Where to Go: the 15 Best Wine Workshops Worldwide

1.A Brunello Cooking Class with Vineyards View Winery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 221 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $313Our pick

At Castello Tricerchi near Montalcino, a chef such as Alexandra, Gaia, or Jacomo guides you through fresh pasta and Tuscan dessert in a small group of up to 10. You’ll tour the castle and cellar, then eat your handmade meal on a terrace above the vineyards with Rosso and Brunello pairings.

“Great tour of winery and cooking class. Very relaxing and memorable! They have a wine tasting while you eat the food that you helped prepare.”

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2.Casablanca world class wines, 4 vineyards & Tanino lunch stop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $149

Leave Santiago at 8:00 a.m. for four contrasting Casablanca Valley vineyards. Taste three wines at Emiliana, three at Viñamar, and two at Bodegas RE, then stop for an à la carte lunch at Tanino inside Casas del Bosque. Guides such as Cristian, Julio, and Joao add local insight along the way.

“Julio was a great start to the tour. He was friendly and knowledgeable. All 4 wineries were unique which created a great experience.”

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3.World-class Wines, Visit to 4 Vineyards and Tanino

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 10 hours · from $149

Travel from Santiago to the Casablanca Valley with a guide such as Joao, Ignacio, John, or Sebastian. Visit Emiliana, Viñamar, Bodegas RE, and Casas del Bosque, tasting organic, sparkling, still, and creative wines. Lunch at Tanino costs extra, and vineyard stops may change with availability.

“We had such a fantastic day drinking some amazing wine and eating some good food. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and we had a great laugh. Best thing we did in Santiago.”

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4.Cortecorbo Irpinia-wines: tour of the vineyards- Cooking class- wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $179

Travel from Sorrento to Montemarano for a private day with Antonio, Antonia, and the Cortecorbo family. Tour the vineyards and cellar, taste Taurasi and other Irpinian wines, then make pizza and Maccaronara before a generous countryside lunch. Round-trip transport is included with the full experience.

“Antonia and Antonio are wonderful. We had the most amazing evening of pizza making, wine tasting, song and company. Worth the drive from Sorrento. Please go!!”

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5.Karpathos Creative Workshop for Mosaic in the vineyard

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $74

Spend about three hours with artist Renate at Art and Walk Karpathos, creating a mosaic on a wooden plate in a vineyard setting above the island. Choose from colorful tiles and glass, work at your own pace, and take home grout for the final finish. Small groups, pickup from Pigadia when available, and English guidance make this an easy creative outing.

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6.Irpinia Tour of the Vineyards, Cooking Class and Wine-Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $120

Travel from Naples to Cortecorbo winery in Montemarano for a guided vineyard and cellar tour, a hands-on pizza and Maccaronara class, and lunch paired with six Irpinian wines. Antonia welcomes you into the family setting, while private transport keeps the long countryside day simple.

“Felt like we were part of the family business of making food and wine. Hosts went beyond all our expectations of what to expect.”

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7.Opal polishing workshops in beautiful Mudgee wine country

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $139

At Braemore near Mudgee, Sonja van As guides you through opal origins, value, and polishing technique in a private two-hour workshop. Choose three Australian opals, polish them under supervision, then take the finished stones home in a display case or have them set in jewelry on site.

“Right from the outset, driving to the property at Bungaba, this was a really interesting and educational activity to try. Sonja was knowledgeable on everything to do with opal and a great teacher in showing ‘how to’ skills, then guiding me aRead more”

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8.Santorini: Vineyard and Winery Tour with Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5 reviews · 4 hours · from $229

You’ll travel by air-conditioned vehicle from your hotel to a traditional Santorini winery, walk among ancient vines, taste up to five local wines, and join Chef Chris for a 2.5-hour cooking lesson. Wine expert Raphael leads the tour in English, with groups limited to eight people.

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9.Tain l’Hermitage: Visit two wine estates and a Wine & Food Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 hours · from $116

Spend four hours with Julie and her partner visiting two wine estates near Tain l'Hermitage. Tour vineyards, wineries, and barrel cellars, then taste local wines with regional foods, including cheese, ham, pâté en croûte, and garden produce. Transport is included in a clean nine-seater van, with French and English guiding for groups of up to eight.

“Julie was very enthusiastic to show us the area and explain the different wine regions of the Rhône valley and a he had no problem stopping for photos. For the second tasting, she even brought fruits from her own garden and some delicious snacks (pate en coute, ham, cheese, and amazing tomato and goat cheese spread).”

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10.Crete in a Day: Knossos, Soap Workshops, Olive Oil & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $236

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Crete’s Minoan past and food traditions. Visit Knossos, make olive-oil soap, tour an olive mill, enjoy a traditional lunch, and taste five indigenous wines at Titakis Wines. Private transport, pickup, water, and the workshops are included. Knossos admission and an optional certified guide cost extra.

“Excelente comunicacion con el guia, muy amable, puntual y atento! Tuvimos la oportunidad de ver Creta en diferentes aspectos, historico, ecologico, cultural y gastronomico! El almuerzo que incluye estuvo delicioso, excelente atencion y ambiente familiar! Recomendado si quieres un tour variado y privado!”

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11.Private Tour of a Wine Estate and Oeno-olfactory Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $100

Frédérique picks you up at your Reims hotel for a private two-hour visit to a wine estate in the Mountain of Reims. You’ll walk among the vines, taste three champagnes, and compare their aromas with two perfumes created to match the wines. The tour is offered in English, with perfume bottles available to buy on site.

“Guide très compétente, connaissant bien la région et son domaine d"activité. Visite complète et inventive sur le thème des vins de champagne. Frédérique notre guide, est venue directement nous récupérer à l'hôtel puis nous a ramené ensuite. Elle a répondu parfaitement à nos attentes, bravo ;-)”

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12.Karpathos: Botanical Clay Workshop & Pottery in a Vineyard

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $56Best value

Spend 2.5 hours with Renate from Art and Walk Karpathos, choosing seasonal leaves, herbs, and flowers before pressing them into a hand-rolled clay plate. The workshop takes place past the Othos sign toward Lastos. All materials and instruction are included, but you arrange your own transport and should wear clothes that can get dirty.

“We hadden een leuke ontspannende ervaring bij Renate in haar mooie omgeving. Aanrader!”

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13.Rome: Wine Tour & Pizza Making Class in a Frascati’s vineyard – 5 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $469

Leave Rome by private vehicle for Frascati, where a family winery dating to 1712 opens its vineyards and cellars for a guided visit. Taste three wine varieties, then learn Roman pizza-making with a professional chef before eating your handmade lunch. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and a group of up to seven keep the day easy and personal.

“Most amazing experience! Could feel the true Italian sense of family! Wish it went on all day!! Would love to do a night party there!”

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14.Cooking Class + Wine Tasting at a Vineyard Estate (4-Course Meal)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $225

At Tenuta Torciano near San Gimignano, Chef Vittoria guides you through pappa al pomodoro, lasagna, chicken cacciatora, and tiramisu. You will cook in a vineyard setting, then enjoy the meal with estate wines, olive oils, balsamic vinegar, and dessert wine. The class lasts about two hours and welcomes dietary requests with advance notice.

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15.Private Cretan Gastronomic experience Winery visit with Tastings & Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2 reviews · from $207

You’ll visit a local winery near Heraklion for a tour and tasting of five organic wines, then head to Ano Archanes Village for a hands-on four-course cooking class. Your private air-conditioned transfer, lunch, and a bottle of wine are included. The experience suits couples and small groups of up to four.

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