15 Wine Tastings in England That Repay the Fare

1.London Eye – Champagne Experience Ticket

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

Review of the London Eye Champagne Experience, with fast-track entry, Moët Champagne, guide commentary, views, practical tips, and value advice.

“We loved the experience! We waited in the VIP lounge/Champagne room for our guide. Our guide was the nicest and funniest he made the experience enjoyable. I do not remember his name but he was Brazilian. If you are looking to not make ANY lines and get special treatment book this.”

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2.River Thames Evening Cruise with Sparkling wine and Canapés

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

Review of London’s Thames evening cruise with sparkling wine, canapés, jazz, and sunset views of Big Ben, Tower Bridge, and the Shard.

“Fantastic! Staff were welcoming & friendly. The cruise was a highlight of our stay. We had a perfect night with a full moon. Sunset was amazing we enjoyed the singing of the vocalist on board & had a dance whilst enjoying all the attractions. Would highly recommend.”

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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

Sail the Solent from Lymington on a luxury yacht with champagne, a fresh two-course meal, optional sailing, and Isle of Wight views.

“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

Explore Manchester’s wine scene on a four-hour walking tour with four tastings, snacks, local sights, and guide Kel.

“The snacks were very good. The wines were varied, and were good. The walks between venues provided a good opportunity to burn off any effects from the wine.”

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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 a vintage Routemaster from Brighton to two Sussex wineries for guided tastings, a local picnic lunch, and a relaxed countryside day.

“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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6.35 minute London Sightseeing Flight for 2 with Champagne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 35 minutes (approx.)

Review of the 35-minute private London helicopter flight for two from Redhill, with champagne, aerial views, practical costs, and booking tips.

“This was absolutely incredible. Ross was a great guy, and it was fun getting to know him and London.”

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

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

See London’s Christmas lights, markets, and festive stories on a small-group walk from Covent Garden to 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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8.Devour London: Borough Market & Leadenhall Food Tour with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $116

Taste bacon rolls, sausage rolls, fish and chips, French pastries, cheese, and wine while walking from Borough Market to Leadenhall Market.

“Ms. Rowena is great. A local who knew everyone and was very kind. She knew lots of history and took us to delicious places. This tour definitely help planned out meals for our visit.”

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9.Wine Tours of Kent Private group booking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $261

Review of Wine Tours of Kent, a private six-hour vineyard visit with tastings, lunch, pickup, and award-winning English wine.

“We had a marvellous experience with this wine tour. We liked the mix of big and smaller vineyards. Our guide did an excellent job.”

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10.Christmas Mulled Wine Walk of Winchester

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

Winchester Christmas walking tour with mulled wine, comic storytelling, festive lights, King Arthur links, and cathedral views.

“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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11.English Wine and Cheese Tour from London

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

Taste Kent wines and cheeses on an eight-hour day trip from London, with two winery visits, lunch, transport, and six guided pairings.

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

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12.Cellar Door Wine Tour from London

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

Visit three English wineries from London, taste award-winning wines, enjoy a garden picnic, and learn how England’s wine industry is growing.

“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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13.British Wine and Cheese Tasting Experience in City of Bath

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

Taste three British wines, local cheeses, and tasty accompaniments in a private Bath cellar with a friendly expert host.

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

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

Review of the Paris by Rail day trip from London, with Eurostar, sightseeing bus, Seine cruise, and Eiffel Tower champagne lunch.

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

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

Spend a full day tasting Somerset wines and Cheddar cheese, with a garden tour and three-course Michelin-star lunch from Bristol.

“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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