Wine Tastings in England: The 15 Best for a Short Stay

1.London Eye – Champagne Experience Ticket

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

Meet your host in the VIP lounge, skip the main queue, and share a 30-minute London Eye flight with up to 25 people. Enjoy chilled Moët & Chandon, guided views of London, and help with photos from hosts such as Diana, Wil, Mia, or Sophie Jo. A non-alcoholic drink and fruit juice are available.

“Highly Recommend the VIP Experience! I would definitely recommend choosing the VIP experience for the London Eye. Meeting in the private lounge before the ride was a great way to escape the crowds and enjoy a relaxing cocktail. The whole experience was smooth and the afternoon views were absolutely stunning. The pace of the ride was just right—not too fast—allowing plenty of time to take it all in. Absolutely worth the cost!”

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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 Pier for a two-hour evening cruise toward Westminster and Canary Wharf. Sip sparkling wine, eat light canapés, hear live music, and photograph Big Ben, the London Eye, Globe Theatre, Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, HMS Belfast, and the Shard. This is a scenic night out, not a narrated sightseeing tour.

“Great experience overall - complimentary drink on arrival and small appetizers brought around by the staff throughout and prices for additional drinks were reasonable. The staff on the boat were excellent and provided great service. The boat itself was pretty comfortable and we had great views of London in the evening.”

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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 40 to 50 foot Jeanneau yacht from Lymington Yacht Haven. Your skipper and crew handle the sailing, or teach you at the helm. Expect champagne, a freshly cooked two-course meal, Solent views, and a small group of 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

Spend about four hours walking through Manchester city centre with wine guide Kel, stopping at four changing venues for wine and snacks. You will see statues and points of interest along the way, taste varied wines, and finish near Kampus or another announced location. Groups are capped at 12.

“4 of us enjoyed a Saturday afternoon in January. Kel is so knowledgeable and fun, we all learnt lots. The locations and wine choices were varied and well chosen. We went to places that we would never have normally have gone to but intend to return to visit a couple of the venues properly. Thank you Kel for a wonderful wine tasting experience.”

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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

Ride from Brighton on an iconic vintage London bus to two Sussex wineries. Guide Danny leads tastings and vineyard visits, with English sparkling and still wines, a locally made picnic, and time to browse or stroll. Venues can change, so expect a flexible day built around Sussex wine, food, and countryside.

“What an amazing day. I was initially unsure as quite pricy but if you work out what you get it's good value. 2 wine tastings at 2 vineyards, lunch, the London bus & driver, plus a Great British Wine Adventures guide. The second vineyard, (and they vary, but Bluebell for us), was far superior and we had an expected amount of wine. The first one was a bit tight and they completely missed the commercial opportunity to sell people a chilled bottle of wine with their lunch? They were distracted by a bigger tour from another company I think and even the shop seemed unmanned? Didn't affect the day it…”

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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

Start at Covent Garden at 3:30 pm for a 90-minute guided walk through Christmas lights, markets, craft stalls, and festive streets, ending at Trafalgar Square. Your English-speaking guide, possibly Tom, Henry, Carlos, or Jack, adds London history, folklore, and holiday traditions. A hot glass of mulled wine is included.

“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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7.Christmas Mulled Wine Walk of Winchester

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

Walk through Winchester for 90 minutes with a comedian guide such as Bryan, stopping at a medieval gate, King Arthur linked castle ruins, the Christmas-lit High Street, a Victorian landmark, and Winchester Cathedral. Mulled wine adds seasonal cheer. The tour begins on Castle Avenue and ends at the cathedral.

“Rushed - only 4 of us in the group - guide talked more about himself and connections with Ireland. Would have enjoyed more of an overview of Winchester. Mentioned leaving tips - unprofessional I’m afraid.”

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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 exploring English wine and cheese from London. Visit Wayfarer Wines and Chapel Down, taste sparkling and still wines, enjoy a picnic with wine, then pair six English wines with six cheeses at Silcocks Farm. Transport, water, and guided tastings are included. Vineyards may vary.

“Very well organized day! Wonderful wine experience!I recommend this tour to wine lovers!a lot if wine tastings, interesting picnic lunch and interesting cheese and wine pairings!”

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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 a full-day English wine tour with English Wine Tasting Tours. Visit Sedlescombe Organic Vineyard, Chapel Down, and Woodchurch, with tastings, vineyard tours, and a picnic lunch included. Guides such as Brian and Justin bring the day to life, while the small group keeps things friendly.

“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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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 head into its private cellar for three British wines, three cheeses, crackers, chutney, pickles, nuts, charcuterie, and water. A host such as Bill or Will explains English wine, pairing, and tasting technique. The adult-only session lasts about one hour and is limited to six people.

“It was great! The wine and cheeses were delicious and the local explanation at the beginning made it very interesting.”

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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 Eurostar, then see the city by sightseeing bus, Seine cruise, and coach. The main event is a three-course champagne lunch at the Eiffel Tower, though lunch arrangements can change, so confirm the details before booking.

“First, let me say our tour guide Peter was excellent. The rest of this review is no reflection of him. He was kind, knowledgable and helpful. As fir the tour itself, we booked it expecting a champagne lunch at the Eifel Tower. That was the bring draw. There were other similiar more affordable tours w/o it. However, the tour operator notified us last minute that lunch at tje Eifel tour was canceled and instead booked on tje Siene River Cruise. We were refunded apx $53 each (4 ppl) for a tour that cost apx $2K for 4. Not an equittable exchange but at that point we had little time to…”

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12.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 food and wine tour from Bristol. Visit two distinctive Somerset vineyards, taste local wines, tour a Cheddar dairy, explore Cheddar village, and enjoy a three-course Michelin-starred lunch with a garden tour. The minibus group is limited to 12 people, and the tour is for adults over 18.

“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

Join Helen for a private-style wine day from Dover or a nearby town, visiting two or three vineyards in Sussex or Kent. You will tour the vines, learn how English wine is made, taste local bottles, and enjoy lunch. Depending on the route, the day may also include a brewery, coffee stop, or Bodiam Castle.

“Helen did an excellent job creating a day of wine tasting for me! I was traveling solo and wanted to try British wines. She organized a variety of tastings at 3 wineries that were all unique in their offerings! I got a great example of all the types of wine produced here and had a great vineyard tour from a winery owner. I was coming from London and she helped direct me where and when to meet her in Ashford. Her communication was very appreciated! Can’t say enough wonderful things about my experience and highly recommend her! She can also create other trips, like seeing local castles or marshy areas,…”

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14.Vineyard & Cheesemaker Bus Tour of Sussex

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $199

Join Great British Wine Tours for a six-to-seven-hour outing from Brighton in a 1953 green country bus. Visit Court Gardens Farm and Bluebell Vineyard Estates for guided wine tastings, then enjoy a cheese lunch and dairy tour at Sussex High Weald Dairy. The group is capped at 10 people.

“The whole day was enjoyable and well organised. The guide was pleasant and knowledgeable. The three visits we made were excellent. Our favourite vineyard was Court Gardens the family atmosphere was obvious and the wines were excellent. Our lunch at The cheese proRead more”

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15.Wine Tasting Experience in Torquay

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

At The Wine Box in Torquay, your host guides you through six wines from around the world in a relaxed 90-minute tasting. No prior wine knowledge is needed. Jordan has hosted sessions that welcome questions and encourage you to try styles outside your usual choices. The group is capped at 12 people, and you return to the meeting point afterward.

“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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