The World's 9 Best Cave Cellar Tastings

1.4-in-1 Cenote Tour Guided Experience with Breakfast, Lunch & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,004 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $149Our pick

Spend about nine hours at Xenotes Oasis Maya with guides such as Aldo, Joshua, or Adolfo. Swim in four different cenotes, rappel into a cavern, zipline, kayak, snorkel, and float, then finish with a picnic lunch, wine, and beer. Hotel pickup and equipment are included.

“This particular tour is great for those who want to have a new experience. Our guide, Rene, was great. The cenotes beautiful and refreshing. The lunch was truly great considering where we were. I highly recommend this particular tour.”

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2.Paris: Les Caves du Louvre Guided Tour with Wine Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 932 reviews · 1 hour · from $41

At Les Caves du Louvre, an English-speaking guide leads you through 18th-century royal wine cellars near the Louvre. Interactive rooms cover grapes, terroir, fermentation, and aromas before a sommelier guides you through three French wine tastings. Small groups are available.

“our guild Willie was phenomenal! he was so knowledgeable and we learned so much! we highly enjoyed this experience! thank you!”

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3.Khor Virap, Noravank and Birds’ Cave Trip with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 845 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $32

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Khor Virap, Areni-1 Cave, and Noravank with an English or Russian-speaking guide. Expect Mount Ararat views, medieval churches, ancient winemaking evidence, a comfortable Wi-Fi-equipped van, and a wine tasting in Areni.

“The trip represented a full experience, we got to get a good taste of the Armenian culture with the help of a very charismatic guide. They also gave us plenty of tips on avoiding scams and bad deals. The touristic objectives were very well planned and covered great stories of the places. The water and snacks came in handy, as it was quite a long trip. Also the wine tasting had a very good variety of great taste. Overall, at the end of my trip, I consider the tour to be one of the best experiences I had in Armenia. I recommend to start your vacation with this choice.”

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4.Amboise: Caves Ambacia Visit and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 496 reviews · 1h 30m · from $37

At Caves Ambacia in Amboise, you’ll explore cool 15th-century troglodyte caves, test your sense of smell, trace 150 years of wine history, and taste Loire wines with cheese and charcuterie. Guides such as Yanis and Tomas explain the wines in clear English or French.

“The tour and tasting was very enjoyable. Our tour guide, Yanis, was friendly and knowledgeable. The tasting included seven different wines from different regions of the Loire Valley. After the tour, we had lunch and the restaurant and the food was quite good. Very happy with this tour.”

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5.Prague: Beer and Wine Spa Bath with Salt Cave Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 396 reviews · 1 hour · from $93

At Beer Baths Letna, you spend an hour in a warm tub filled with dark beer or wine ingredients, with Bernard beer or Prosecco to drink. A spa assistant such as Max, Gabbie, or Tatyana explains the treatment, then you unwind in Prague’s largest salt cave.

“Great experience! Beer was good, bath was relaxing, and the staff was very friendly! Would definitely recommend to anyone to experience.”

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6.Belgrade: Underground Tour with Glass of Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 195 reviews · 3 hours · from $23

Meet your English-speaking guide at Republic Square, then walk through Belgrade Fortress to the Roman Well, a Tito-era bunker, and Barutana’s Roman monuments. Finish with a glass of wine in a 19th-century cellar. Guides such as Stefan, Milan, Joanna, and Jovana are praised for lively storytelling.

“The guide was fantastic, engaging and knowledgeable. It was great to see a side of Belgrade not normally seen and learn more of Her History. Enjoyed the wine afterwards as well”

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7.Argostoli: Melissani & Drogarati Cave Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 37 reviews · 5 hours · from $35

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Argostoli or selected hotels to Drogarati Cave, Melissani Cave, Myrtos Beach viewpoint, and a Kefalonian wine shop. Guides including Katarina and Catalina lead tours in English, Italian, or Spanish. Cave fees are extra.

“All of the other rave reviews are correct. This tour was the highlight of our trip. Katarina was born for this. She taught us about the history, culture and introduced us to delicious wines. Such a beautiful place with charming people. Even if you only have a few hours in Kefalonia, I highly recommend this tour.”

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8.From Heraklion: Matala Beach – Caves & winery Full Day tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 37 reviews · 8 hours · from $110

Travel from Heraklion or nearby resorts in an air-conditioned Mercedes Vito with a local driver-guide. Taste Cretan wine, cross the Messara Valley, explore Matala’s hippie-era caves, swim, and share a traditional lunch with local wine.

“L’excursion était géniale ! Notre guide Dimitri a été formidable tout au long de la journée. Les paysages sont à couper le souffle et le repas en taverne était délicieux. Nous recommandons !”

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9.Aranda de Duero: Tour of Underground Cellar and Wine Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 45 min · from $9Best value

At the Aranda de Duero Wine Museum, a Spanish-speaking guide leads you through a 13th-century underground cellar beside Santa María Church. Expect a 45-minute visit covering old tools, bottles, and wine-making methods, plus one glass of red wine or grape juice.

“La visita merece la pena y la guía es muy maja y te lo explica super bien. Recomendable”

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