The 15 Best Wine Tastings in England

1.London Eye – Champagne Experience Ticket

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

Meet at the London Eye, check in at the VIP desk, and join a small group for a hosted 30-minute flight. Your guide serves Moët Champagne, points out Big Ben, St. Paul’s, and other sights, and can take photos from the glass pod.

“Our experience was Excellent ! Our guide, Wil, was charming, funny, and informative. He also took some photos of us at the top of the Eye, and they have to be some of the best pictures we have from our trip! So, I guess Wil is artistic, too. The champaign was tasty and refreshing ... the pod was comfortable, and we couldn't have asked for a better afternoon excursion.”

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2.River Thames Evening Cruise with Sparkling wine and Canapés

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

Board City Cruises at Tower Pier at 6:30 pm for a two-hour Thames sailing toward Westminster and back. Expect one glass of sparkling wine or a soft drink, light canapés, live music, and views of Big Ben, the London Eye, Tower Bridge, the Shard, HMS Belfast, and Canary Wharf.

“The 2 hour river cruise was fabulous from start to finish. Excellent service from all the staff, very professional, aswell as being friendly. The entertainment was also excellent providing an beautiful atmosphere for all on board. A great way to see so many sights along the Thames. Thank you for making our trip very memorable.”

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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 and crew handle the sailing, or teach you at the helm, while you enjoy champagne, a freshly prepared two-course meal, and views toward the Isle of Wight.

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

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

Join guide Danny on a six-and-a-half-hour vintage London bus tour from Brighton to two Sussex wineries. Visit Court Gardens Farm and a second estate, enjoy tutored tastings of sparkling and still wines, and eat a picnic hamper packed with local quiche, bread, chutney, salads, and cake.

“My first ever vineyard experience was fun and interesting. Lovely wine from Court Garden and a very pleasant lunch at Springs' Smokery in Edburton. The tour ended with a visit to Henry's Marani at Plumton College to learn about Georgian wine making which was very interesting. A very enjoyable day out.”

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

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

Walk from Covent Garden to Trafalgar Square with an English-speaking guide such as Tom, Henry, Carlos, or Jack. Expect Christmas lights, craft stalls, street performers, holiday history, and one complimentary glass of hot spiced mulled wine in a group of no more than 10.

“The Christmas lights and markets excursion was no rush, full of dynamic and great stories! Tom was expressive, artistic and fun guide we simply fell in love with! He took thorough care of us as individuals and a group in that way we became friends by the end of the tour. Highly recommended!”

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6.Christmas Mulled Wine Walk of Winchester

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

Join Walsh Tours for a 90-minute Christmas walk from Castle Avenue to Winchester Cathedral. A comedian guide, including Bryan on some departures, leads you past the city gate, King Arthur-linked castle remains, festive High Street lights, Victorian architecture, and the cathedral, with mulled wine along the way.

“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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7.English Wine and Cheese Tour from London

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

Spend a full day tasting English wine in Kent, from Wayfarer Wines and Chapel Down to a six-wine, six-cheese pairing at Silcocks Farm. Your tour includes transport from London Bridge, guided tastings, a picnic lunch with wine, and bottled water. Vineyard visits can change with availability.

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

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8.Cellar Door Wine Tour from London

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

Leave London Bridge at 9am for a full day of English wine. Visit Sedlescombe Organic, Chapel Down, and Woodchurch, with guided tastings, a picnic lunch, vineyard talks, and time to shop. Guides such as Brian and Justin bring a friendly, personal touch to this small-group outing.

“Fantastic day visiting 3 lovely wineries, each excellent in their own way. Brian, the guide, was knowledgeable and friendly. Being on a small tour made being by myself easier as people mingled.”

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9.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 Bath, then head into its cellar for three British wines, three cheeses, and classic accompaniments. A host such as Will or Bill explains local wine, pairing, and tasting technique. The adult-only session lasts about an hour and takes 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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10.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 Eurostar, then see the city by coach, river, and on foot. The highlight is a three-course champagne lunch at the Eiffel Tower, though past departures have faced changes to the lunch plan. Guide Peter earned praise for his help and clear information.

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

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

Join Florence for an eight-hour, small-group food tour from Bristol. Visit two planet-friendly vineyards, taste local wines and Cheddar cheese, tour a producer’s garden, explore Cheddar village, and enjoy a three-course Michelin-starred lunch at The Pony.

“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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12.Full Day Wine Tour in Sussex and Kent

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

Join Helen for a 6 to 8-hour private-feeling wine day from Dover or a nearby town. Visit two or three Sussex or Kent vineyards, tour the vines, taste local wines, and enjoy lunch. Some days may include a brewery, coffee stop, or castle visit by arrangement.

“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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13.Wine Tasting Experience in Torquay

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

Meet at The Wine Box in Torquay for a 90-minute guided tasting of six wines from around the world. Your English-speaking host explains each style in a relaxed group of no more than 12. You can also ask about buying wine, and Jordan may be your host.

“Fantastic afternoon, the staff are so knowledgeable and helpful and made for a wonderful afternoon and learnt so much about buying wines on the market which was useful. Really reasonable prices in store too you can’t help but leave with wine!”

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14.Private Wine Tour of Whitstable

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $130

Join certified wine educator Natalia for a 2.5-hour private tasting across three Whitstable wine bars. Try seven or more wines from Croatia, Moldova, Portugal, and beyond, enjoy nibbles, and test your palate in a blind tasting with a chance to win a bottle.

“This wine hopping tour was amazing. Natalia is a wonderful host — knowledgeable, fun, and passionate about wine. The wines we tried were so good and we had quite a variety of wines from different parts of the world - so interesting. The highlight for me was the blind tasting. A great evening. Highly recommend.”

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15.Madame Tussauds London Fast Track and Champagne Experience

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $67

Enter Madame Tussauds London through the 1835 Champagne Bar with fast-track admission, a glass of Pommery Brut Royal, and access to more than 150 wax figures across three floors. Off-peak tickets help you visit at quieter times, with exclusive archive pieces included.

“It was a nice experience. You get to skip the waiting lines and go straight up to the bar for a glass of champagne. Afterwards you enter Madame Tussauds through a door in the bar. Madame Tussauds is a great place to visit. However, it is really a sensory overload for peoplRead more”

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