Castles · FOOD & DRINK
Capped gates and coach seats fill weeks ahead, and the good ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of a 13-hour Loire Valley day trip from Paris with Chambord, Chenonceau, Blois, wine tasting, transport, and practical tips.
“It was a great experience from start to finish. Our guides Emma and Jamina were amazing and super sweet and great storytellers! Overall a super experience!”
Review of Château de Pommard's $35 Burgundy tasting, with four wines, vineyard lessons, garden access, practical tips, and renovation limits.
“The different soils were interesting and there is a nice garden beside the parking lot. Easy parking.”
Taste Alicante wines and local tapas inside Santa Bárbara Castle, with sea views, expert guidance, and a choice of classic or premium pours.
“We loved the experience, our guide Mario was so lovely and made the experience very enjoyable. The wines were really nice and it was fun to pair the wines with the foods for the tasting. Would definitely recommend.”
Review of Montalcino’s castle wine tour, Brunello tasting, Tuscan lunch, guides, value, timing, and practical tips before booking.
“Amazing wine tasting experience with a delicious lunch in a spectacular setting”
Cruise Lake Garda from Sirmione to Bardolino for castle views, three regional wines, snacks, and a swim near Villa Canossa.
“Really enjoyed this cruise! The wine tasting is in a bar in one of the cute lakeside towns but we got to taste 3 lovely wines with some nibbles. Stopped by stunning castles and went for a dip off the boat into the lake (with noodles on board for those of us not as confident in the water!). Really recommend!”
Tour Tenuta Santa Maria in Valpolicella, see its villa and cellars, and taste four Amarone-area wines with an expert sommelier.
Ride a 1995 Land Rover from Nice to Château de Crémat for six wines, sea views, local stories, and a relaxed three-hour tasting.
“Excellent tour with insights of the surrounding areas, stories about the castle, and info on the wine. Great ride there and back with our guide who had extensive knowledge of the region.”
Taste four Alicante craft beers at Santa Barbara Castle, with local snacks, expert guidance, and sweeping city views for $21.
Explore Nuremberg Castle, churches, bridges, local secrets, and red beer on a 3.5-hour small-group tour with a local guide.
“Darius was awesome! Our tour was so informative and personal! He took his time and let us have some free time to explore. The whole time he seemed like our best friend and we knew him for a long time. We actually met a lot of his family during the tour. We had dinner at his family restaurant and what a nice experience. Book this tour !”
Review of Milan’s private Duomo, rooftop, Galleria, Sforza Castle, and gelato tour, with practical advice on price, pace, guides, and value.
“Maria did a great job. Very accommodating to what we wanted to see/do. Made the mistake of taking the tour 1 hour after flying into Milan from the US so we were very tired. Worth seeing the important parts of Milan central.”
Review of a private Loire Valley tour from Paris visiting Chambord, Amboise, Chenonceau, and a seven-wine tasting.
“Castles were interesting. The guide wasn't very knowledgeable. We nice person but wasn't really providing any useful information (basically reading off google). The wine tasting was standing at the bar of a small winery and not at all what was expected for the cost of the trip. I would look at other tour companies for the price of this trip.”
Review of Milan’s private Duomo, rooftop, Sforza Castle, and gelato tour, with practical advice on price, dress, timing, and value.
“Brilliantly led and we received a fantastic insight into one of the worlds majestic cathedrals. View from the roof were stunning. Gelato tasting while experiencing the galleria was another highlight. Always choose the salted caramel. Ha ha. To top it off we had the opportunity to see Michelangelo’s final and unfinished sculpture out at Sforza castle & take in the enormity of this place which has stood since 16th Century. Do this tour.”
Tour Alicante vineyards, taste three wines with tapas, and visit a 12th-century castle on this small-group winery outing.
“Bardzo ładna winiarnia. Porównując inną wycieczkę zabrakło mi zwiedzania piwniczek z winem.”
Tour Himeji Castle with a private bilingual guide, explore its old castle town, and taste local sake at Nadagiku Brewery.
“This was our first trip to the area and had used Viator tours in the past with great experience, unfortunately this tour was very disappointing. Upon meeting at the entry gate we met another couple that joined the tour and when introduced to Read more”
Tour Trakošćan Castle and Vuglec Breg winery from Zagreb, with private transport, five wines, cheese, and optional regional lunch.
“Our guide/driver Luca was very personable. Trakascan Castle had an interactive AI that was fun and our wine tasting at Vuglic Breg was excellent!!!!”
A keep, a citadel, a palace with battlements, or a day trip to reach one.
