had a lovely day- Justin was a great tour guide, very friendly and approachable. The lunch was simple but lovely and the wine tastings and welcome at each vineyard was great and there was no pressure to buy products. We really enjoyed our day and would do it again!”

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10.British Wine and Cheese Tasting Experience in City of Bath

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $48

Meet at The Cork and Truckle in central Bath, then descend to a private cellar for three British wines, three cheeses, crackers, pickles, nuts, chutney, charcuterie, and water. Your host, named as Bill or Will in the experience details, explains British wine, pairing, and tasting technique. The adult-only session lasts about an hour and welcomes up to six people.

“Amazing experience, delicious wines and cheese, expertly put together by our host Will. He was so knowledgeable and made us so very welcome. Would highly recommend!”

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11.Paris by Rail – Sightseeing Bus and Eiffel Tower Champagne Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 18 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $562

Travel from London to Paris by reserved-seat Eurostar, then see the city by sightseeing bus, Seine cruise, and guided transfers. The centerpiece is a three-course champagne lunch at the Eiffel Tower’s 58 Tour Eiffel restaurant, followed by views of the Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, Place de la Concorde, and Sacré-Cœur. The day runs about 15 hours.

“I enjoyed getting to know the people on the tour as we were able to make great connections and enhance our experience together.”

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12.Wine & Cheese in the Somerset Valleys – with Michelin-star lunch!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $212

Spend eight hours with Florence exploring Somerset’s small wine and cheese producers. Taste biodynamic wines at Limeburn Hill, enjoy a three-course Michelin-starred lunch and garden tour at The Pony, visit Cheddar, and sample cheese made in the village. The small minibus group is limited to 12 people.

“At first I was hesitant to book this tour because of the price. But with a Michelin star chef, a tour of his garden, two amazing wineries, and a trip to Cheddar with private cheese tasting, all on a comfortable minibus, it was well worth the price! Our guide, Florence, was very knowledgeable about viticulture and sustainable food and wine and extremely helpful and accommodating given that one of us had difficulties walking very far. A highlight of our days in Bristol!”

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13.Full Day Wine Tour in Sussex and Kent

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $205

Meet Helen at 10:00 am near your accommodation or a local train station, then visit two or three East Sussex or Kent wine estates. Walk through the vines, learn how English wine is made, taste local wines, and stop for lunch. Small groups of up to four make this a personal day out, though rough ground requires steady mobility.

“Well worth the price and time. Wonderful experience. Learned a lot! Guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Beautiful scenery. Great day trip from London.”

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14.Wine Tasting Experience in Torquay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $33

Spend about 90 minutes at The Wine Box in Torquay tasting six wines from different parts of the world. Your English-speaking host, including Jordan on some sessions, explains how to taste and choose bottles without assuming prior knowledge. Groups are capped at 12, and the tasting ends where it begins.

“This was a great place to do wine tasting and you can make your own gin (happy days) very knowledgeable and you can learn a thing or two about wine would recommend”

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15.Private Wine Tour of Whitstable

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $130

Join certified wine educator Natalia for a 2.5-hour tasting tour of Whitstable’s Amedea, Vinko Wine Shop, and Porto Wine Bar. Sample seven or more wines, enjoy nibbles, test your palate in a blind tasting, and learn pairing tips. The tour requires four to six people and begins at Amedea before ending at Porto Wine Bar.

“Fantastic experience, and lots of delicious wine! Natalia is very knowledgeable. We visited 3 wine bars and tried 3 wines in each including some delicious charcuterie. There was a fun quiz and we won a bottle of wine! We have done some vineyard tours in Kent but this was more interesting, covering a really interesting mix of wines. Thank you, we'll be back!!”

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