Tastings · SELF-GUIDED TOURS
Good self-guided tastings fill weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 4 to book early, what each includes and how they differ once you are in the room.
At Staropramen’s Smíchov visitor center, follow a self-guided interactive tour through the brewery’s story, with Josef Paspa, a key brewmaster from its past, as your virtual host. Allow about an hour, then choose one drink or four tasting glasses. Food is available in the brewery bar, and some bookings include a meal.
“This was a great experience and well worth the money!”
Set out from central Florence on a self-guided e-bike route to Fiesole, olive groves, and a family-run vineyard near the Arno. John sets up your bike, helmet, and GPS route, then you ride at your own pace, stopping for coffee, wine, food, and views before returning via Piazzale Michelangelo.
“We took our 3 teens on this adventure and we all had a blast. 3 of my family members race mountain bikes so it was easy for them. My daughter and I had never been on an E-bike before so needed to get use to how heavy the bike was. The ride starts and ends in the city so you have to do a lot of starting and stopping and maneuvering around people and traffic. Once you are out of the city, it is a fantastic way to see the countryside. John was great to work with and the map was super easy to follow. Definitely stop at the winery.…”
Start with hotel pickup from Blenheim or Renwick, then collect a bike, helmet, lock, and wine map at Vines Village. Staff help shape your route before you pedal between up to 12 nearby wineries. Expect easy roads, cellar-door tastings, cafés, and flexible timing. E-bikes, child bikes, and baby seats cost extra.
“Great day, what a fantastic way to visit the wineries!”
You’ll be collected from your Blenheim or Renwick accommodation and taken to The Vines Village, where staff fit your bike, helmet, vest, lock, and basket. With a detailed wine map and local advice, you choose the cellar doors and lunch stops. E-bikes, tandems, kids’ bikes, and free bottle collection make this a flexible six-hour outing.
“A truly wonderful experience with so many opportunities to taste the vast array of wines available in the region. The electric bikes made getting from cellar door to cellar door a much more pleasant experience!”
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