15 Vineyard Picnics to Book Instead of Lunch

1.Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard: Picnic with Wine Masterclass Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 361 reviews · from $68Our pick

Spend about two hours at Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard with a self-guided museum visit, a wine masterclass led by an in-house guide, premium tastings, an etched glass, and a picnic hamper with a bottle of your choice. Guides may include Gemma, Em, Meg, Liz, or Harry. You choose a scenic spot across the 270-acre property for lunch.

“Our tour guide Meg was very friendly, we had a great time and great laugh will definitely come back again”

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2.Grand Cru Classé Guided Winery Visit & Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 296 reviews · 2 hours · from $56

Compare traditional Château Tour Baladoz with modern Château La Croizille on a two-hour guided visit. Learn how wine moves from vine to bottle, taste three Bordeaux wines including a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, then enjoy a picnic of cheese, cured meats, produce, baguette, and one glass of wine. Guides may be Isabella, Mel, Luka, or another English, French, or Spanish speaker.

“The tour was informative and it was cool to see the difference between as well as taste the difference between the two properties. We had the picnic and I honestly didn’t have high hopes but it was great! They had two covered areas with tables over looking the vineyards. I opted for vegetarian and had a variety of fruits, berries and dip. My husband’s included a variety of hams with the veggies. We were also given a baguette to share. We each got a a glass of wine of our choosing and a cup of coffee with a canella (local pastry). Everything was fresh, delicious and we were sufficiently full.…”

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3.Barcelona eBike Beach Private Tour to Vineyards & Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $302

Ride an electric bike from Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter along Barceloneta and the coast to Alella. After about 20 kilometers, tour a winery, taste four wines, and share a picnic before taking your bike by train back to the city. English-speaking guides such as Mirko, Marco, Gaurav, and Pablo have led the route.

“Easy ride, very positive guide (Guarav) and an interesting route along the coast. The cost is high, but we enjoyed the day”

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4.Vineyard Picnic with a Bottle of Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 87 reviews · 1.5 - 2.5 hours · from $47

At Corte Pavone Winery near Montalcino, you can pair homemade Tuscan specialties with a bottle of red, white, or rosé wine. Choose the version with a one-hour vineyard and cellar tour to learn about the winery’s Brunello Cru path, then settle into a private picnic with valley views. Vegetarian and vegan food is available by request.

“bellissima esperienza , personale molto gentile e cibo di ottima di qualità . grazie mille ❤️”

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5.Picnic & Wine Tasting at Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 77 reviews · 1h 30m · from $67

At Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard, you’ll tour a small on-site museum, join an English-speaking host for a wine master class, taste premium showcase wines, then collect a picnic hamper and bottle to enjoy among the vines. Guides including Adrian, Riley, Marcus, Danni, and Liz have made this a friendly, personal outing for couples and small groups.

“Really enjoyed it, it was a wonderful way to spend the afternoon. Enjoyed good wine and a lovely picnic. Plus a bonus of getting a bottle and and some wine glasses!”

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6.Picnic Lunch at a Vineyard by Bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 75 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $70

Meet just outside Lucca train station, choose a trekking bike or e-bike, and follow a phone-based route through the Serchio river area and nearby hills. At a family-run vineyard, you’ll enjoy a picnic box, local snacks, and one glass of wine, with time to visit the cellar before cycling back.

“Great tour, lovely scenery. Mainly flat until the last couple of miles which was strenuous, we didn’t have e-bikes. We loved it, picnic was gorgeous! Well worth the money! Definitely recommend !”

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7.Montepulciano: Winery Tour, Tasting, and Vineyard Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 43 reviews · 4 hours · from $105

Spend four hours at Podere Casanova Montepulciano with an English- or Italian-speaking guide. Tour the winery, cellar, and vineyard, then enjoy a picnic of meats, cheeses, bread, dessert, and a bottle of red or brut wine. Guides such as Mirko, Emanuele, and Alessandro bring winemaking to life.

“Fantastic! Tour guide was informative and personable, and the picnic baskets were full of cheese, meat, your chosen wine, water, and a dessert. Plus you can picnic wherever you’d like!”

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8.Sunset picnic in the vineyard

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60

At Tenuta di Castellaro on Lipari, you settle into a reserved vineyard spot for a two-hour sunset picnic. Your basket includes local specialties from Castellaro Bistrot, bottled water, snacks, and one wine bottle per two people. Choose from four estate wines and expect panoramic views toward Alicudi, Filicudi, and Salina, with staff such as Michela, Barbara, or Giovanni helping make the evening personal.

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9.Picnic aperitif in the vineyard of an ancient trullo in Martina Franca

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54

Meet Fabrizio near Martina Franca for a three-hour evening in an ancient trullo vineyard. Walk among Susumaniello vines, hear the site’s story, then choose a garden spot for local wine, burrata, focaccia, capocollo, cheeses, and other Apulian specialties as the sun sets.

“It was one of the most beautiful experiences I’ve had in Puglia. The location is breathtaking, surrounded by nature, with green fields and traditional trulli. Fabrizio welcomed us with a smile and showed us his vineyard (He’s very proud of it LOL) and the amazing trullo. We sat under a huge tree, and that’s when the magic began. A picnic with authentic food and perfect wine, other guests we quickly became friends with, and we all watched the sunset together, marveling at its stunning colors. A truly magical afternoon thank you Fabrizio, for sharing your place and your passion with us. We’ll definitely come back”

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10.Hunter Valley Wine Tour from Sydney: 3 Wineries & Vineyard Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · from $120

Leave Sydney Central at 7:00 am for a full day in the Hunter Valley. Travel by air-conditioned minibus, taste wines at three wineries, see production at Sobels, stop for chocolate, and enjoy a wine-and-cheese picnic in Pokolbin. Guides may speak English, Portuguese, or Spanish, with past departures led by Aurelio, James, Michael, Gabe, Maikel, and Alin.

“Aurelio was amazing ! I travel the world, I participate in many tours, but this was the most fun and enjoyable tour I have attended. I'm not exaggerating :) it's all thanks to our tour guide. thanks”

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11.self-guided bike tour + picnic in the vineyards

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $70

Rent a trekking bike or qualifying e-bike in Lucca, follow turn-by-turn directions over the city walls and along the river park, then pedal country lanes to a family farm. Your 3 to 4-hour private outing includes local snacks, wine, and a vineyard picnic before returning to the rental center.

“Turns out I was not ready for that long of a bicycle ride. They called us a taxi instead. They didn't have to do that. Very kind of them.”

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12.Immersive winery visit, tasting and picnic cart

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $58

Visit Maison Zeyssolff in Gertwiller, 20 minutes from Strasbourg, for a guided cellar tour, five-wine tasting, 180-degree film, and picnic basket with cheese, charcuterie, bread, fruit, muffin, and half a bottle of wine. English service is available.

“Great family winery, with a fun approach to telling the history and process of wine making. The wine was great and so were the picnic baskets. We left with several bottles.”

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13.Champagne Picnic and Tasting on Vineyard. Private Tour from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $511

Leave Paris at 8:00 a.m. with a private driver, ride in a luxury vehicle to Champagne, and explore La Haute-Maison’s 8-kilometer chalk cellar maze. In Epernay, taste four vintages with a chef-prepared picnic of local foods. Nikita is one named driver associated with the experience. Return to Paris in the evening.

“We had a great day with our family on the Champagne tour. Nikita was courteous, professional and attentive to our every need. It was an experience we’ll never forget! Highly recommend.”

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14.Algarve Romantic Vineyard Picnic in Carvoeiro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $180

You and your partner join Paulo and the Happy Van team near Carvoeiro for a private vineyard visit, outdoor picnic, and sunset setting. Your experience includes regional gourmet foods, one bottle of local wine or natural juice, water, romantic decoration, and optional pickup from Algarve resorts. The vehicle holds up to eight people.

“Thanks Paulo for a great tour! The VW van was an added special touch and Paulo was very knowledgeable about the wine making process! I would definitely recommend this to all you wine lovers visiting the Algarve!”

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15.Monferrato (Asti): Wine Tour with light lunch picnic in the vineyards

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

At Tenuta Garetto in Agliano Terme, you’ll tour the winery, taste its wines, and share a light lunch picnic with wine and water among the vines. A professional sommelier leads the 90-minute experience. The group is capped at 15, English is offered, and guests must be at least 18.

“Esperienza stupenda e molto romantica. Personale veramente cordiale e alla mano. Da provare assolutamente”

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